Sunnyd - you are doing great with your inches loss. I have another weight/measure
this Thurs so I will see how I do this time.

When you work hard it is frustrating not to see BIG results but you are going in the right direction so keep up the good work :-)

Am going to curves tonight. Missed Mon but went last night instead.
Some nights I think I am too tired to go - but once I am there I am really glad I went and always feel better afterwards.

I signed up for the Heart & Stroke Big Bike event in June at curves. They are having 2 teams in that. Should be different & is for a great cause.

Have a great day & everyone "Keep on Curving"

SunnyD57 - (((Hugs))) Even though you did not lose any weight, the inches are phenominal! 9.5 inches GONE! I have a feeling that you'll see the weight going down soon! You really seem to be doing everything right! I remember there used to be a "Curves Forum" (not sure if it's still there) but when reading everyone's results, it seemed like the inches were coming off MUCH faster than the lbs.

Sunny - You are very dedicated, and I believe that you will succeed!

I hope the rest of your day is wonderful!

((((( Big Hugs )))))

~ Kari ~

Hi Im Tara and Im new. I actually joined curves yesterday TN. I got a week free like a year ago when I lived in GA (Im on the border) and wanted to share my first experience with Curves. It was Saturday like at 12 noon and they had just closed. There was this older overweight woman who came up to the door and when she saw it was locked her face just fell. The girl who was working there that day was at her car getting in but she observed what I saw. She got back out of her car, and opened it back up for her for another 30 minutes and told her she knew how hard it was to get up and come in. I thought I was going to start crying over her show of support. Unfortunately I moved and so had to give my loyalty to one in TN but its been great there also. Im on day TWO (woo hoo!!) and hoping to stay motivated. Today the music messed up and so everyone just started singing and we kept the music going until they got it fixed. Im having such a good time!

Hi Girls

I don't know if you remember me. I was here for a short while. I stopped posting because my body is going thru something that my Dr. even figure out. I have multiple pain all over & lots of swelling. My feet, ankles, hands, the bottom of my feet hurt. They are running all kinds of tests. So far everything seems fine but I'm still in pain & my Dr. is trying to find out where all this water retention is coming from. As soon as I find out I will be back & let you know but for now I won't be going to Curves till I feel better.

Have a blessed day. Spring is right around the corner & IT'S SNOWING TODAY!

Hugs to all
Es

Congrats Sunny!!! I'm so happy for you.


Hugs,
Es

Hello everyone - hope everyone is having a good weekend so far.

I didn't do too much today. I woke up early this morning, and decided to go and buy some new clothes. I try to limit myself as far as the spending goes, so I went and put some money on one of those "Mastercard Gift Cards" so I wouldn't over spend. I ended up going to Fashion Bug, and finding two nice shirts, and a pair of jeans. When they went to ring me up, the cashier had to void the order for some reason, then re-ring everything. When she ran the gift card through, she said that it was declined. I was not happy, because I just loaded the card with money! I went to the bank to see what was up, and she said that they total from Fashion Bug had been taken out, so I went back to the store, and told them what happened. Apparently the transaction still went through the first time, and took the money off of the card, but the order was voided. So now I have to wait a few days for the money to be put back on my card, before I can get my clothes. Such a bummer. I really wanted something nice to wear tomorrow when I go out with my mother and her fiance. Oh well....lol.

The rest of my day was spent with Ricardo up and the hospital with his dad. The doctors say that he is doing really well for just having surgery two days ago. He hasn't been taking a lot of pain medication, and he's even been able to get up on his own at times. They said that most people after having that type of surgery cannot do this. The doctor said that it looks like he is going to be okay. He should be coming home in about a week or so. So we are very happy that he is going to be okay.

TaraJW - Welcome!! I'm glad that you like Curves so much. That was AWESOME of the lady at Curves to re-open the gym for 30 minutes for the woman to get her workout in. How nice of her.

EsRios426 - I remember you! Welcome back! So sorry to hear about your medical problems that you are experienceing right now. I hope that you begin to feel better, and the pain subsides. And hopefully your doctors can find out what exactly is going on. Take it easy, and take care of you!

SunnyD57 - 4 lbs GONE!?!?!?! Way to GO!




You are WELL on your way to ONERLAND!!! I am so happy, excited, and thrilled for you! I knew your hard work would pay off!

Well - I have to run. I hope everyone had a wonderful "First Day Of Spring!" We had our FIRST thunderstorm early this morning. It was awesome! (I love thunderstorms!)

Have a great night everyone!

~ Kari ~

Hi Girls

Kari, what a bummer with the card!!!! I would have been very upset! I went to Fashion Bug yesterday too but I couldn't find what I wanted so I winded up at Dress Barn. I had a Sweet Sixteen to go to. It was so funny because both my sisters showed up with black dresses. I bought the cutest black dress. Black always makes us look thinner.

I don't know who Ricardo is but I'm glad his Dad is doing better.

Back to work tomorrow. I was off for 4 days. I tried going to Curves this passt Thursday & I couldn't find a parking spot! It's next to a college. I was very upset! I'll go tomorrow if I'm feeling up to it. All the swelling in my body has pretty much gone down with the water pills. I just can't stand up for too long. I don't know what the heck is wrong with me. I'll know more by the end of the month. I have to see a Cardiologist 3/29.

I know God will take good care of me.

Have a great day everybody.

Hugs,
Es

Hi Ladies,
Glad to hear that everyone is doing okay. I went to Fashion Bug yesterday and got a dress for Palm Sunday. That is the day I am joining my new church. I was so happy because the dress is a size smaller. I just hope that I can keep my weight were it is now or a little lower by than. I went to Curves four times last week and felt so much more motivated. So I am hoping that I can do the same this week. I have a major project due at work next Monday and know that my stress level will be through the roof if I don't make it to Curves and relieve my stress. Sunny sorry to hear about your weigh in. Atleast you didn't put any weight on. But atleast you lost some inches. Then to come back yesterday and say you lost 4 lbs. Wow that is great. Keep up the good work. Well I need to go start dinner and then go pick up my stepsons' from a birthday party. Have a great week ladies. Keep up the good work!

Hello everyone,
it was reccommended for me to check out this forum so as I have been reading through it, I have liked every bit of it...so supportive and nice...

I am finally gonna take the steps into joining the Curves center we have here and I was just wondering what it was all about...reading this forum though I had gotten some cool information...my main goal of course is to lose weight...

I just hope it will be fun and make me feel good...thanks for listening...

Jessica

Hi everyone:

Had my weight/measure the other day & was down 2# but inches stayed the same.
I think the sometimes the girls measure different - maybe some pull a little tighter.
Don't know - anyway I am still going & hope to have a better month this time.

Keep up the good work everyone & talk to you soon.

Hello Everyone

Hope everyone is having a good day so far. I am been sick most of the weekend. Started of with a little cold, and now bronchitis (sp?). Not fun. Hoping it clears up soon.

EsRios426 - I'm still waiting for the $$$ to get back on my Mastercard Gift Card. They said it won't be on until Wednesday. It is a bummer.
Glad you got a dress for the party you went to. (Black does always make us look thinner.) I used to buy A LOT of black clothes, but recently I've been trying some new colors that I never would have considered before. About two weeks ago, I bought some Khaki pants that I would have NEVER worn, and I LOVE them. I also went and bought an Olive Green shirt. I cannot stand the color green, but it actually looked nice on me. Now when I go shopping, I just have to go with an open mind.
I'm glad that most of the swelling that you experienced has gone away. The doctors haven't given you any idea of what could have caused the water retention? Hopefully they can figure it out soon.
Oh, Ricardo is my boyfriend/fiance' of almost 6 years now. His dad had colon cancer, and just had surgery to remove it. He *might* be coming home this week hopefully. We went to a class this morning with a nurse to teach us how to take care of him while he is healing. We also signed him up for a support group for others who have had to have a colostomy (sp?) bag. He seems in good spirits though.

Kar73 - Glad you found a dress for Palm Sunday. I'm not much of a dress person, but soon I'll have to start looking for a dress for my mother's wedding. They want to get married over the summer, but it could be later. I guess I'll have to wait until they get an exact date. Don't want to buy a "Summery" kind of dress if they get married in the fall or something lol. I'm glad that you are getting so motivated with Curves. Though I haven't been going to Curves, I have been walking daily. Before when I wasn't exercising, I didn't feel like doing anything, but then when I actually MADE myself do it, I felt great, and want to continue walking. I still have yet to watch my food intake, but walking is a start.

jsscmngn - WELCOME!!! I think you are going to love Curves, and this forum. Such a supportive group of gals here! Have you talked with anyone from your local Curves yet? Keep us updated!

bandit2 - Way to go on the 2 lbs DOWN!!! That is GREAT!!! Keep up the great work!! (And don't worry - those inches will start coming off in NO time!)

SunnyD57 - Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful day!

Well - it is off to work I go! Everyone, keep on chuggin along and keep up the great work!

~ Kari ~