Read Curves Success Stories

Julie Cook

Thank you Curves for helping me boost my self-esteem, introducing me to so many great women and showing me that I have “the power to amaze myself

I’ve always struggled with my weight.  Six months before I walked into Curves I was at my doctor’s office in tears.  I was 100 pounds overweight, my blood pressure was sky high and my cholesterol profile stunk!  I was a heart attack waiting to happen.  My self-esteem was at an all time low and I walked out of his office a wreck! I began my journey at that point. I tried to do it all on my own at first, too embarrassed to admit that I had a problem.  I had convinced myself that I was a victim.  I blamed my weight problem on having children, “water weight,” my slow metabolism….anything but my lack of discipline and failure to take responsibility for my own inactivity!  Somehow, I managed to lose twenty pounds but I was ready to give up again.  I had a friend who had been extremely successful losing weight at Curves and I thought it might be the answer for me.  My first visit to Curves was with my aunt in Michigan.  I loved it!  Everyone was so helpful and they encouraged me that it was something I could do.  The first thing I did upon arriving back in Georgia was to schedule an appointment at the Curves near my home.  My biggest fear was getting weighed and measured.  I didn’t look, but I’m SO glad that I did it because now I can look back and see how far I’ve come!  My only regret is that I didn’t start sooner! The best thing about Curves for me has been the friends I’ve made along the way.  There have been so many women that are on the same journey to good health who have spurred me on and encouraged me to keep working toward my goal.  I am so thankful for the staff at all the locations I have been to.  Another perk about belonging to Curves is that there is a Curves everywhere I travel!  These ladies have challenged me, corrected me, made sure I stretched and become my friends. At 75 pounds lighter, with a dream BP and cholesterol level (without medication!) and taking long walks five or six days a week I have a new life and a new attitude.  Eating has become the fuel I need to keep going instead of the focus of my life.  My journey is now on the right path and I am no longer trying to do it on my own.  My faith in God is strong as I have put Him in the lead.  My friends at Curves help me stay on track. My next goal is to lose 20 to 25 more pounds and to participate in the Peachtree Road Race on the 4th of July!  Thank you Curves for helping me boost my self-esteem, introducing me to so many great women and showing me that I have “the power to amaze myself!”

Rachel Ables, Roswell, GA


The Curves workout and the "Permanent Results" diet truly let a person see their potential. You can talk to other women, hear their stories and become inspired.

As a "morbidly obese" woman, I was at risk for EVERYTHING from diabetes to heart disease, to cancer. In the summer of 2003, I realized what I was putting myself at risk for and I decided to start doing something to lower these risks. I also had a secret desire to prove to my family and friends that I actually needed gastric bypass surgery. I began eating everything in moderation and walking. The pounds slowly peeled away.

By May 2004, I had lost 65 lbs.! I was happy about the number but disappointed with my body. What was once filled with those 65 lbs was now flabby. I was disgusted. I began Curves in June 2004 in hopes of toning up. Little did I know how much they offered!!! I had been frustrated with the weight I gained every time I went away. After getting home I would eat very little and workout twice as much to lose the weight. Luckily I received the Curves Member Guide and discovered "Permanent Results without Permanent Dieting". Though I only just joined the Six Week Challenge, I've utilized the diet for several months. It allows me to set realistic goals and gives me ways to shed the unwanted pounds by eating all the time. The recipes are unbelievably good and the results are even better. Since June 2004 I've lost another 25 lbs and 17.75 inches. Total I"ve lost is 90 lbs! I've dropped from a size 26/28 to a 16/18 (22 to 16/18 since joining Curves).

The Curves workout and the "Permanent Results" diet truly let a person see their potential. You can talk to other women, hear their stories and become inspired. Because of Curves I am now an inspiration to other women who are struggling with their weight. Because of Curves I have found the Power to Amaze Myself, my family and my friends!

Linda, Alpharetta, GA

The Curves gals are great! They coach you through all the exercises, and make the time go by quickly with their friendly chatter.

My Curves experience has been nothing but positive. I joined Curves the end of January last year and so far have lost 29.5 pounds, 36 inches, and have gone from a body fat of 35.7% to 29.3%. When I joined Curves ten months ago I was wearing size 16 pants. Today I am wearing a 6 - that's 5 pant sizes! My loss has not been fast, but it has been steady. I actually feel that a slow loss is best. It's healthier, and gives your body and mind time to adjust to a new size and life style. I still have ten pounds and some body fat to loose, but I am confident that with the support of my Curves friends this will happen before I know it.

In addition to helping me slim and tone my body, Curves has really helped my self esteem. When I first joined Curves I was so self conscious and unsure of myself that I had to force myself to walk in the door the first time. I have never been athletic and I was sure that I would feel clumsy and out of place. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Curves gals are great! They coach you through all the exercises, and make the time go by quickly with their friendly chatter. I guess you can tell that I am a big Curves fan. Do yourself a favor, join the Curves family and commit to changing your life forever.