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SunnyD57 01-07-2004 10:21 AM

Curves #4
 
:flow1: "WELCOME!!!" :flow1:
This Thread is for anyone wanting to join us in sharing about their "CURVES experiences" or if you are thinking about joining and have any questions. Come on in!!!


I have really enjoyed CURVES! Loved the people and the music! And what it does for my Spirits! I began on Sept 17th, 2003 and cannot say... 'Thanks' enough!!!

kari_berry 01-07-2004 03:18 PM

Bad news....and I don't mean to dump this here, but I am so upset, and need to vent. I know you all will understand...

About 2 hours ago, I was sitting in the computer room, typing an e-mail, and Ricardo was in the bedroom. All of a sudden I heard a HUGE BOOM.

Ricardo ran out of the room, looked out the door and yelled, "CALL THE POLICE! SOMEONE JUST HIT YOUR CAR!"

I thought he said that someone was trying to steal my car, so I hurried and called 911. I told them that my car was being stolen, I was FREAKING out completely! Then when I went outside, I finally realized that this guy had smacked right into my car, and HARD!

He pushed my car from where it was parked in the front, all the way around to the FRONT of our house, and almost hit our deck! The WHOLE ENTIRE BACK drivers side is smashed in, and all along the drivers side!

Also - when he hit my car, he pushed my car into Ricardo's 2003 Ford Focus Wagon, smashing the back, and now the hatch will not open!

When I came out side, the guy who hit us was frantically trying to leave, he was hitting the gas, but his truck was going no where. I yelled for Ricardo to hurry and get his license plate number to give to the 911 operator. A few seconds after we got the plate number, the guys truck finally went, and he took off, got half way down the street, and smashed TWO more cars!!! After that, he took off.

Ricardo called 911 back (because they HUNG UP on me) and told them that the guy took off, and he told them which direction that they guy was going.

About 15 minutes later the cops showed up. The cop told me that the guy was driving down the main road, half way on the curb, half way on the street. They said he then drove into Detoit, and hit some more cars. They had to block him in to get him to stop.

I AM SO MAD! At first, I was hysterical, and crying. Now I am just plain MAD. It just seems like when it comes to cars, I have BAD luck.

In August 2001 I bought a BRAND NEW Kia RIO, and November 2nd, 2001 (2.5 months after I bought it) - a guy hit me while I was in the car, and totaled out my car!

Now this year, I bought a 2000 Ford Contour on November 10th, 2003, then today, January 7th 2004 this guy hits my PARKED CAR!!! I've only had it for TWO MONTHS now!!! :( :mad:

There is A LOT of damage to my car, and they had to tow it away, because it is not driveable.

I just had to post this, I really need to get it all out, even though it is totally off topic. I know how understanding all of you are.

Thanks for letting me vent.

~ Kari ~

SunnyD57 01-08-2004 02:13 PM

Awwwe Kari...
 
Hi KARI, So good to hear from you and to be back... but I just cannot believe your luck. I am so very sorry for you and you can come and dump here anytime!!! I wish I could wiggle my nose and make it all better for you.

So what is going to happen next? Will Insurance take care of it without costing you?? I always wondered how that worked. You see it happen in the car chases all the time on TV and wonder who pays for the damaged cars?!? Was the guy on something?? You poor thing...

I tried to get on earlier to write you but the forum was down again and I couldn't get on. Must be that they are still working out the kinks. So much happening to so many!!!

I do hope it won't cost you to get things taken care of... keep in touch, would you.

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I went to 'Curves' this morning after 3 1/2 weeks of being gone. Boy, did it feel good to get back!! And I was greeted by so many when I came through the door - such a nice feeling to be missed. I am hoping to go again tomorrow morning and now they are open here on Saturdays, so if I couldn't get in one of the weekday's it's nice to know there's a Saturday I could go now.

Well, that's about it for now.

Come back everyone!!! Tell us how you are doing now that we are into the new year. I personally do not do resolutions (sets me up for failure) but if you have one or two, come share it with us. I haven't done resolutions in about 4 - 5 years now... and the pressure is off and I do better when I go back to my exercise.

Well, take care ~all~ and I hope to hear from you soon!
Blessings,
:sunny: SunnyD

kari_berry 01-09-2004 10:25 AM

SunnyD57 - Thanks for understanding. I'm starting to feel a little better about the whole situation since it has been about two days now. I should find out today or tomorrow if my car is going to be repaired, or totaled out. I am praying that it is going to be repaired, because I honestly cannot afford to get another car.

My insurance company has been great so far. IF they fix my car, I do not have to pay anything. I have a $100 deductible, but since my car was parked, and no one was in it, I do not have to pay. My insurance company is also going to be covering my rental car until my car is fixed, (if they even fix it).

I did get a REALLY nice rental car yesterday from Enterprise. A 2004 Grand Prix with 300 miles on it :yes: . The guy said I was the second person to drive the car. I'll really hate to give this car up when I have to turn it in.

The guy who smashed the cars was probably drunk, and or on drugs :yikes: . The police never confirmed that with me. They did say that, "there is SOMETHING seriously wrong with him!" We also do not know if the truck he was driving was even his. It could have been stolen. (When I get the police report in a few days, I'll know for sure.)

If the guy did not have insurance on the truck, my insurance company will still cover my damages, but when it is time for my policy to be re-newed, the premium will unfortunatly go up. :( BUT if the guy had insurance, then my insurance company will go after his insurance company, and his insurance company will have to reinburse my insurance company everything that they had to pay. Then my premium will not increase. So I am PRAYING that this guy had insurance on his truck.

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I am so glad you are getting back in the swing of things SunnyD57 :) I've been teeter-tottering each day. One day I'll have a pretty good day, eating healthy. The next day, it gets blown. I'm thinking things will get better in February, because this last month we've really been struggling with money. When we do buy food, it's just something quick, and cheap. In February, I will actually have money to go grocery shopping, and buy healthy foods. :) (COME ON FEBRUARY!) lol.

It was nice that you got such a welcome when you went back to Curves! What a way to get started again! :) It is very encouraging. That is awesome that they are now open on Saturdays. Our Curves was open Monday through Saturday, usually from 7 or 8 a.m. until 7 or 8 p.m. It was really nice to have such long hours like that.

We have a Curves closer to our house now, a new one they just built, and they are NEVER open. Usually just in the morning, and that's it. Bummer.

Well - I'd better get going. Once again, thanks for listening. It has been such a crazy week! Things are only bound to get better. :crossed:

Hope you have a wonderful day!

~ Kari ~

P.S. - EVERYONE who used to participate here, PLEASE come back! :) :) :) :) :) WE MISS YOU!!!! :) :) :)

kari_berry 01-09-2004 10:33 AM

Here are some pics of my damaged contour....

http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/090104-car5.jpg

http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/090104-car8.jpg

wryly 01-09-2004 02:30 PM

My appointment is on Tuesday
 
I'm almost ready to take the plunge. I've set up my first appointment for next week. A few months ago I went in and looked around but didn't sign up because of a lot of stuff going on at the time.
Last night after work I stopped by and had another look-see and made my appointment.
Since I'm in Canada I think the pricing is slightly different. There is a $100 discount if I sign up on my first visit - so it will be $99 plus the montly fee. (If I don't sign up I can get 1 week of visits for free).

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Kari - so sorry to hear about your car. At least you weren't in it! Hope all goes well with the insurance company.
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current weight: 222 (???) I'm not sure!
mini goal weight: 200

kari_berry 01-09-2004 03:29 PM

wryly - Welcome!!! Congrats on taking your first step to Curves! :) It's such a great place to work out! No intimidation, or fear of people staring at you. It is THE most comfortable gym I have ever been to. And the staff is so helpful in the whole process. :) I unfortunatly had to quit because of our current $$$ situation, but hopefully, when things get better, I may be able to return.

If you have any questions about Curves, or how it works, just ask. :) We're all a bunch of helpful ladies!

It may seem that this thread is pretty slow, but it just needs time to pick back up. Before the holidays, everyone has been so busy, and there weren't many posts. Then the whole 3FC website crashed, and I don't think everyone has made their way back yet. Hopefully everyone will return....we'll see how it goes! :)

Anyways, good luck at your appointment! I know you'll love it! Keep us posted on how things are going! :)

~ Kari ~

SunnyD57 01-13-2004 11:15 AM

Morning Friends...
 
Good Morning KARI & WRYLY...

Boy (!) has it ever been quiet here these days :( I miss seeing everyone :?:

Although, I too have not been around much with all that's been happening with the forum and getting back to Curves later then I anticipated.

I went back last Thursday (1-8-04) and was there again this morning and will be going again this week - tomorrow and Thursday - to get in my three days. It looks as if Tues., Wed., Thursday are good days for me to go. I am just dogging it on Monday's after the weekends! So I don't even entertain the thought of going, but WILL on TUES - WED - THURS! I won't take time to ponder or think twice about it - I just get ready! I am a good one for talking myself out of things these days...

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KARI, I saw the pictures of your car before they changed the format... I feel so sorry for you. Have you heard anything more about what will be done? Will you be able to repair your car? Did the other guy have insurance????

I totally understand where you are coming from as far as one day feeling strong and good the the next just a total failure! That's what I have been struggling with for weeks now (ever since I sprained my ankle). I feel down because it isn't healing as well or as quickly as I hoped it would and then eat comfort foods to fill my frustrations ~ seems to make me sleepy; then I can just sleep away the feelings instead of dealing with them. I am feeling so much better now that I have decided not to ponder & just do it... I hope you are feeling better too. It sounds as if you may do the same thing I do - you get stressed & it brings on the want for desserts (stressed backwards) and it calms you (well, for the moment anyway :^: then you feel worse!) I am trying to talk to myself differently - not so negative! I am negative with myself and so kind and positive with others. I am trying to expand and be as kind & positive with myself too.

Yes, it was a nice feeling to be so welcomed when I went back to Curves. And this morning the owner, Sue, was there and she also welcomed me with open arms! Asked me how I have been, why I was out and so on... ... She was very concerned about me. It really does feel good getting back. The hardest part for me is getting dressed to go!!! Once I just "do it" I am fine, but thinking about going out and having to spend 15 to 20 minutes scrapping ice off the jeep before I go isn't too thrilling. Most times my hubby will do it for me, but he had to rush out this morning and I really did need to go and workout. It was all well-worth it :) I always feel so much better after I go!!!


:wave: Hi WRYLY, Did you go back to Curves and sign up with them??? I sure hope you gave them a try for the week free at least. The Curves I go to is so very nice and I cannot say enough 'good' about the people that work there & own it. We are always watched to see if we are doing the machines correctly and there's always someone there to answer our questions when we need it. Hope you stop back and let us know what happened with you. Thanks for stopping in!

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Well, that's it for me today so far anyway (laundry day today :p ). I am feeling cp'd out today... I spent the whole day yesterday in front of this computer bringing it up to date on all it's needs with UPGRADES and another year of ANTIVIRUS. So exhausting! Felt like I climbed mountains yesterday, but never left the desk! Over 10 hours of UPDATES! But now it is all done and I feel better/safer... let's hope I am. So many people are talking about how they have lost their cp's.

Take Care Guys!
Be Positive & Kind to yourselves!!! :)
Luv's,
:sunny: SunnyD

bandit2 01-13-2004 02:34 PM

Hi everyone:

Still going to curves - went 3 x last week. Didn't feel like going last night, since it was cold & snowing here but pulled myself together & went. Felt great after that.
Kept me on track last night with my snacks.

Hope everyone is doing well. Bye for now.

SunnyD57 01-13-2004 03:13 PM

Good for you!
 
Hi BANDIT2,

So happy to see you again and to hear that you are still going to Curves so faithfully! :cp: That's what I am going to do... 3x a week. When I began in Sept/2003 that's what I was doing and I had such good results.

When do you go in for another weight and measure again? I bet you anything that your inch-loss is going to be great! Please come back and keep us (me) informed... it gives me what I need to keep on truckin' too ;) when I hear such good news. Especially because we are getting allot of cold and snow also, in fact, it's is snowing to beat the band right now. Just makes you feel isolated if you aren't an ice-skater, skier or snow-boarder (which I am not :lol: no way - no how).

Take Care & keep Curving :)
:sunny: SunnyD

wryly 01-13-2004 04:03 PM

I went in for my appointment but apparently the person who booked it gave me the wrong date. Her daybook said Monday 13 not Tuesday 13th. And no-one called when I missed the appointment so when I went in today a different person said she couldn't see me today as she was booked solid.
So now I've re-booked for tomorrow at 9 - which is pushing my luck since I have to work until midnight. And tomorrow I'm only getting a Figure Assessment done, I'll have to book another appointment for my first work-out.
And no free workouts for a week - it is a free week or $100 off sign-up fees but not both.

A quick question: Am I allowed a maximum or 3 work-out per week or can I go as often as I want?

SunnyD57 01-13-2004 07:57 PM

Hi
 
Hi WRYLY,

So glad to hear the you did go back, but they don't sound very organized - do they? I hope that they run a better Curves then they are showing you with the appointments :o I think I am very spoiled with the place I go to - they treat their customers so well!

I did that too... I did not workout on my weight & measure day (the day I signed with them). I came back the next day to begin. And 'NO' to your question of ONLY going 3x a week, you may go as many as you would like. They discourage you at first, going more then 3x a week, saying it's too much at first. But I do know that many of the ladies that workout at our Curves go everyday of the week (5x). So if you can do it - go for it... they cannot stop you (they can try, but you paid to go as often as you like).

Oh, thanks for setting me straight on the free week & $100.00 discount - I didn't know that and someone else may need to know that too.

I wish you well!!!!
:sunny: SunnyD

tinagailh 01-14-2004 10:26 AM

Hi everyone! I haven't posted in awhile. I m ready for my 4 month weigh in/measurements. I am a little afraid since I kinda splurged over the holidays. I have been pleased so far. At my 3 month weigh in I had lost a total of 8 pounds and 19 1/2 inches!!! I am very pleased so if anyone is thinking about joining and not sure It does work.
I was wondering if any of you have noticed a HUGE increase in attendance at your Curves. Before Christmas I could go around 5 or 5:30 and either be by myself or only see 1 or 2 other people there. Last night we were one station away from being full. I couldnt believe it! I guess a lot of people made resolutions and it seems we had a huge increase in membership.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Tina

SunnyD57 01-14-2004 11:20 AM

Morning
 
Hey there TINA,

:cp: I am so happy for you!!!! :bravo: 8 #'s down and a loss of 19 1/2 inches! Way-to go!!!!!!!!!! :cp: You are doing so well - at least you continued through the holidays, I know I gained, but now that I am back 'on track' I see it coming off again... such a nice feeling!

I just saw the new Curves commercial - isn't it a great commercial!?! I just think Curves is the best.

YES!!! I usually go at 8:30am and have plenty of space but not this morning! When I got there there were only two recovery stations open, so I had to hurry and change into my shoes cuz I saw a few ladies coming in and I wanted in. There's a HUGE sign-up going on for Jan. but it will settle soon. This happens to most fitness places in January. I worked for Jazzercise 15 years and every Jan. we were bombarded with new students that stayed only a few months and then never returned again. Hopefully that will not happen to CURVER'S :o All I know is this... we have over 400 sign-ups at our Curves since they opened in Sept-2003. And now we have 11 machines out of the 13 to be had. We just got a new one this week for the peck muscles.

Keep up the wonderful job and touch base with us after your weight & measure, okay.
Great to hear from you again!!!

:sunny: SunnyD

bandit2 01-19-2004 10:34 AM

Hi everyone:

My 2nd measure in is tonight. Don't feel like I have lost anything, but will see later.
I have been going 3x/week as well as shovelling snow, but haven't been doing so great with my ww menu.

But today is a new day & beginning of a new week. So my goal for this week is to
stay OP, curves 3x and drink all my water & no sugary snacks right before bed.

Have a great day.

bandit2 01-20-2004 01:45 PM

Well, did my 2nd measure at curves last night & was up 5# & I think she said 6" since last time. I knew I would be up since I ate badly over Christmas season. The girl wasn't too worried about it - she said quite a few of the members were up as well.
But I still did my workout and went to my ww meeting afterward. At ww I was down 1# so that made me feel a little better.

So my goal is to do better this month with everything. Bye for now.

wryly 01-20-2004 02:31 PM

I went in for the figure assessment and first workout today at 8 a.m.
Apparently my BMI is very high although I don't weigh as much as I originally thought.
The workout was good - someone showed me how to do each station, how to take my pulse and the stretches afterwards.
So I guess I'll stick with it and try watching what I eat. My 2nd measure is Feb. 20th.

SunnyD57 01-21-2004 09:27 AM

Goooooood Mornin' Ladies!
 
http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/...pandaani2a.gif Well, I did 2 miles on my elliptical yesterday with the belt 'up high' (meaning that it was tougher) and then this morning I went to Curves and did my 40 minutes... we have 11 machines now and I still go around 3x, so it takes me longer but I don't mind. It really felt good this morning.

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:cp: WRYLY, my BMI is high too and so is my body fat :( but it will come down as we continue to workout - you'll see. I am so glad to hear that you joined and like it. And I am soooo very happy you have people working with you - some places unfortunately don't... they get lax. So "not fair" to those who are new and need the attention when they first begin. Did you get the Curves Book (it's Lavender)? It has some great info on how Curves began and some meal planning... it is very similar to the South Beach Diet. So happy you like it...

KARI, you coming back at all????? Hope you are doing well! Have you heard anything more about your car? Miss you!

http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/...pandaicon1.gif BANDIT2, Don't be discouraged... my heart goes out to you. :grouphug: It will be better next weight / measure, you'll see. I bet it was all the holiday happenings that caught up with you - I know it has me!!! :o That's why I skipped the January measurement and will be weighed & measured in February... after I have been back a month in exercise & watching my diet. Heck, it'll take me two weeks just to clear out all the sweets I had in my system!!!!!
Feel better... (((hugs)))


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Gotta go get some house shores done...
Take Care Guys! "Keep on Curving!!!"
http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/...cpandaani4.gif for now...

wryly 01-21-2004 11:18 AM

Sunny - I'm not sure if I get the book. I talked to one person who said we get it if we reccomend 3 people. I'm not sure if they have to sign up or not. Then someone else said that I'll get it when I get my tag. So - I'm not sure. lol.

I hope to go work out again tomorrow morning - we'll see. When I woke up this morning I was thinking all the stuff I wanted to do before I left for work - until I realized I'd overslept and then ended up rushing everything and leaving my purse at home.

SunnyD57 01-21-2004 11:36 AM

http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/.../ccpanda10.gifHi again WRYLY, I got my book when I recommended 3 people to them. 2 of the 3 names I gave them did sign too and really like Curves. Sorry to hear that you had such a rushed morning, hope it gets better through your day :)
God Bless!

KAR73 01-21-2004 09:22 PM

Hi Ladies,
I started to attend the local Curves at the end of December. I am hooked. I feel so pumped and ready to live life to it's fullest after I leave Curves. I try to go three or four times a week. It is a great stress buster after a long day at school with my Special Needs students and then the after school program kids three nights a week. I go in the evenings and the place is usually packed. Tonight when I went in, every machine and all except one board was in use. I have made some nice friends there. The staff is helpful and really care about you as a person. I also belong to TOPS (Take Off Pounds Senseablely) sorry about the spelling but I am losing steam for the day. Since I joined Curves I have lost 4 pounds. It is great to be a steady weight loser for the first three weeks of the New Year. If I can do it and am faced with a stressful job on a daily basis, you ladies can too! Well I need to go and get some rest for my little darlings tomorrow. I was out attending a workshop today and know that I am walking into a mess tomorrow. So I better get well rested. Have a great day tomorrow.

bandit2 01-22-2004 11:34 AM

Sunny - thanks for the kind words & encouragement. I am OK with the results because I know I over-did the Christmas thing. If I had of stayed completely OP, I would really be upset. But it is an eye opener & a motivator.

Didn't do curves last night because the weather was nasty & didn't want to chance driving farther than I needed to. But I did the 3 mile WATP express & it is really a nice workout. Takes about 45 minutes. I thought I would do the tape in between curves nights & for sure if I don't make it to curves. So between that & shovelling snow I am getting lots of exercise and so far this week I have stayed completely OP with me eating and have reduced my starch consumption alot. So I am hoping for a good w/i on Monday.

Hope everyone else is doing well and keep up the good work.

Bye for now, curvees :-)

SunnyD57 01-23-2004 07:44 AM

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Hi BANDIT2,
I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling okay. Don't want to see you beat up on yourself.


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I haven't been to Curves again this week, just went this Wednesday. It is just way to cold to go out & so many are ill... so I have been working out on my elliptical more to make up for it. I did 2 miles on Tuesday and yesterday I did 3 miles. I will hopefully get back to Curves on Tuesday next week & get in my 3x. I haven't gotten in 3x in a week since I have gone back :o --- I know that when the temps get nicer out I will venture out more, but I am from the desert and really feel this cold! Only 3* this morning with a windchill of -10* buuurrr!!! And so many ladies are really sick & still coming to our Curves ( :rolleyes: wish that when they didn't feel well they didn't come & spread the stuff around - you know :shrug: ). I don't usually get upset about things, but when it comes to illnesses I have to be guarded, I just become ill too easily & really am trying to stay well this year. Am I being unreasonable? So very sorry :sorry: if I am...

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Hope you ~All~ have a great Day!!!
I'm off... I have to go get in my elliptical for the day.
Later guys...
:sunny: SunnyD

kari_berry 01-23-2004 10:27 PM

Hello all - sorry I haven't posted in a while. So much going on, seems like everything is just starting to catch up with me.

The car situation is starting to get a little better. On monday, they finally told me that they are going to total it out. It is too expensive to repair the damage. I'm a little bummed, but I can't dwell on it. The only problem we have is trying to get the insurance company to pay off my car. They want to give me $7,100 for it, and I still owe a little less than $7,500. There is NO way I am accepting their offer. My salesman at the Ford Dealership is going to call the guy on Wednesday, and get the claim settled. He said that he knows that he can get them to pay off my car. Hopefully it works. So in the mean time I've been looking at a 2001 - 2002 Ford Taurus. I'm still trying to work out a better deal with the dealership though. Wednesday should be the day when I pick a car.

My whole weight loss journey has been on hold lately. I've just had so much on my mind lately, with the car situation, and some family matters that have recently come up. Plus Ricardo and I are still struggling financially. We would have been okay in February, but now because of my car being totaled out, this puts us behind again. So it will be another two months before I can *try* to catch up again. It's like taking two steps forward, and three steps back.

I've been doing A LOT of stress eating over the last week, so I know I'm packing on the lbs. Clothes are getting tighter on me, and I'm really feeling the gain. Not good. I'll get back on track, eventually. I have to....and I know it.

I have been putting my resume in at several different places, so hopefully someone will call. I've been looking for a Full Time job with decent pay. Right now I have GOOD pay, but I work part time. If I can get decent pay, with full time hours, I will be okay, and I MIGHT be able to join Curves again....gosh how I miss Curves!

I also want to say, that all of you ladies are doing fabulous! Loss, or gain, you're still hanging in there, and doing what you have to do! So I just have to say, GREAT JOB everyone!!! :)

I'm sorry to cut this short, and not post more, but I am soooo unbelievably tired, and should probably go to bed. I promise to check back in soon, and see how everyone is doing. I'm happy to see the board picking up a little. :)

I hope all of you have a wonderful night, and weekend!

~ Kari ~

KAR73 01-24-2004 12:35 PM

Well I just came back from Curves. Today was my first weigh in and measure day. I did good. I lost 2 pounds. I also lost 10.25 inches. Plus I dropped my body fat by 0.80%. I am pleased with my results. I just hope that I can stay committed to going to Curves and hopefully I will reach my goal weight at the end of this year. Keeping your fingers crossed that I can obtain my goals. Have a great weekend!

SunnyD57 01-24-2004 12:55 PM

Good Afternoon gang...
 
I am so sorry KAR73, I didn't welcome you... so here it is :)

A Huge :wave: "Welcome" :wave: to you!

:dance: :cp: You really did well for your first weigh & measure :cp: :dance: You should be so proud of yourself! You will be committed - just say to yourself, "you will" instead of "I hope" ;)

Keep in touch! You give me inspiration ;)


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Hi KARI, Good to see you back! I don't have the time to write to you now, but just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and hope you get back "on track" again real soo. Sure hate to see you gain back all your weight, after you have worked so very hard to take it off. I know what stress can do :dz: but try hard not to let the emotion grab you and pull you under, okay sweetie!

Thinking of you!!!
(((Hugs)))


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Thinking of you ~All~ !
Keep on Curving!
xoxo
:sunny: SunnyD

EsRios426 01-24-2004 04:57 PM

Hi SunnyD57,

I was just lurking around & this site caught my attention since I belong to Curves. Where did you get all these cute attachments?

Essie

stillsmiling 01-26-2004 07:52 PM

HI!

I just had my first workout at curves this evening, and I LOVED it!! i was a little apprehensive about it because i didn't know what it was all about, but i went in and they are SO supportive and nice. whats great is that there was people of all ages and all levels of fitness. it was great and i can't wait to go again! its been real snowy here too, makes it hard to get out sometimes, but i'll make it!!

marie

KAR73 01-26-2004 09:24 PM

I had a snow day from school today. So I planned on working out all day. Just had other things popping up. I could not figure out why I was in such a bad mood. It finally dawned on me that I had not worked out. So I went to Curves and put in a good sweat workout. I was suprised that there was only three other ladies in there. I guess the weather was scaring a people. We had three to four inches of snow yesterday and then about an 1 inch of freezing rain on top of that. But it warmed up today and melted some of the snow. So it is not bad out there now. I hope everyone is able to workout in some form with the weather. Have a great day tomorrow.

KAR73 01-26-2004 09:26 PM

Marie,
I am so glad you enjoyed working out at Curves. It is a lot of fun and you don't realize that your 30 minutes is up. Keep it up! You will do fine. Trust me you will build in the time to go during the winter.

SunnyD57 01-28-2004 07:46 PM

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:wave: Hello Ladies!

I am so glad to hear that Curves is working out so well for you all :cp:

I am stalling out with weight loss :( Haven't budged even though I haven't stopped working out. It will probably show up all at once :)

Hi KAR73, & MARIE, I am having a very difficult time getting to Curves :( We have had some terrible weather here in N.E. Ohio! I have been working out on my elliptical the last two days, because of the inch of ice on my car (not to mention the snow!) - allot of places have been closed... roads have been so bad. Seems that a cloud has hovered over our county :o

How about you KAR73? How's the weather been in Southern Ohio? I am so looking forward to this breaking, so I can get to Curves on a regular basis... this is terrible!

ESSIE, I just go to Google or Yahoo Search Engine's and type in FREE GRAPHICS or FREE ANIMATIONS and look through web sites that offer them. Glad you enjoy them :)

That care & keep on Curving :)
:sunny: SunnyD

EsRios426 01-29-2004 05:09 AM

SuunyD,

I'm having the same problem with getting to Curves. We had all this ice on the ground now to top it off we got 10 inches of snow yesterday. I have a treadmilll & Firm tapes that I workout to.

Hope all this melts real soon. I doubt it cause it's very cold & it doesn't seem like we're getting warm weather any time soon.

Have a nice day. :)

God bless!
Essie

SunnyD57 01-29-2004 09:04 AM

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Good Morning ESSIE,

Now that you have found the graphics :cp: to add them to your post like I do (anywhere in your post - not just at the bottom). Here's what you will do:

Get the graphic you want to use (open a second window for your graphics search by going to your START; then click onto Internet Explorer), go to the web-site for graphics; RT-Click on the picture you want to add and you will see a list - go to the bottom & click on "PROPERTIES". Now you will see an "ADDRESS" - Highlight & copy the address only, click on OK; then go back to your post. PASTE the address where you want to see the graphic in your post and then highlight the address again - and click onto the YELLOW BOX at the top of where you are posting (you know --- by the Bold, Itilic, Underline, etc.)... you should now see that address surrounded with the IMG code. Now if you Preview your post you should see your graphic in your post. "Luck!"

Any questions... just ask & hopefully I will be able to help you ;)
It is still snowing here!!! I think we have a cloud stuck right over us :o


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:wave: Have a Great Day Ladies!!!

KAR73 01-29-2004 10:19 PM

Well the weather is starting to get on my nerves. We have been having snow off and on for the last week. The problem down here is that a lot of people live off the main roads on little country roads. They are not able to plow or salt them like the main roads. So for the third time this week we don't have to go to school tomorrow. We had about another 2 inches fall today. It is a very fine snow. So I didn't make it into Curves tonight to work out. I did try a Tae Bo video out this morning before going to work. It was a lot of fun. But takes a lot of concentration and I just didn't have it this morning at 5:30 a.m. I grew up in Northeast Ohio, so I am use to a lot of snow. Boy it is amazing how just traveling four hours south is like a different world when it snows. Everyone starts to panic and act like there is a foot or two of snow outside. Well I hope everyone is staying warm and safe.

SunnyD57 02-01-2004 07:19 AM

Good Sunday Morning!
 
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Good Morning KAR73, I caught the flu last week on top of the crummy weather, so I didn't make it to my Curves :( I know what you mean about some people and snow ;) We sure have had our fair share here!! I am looking forward very much to Spring. My hubby was up on the roof for over and hour removing snow & ice yesterday.

I will be going back to Curves this Tuesday... I usually go on Tues., Wed., & Friday mornings... but it has been a rough month of Jan. So I am looking forward to getting back "on track" again in the month of Feb. I have a birthday coming up and will be 47 and I told my self that this would be the year I get this 50lbs off of this body of mine and am determined to do so... I have given myself a year. I should be able to do that by then, don't you think?

I am thinking of you all and wishing you well always!
Keep on Curving with a smile :) !!
SunnyD

EsRios426 02-01-2004 07:48 AM

Hello:wave:

SunnyD, thank you so much for being so helpful. I was going thru a few sites for graphics but didn't come across any like yours. Yours are the cutest I've ever seen.

I haven't been to Curves. We have too much ice & snow on the ground. As soon as some of it melts I'll go back. I go the same days you go. They already sent me a post card saying they miss me. I guess they have to do that in case people are planning to quit. I have alot of exercise videos & a treadmill so that's what I'm doing till I can get there. I need to lose 30 lbs. I have a wedding in August & you know how hot that month is! I would love to be able to wear a sleeveless dress.

Have a nice day everybody. I hope to get to know each & everynone of you.

God bless,
Essie

Nyssareen 02-01-2004 07:30 PM

Hello, I was told about this group by someone on one of the other boards I post on and thought I'd come check y'all out. I signed up at Curves on friday the 30th of January and go in for my orientation and such on monday. I was just looking for anyone else who used their program to see how they like it and after reading this thread I feel MUCH better about it. I can tell y'all like it and I'm glad because I think I will too! I'm planning now to go three times a week, with the hope that I will be able to make myself go 5-6 times a week instead, but my goal for now is just the 3. I've been dieting since the 7th of January and lost 10 pounds so far, but I'm hoping that starting at Curves will help me lose more!

Cezanne

SunnyD57 02-01-2004 09:13 PM

Welcome!
 
http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/.../ccwinman4.gif "WELCOME" CEZANNE! I know you will enjoy Curves and I think you are being very reasonable by saying you will go three times a week for now... that will be a great start to concentrate on. Don't forget to rest your head all the way back on the machines with the high backs on them... so you don't get sore neck & shoulders and so you use the muscles you are meant to use on each one.

Everyone reacts a bit differently, so don't be disappointed if the first time of weight & measure doesn't give you what you think it should, just keep on truckin' and you will feel so much better. If it doesn't show up the first time you have it done - you will see it by the second time ;) My spirits are so good while I am going. Some see inches come off right away (within the first two weeks or so) and not pounds (you may even put on a couple pounds in the beginning from muscle swelling or water)... and some see the opposite. So just come back here and tell us what is happening with you and we'll do what we can to help you out, okay. Just stay positive and you WILL do well. Have fun and ask questions at your Curves if you have them... don't hesitate to ask them anything that comes to your mind,okay. That's what they are there for. Oh, yes... drink your water too. I still battle with that myself, but I am trying. "Luck!!"

SunnyD57 02-01-2004 09:32 PM

http://users.bigpond.com/cutecolorz/.../ccwinman2.gif You are very welcome ESSIE ;) Did you happen to see the post I left you teaching you how to add the graphics into your posts (& not just at the bottom)? Look up to find it if you haven't seen it yet.

I plan on going this Tuesday and the weather people are calling for sleet and ice turning to snow on Monday evening through Tuesday. So I am really hoping it's not all that bad and I can get to my Curves on Tuesday. Sometimes the weather changes very quickly; then it isn't as bad as they forecast. I hope! Luckily it's not far for me to go, but it's a problem if the people that 'open' our Curves & 'run' the Curves don't make it there :o This weather is really beginning to get to allot people now. Everyone is more then ready for some Spring weather. The skiers & snowboarders are having a good time!

Take Care... Good Luck getting to your Curves this week!
God Bless!

Good Luck to everyone!

Nyssareen 02-02-2004 07:02 PM

Well, I did my first work out this morning and I loved it! The woman that trained me was wonderful, very helpful and supportive without being overbearing or condescending. I go back on wednesday and she's going to help me out again just to make sure I've got it all down, but I think I do. I'll be checking back in here too just to see how everyone else is doing and keep y'all updated. Thanks for the support so far!

Cezanne


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