I started at Curves in April 09 and lost approximately 50lbs and 50in when I found out I was pregnant in November. That put me on a hold temporarily and I started back up in September 2010 postpartum. I had almost broke even after baby and have lost a total of 81lbs and 77inches from when I originally started. I LOVE Curves!

It looks like we will soon have another "Biggest Loser" in our little Group of Divas!! Congratulations on your progress so far!! How long does the contest run? I won the Biggest Loser Contest at Curves 2 times in a row, and then she hired me so now I am not allowed to enter any more. Which is actually OK since I am at my Goal Weight anyhow.

I was a Curves member in 2006 until I hurt my knee at work; had two surgeries to repair the damage with no success. Ended up having to have knee replacement surgery in late 2010. Started back at Curves in June 2011 and since then I have lost 45 lbs and 3 pants sizes. I have been there every day that they are open since re-joining and I absolutely ♥ it.

I no longer use a cane to walk and although I cannot run like I used to, I can walk at a brisk pace & actually have people say they cannot keep up with me. The best news, however, came from my orthopedic surgeon, who told me whatever I was doing was working; my last visit to him he informed me that we would not have to do a second knee replacement for the other knee, which was somewhat damaged from over compensating for my bad knee. It has since strengthened and the damage has been repaired. Anyone who says Curves doesn't work hasn't really tried it. I have a t-shirt that says it all:

Curves... not for sissies!

I thought I'd revive this thread because I'm getting a little discouraged at my Curves. The "biggest loser," at our Curves center lost 60 lbs in a span of 2 years...and I was hoping for much larger results in a smaller time frame....I'm talking 100 pounds in a year or so.

Anyone have any before/after pictures or tips for me to reach that goal?

I lost 112 pounds between May when I joined Curves and December the same year. I lost all the weight in a total of 18 months, going to Curves and Walking. It is all about what You put in to it. The Curves Complete plan might make it even more "do-able" than when I did it. I did CurvesSmart, but Not Curves Complete.

You lost 112 pounds in 8 months? WOW, great job! I guess my next question would be: how often did you go? I just feel like going 3/4 times a week isn't going to get me results fast enough. Is it okay to go twice a day for 3/4 days or would I be better off going 6 days a week straight? Also, how restrictive was your diet? How much walking did you do? (I can barely walk 1.5 miles around my neighborhood without killing over)!

Ashley

I went Once a Day, 6 Days a week, and I walked EVERY Day. If you can only do 10 minutes Walk, that is Fine. Just work on doing 15 minutes within a month, and increasing SLOWLY. I did not EVER work out or walk so much that I felt that I was "Suffering" either during or after the workout/walk. We still went out to eat frequently - we Still Do! - but I was strict about No Pop, No White Food (except Milk) and Portion Sizes.
hen I had the Munchies or wanted Extra Snacks I made sure that I had Fresh Veggies on hand. You can eat a ton of Carrots, Bell Peppers, Beans, and Celery without too many calories. It also helped to try to eat as many Colors as possible every day.

:ohwell: I honestly had not thought about it happening so Fast until I read what you wrote --"112 Pounds in 8 Months" (from May to December sounds much Longer than 8 Months, I guess, LOL!!) and I went back to check my File from Curves (Thank Goodness I brought it home when they closed down!!). I never would have thought that I could accomplish that!!

I started in 2011 and have lost 40 pounds and I don't even know how many inches but I went from a 22/24 to now a 16/18 pant size! I still have about 100 pounds to go total but only 30 to my mini goal of 194

You all inspire me! :flowerforyou:
I just returned to curves this week. I only went 4 times in Dec and 6 times in Jan. I am determined to go to curves 3 times a week and walk the rest with a total of 6 days of movement My curves is bringing in curves complete and I can't wait to join.

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Thanks LJ -Great way of thinking! My better health "paychieck" is going to be a great one this month.

:flowerforyou: I am looking forward to sharing your Journey with you!!

I love Curves. I use it as my resistance training/muscle building. I love that it is 30 minutes a day when no-one can get to me (kids, hubby, work). It's ME time! I aim to go 3 times a week but don't always make it. I have lost 17 pounds since I started my weight loss journey and my shape is changing. Measuring this week so I'll know if the cardio is burning off my abdominal fat as my Curves coach recommended.... For cardio I do a brisk walk/run every night either outdoors or on the treadmill - 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Valerie