My life changed abruptly in 2003. I became an empty nester and a widow in less than two months. I had already been overweight for years, but began to surge onward as I sat alone every night with food and TV for comfort in my grief. A friend finally told me it was time to live my life again. “Life is a gift”. In July 2005 I had heard about Curves from another friend and decided to join just to get out of the house after work. I hadn’t exercised in years and I didn’t expect anything from it. I was asked to set a goal of 20 pounds. I weighed in at 209 pounds. After the first month I lost 4 pounds just by exercising three to four times a week. After 5 or 6 weeks I noticed shoulder definition and biceps. I was amazed! At that point I began to pay attention to my diet and drink 64 ounces of water every day. I no longer have dry skin! After 2 ½ years I have lost 72 pounds. Everyone says I look amazing and I feel so strong and have so much energy. “Life is a gift” have good healthy habits.

When I first went to Curves, I thought it would be a one week experience, since I didn’t think I’d have time to work out, raising 3 kids. My friend had joined earlier this year and was really enjoying it, so I thought I’d give it a try. After getting in to the routine of working out, I found myself making the time to go. The results that I have gotten have been so amazing that I can [t imagine myself not going to Curves. {Her results since joining May 8th of this year: 20 pounds 7.75” inches and 2.3% body fat.}Everyone’s been so supportive and encouraging at the Curves and at home. I find myself telling everyone about Curves and lovingly competing with my friends that already go to Curves. It’s fun to compare our measurements and weight loss and now we all measure at the same time and run home to tell each other the results. I’m looking forward to getting my 500 workout t-shirt. Curves has an excellent incentive program which drives me to work harder because I’m all about the freebies. SO Thank You Curves and all my friends and KEEP ON CURVIN’ Christi Childers

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."