Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Jane! HURRAY! Sounded like good info to me! I love Curves and tell everyone I know about it! I would LOVE for all my friends who have had surgery to join it. I have free passes, but many people do not wanna try. I wish they would and know that my example is important and sure hope I tone up nicely not only for me, but for my entire group here! The women at my local Curves range from young too old with the average being, as you said, in their 40's. I bring my 13 yr old and one other women does as well....and the kids love it too! I wanna know, Jane, how your excess skin did ? I REALLY wanna work on my stomach and do not want a tummy tuck unless it is essential. I am 36 and work out at least once every day but Sunday. Do I have a chance of toning up my tummy? I don't need a 6 pack, I just don't want hanging skin and infections. Thanks! in ARk 3-08 322-278 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 Just in case anyone wanted to call... the number listed below is 1-888-curves4u... not 1-800--- just an FYI after I called.. Sid Sutherland Curves for Women > Hello Fellow MGB'ers > I wanted to throw my 2 cents in about Curves for Women. I don't post often > these days because I am very busy but would like to take a moment and tell > you more about the GREAT program Curves for Women is. > > I had MGB 3/20/00 and have lost 107 pounds to date. I started at 250 and am > now a size 10 at 143. I have never felt better in my entire life and have NO > side effects from the surgery. > > The reason I am so busy these days is because I acturally OWN a Curves for > Women. If someone would have told me a year ago that I would own a women's > fitness club I would have told them they were crazy. I couldn't even bend > over to tie my shoes. hahahaha > > Well my local doctor encouraged me to exercise and even recommended that I > try Curves. I did and WOLA... I now own one. That is how great I think the > program is. There are over 2000 in the US today and more being added all the > time. I am in Milwaukee WI. The program is fun, easy and FAST. It takes > only 30 minutes and you get a complete hour and half workout. It is a > circuit of hydraulic equipment and you stay at each station only 35 seconds > and rotate to the next. (you can do anything for 35 seconds). It is for > women only.... and the average person is in their 40's and overweight..... > not 21 and looking for a stud. > > If you want to find out the Curves location closest to you, call > 1-800-CURVES4U. > > I didn't want to make this sound like a commercial but really believe in the > program and know how we all need to exercise after the surgery so I hope you > don't take offense to me posting this. > > Jane McShane > MGB 3/20/00 > 250 / 143 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 thank you Jane....... You answered my question about curves.... I am going to join today..... and thank U to... .... you both seem so happy with the results of curves... you made me a curves gal..... lol Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2001 Report Share Posted May 1, 2001 > > I wanna know, Jane, how your excess skin did ? I REALLY wanna work on my > stomach and do not want a tummy tuck unless it is essential. I am 36 and > work out at least once every day but Sunday. Do I have a chance of toning up > my tummy? I don't need a 6 pack, I just don't want hanging skin and > infections. > > Thanks! > in ARk > 3-08 > 322-278 Hi , I've lost 107 pounds and I can honestly say that the excess skin isn't too bad. I'm also 52 years old. I'm sure if I would have lost this when I was 36 it would even be a lot better. Tummy is the hardest. What I suggest to all the ladies at Curves is that they really hold in their tummy when they are on ALL the machines. Sounds like you are starting a good exercise program early enough that I do believe you have a chance. You have to give it a chance. Keep up the good work Jane McShane MGB 3/22/00 250 / 143 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2001 Report Share Posted May 2, 2001 Maybe I am stupid. I called the 1-888-curves4u and customer service was closed so I went to their web site. www.curves.com all I found was a site selling clothing. what about the exercising? was looking to see if they had any in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Anyone??? Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2001 Report Share Posted May 2, 2001 Thanks I'm making the correction, and calling first thing tomorrow.. Trudy Curves for Women > Hello Fellow MGB'ers > I wanted to throw my 2 cents in about Curves for Women. I don't post often > these days because I am very busy but would like to take a moment and tell > you more about the GREAT program Curves for Women is. > > I had MGB 3/20/00 and have lost 107 pounds to date. I started at 250 and am > now a size 10 at 143. I have never felt better in my entire life and have NO > side effects from the surgery. > > The reason I am so busy these days is because I acturally OWN a Curves for > Women. If someone would have told me a year ago that I would own a women's > fitness club I would have told them they were crazy. I couldn't even bend > over to tie my shoes. hahahaha > > Well my local doctor encouraged me to exercise and even recommended that I > try Curves. I did and WOLA... I now own one. That is how great I think the > program is. There are over 2000 in the US today and more being added all the > time. I am in Milwaukee WI. The program is fun, easy and FAST. It takes > only 30 minutes and you get a complete hour and half workout. It is a > circuit of hydraulic equipment and you stay at each station only 35 seconds > and rotate to the next. (you can do anything for 35 seconds). It is for > women only.... and the average person is in their 40's and overweight..... > not 21 and looking for a stud. > > If you want to find out the Curves location closest to you, call > 1-800-CURVES4U. > > I didn't want to make this sound like a commercial but really believe in the > program and know how we all need to exercise after the surgery so I hope you > don't take offense to me posting this. > > Jane McShane > MGB 3/20/00 > 250 / 143 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2001 Report Share Posted May 2, 2001 Hi Joni, Sorry the office was closed when you called. The website for Curves for women is www.curvesforwomen.com You should be able to find the location there. Jane McShane MGB 3/22/00 250 / 143 > Maybe I am stupid. I called the 1-888-curves4u and customer service was > closed so I went to their web site. www.curves.com > > all I found was a site selling clothing. what about the exercising? was > looking to see if they had any in the Seattle/Tacoma area. > > Anyone??? > > Joni > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 GOO Sharon!! You will really be glad you joined. I always feel good about myself after doing my work out...now on round two, sometimes I'm like " Geez, you know you hate exercise " but before I know it I'm done and smiling! Enjoy! and don't push yourself too hard to start. I was totally unfit and it took me a week to get myself fit enough to do all 30 minutes! But now I do 60 minutes a day! in ARk 3-08 322-276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2001 Report Share Posted May 3, 2001 Try www.curvesforwomen.com. It is there! Re:Curves for Women > Maybe I am stupid. I called the 1-888-curves4u and customer service was > closed so I went to their web site. www.curves.com > > all I found was a site selling clothing. what about the exercising? was > looking to see if they had any in the Seattle/Tacoma area. > > Anyone??? > > Joni > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2001 Report Share Posted May 4, 2001 <A HREF= " http://www.curvesforwomen.com/ " >Curves International - 30 Minute Fitness & Weight Loss Centers</A> Here is the link...the other Curves is for bras with stuffies in them...may be needed before I " m done, but not what we were looking for. The actual address is CURVESFORWOMEN.COM! HUGS in Ark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 I've not yet joined... but talked locally to my folks at the new Curves in Charlotte, NC 29.00 per month if it's a direct bank draft.. or 39.00 per month if you pay month to month.. I also understand that there's a nominal up front type fee.. 50.00 or something like that. Margaret from St. Louis has just joined.. maybe she'll respond, too. Sid Sutherland MGB 12/01/00 Curves for Women > I am really excited because there is a new Curves for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 I just checked into it in my area and this is what I was told: $149 start-up fee but they had a special going right now for $59. Monthly $39, yearly $278 or if you let them debit your account it could be $29/month. Unfortunately they are not close enough to me - 30 minutes drive each way - or I would have already joined! Curves for Women > I am really excited because there is a new Curves for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Hi. I joined Curves on May 1. At the time that I joined they had a special going on for the membership. Normally they said membership is a one time fee of $149. It was a one time fee of $49 with the discount I was given. At the facility that I am a member of there is a few different plans to chose from. If you do a check draft it is $29 a month plus the membership fee for a one year membership. If you pay the whole year upfront it is $288 including the membership fee. If you pay by the month, I think it was $39 a month plus the membership fee. Those are the only ones I can remember right now. So far I have really enjoyed it. I really like that it is only for women. I am still a little uncomfortable when there is only small women in there with me, but it is not near as bad as being in there with men too. I also really like it because I have been able to go on my lunch hour at work when it is not very busy. The most people that have been working out while I am there so far has been 3 other people besides myself. If I went after work it would be a lot more crowded. I don't know if all facilities are set up the same or not. There is not any shower facilities at the Curves that I go to. When the weather gets hotter I may have to go after work instead of during work. Let me know how your facility is set up. I hope you really enjoy it!!!!! Bonded by our experience, strength and hope Rhonda MGB - 11/30/00 279/217/??? > I am really excited because there is a new Curves for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 I just joined last week. It costs $29 per month if you have it automaticaly paid through a credit card or an automatic withdrawal from your checking account. $39 a month if you pay it yourself month to month. This is locked in forever. The monthly fee never goes up. The first month there is a registration fee. I think it was $59? Something like that. I had my first work out on Saturday. I am SO out of shape. It was fun and I was able to do it all, but I could definitely tell I had worked out. Everyone was friendly and there were all sizes and all ages. Their website is: www.curvesforwomen.com Margaret in St. Louis --- wilsonci@... wrote: > I am really excited because there is a new Curves > for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so > many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to > join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Sid is right at 29. a month. There is a start up fee, but I'm not sure what it is. Sometimes there are promotions to wave that fee...call and ask when the next enrollment without a sign up fee is...or since it is new, ask them to waive it if you sign a yearly agreement. Couldn't hurt! BEST WISHES in ARk 3-08 322-270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 remember, you can ALWAYS negotiate that first time fee and they will give you a reduction of usually at least $100 so that you will join, trust me, try it and it works. Re: Curves for Women Hi. I joined Curves on May 1. At the time that I joined they had a special going on for the membership. Normally they said membership is a one time fee of $149. It was a one time fee of $49 with the discount I was given. At the facility that I am a member of there is a few different plans to chose from. If you do a check draft it is $29 a month plus the membership fee for a one year membership. If you pay the whole year upfront it is $288 including the membership fee. If you pay by the month, I think it was $39 a month plus the membership fee. Those are the only ones I can remember right now. So far I have really enjoyed it. I really like that it is only for women. I am still a little uncomfortable when there is only small women in there with me, but it is not near as bad as being in there with men too. I also really like it because I have been able to go on my lunch hour at work when it is not very busy. The most people that have been working out while I am there so far has been 3 other people besides myself. If I went after work it would be a lot more crowded. I don't know if all facilities are set up the same or not. There is not any shower facilities at the Curves that I go to. When the weather gets hotter I may have to go after work instead of during work. Let me know how your facility is set up. I hope you really enjoy it!!!!! Bonded by our experience, strength and hope Rhonda MGB - 11/30/00 279/217/??? > I am really excited because there is a new Curves for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2001 Report Share Posted May 14, 2001 Thanks for the info , I'll be trying just that real soon.. Trude Re: Curves for Women Hi. I joined Curves on May 1. At the time that I joined they had a special going on for the membership. Normally they said membership is a one time fee of $149. It was a one time fee of $49 with the discount I was given. At the facility that I am a member of there is a few different plans to chose from. If you do a check draft it is $29 a month plus the membership fee for a one year membership. If you pay the whole year upfront it is $288 including the membership fee. If you pay by the month, I think it was $39 a month plus the membership fee. Those are the only ones I can remember right now. So far I have really enjoyed it. I really like that it is only for women. I am still a little uncomfortable when there is only small women in there with me, but it is not near as bad as being in there with men too. I also really like it because I have been able to go on my lunch hour at work when it is not very busy. The most people that have been working out while I am there so far has been 3 other people besides myself. If I went after work it would be a lot more crowded. I don't know if all facilities are set up the same or not. There is not any shower facilities at the Curves that I go to. When the weather gets hotter I may have to go after work instead of during work. Let me know how your facility is set up. I hope you really enjoy it!!!!! Bonded by our experience, strength and hope Rhonda MGB - 11/30/00 279/217/??? > I am really excited because there is a new Curves for Women opening > soon within 3 blocks of my house!! I have heard so many great things > from all of you about Curves that I can't wait to join! Can anyone > tell me approx how much it costs to join? > > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 The only one I have trouble with is the one for leg lifts. It kills my tailbone. The next time I go I am taking a piece of foam to cushion it during the exercise. I got pretty sore the first day, but it was gone by the time I went back. Pat Curves For Women Anyone else have any trouble with some of the machines at Curves?? My shoulder muscles are a little sore, and my lower back is giving me some trouble.... I love going in there, I love doing 1 and 1/2 hours of aerobic exercise in only 1/2 an hour.. Plese let me know on this, Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Trudy, I would talk to the owner. My daughter was having trouble with the thigh machine because she didn't have her feet flexed. Her knee was hurting! Once the owner watched her, she figured out what she was doing wrong and when corrected her feet, the pain went away! Also, if you are new, that might also contribute to it. Hugs and DON " T YOU HATE THE SQUAT MACHINE..EECKCKK! in Ark 3-08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 thanx Pat, Maybe thats the one bothering my lower back, I'll ask tomorrow morning when I go in again. ) Trudy Curves For Women Anyone else have any trouble with some of the machines at Curves?? My shoulder muscles are a little sore, and my lower back is giving me some trouble.... I love going in there, I love doing 1 and 1/2 hours of aerobic exercise in only 1/2 an hour.. Plese let me know on this, Trudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 Yes!!!!!!! The squat machine would be hard if we didn't have something heavy to pick up when we stand...... hahaha just plain old squatting, ya know? The one that's hard on me is the one you have to place your feet in front of you and push... I keep waiting for the doctor to come in and tell me how many fingers I've dialated... LOL But, in all honestly, I'm going 3X a week now, and I love it... I'm even gonna go while out in Colorado so that I won't get be hind and get sore all over again!! Trudy Thanks for the advice! Re: Curves For Women Trudy, I would talk to the owner. My daughter was having trouble with the thigh machine because she didn't have her feet flexed. Her knee was hurting! Once the owner watched her, she figured out what she was doing wrong and when corrected her feet, the pain went away! Also, if you are new, that might also contribute to it. Hugs and DON " T YOU HATE THE SQUAT MACHINE..EECKCKK! in Ark 3-08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 In a message dated 8/6/02 1:40:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, queenieblue2000@... writes: > I'd love to hear your views on this franchise if you've been there or know > someone who has. > Oddly enough one just opened down the street from me. WELL, not down the street about 10 miles down the street but here in the boonies that is down the street. I will have to check it out I most likely could not find time to go. BUT maybe in the fall. NH Mommy to Abby Liz 10-25-94 Mommy to Anne 7-1-99 START 6/1/02 238/222/199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 > I'd love to hear your views on this franchise if you've been there or know someone who has. There are none near me, but everyone on all my lists who has ever joined one has been very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I went into one here in Round Rock, and promptly turned back around. They wanted $25 or so a month -- only $5 less than the YMCA was asking for -- but offered a LOT less. The building was somewhat dingy, and the place had a bit of a smell to it. I watched for a bit, and it looked more or less like a cookie- cutter routine for everyone, rather than a specific workout designed for each individual. The 'instructor'/manager was also about a size 2, petite. BLAH! I'm hoping that I got a really bad example of Curves O.o K. 303/269/190-200 > > Wondering.... have you any of you been to a Curves for Women? A few have recently opened in my area and I am considering joining. When I took the tour a lot of very overweight women were in attendance; friendly atmosphere; etc. I think if I joined it would really boost my metabolism some more; so that with my Lifelift breathing just might work perfectly for me. > > I'd love to hear your views on this franchise if you've been there or know someone who has. > > Many thanks! > > Queenie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 Thanks for all your opinions on Curves. I toured our Curves and was surprised that so many heavy women were working out there. The manager was about a size 2; but the sweetest lady who totally understood my feelings. She let me test out the equipment; etc. I'm going to think it over and decide by next week. It is a bit high priced; but my only other option around me is a Bally's; and there I know I would feel I wouldn't fit in. The group of women working out at the time of my visit were very friendly; etc. I was just very comfortable in there. I'm ready to add another type of change to my daily regimen and this may be the change I need. Since the machines are resistance; I think I'll even be able to incorporate my Lifelift breathing while doing them as well. I'll keep you posted on what I finally decide. Queenie --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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