I joined Curves of Fayetteville in 2001 when I was 47 years old and my body was a total wreck--over 100 lbs. overweight and headed for knee replacement surgery. On my 3rd workout I told everyone I would be a "Lifer" at Curves--it was exactly what I needed and had been searching for. After losing weight I discovered physical things I had been unable to do for my entire adult life--things like bending over to tie my shoes without difficulty, running to the mail box and back, swimming the length of the pool, and going up and down stairs like a normal person, and without pain! My energy level rose to heights I had never known. I stopped taking daily medication for arthritis, and knee replacement was no longer in my future. I believe the Curves program has added 20 years to my life! I blossomed into a new person, and no longer hid behind my desk at work when a customer came in. Now I'm one of Curves loudest cheerleaders, even talking to women in check-out lines about how it has helped me lose weight and improve my life. I make it a point to welcome new members and share my success story and before and after pictures with them. I've had many members tell me that I am an inspiration to them, and that makes my heart sing!

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.