Adult Child: Curves
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Curves Shmurves.
Asked by S.Q. from Youngstown
on November 3, 2006
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has any one on here tried losing weight by going to curves? my year is up next month and i have oficially lost 4 pounds. thats is approxamately 100 dollars per pound. ...
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- Mel, I did curves probably a year and a half ago when it was all the rage. I enjoyed going and what I liked was the women I was with and we all knew each other and...
- I haven't any personal experience with Curves, but I can tell you what gym worked for me. I put on 60 lbs with my son and joined Fitworks 6 weeks PP. It took probabl...
- I read an article last December that said if you are really serious about losing your belly you need to do an hour of cardio every day. Yeah, I know you are thinking ...
Health Clubs (Gyms)
Asked by M.C. from St. Louis
on February 1, 2007
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I would like to know if anyone belongs to "Curves". I have alot of weight that I would like to loose, but I wasn't sure if I sure join a gym with a more vigorous work...
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- I never joined curves. I am a member of the 24fitness gym on Zumbahl I also live in st charles. I do the pool aerobics which are great, but since I gave birth to my so...
- M., I know some people who have joined Curves and really like it because its low impact and NO MEN so we dont have to worry about looking good! LOL!! I am also a...
- I've been a Curves member for a couple of years now. I first joined to help me lose weight for my wedding. My son was born in September of last year and I'm starting...
Weight Loss
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on November 20, 2006
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I need helpwith that common "back fat", I have 3 kids including a 4 month old and a 3 year old, I need someting I can realistically do. Any tips?
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- Hi, I have that too. I have been told that rowing exercises are the key to getting rid of that. Things you can do at home are get those exercise bands and hook them to...
- Well I'm not sure if this is realistic for you, it kind of depends on how active you are. But I came up with an interesting work out routine, that has worked wonders a...
- Start sitting on an exercise ball when ever u can. When I got preg my lower back started hurting alot. I have a sit down job so my Dr suggested I get a ball and sit ...
Weight Watchers Anyone?
Asked by J.W. from Grand Forks
on August 6, 2008
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Have any of you tried WW? Have you done it online?
I've been signed up online for a couple months, but am finding myself recommitted to it. It worked great for me ...
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- YES! I am currently in Belgium for the summer while my husband works. I have found some UK WW meals here that are fantastic! I really love the flexibility of the progr...
- If you want to try an online site (free) try www.sparkpeople.com It helps keep your goals in check, count calories for you, cardio/strength training log, recipes, lo...
- I did weight watchers online last year and it was very successful. I lost almost 28 pounds and got back to my "pre-pregnancy" weight within about 4 months. My recomm...
Help with Weight Gain...
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on March 12, 2008
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OK ladies...I'm 36 years old and have 2 kids (15 & 8). I have been small and thin my whole life, which has never included diet and excercise. Over the last 2 years, ...
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- I think it's most likly the Pill you're on. All B/C pills trick the body into thinking it's pregnant and therefore you will gain weight (among other things), because ...
- The only thing that works for me is a well balanced diet with low carbs and lots of veggies and excercise. I work out in the morning as soon as I wake up, I use videos
- K., I hear ya, girlfriend. Although, I happen to be *a bit older* than you (52) and have one adult son (25) and a teenage daughter (16), since I've started menopau...
What Do You Find the Most Challenging Being a Mom?
Asked by L.L. from Topeka
on May 22, 2011
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I was just thinking today what I find to be challenging being a mom & how can I change that to better myself to be a better mom to my kids & not let it show that they ...
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- I am a pretty laid back person to begin with so I found it pretty easy to be a mom most of the time. I found it a little trying at first when the kids started whining...
- I have a 3 month old so my challenges are different than yours. I breastfeed my daughter so for me, not ever having a break to get time to myself. I *love* my daught...
- The most challenging thing for me is having such an age gap between my oldest (just turned 14) and my youngest (18 mos). There are six kids in all, but it's hard somet...
Mother of 2 Little Ones Needs Help Dropping a Few Pounds!
Asked by B.S. from Shreveport
on April 16, 2008
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I need some help dropping about 15 pounds. I have a real problem with food. I think about food 24/7! When I'm finished eating, I'm going to the fridge to find somethin...
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- I highly recommend La Weightloss it can get expensive but you do not have to eat thier food its real food for real people with real lives. I did it after our first bu...
- I hear ya girl! Mine is almost 4 and I'm finally successful. I, too, think about food constantly, which is why I don't set rules for mealtimes. I strictly let her come...
- I have found that Weight Watchers is the best option. It's really easy to do. For the most part, I haven't had to stop eating the things I love. Also everyone that I k...
Fabulous 40'S
Asked by B.G. from Champaign
on May 17, 2012
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So the big "30" was just not that big a deal for me, but some how "40" is huge! I'm kind of stuck in a funk. Can you talk me out of it? Remind me why "40" is fabulous!
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- I'm 41 and ever since I hit 40, I have sort felt like "who cares" anymore... by this I mean...the weight, the age, the looks, the problems that others create for you.....
- oh Gidget!! where to begin?!?!??!?! the 40's are FABULOUS!!! They are the new 20's!! No kidding!!! You have life lessons under your belt!! You don't care what o...
- It only gets better, IMO. More freedom every turn of my life, I am secure with myself, my relationship with my husband, with my choice of friends, my fanancial sit...
Heartbroken and Depressed
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on April 15, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for 4 years and have 2 children together. We each have a child from a previous relationship also. We got married when I was pregnant...
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- Hi C., I'm so sorry that you feel this way hun. You can make it through this. You just need some motivation. I've had to deal with the same issue. Just take it day b...
- C., I have batteled depression several times since I was 15. This sounds like an extreme case of depression if you can't get out of bed. I've never been that bad, b...
- C....first let me say you are so not alone in all of this. I am 48 years old and battled this issue all of my adult life. Unfortunately my first husband was not as kin...
