I started working out at Kirkwood Curves at the end of October 2003. At first I did not lose, but I definitely felt better. Then I took up the Curves Challenge (6 Week Solution - Diet) and began to think about what I was eating. I learned how to modify my eating habits in a healthy way that fit me. Since beginning at Curves, my cholesterol has dropped from 240 to 160! I have also lost around 45 pounds and 40 inches! Even though I have lost and toned, what matters most is that I feel better. Plus, for my birthday, I was able to eat my birthday cakes guilt-free!

Another great thing about Curves is the opportunity to visit other Curves. When I use my travel pass, I'm greeted just like I am at our Curves in Cedar Rapids. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming!

Each day, I look forward to coming because Curves is not just an exercising thing, it is a social outing. The members on the circut have become family. Our conversations and their encouraging words and compliments are a mental boost to my day. The 30 minutes goes by fast while visiting with other members. I have even met neighbors for the first time on the circut! Curves has become an important part of my day.

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have helped me to do. I started at Cedar Rapids Curves in September of 2004. I had been going to another women's workout place and had seen results. However, dramatic results didn't really happen until I started here. I just can't believe how much better I feel and look.

Curves has helped me not only meet, but beat my weight goals. All told, I have lost about 90 pounds and 74 inches. I am in the very best shape of my life. I didn't have to do anything crazy or go on some weird diet. When people ask how I did it, I tell them. I eat less and exercise at Curves. I had always heard that this system would work and now I know. I never really liked to work out before. I have been one of those women who pays for a club membership and never uses it. I can't imagine doing that with Curves. Working out at Curves is fun and I see results.

I look better. I feel better. I am setting a good example for my children. What could be better?

"I have lost inches, lost bad exercising habits, lost bad eating habits, lost lazyiness in getting up and get going, and lost discouragement!"