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Cheryl Nichols, Norcross, GA

"Curves will always be a part of my weight management routine!"

Most of my adult life has been spent overweight. I tried many diets over the years, some with good, but all with temporary results.

In February 2004, with a cholesterol level over 300 and the big "5-oh" looming ahead, I once again approached weight-loss with a new resolve. All of my past weight-loss tries were on my own, with no support or guidance, so I signed up with a weight loss program. Happy with the early results, I soon realized a piece of the puzzle was missing. Eating less or better is only part of it - the key to long-term results is exercise. UGH! My idea of exercise was walking between the fridge and the couch or sear4ching for the remote control. I had tried gyms before, but didn't care for that environment - solo workouts were not successful for me either.

The thing about Curves that appealed to me was a support network of circuit coaches and members, no men or Barbie-doll instructors. I signed up in March 2004.

Curves makes me feel like a big loser in the absolute best way possible. Since February I've shed a total of 37 pounds, 34 since signing up with Curves. Inches and body fat were things I never considered. I began my journey last February in a size 18 and as of October, continue in a size 8 empowered with the tools and the support I need. And fun? Whoever thought exercise could be fun? It's like going to camp!

I know I have to do it by myself, but I don't have to do it alone. My Curves experience has been, and will continue to be, a life changing one. I can only hope to inspire one person 1/10^th as much as the Curves staff and members inspire me. Curves will always be a part of my weight management routine!

Joan Robb, Norcross, GA

"I'm excited because I know God has opened new doors through Curves for myself and many others. What a Blessing!!!!!!"

Curves! What a blessing you have been to me. Looking back on pictures of myself with my children and grandchildren, I realize the importance of being fit and healthy. At the weight I am now my energy level is much better than before. I feel like I can do much more with my grandchildren and I know that I will probably live longer and be with them longer because I'm healthier. God tells us in the bible that our body is a temple. If we treat it as a temple, we will continue to maintain our healthy lifestyle. Curves, my friends and my family also play a big part in maintaining this. I'm excited because I know God has opened new doors through Curves for myself and many others. What a Blessing!!!!!!

Gail Salva, Alpharetta, GA

"Thank you, Curves, for helping me realize what I'm capable of and for all of the constant support.."

When I joined Curves in October 2003, I had very low self-esteem. I hated the way I looked and I didn't feel healthy. I was very self-conscious when I walked into Curves for the first time but I was immediately made to feel comfortable. I was extremely over weight and had always been too self-conscious to work out at large, co-ed gyms. I liked that Curves was small, dedicated to women and didn't have any large mirrors on the walls! I had been working out at Curves for several months when the manager convinced me to try the Six Week Challenge. I had lost some weight working out at Curves but I needed to lose a lot more. The whole experience of the Six Week Challenge was wonderful. The meetings were very informative and inspiring and it was great getting to know the women going through the program with me. I lost 13.5 pounds during the six weeks, but more importantly, I learned how to continue the program on my own. Thanks to Curves and their "Permanent Results without Permanent Dieting" program, I have lost 43 pounds and am over half way to my goal weight. I can honestly say that Curves changed my life. I've dropped 3 sizes and I feel great. The inches I've lost as a result of exercising has caused many people to tell me they think I've lost a lot more weight than I actually have. It's wonderful to buy form-fitting clothes instead of the baggy clothes I used to wear to try to hide my body. My whole outlook on life is more positive and my self-confidence has increased tremendously. My family is very proud of my results and my children lover the fact that they can wrap their arms around me when they hug me. Thank you, Curves, for helping me realize what I'm capable of and for all of the constant support.