[SunnyD57]

Hello Ladies!

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

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

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
SunnyD

[EsRios426]

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]

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Good Morning ESSIE,

Now that you have found the graphics 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

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Have a Great Day Ladies!!!

[KAR73]

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]

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]

Hello

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]

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]

"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]

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 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]

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

[SunnyD57]

Hi CEZANNE, I am so happy that you had another good experience with Curves today and that you keep coming back here to let us know how you are doing. Keep up the great work! It IS work that will be very rewarding to you Good job I will check in tomorrow when I get back from my Curves workout...

Sleep well & have an even better day tomorrw then you did today

[KAR73]

Hi Ladies,
I finally made my third workout last week on Saturday. There was a lot of people there that day, but they were not in a chatty mood. I like listening to the other ladies talk about their weight loss plans and goals.
I was hoping to go workout tomorrow after school, but I found out today that I have a meeting with my supervisor and some other teachers. So I guess I will have to try and go on Wednesday night after work. I have my TOPS meeting right after my first meeting. SO it looks like tomorrow is going to be a long and busy day until about 7 or 7:30 p.m. I better workout in the morning at home.
Sunny I think losing 50 pounds in one year is a good plan. I would like to lose another 83 pounds to get to my goal weight. I am hoping that by the end of the year I will be very close to or at my goal weight. I think we will be good cheerleaders for each other. Keep up the good work!
Cezanne I am so happy that you joined our little group. Welcome and glad to have you with us. I really think you are going to enjoy Curves. It is a lot of fun and motivating.
Have a great Tuesday ladies.
New motto for weight loss YA GOTTA MOVE IT TO LOSE IT!

[SunnyD57]

Good Morning Ladies

I just got home from working out at Curves... boy, does that ever feel good! I really do feel crummy when I don't go. Yesterday I worked my elliptical and went 4.6 miles in 30 minutes. So the two days I don't go to Curves I will do 30 minutes on that. I am trying to get in at least 30 minutes 5 days a week - resting on the weekends. Well, as much as I possibly can... I am usually busier on the weekends when my hubby is home. He doesn't let any grass grow under his feet, that's for sure.

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KAR73, Good to see you! Good for you getting in your 3x!!!! Keep it up! You are doing so well! Yeah, isn't funny how some mornings you'll go and people are talking over one another and other mornings it's a deafening quiet! I cannot stand it when it's quiet --- I am a talker Bet you could tell

Hi CEZANNE, I saw your picture on your profile - great pic of you and your son! I just love seeing what people look like, don't you? Hope you are having a great day today. You have a wonderful workout at Curves tomorrow and don't forget to drink your water!

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Oh yes - don't forget to take the time to stretch... in fact, I am going to go finish my stretching now. I did some at my Curves, but feel a little tight this morning around the shoulder blades --- so I'm off to go stretch a bit more.

Have a great day!!!!!

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Hi ESSIE, TINA, WRYLY, MARIE &
BANDIT2! Where are you these days
Hope all is okay?

[EsRios426]

Hi Girls,

SunnyD, way to go with working out. I understand what you mean when you don't workout about feeling crummy. I plan to go to Curves tomorrow. The weather is lousy & I hate driving in the pouring rain. The weather man just said there are some icy roads

Kar73, I usually go to Curves right after work & everybody seems tired so you know they don't want to chat. Saturdays is a livier group.

Cezanne, I'm glad you like Curves. One of my co-workers was putting it down yesterday. She said she went in to check it out & she didn't like it. She wants to join "a real gym." She always has something negative to say so I try to stay away from her as much as possible. If you say you have a headache she has a migraine.

Well, ladies, have a nice evening.

Enjoy your workouts.

Es

[Nyssareen]

Hi y'all,
Thanks for the encouagement SunnyD and Es, I really appreciate it and need all I can get! I go in tomorrow morning and I'm excited! I felt SOOOOOO much better yesterday after working out before work than I did today not going. I think I'll go on thursday as well and maybe friday and saturday as well, but I don't work friday and saturday so maybe I'll sleep in instead Anyway, had a long day today and I still have to go to the library and do the story hour with kids...part of my work. I have to read stories and do crafts with about 10, 4-8 year olds If ever I needed to have worked out BEFORE work, it's today! Wish me luck!

Cezanne