I have been over-weight most of my life, which was mostly due to side effects of the cortisone I had to take for my asthma. Though I tried many diets and eating plans I never got the desired results. I would lose, but would gain it all back again- with interest. I would always blame circumstances though I knew; deep down, that it was my attitude that needed to change. I was always trying to lose weight to impress people, but never to impress myself. However, at the beginning of last year that all changed when I stepped onto the scale and got the shock of my life. That was the day I decided that things had to change and that the change had to start with me. I needed to start believing in myself, believe that I could succeed. I started to follow a high protein, low carb eating plan and, though I saw results, I still felt the need to do something more. It was around this time that my boss joined Curves and encouraged me to do the same. On the 24th of July 2009 I joined curves and truly “discovered the power to amaze myself” and others. It kicked my weight loss plan into turbo-drive! I have a lot more energy, my attitude has improved and I am sleeping better than I have in years. I have gained the confidence to walk up to people I haven’t seen in a long time without worrying about what they are thinking. The best part is that I am smaller than I was on my wedding day! It feels amazing!! Thanks to all you at Curves ladies for all your motivation and support. You guys are great!

February 11, 2003 is the day that Irene Wanner changed her life. She was overweight at 230 pounds, had bad knees and was using a cane for support. Her doctor told her that she would have to lose some weight and get her blood pressure down before she could perform knee surgery. Her doctor gave her the name of a local diet clinic, but the thought of getting on yet another diet did not appeal to Irene. Then she remembered a friend telling her about Curves. She joined immediately! After three months she was losing weight and her knees began to feel a lot better. She continued to lose weight after she joined the Six Week Solution Class. It has been four years since Irene never did have to have that knee surgery. In fact, she hung up her cane for good!

Tracey Toltl didn’t like the woman who stared back at her from the mirror each day, so much so that she eventually stopped looking. Her mother struggled with diabetes, high blood pressure, and more, and Tracey knew she was headed in the same direction unless she took control of her health. That, and Curves’ TV commercial, motivated her to join. Before long, she was happy to see herself not only reflected in the mirror but also in the eyes of others.