Hooray for me! I have finished Curves Complete! It has given me a new perspective, new healthy habits and a new body I had only ever dreamed of!! I had two key phrases throughout this whole process. The first was "I AM worth it!" When things got tough or I really wanted to slack off, or give in to those old un-healthy habits, this got me through. And when the siren song of the chocolate box was singing to me my other phrase was "Is this really worth it?" and often I could say "No because I AM worth it!" I did not let a weak moment sabotage all my hard work!! It was hard work, but so worth it! I have lost 15 lbs, and 7.5 inches, and 3% body fat!! We were asked to set goals through this whole process and I had to keep re-setting mine! Initially I was sort of sceptical, would this work for me? I have never been "thin", and my body image has never been great. I have always been the chubby second fiddle. Well now, look out! I am wearing a size that I had only hoped for in my wildest dreams. I am NOT "thin". I am lean, toned and healthy! I have not "gone on a diet", I have just completed the first stage of educating myself to STAY trim, toned and healthy for a lifetime! Curves Complete is not an end in itself, but a doorway to a lifetime of having the body I have only dreamt of, the health I need and the positive attitude toward myself that I deserve. I am now ONE SVELTE MAMA! I did it because I AM WORTH IT!...and so are you!

I didn’t sleep, I had very little self-worth, and I didn’t even want to go out because I was overweight. I finally decided to change my habits and tried different gyms and ways to eat, but it seemed like nothing worked. My fiance encouraged me to join a gym like Curves, but I had my doubts that it would work since nothing else had. The perception in my mind was that Curves was only for old ladies, and I was only 23! I joined Curves in July 2007 and have changed my whole outlook on my health and my self-esteem. I have more energy, and my sleep patterns are more established than they have been in many years. I know it is crazy, but I am one of those people that actually likes exercise now. I usually go to Curves five times a week! My body is 41 pounds lighter, and my heart and mind are as well! What a difference Curves had made in my life and I encourage others to try it too!

Cecile Biais is a young woman who lives in Berkshire, a county in southern England. Cecilia approached her thirties, an age considered by many women as the "ideal age", but she bought her clothes in shops reserved for large sizes. She wanted to lose weight at any price, but did not know how to get started. "The more I swelled, the more I was depressed ... I totally lost my confidence, both at work with my friends. " In just one year, Cecile literally melted. With a size 50-52, she now has a recognizable figure with a waist of 38. She lost over 30 kilos and 167 cm distributed throughout the body! She says she spent a challenging year, but "without Curves, I could not have done!" In addition to her phenomenal weight loss and greatly improved fitness, Cecile also sees life in a much more positive way. Today she has more confidence in herself and feels more "balanced". Her health has also greatly improved, her attitude is positive and style of living has improved, elements that have brought her closer to her family. According to Cecile, this Curves adventure has changed her life. "It's the best decision I ever made."