Staying Motivated: Curves
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Curves
Asked by B.S. from Philadelphia
on May 31, 2009
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I want to get in shape after not losing my baby weight. I'd like to lose over 20 pounds and get in shape. Has anyone had any experience with Curves? Any success storie...
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- I used to work at Curves. I really recommend it there, because it's a supportive atmosphere, plus you can work out in just half an hour! In my area, Curves is cheape...
- I had joined Curves several years ago and loved it. It was a quick workout. I liked the variety of machines - helped keep me interested and targeted different body p...
- I joined curves and never lost a pound it really built my muscles up but never lost. I joined the YMCA and went swimming and walking and lost 40 lbs. So i like the y ...
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 ...
Curves or a Gym?
Asked by M.F. from Pittsfield
on August 16, 2008
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I'm looking to start exersizing on a daily basis. I'm not a fan of walking a treadmill and I do have some knee issues and an abdominal hernia. My doctors says I need ...
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- I worked with a teacher who started going to Curves along with her daughter. She loved it! She and her daughter (I think her daughter was 17) were very pleased with ...
- Hi M..... I'm not sure what's right for you, but our Y membership just went up considerably, so we're going to give it up. It makes no sense to pay a monthly fee and ...
- M., I know it's hard to get back into exercising and a gym can be intimidating. Just going on walks can be super beneficial to your health with many other great bene...
Curves Work for You?
Asked by T.M. from Dayton
on November 17, 2008
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I've once again decided it's time to do something about my weight. I used to be thin and trim without trying, was very active in sports, aerobics, etc. Then kids came....
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- I have 2 small girls and like you, I was always small w/o any effort. Then I had 2 c-sections in 3 years and voila...insta-pounds! I have done Weight Watchers in the p...
- Try spark people its free sight and you have all the plans for exercising .. and oh did I mention its free!
- Hi T., I didn't really like the way Curves was set up and it didn't seem like a really good fat burning workout. I prefer to work out at home. I do The Firm (love it-...
Diet and Exercise with No Motivation
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on April 25, 2007
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hi everyone. i am a stay at home mom of a 1 yr old. we just moved to this area and i have been pretty depressed. we just got me a car, but i don't have anywhere to ...
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- I can understand how you feel. What area do you live in? I may 1/2 of the solution. I have a 7 yr old girl and a 5 month old boy. I plan on going to story time because...
- Hi J.! I am kinda in the same boat as you are... I moved here about a year and a half ago and one of our cars broke down so I am stranded home all day... I did manage ...
- You recieved great advice from atleast 2 of the mom's the other seems to be trying to use ur vulerability to gain a buck but I too feel depressed b/c of my weight, I h...
Has Anyone Tried Curves Workout Centers?
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2008
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I have been looking into joining Curves with their 30 minute workouts for women and wanted to know if anyone else has tried it. Do you like it? Does it get boring by...
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- I love it. I joined a year ago. The women are funny and you get to know them. Curves does all kinds of fun games and trivia through out the year to keep you interested...
- Dear K.: I have been going to Curves for about five years. I LOVE IT!!! I go to the Rockridge branch but all of them are great. They are very supportive, have gr...
- It worked for a little while for me. It was a good atmosphere and everyone was really nice, but yeah it did get a bit boring. Also after a little while once I lost so...
Motivation W/weight Loss
Asked by P.A. from Dayton
on July 17, 2008
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I am a mother of 4 - tandem nursing my 23 month old and my 6 1/2 month old. I want to lose weight - my goal is 130. I am 33 years old, 5' 7" and weigh 144 as of this...
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- Well to me you sound like you are at a healthy weight. I too have 4 kids and am also 5'7". I don't think its healthy to be breastfeeding 2 children and trying to loose...
- Prisilla, I totally understand the desire to lose weight and get back into shape. Congrats on joining the YMCA!!! I teach aerobics at our local Y, and it really is a...
- Hi P., In addition to exercise, a nutritionally balanced diet will help a lot. I used Weight Watchers program. Now, I own a WW friendly meal assembly store in Hil...
Tell Me How
Asked by M.C. from La Crosse
on January 11, 2011
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How do you get the motivation to exercise every day? I have no motivation to start even though I know I need to lose about 50 lbs. I want to lose it, but I still fin...
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- Same experience for me. I "bit the bullet" and joined Curves with the intention of going 3 times/week. Didn't happen. But then two friends also joined Curves and we...
- It's entirely up to you to get the motivation. If you're committed to losing that weight, you make it happen. It's never easy, but the hard part is just getting off th...
- sparkpeople.com is free and with no "catches". There are a ton of members and lots of sub-groups so that you can find supporters. There are videos, recipes ... just ab...
Working Out at Home
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on June 23, 2010
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Moms i need help! i need to shed 30 lbs and i am not motivated! in the past i have tried to count my calories on livstrong.com, i joined a walking group at work and i ...
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- I work out every morning when I wake up. If my plans for the day interfere with my normal work out then I wake up at 5:00 and work out. I do not allow myself an excu...
- Weight Watchers has been the best program for me as far as nutrition goes. It truly has moved from a weight loss program to a lifestyle (I tried it the first time in ...
- I bought that Jillian Michaels 30 day shred because it has 20 minute work outs which are easier to fit in. Let me tell you those work outs are a killer. She works yo...
Weight
Asked by K.H. from Nashville
on September 17, 2009
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I am having a hard time losing weight. I have 3 kids and am now done. Lol! I really want to focus on losing the weight I gained with all three of them. I have 60 lbs. ...
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- Hello K.: I can totally enter in to your dilemma of trying to lose weight....it's not easy being the Mom, looking after everyone else and LAST but not least....look a...
- Hi K., I am so like you in many ways! I was afraid to join a gym for the same reason as you. It took a lot to get me into 1 again even though I used to go all the...
- if you want a quick fix ignore this reply. if you want a slow process that will make it stay off read on. I lost 35lbsin q year. I eat what i wanted but in proportion....
