[Punkin 1]

We are all sooo with you, Bev! Wear anything you are comfy in. And be sure to rush over here and tell us about your experience after your first workout Friday!

Gee, I am amazed at how many people I know are either joining Curves or know someone who is a member. When I first joined last March no one had heard of it. I am on the Board of Directors of my condominium Homeowners Association. Last month I missed our meeting because I was away on vacation. Last night at our monthly meeting I learned that every woman at the table, two other board members and our complex manager, are now happy Curves members!!

I had a nice talk with Marion, my Curves owner, and her sister (who works there) Tuesday. We were talking about how well I have done on the program, how good I feel and how much it meant to me to be in such better shape than when I started. Marion said that she and her husband feel humbled when their members tell them how happy they are and how their lives have changed. She said they had no idea, when they invested in this as a business, that it would be such a rewarding experience for them. We both got a little teary.

Keep up the good work Ladies. We Are Truly Amazing!!

5'8", SW 224, CW180, GW150. More than halfway there!! Hurray!!

Lynda

[Cassandra B]

Bev, I think you will like the new balance. I have the new balance 336 and I like them. I also wear ankle braces. My ankles are not used to being ran on everyday, but then again I always try to burn up those recovery stations.
Happy Curving!!

[SunnyD57]

BEV ~ I have to agree... I have New Balance shoes and really like them. Have gotten that brand for years now... a good shoe! Just a quick note to let you know that I will be thinking of you tomorrow while I am at Curves for my workout @ 9:00am... what time is your appointment??

Please come back and fill us in as soon as you can. We'll all be anxiously awaiting to hear all about it. Take a deep breath in slow and easy and enjoy! You are not ever alone



I also want those in the path of the Hurricane to know that I will be holding them in my prayers that it passes uneventfully with no injuries to anyone.

God Bless!
And a very Good night
for everyone!

[Bev]

Hi everyone, well I am in Nc ( inland not on the coast) and we are lucky we are just having some heavy rain ( at time) and wind.

My appointment at curves is at 9:30 and I am ready.

bev

[glynne]

Hi Everyone,

I feel bad, I haven't made it to Curves at all this week. Hopefully next week things will work out better.

Next Friday is my day to get weighed and measured. I think I will have made some progress.

Like Bev, inland in NC here ~ raining and some wind. Glad I am not on the coast.

Take care all ~ Gayle

[Bev]

Gayle, it is nice to meet you I am from High point , we are neighbors. Bev

[glynne]

Good morning everyone!

Bev, I'll be thinking of you this morning. Try not to be nervous ~ the people have been really nice when I have gone. I am pretty shy too, but everyone is nice, and I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. High Point ~ cool, that is right down the road from me.

Sunny, where in Ohio are you from? My family is up there ~ between Cleveland and Akron. I am headed up there next month to visit them.

Hope everyone else is doing ok.

Take care all ~ Gayle

[SunnyD57]

Well a very Good Morning GAYLE! I live about 45 min. North of Akron... small world isn't it!!
Have a great visit with your family next month
Boy, are we ever getting allot of rain from this hurricane here!
I went out to get the paper and everywhere I could see was flooded with rivers of water. So glad to hear you and Bev are safe!

BEV... just want you to know that I am still thinking of you, sweetie You will do just fine and probably say to yourself afterwards... "what was I so nervous about?!" I was so nervous I told them I was 47! I am not 47 till February!!!! My husband says I am mentally preparing myself for another year closer to 50 --- it is to laugh

So you'll be okay, I bet you remember how old you are
Don't forget us

A very GOOD Morning to everyone!
My thoughts are with you...
Blessings for another day of success.

[Christian]

hey guys!
Boy has this thread been a hoppin
Thats wonderful!!!

Hey Sunny!!!!! Great to see that your here

Well I am still going everyday to Curves and only miss Sundays and that is rest day so I dont do a whole lot of anything but spend time with the girls, oh and I did miss one day this week on acount of my brother in law had the stomach flu and I had to babysit my 3 mth old nephew... but other that that I am there
I will have to check here more often as I have been reading up and you guys are a great support group Well I am off to clean house and then get right to Curves when they open, I have found if I get there first thing in the morning they play Praise and Worship music and I LOVE it

[Bev]

Hi everyone, well I had to cancel my appointment at curves today because they closed school for the kids today. I rescheduled it for monday morning at 9:30. I am really looking forward to it. I am hoping it will really motivate to to exercise. It doesn't even really bother me that it is 6 miles away and will take me about 14 minutes to get there.

Bev

[SunnyD57]

Hi CHRISTIAN! Great to see you too! You are missed at the Encouragers

WoW! You go to Curves everyday, Christie! You and Cassandra both. Not me, not yet... three x's a week is going to be fine with me for a start... when I reach that first plateau, I will add another day and then at the next plateau, add a fifth day... I think that after I have done that I should be where I want to be and then going 5 days a week will keep me there... you think?

I went this morning and met three new ladies. We will all be going on Mon - Wed - Fri mornings. This progam is so great! I feel like I have something to get up for again

Awww BEV~ Bummer. But I am so glad to hear that you set a new appointment right away. And HAPPY to hear that you are looking forward to going - a huge step for you.
Keep us informed, okay.

Hi GAYLE! Thanks for the PM... sent one to you too

Hey there CASSANDRA Did you go to Curves like you said? You have done so well already - can't wait to see how I do @ my first weigh-in & measure!

Thanks for the advice ANDRIA!

Hello LYNDA! Hope you are having a good day today! Loved your sharing... I know "my life" has changed already and I am only two days in at Curves ~ so cool!

Have a wonderful day today Ladies!!!

[Cassandra B]

Yeah, I actually went Thursday. I didnt go today because Todd was home early to go to the dentist and I wanted to take care of him. We are both really spoiled!!!! Glad everyone is having fun at Curves. I am supposed to measured again on the 22nd but I am scared. I dont know why. I guess I am just scared of failure, plus I ate a chocolate utopia from Dairy Queen last night and I wish I had a Twix now. WHATS WRONG WITH ME???? Time to get on that tread mill I guess.
Well, yall be good and keep Curving.
Cassandra

[shadesOme]

Hey gang.. Where have I been?? new faces.. YEAH.. welcome.

Bev, you will like it, like the girls said wear what your comfortable in.. I used baggy workout pants and baggy tshirts.. mostly, dont forget the duct tape (sports bra).. LOL.

I use Newbalance 856 (think its this) the trail running shoes. yes I'm a closet runner too.. I have wide feet also and find that they fit great. New Balance makes most of their shoes in wide for women. I did buy mens and havent had a problem at all even with the heels not fitting.. Love em, have to get a new pair soon.

Here's well wishes for the ones on the coast, hope your all ok..

[SJR]

Wow, this thread has taken off!!

Got in my 3x this week. Hopefully next week I can get in more. I have to go a minimum of 3x or my insurance company doesn't reimburse me. I really like that!! Keeps me a bit faithful.

Sneaked a peek at the scale this am and I am the same. That is pretty good with my eating scedule as of late.

I also wear New Balance cuz I have wide feet. They are the only sneakers I wear.

Bev - I was nervous at first too, but quickly got over that. I can admit though I don't like it if someone I know is there. I really do sweat and breath heavy. I tend to jog the first time around and then when I start sweating (or can't keep up with my heartbeat on the counting ) I just walk on the recovery stations.

Well, time to hit the shower and run some errands. Have a super weekend.

[Bev]

ok ladies, I have my new sneakers and my duct tape ( sports bra) so I am ready for monday. Hopefully we don;t get any bad storms or anything to keep me from going. Bev