Hi, I did Body Trim and lost 16 kg in four months. I found it quite good but ultimately it wasn't a realistic way to eat. I do have to watch my cholesterol levels and was a bit concerned about the higher fat content of the program. I still eat higher protein based meals often now but combine this with a much more balanced diet.....and lots of exercise.....I go to my local Curves gym (I love it) 6 days a week and walk a fair bit with quite an active day usually. I am now fitter and healthier, no more diabetes and have lost so much more. I have found that going to Curves for the past two months has consolidated all my hard work over the past 10 years (I've lost well over 60 kg). I am now toning and building strength as well as losing those last few kg! I eat so much more now.....it's quite incredible! I count calories and spend an great deal of time thinking about ways to lessen the calorie/sugar content of good, healthy meals and often find I have to go looking for something to eat just to reach my daily calorie goal. Of all the methods I have used over the years to lose weight I would have to say Curves is by far the easiest, most effective and simply the most NORMAL way I have found.

Jen

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter:flowerforyou:

Thanks, I am proud of myself. I am enjoying exercising these days, probably because it is easier LOL and I am seeing good results. I also found I was growing bored with my own exercise routines, walking and using the treadmill. In fact I wasn't even losing weight at the same rate even with efforts like treadmill jogging for up to 30 min. The gentler, more stable but target focused routine that Curves offers has hit the spot for me. It's only a short time out of your day, 30 odd min, actually I always leave feeling like I want to do more. It targets not only cardio but also strength building and keeps you moving. Somebody (a past member) told me I would grow bored with the circuit after a while but I don't believe I will. It's all in the mind I think.....I don't see the exercise as a means to an end, it is part of my day, fun and something I look forward to. I go to bed excited about the next morning's visit to the gym.
Good luck to you too and have fun. That's what life is for.
Jen

Happy to have anyone add me as a friend by the way.

Wow! Congratulations Jen on such a wonderful loss! Your whole family must be proud of you that is just awesome!