Hi gals,

Well today was my first measurement day and I lost 6 1/2 lbs and 13 3/4" !!! :cp Now I am really skeptical about the inches, because that seems like a real lot, but we also do a body fat % and something else that registers on this hand-held machine (hope you all know what I'm trying to explain). Anyways, both of those numbers were down at least 1 whole point and the scale was down. My current jeans seem to be a little less loose, but I still can't get into the next size down, so that will be next month's goal.

We are headed to the ocean tonight for the weekend. A mini family reunion. My sister and nephews are here from Minnesota. Hope everyone has a great weekend and Hi to everyone!!

Just a quick update to my earlier post...
I LOVED IT!!!!
I want to go everyday!!!!!

That's how I feel about Curves ~ I love it and I do go everyday!!! Never did I think exercising could be so much fun!

Hey ladies.. Sounds like you are all doing great.. congats to the newbie!! We knew you would love it

I have been so bad.. its been a horrible stressful past 2 weeks this past week I only got to go one time. I feel like a heel, my employer has been sending people out the door in droves and its just not looking good. This week has been terrribly hectic and next week, there wont be any excuses, since I have already paid for this month, even if I lose my job, the travel pass will allow me to go near my home.. I just really dont wanna give up my curves.

Glad to see you guys are doing so great.. I understand about the numbers not seeming right but believe them, they are. Its amazing. Congrats on the results. Cya all soon.

someone send me some smiles.. maybe a hug.

Sheri, Believe the results. I had a friend who lost 13 inches her first month also. Just remember, They measure several differnt places and so the 13 inches is overall. I myself only lost like 4 inches my first month. I didnt really give it much effort though. And I only went 3 times a week. I havent gone for the last 2 weeks though. I recently bought the Body Flex, and it guaranteed that you would lose 4-14 inches in your first week. So i wanted to see how I did with just the body flex, and not going to Curves. I must say... I was very impressed. MY first week I lost 9.5 inches. and my second week, I lost another 6.5 inches. Not bad for 2 weeks. So now starting on Monday Im going back to curves and Im going to continue to do body flex. Cant wait to see what the results of the combination of both is.

Christain: glad to hear that you are liking curves so much. I mean really.. what is there not to like abou it?

Dana, If you are not able to go to the curves by your work anymore, You can always transfer to one close to home. They will transfer all your info, and you will be in their system.
I hope that everything works out for you in the work situation.

Dana: Im send you many many many well wishes and lots of hugs, a little sunshine even a group hug

Cassandra: Still out there? How are you.....

Hope everyone is doing well.

talk to ya later
Mia
ANgel4real

I am still here. Just havent been in the mood. I am still going to Curves almost daily and even though I lost 12inches and 4lbs and thought I looked better I saw some pics my husband took of me this weekend. Needless to say I could just barf! I am so upset I could cry (again)!!
Well, I will post more later when I am in a better mood.
Hope everyone is doing great.

Cassandra

Hi Cassandra...You cannot let yourself become discouraged or feel badly about the way you look in pictures. I understand totally how you feel, but you need to constantly remind yourself that you can do this!!! For me, looking at fat pictures of myself drives me to stay on track with exercise and healthy eating habits. I'm sending words of encouragement your way!

Cassandra, No matter what we look like on the outside we are still beautiful. Dont let it dicourage you, apreciousone is right. Use it as motivation. It will happen for all of us, be just need to be patient, and stay focused.

I will be pryaing for you that.

Hugs.

Mia

Thanks... I needed that!!

That's what we are here for.

Thank you angel.. your a doll I appreciate your message, the well wishes, the hugs.. Things are looking ok for now, I almost wish my job was gone, the tension is still bad.. SIGH oh well..

Cassandra, gf, know exactly how you feel.. please dont let it discourage you, look at what you have done so far, you are doing great, you will continue to do great!! We know you will just in case, sending you some of this and some of this

we're here for ya.. Keep smiling

I am feeling better today. I went to work and mentioned that I wanted a treadmill and one of my co-workers is going to sell me hers for 175.00. All I know is it has the incline feature. My goal is to work out at Curves and walk 3 miles a day!!! My husbands 10 year high school reunion is at the end of this month and I have to do something. I really dread it!!!!

Well, yall be sweet and I will talk to you later!!!

Hi Everyone!

I joined Curves in June. I went for about 3 weeks then a health problem kept me from going. I got my dr's ok to start back ~ so today will be my first day back. My health problem wasn't caused by going, but I think what I did there aggravated it. I hope that I am able to continue this time with out problems. I like how I feel after I have gone ~ good about myself and like I have done something good for myself. Liking exercise does not come natural for me (probably part of why I look like I do ~ LOL), so I kind of don't look forward to going, but after I get there I have fun, and am always glad afterwards that I have gone.

SJR ~ I think it was you who was getting the bruising getting on and off the machines ~ I felt discomfort at the back of my thighs getting off the machines, then I started to get off by swinging my legs around the side and that seemed to help.

My Curves is open from 7am-7pm M-F then from like 9-11am on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. When I first went, I found it odd, that they discouraged me from coming everyday. They said that people found that it worked best if they only came 3 times a week. I was feeling like ~ I had paid for the membership, and I should be able to come as often as I wanted to if I wanted to. I am not able to go every day anyway because of my work schedule, but I thought I should be able to come as often as I could. Have any of you experienced anything like that?

Well, gotta get ready to go there. Wish me luck. Hope I am able to continue this time.

Gayle

I have also joined Curves. . . last week as a matter of fact. I have gone twice, but am planning on going almost every day after work. It gives me some "me" time. . . away from hubbie and kids. I have 95 lbs. to lose, can't believe it, but it's true. I was wondering, those of you who have been successful, have you followed any diet plan, or just watched what you ate? I want to be able to exercise to be able to eat whatever I want, in moderation of course.

When I joined Curves in July, I was doing a liquid protein diet; I drank several shakes daily, but did not eat any solid food. When I lost 25 pounds, I started eating food again. I am not following any special diet...I just watch my intake of carbs and fats; I eat a lot of turkey, fish, veggies, and fruit. In my opinion, the key to weight loss is exercise and drinking LOTS of water. I do work out daily, and that has helped tremendously. Good luck!