In July, 2005 I weighed 248 pounds and wore a size 20. My doctor informed me that my blood sugar was too high and that I was borderline diabetic. I realized that I was in big trouble. At that time, I was already taking medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. In addition, there was a history of diabetes and heart disease in my family. My Dad died of a heart attack at age 56 and my mom died at age 59 one month after undergoing a triple heart bypass. It was after my doctor visit that I decided to gain control of my health. I started my weight loss journey with step aerobics at home (I wasn’t ready to work out in public) and by using portion control, which meant eating only half of the food I would normally put on my plate and I never ate anything after dinner. By October, 2005 I weighed 218 pounds, I had lost 30 pounds, Yahoo! I was ready to work harder and began to look into joining a health club. I visited Curves to see what they had to offer. I liked that it was a 30 minute workout (which is very doable), you are weighed and measured each month and the club was for women only. It was then that I decided that Curves was the place I wanted to continue my journey. It has been 28 months since my journey began with Curves. I no longer take any medications for high blood pressure or high cholesterol and my blood sugar is normal. I weigh 132 pounds, have lost 116 pounds and more than 90 inches, and have been able to maintain my weight loss thanks to the wonderful support of my family, friends and the staff at Curves. I feel fabulous! Thank you Curves.

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."

When Diane Jordan made the decision to join Curves in 2006, her morale was "at the bottom." His size 60 did not only affect her pride; she seriously endangered her life. She had all the risks of developing hypertensive disorders, diabetes or suffering a stroke, among other serious health problems. At Curves, Diane learned that some small changes could make all the difference. Encouraged by the staff of Curves and the 30 minute workout three times a week, she began to drink water every day and eat smaller healthier food portions. She also began eating more fruits and vegetables. In just two years, Diane's efforts have paid off. She has now lost nearly 32 kilograms and wears size 14 dresses! She is proud of her efforts and said, thinking of her debut at Curves, "Since that time, I built a new life and I now have more confidence in myself and my body." Thinking about her new figure and the changes it has brought to her every day life, Diane recalls: "The last time I was this thin, I was a teenager!". In addition to this, Diane told us that before joining Curves and begin this adventure, she had never owned a pair of jeans or a single dress. After losing nearly 32 kg, jeans and dresses have now become two essential elements of her new wardrobe.