Working while Pregnant: Myself, Curves
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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-...
Curves
Asked by B.H. from Seattle
on February 17, 2010
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So have any of you mamas tried curves? Im intersed in hearing both good and bad of your experience working out there. Also how the price compared to others.
I like ...
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- I tried it a few years ago when it was brand new and it was ok for the first couple of weeks, but got very boring very fast. Results are slow to show up as well. I n...
- I have done it and felt like it didn't do much. I am average weight and only have about 15 pounds to lose but I was going religiously for 6 months 4 times a week and r...
- i checked out curves once but decided that it would be too boring to keep me going there. plus, the machines are all pre-set to fit the average curves person so if yo...
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 During Pregnancy
Asked by J.T. from Fayetteville
on August 15, 2010
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I was curious if anyone does or has done Curves during pregnancy? I just started going back because of having a HORRIBLE first trimester with feeling sick 24/7. I'm 16...
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- I would hire a personal trainer who has experience working with pregnant women to go with you to your gym and show you appropriate exercises before I did anything othe...
- I am pretty sure that curves is ok. You can ask the ob if you are afraid. Congrats on your pregnancy :)
- Just don't push yourself too hard. Most everything is safe except running or hard core aerobics. You don't want to jump either. Treadmills, elipticals, and weights are...
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...
Husband Says Quit My Job!
Asked by J.H. from Iowa City
on November 29, 2006
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Hi everyone i am a little frustrated at the moment. I work at Curves and I only work 2-3 days a week and today my husband told me to just quit my job because he's tire...
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- Hi J.! Let me get this straight. He wants you to quit your job, because he's tired and doesn't want to watch your daughter, but he wants you to get preggers again?...
- Hi J., I think that you and your husband need to sit down and have a good discussion about what you both want. List the pro's and con's of everything so that you can ...
- Hi J. I know how you feel. I have gone through similar situations over the past 5 years. What ever you choose, make sure it is something that also "fills your cu...
Disappointed in Career
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on January 21, 2012
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Hi everyone. A little background of my life before I go into detail. I have been married for almost 7 years. My husband and I have 3 beautiful children, 2 daughters ag...
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- I have several friends MUCH older than you who are in nursing school. Don't give up hope, my husband is in his 30's and is considering doing a full career change to be...
- You seem to want to get into the medical setting. Do that. There are many types of positions. You could consider becoming a doctor's assistant, for which people do ...
- I would not go back to school for something I was not interested in for the long run. I agree with the others about going to your local community college. My niece i...
Finding Time to Work Out
Asked by K.M. from Detroit
on September 16, 2008
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Hi everyone, I am trying to get an idea of how other moms find time in their busy schedules to work out. I have a toddler and work full time. I leave the house around ...
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- K., I completely understand your situation, as mine is very similar. I drop my 2 kids at daycare by 7am, and I'm at work a few minutes later. I usually work till 5...
- I ride my bike to work as often as possible and make sure I get a good run in on both Saturday and Sunday.
- I'm a mother of 8 children under 11, homeschool, and work part time. Here's what I do. I get up at 5:30, slip on my shoes, and head to Fitness USA (they open at 6). ...
Overweight and Pregnant!!!!
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on March 2, 2008
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I am over weight. I know it is horrible. I wish I could go back to mypre-pregnancy weight before my first child. But i have not and now i am pregnant with my second ch...
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- Walking is safe and healthy for both of you. The baby loves the movement. Start out small. Walk around the block, then two blocks, etc. You don't have to be a mara...
- Be kind to your self...toss out the trashy food that will make you iritalble and tired. Go to the store and think healthy and get only healthy food...and the weight w...
- First off I would discuss it with your OB/Midwife. They can give you the best idea of what they're comfortable with for your particular pregnancy. Walking is an ...
