Testimonials
Pounds lost: 16 "Thank you Curves, you've given me back my life." |  |  | ||
BEFORE | AFTER |
I've been a member of Curves in Romsey since February 2009. My way of life over the past 5 to 10 years had gradually become more and more sedentary. The more weight I put on the less I wanted to do and the more depressed I became. My self-esteem had hit rock bottom, and I was eating comfort food to try and make myself feel better but, of course, that lasted about 30 seconds and then I felt guilty as well as depressed.
At the end of last year my son announced he was getting married in May, and I was determined not to appear in his wedding photos looking like a beached whale. Then at Christmas, when I was visiting my godmother we had the usual photos taken and when I saw them I said "Oh my, I look like Tessie O'Shea." My godmother's husband said "Well, you said it." That was a wake-up call, and in January I sought help from my doctor to tackle my weight problem. He ran a series of tests and the results showed that I am diabetic (type II), have high cholesterol, high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, Stage III! And I hadn't any symptoms! This was the push I needed - vanity is one thing but risking your health is a whole different ballgame.
I wanted to get the weight off as quickly as possible, as well as getting the exercise I needed, so I went along to Curves. I met Debbie and Beth who were so friendly and welcoming I felt immediately at ease. Attending 3 times a week is recommended, but I wanted to get things moving and decided to go every day. I've now been a member for 5 months and haven't missed many sessions. Debbie has also helped me understand my body's dysfunctions and given me advice on my diet. To top it off, I reached my goal weight in June and have now been given a new target to aim for.
My life has improved so much - I don't get breathless, my feet and knees don't cry out in agony anymore (arthritis), my core strength has improved and I've made new friends. In January I was a size 20, but for the wedding in May I wore a size 16 outfit! Now when I look down I can see my feet instead of my abdomen, and on the walk home a couple of weeks ago I was whistled at!! Thank you Curves, you've given me back my life.