Right now, even as I type this, I am at Curves. I have been a member since August, 2006. I have been hesitant to write about my experience on this blog because I didn't want anyone to think that I was receiving financial profit from this unprompted advertisement. In reality, this isn't an advertisement, because I am not trying to convince anyone to 'do what I did' but I do want to share how being a member has helped- and yes even changed- my life (so cliche- I hate that).
I can blog now at Curves because the manager just recently put in a laptop computer near the "weigh-in" area.
My family and I moved to a small town about 4 years ago and after almost 3 years of trying to build relationships with people and mostly failing, I decided to join Curves in order to make some new friends. Little did I know that the residual effect of this would be that I would lose over 40 lbs, many inches, and a lot of joint pain in my knees, hips and feet! The pain was the first thing to lose. After being a member for about 6 months (and not losing even an ounce of weight) I decided to give the Curves diet a try. Here I am almost 9 months later and 40+ pounds lighter. I have about 10 lbs to go until I reach my goal (please pray for me- those last pounds can be stubborn I'm told!!)
And, naturally, I have forged friendships in the process, however, this is slower going than the weight! Small towns can be a tough nut to crack when you're not a native, but I have grown very fond of many of the ladies at Curves, and I can only guess that the feeling is mutual.
Well, I better get going- the place is about to close for it's afternoon hiatus (it's closed from 1:00-3:00 every day for cleaning).
Whatever you do for your friendships, life and health, I wish you a happy holiday season, a full tummy (but not too full) and a lot of laughter and loveliness!
PS- The above picture is NOT me and I'm not even sure I would like it to be! I used it as an illustration of how much stretching I've been doing lately- I FEEL like I SHOULD be able to do that, but alas, I cannot.
12 comments:
Congrats on getting closer to your goal! Wow!
Karen
that's great. i should do somethign liek that. i so need to get back in shape and take off some weight.
the picture is just freaky! that gal could kiss her own butt!
Hi, this is not so related to your page, but it is the site you asked me 1 month ago about the abs diet. I tried it, worked well. Well here is the site
Congrats! Hope you achieve your goal. Consistency is the key, as I am told.
Have a great week and fun with Curves.
This is so positive and I congratulate you for your hard work and perseverance! I will keep you in my prayers. Peace and good will...
40lbs. does change how you feel physically by leaps and bounds :-)Congrats on your unexpected (unplanned) success LP!
Congratulations on your accompishments so far! I have no doubt that you'll reach your goal.
I think that it is not only hard to make new friends in a small town, but it is harder to make friends as we get older.
Oh wow LP Thats GREAT!!!!!!!
Well done YOU!
I know exactly where you are coming from. About 4 years ago I was about 48lbs overweight!!
It took some doing but now I am to a 'safe' wieght but, I would still like to loose about 10 more lbs!
Although I have since been going to the gym and thrown me scales out as the muscle weighs heavier than the fat and the scales started to lie!!
Well done YOU!!!! It's such an aceivement and one that people may not appreciate unless they have been through it :))
Blessing to you
Melanie
xo
Hi Princess!
Hope the weight loss is still going well!
Blessings to you petal..
Love
Melanie
xo
Just wanted to say how very, very happy I am for you!
It's hard work, but it has paid off for you!
Keep up the great work, and know that you are a wonderful, caring, informative, youthful, inspirational person to all that you meet!
Keep working hard girl!
Thanks to all-
Anonymous- I know who you are!!
Hee hee....thanks, though!
Fantastic news. Banishing all those aches and pains is great news. No wonder you haven't been Blogging for a while - your off socialising with all that new found confidence......
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