I think Curves is awesome!

The support and the women-only atmosphere make it a great alternative to a regular gym. 

Have fun!

• Curves? - desertflour
  • Their hours are strange. SM - Tammy Faye Faker
  • If you don't mind (sm) - abced
    • Anti-reproductive choice ? that is so very PC - ? n/m
  • Curves - Digger MT
  • Have ya'll ever had it really help your belly, esp your upper abdomen?nm - Cissy
  • Curves is great if you're just starting out - but
    • You can work those machines harder than a lot of people do - they somehow think they shouldnt sweat. n/m
  • Curves - Tired FIngers
  • IT IS THE BEST - momof4
    • You have been going 5 times a week for 2 years and have not lost weight? So.. - CMT
      • Perhaps she gained muscle mass SM - just a thought
  • I think Curves is awesome! - gmg

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I need to get into an exercise program and have failed to do so on my own.  Now I realize I need the support and structure of a gym.  I have an appointment to "tour" Curves on Sat. morning.

Anyone have any experience with this place?  I would appreciate feedback.  TIA.

If you are just getting started on an exercise program, this is an excellent choice.  It is a great way to spend some time with other new people, laugh, and get some exercise in.  Truth be said, I hate to exercise, but I actually look forward to my time at Curves. 

I've been a member of Curves for almost 2 years.  I love love love it!  I live in a small town where there' s not much going on, and I've met a lot of people there.  It's my socialization time!  I also have lost over 30 pounds and am in the best shape of my life (I'll be 47 next week).  You get out of it what you put into it.  If you don't watch what you eat and go to Curves AT LEAST 3 times a week EVERY week, you won't be successful.  It takes discipline, just like anything else.

I have found that if I get up in the morning and go to Curves on a regular basis after I send my kids off to school, I have the chance to interact with people, get some exercise, and even make some good girlfriends because you are all there at the same time every day or every other day.  You feel good by the time you get home, take a shower and sit down to work.  I've also found church to be a huge outlet as well as getting involved with community events (i.e. volunteering) to be very rewarding.  You have to make your life, it does not come to you.  Hang in there, this is a great job to have, don't give it up for that reason, you can really make the isolation a non-issue.  Best Wishes

just never started back up again.  I was thinking when the kids start school, I might start going right after the leavein the morning.  I don't start work until 10 a.m.  I loved it the first time around.  I get bored really easy and so constantly switching machines and moving around really appealed to me.  I lost about 20 pounds the first time, but then I gained it all back and then some after my surgery cause I had to be off my feet for about two months and then of course my VERY sedentary job as an MT.

We should get buddy system going on here where we encourage each other and stuff.  Cause I don't have any real life buddies to go with me.  When you work at home, you're sort of isolated.  Plus I just moved to a new place and only know my sister and she is a full-time RN with a very crazy schedule and loooooong hours.

You always give great advice on this board! 

I've been doing this 20 years, and always wanted to have my own accounts/business, but I've been afraid of failure.  This week I started sending out letters to local physicians.  I'm feeling good about it.  I think I can do it now. 

I love the mentoring idea.  Someone mentored me 20 years ago when I had no experience whatsoever.  So, whenever I get some accounts, I think I'm going to do that as well.

Thanks for the inspiration!

It was great to see Myron Cope on the video.  I moved away from Pittsburgh 22 years ago, but have always been a Steelers fan - once a Steelers fan, always a Steelers fan!  I often think about Myron Cope, he was such a colorful announcer and personality.  I was glad to see he is still alive, God bless him!  He is the guy who invented the terrible towel, too. 

I am psyched for the Superbowl!  Go Steelers!!!