I just joined Curves and wondering if anyone else has or is doing this workout and is it working for you?

Thanks

I found that when I feel like giving up on a machine or just want to leave I just say to myself "self you are here to burn off fat so fat be gone" and I find that I work harder and faster.

If I get overwhelmed by a machine or an entire trip to Cruves I tell myself:

"You can do ANYTHING for 30 seconds/30 minutes" - depending if I am tired of the machine or the entire workout.

I also joined Curves last week after looking at two other Curves wanna-be's in my area. I am happy, so far.

I went for my first workout today. I really like the gym and the people there. Only one "twiggy" and I didn't get the feeling that she was judging. I was also impressed with out worn out I felt at the end. I underestimated the power of a 30 minute workout. I was extremely happy they had a fan by the cool-down streching area. That felt so good.

The down side is now I have a horrible headache. :sick

edit:I almost forgot. Losin' It, I wanted to tell you that I stole your line when I only had one more machine to go. That got me through, thanks!:clap2:

"You can do ANYTHING for 30 seconds/30 minutes" - depending if I am tired of the machine or the entire workout

THIS PLUS SIZE WOMAN WORKS FOR CURVES! LOL!

I started working out at Curves last October, which was just enough to get my metabolism finally moving and lose a few pounds before surgery. (Prior to that, I couldn't lose for anything and was very discouraged!) The staff was great, very supposrtive.

I then needed a job. So when they posted a sign for help I mustered up the courage to apply, saying, "I know I'm not exactly the poster girl for Curves, but...." I laughed myself silly when they hired me in December! (I weighed in at 340+ pounds!) I started working a few weeks before banding in January and the combination of exercise with the banding has been just what I needed...Not to mention the encouragement of all the members! I highly reccomend it for anyone who may be a bit intimidated about exercise, or worried because of their size. We have women of ALL ages and fitness levels working out and being consistent.

It's been a BIG BLESSING to me. It has also provided lots of laughs along my weight loss journey... every time a nurse, counselor, etc. asks me, "WHat do you do for work?! I break into a huge grin and reply, "I work at Curves!" LOL!!! :clap2:

WOW, great story.

I bet you are a great advertisement for Curves with your great attitude and weight loss success so far.

Honestly, I had been so sheepish about my weight loss - that I just didn't have the courage to do something like that. Even when my doctor asked me to get up and speak at his LapBand seminars, I would never do it. I always thought the other audience members would be thinking "Why is that girl up there? She's still overweight.":cry

Now I realize that it's the journey that matters, not just the results. And I should be proud of that.

So should you - congratulations Curves girl!:clap2:

I am also hoping to work at Curves.:clap2: I turned in my application last week. I just want to pick up a couple of days a week to earn some X-mas cash. They told me they are just looking for someone a couple of days so hopefully it will work out for me.