<< How big is your goal? I try to keep my goal in 20 lb. increments
otherwise it is just too big and depressing. Right now I am working to get
below 200. >>

*When I joined last March my goal was 25 pounds - a healthy 1/2 lb a week.
I will have my weigh-in this Wednesday and will see how close I have come.
I know I have lost 20. I think 10 or 20 pound goals are very reasonable.
My goal this year is to lose another 10. I am 54 and I have found it harder
to lose weight as I have gotten older. I’ve never been able to keep off
weight I lose when I lose too fast - so, though, I would have loved to have
lost a lot more, I am proud of the 20 or so I have lost. I’ll let you know
on Wednesday how many inches and how much body fat (they have an analyzer) I
have lost, too.*

<< Does curves get boring? I do kind of miss the camaraderie of the
gym. I think that any exercise that you will do it wonderful. >>

*I don’t find it boring because I enjoy listening to all the chatter of the
other women - plus, the music is upbeat and keeps you moving. Most Curves
have a large circuit and you go around it twice and that is your 30
minutes. The Curves I go to has a smaller circuit so you don’t have quite
the variety of equipment and you go around three times. I used to go to one
that was larger and preferred it - but, like you said - any exercise is
good. Every single time I go I am glad I went. I always feel more
energetic after a work-out.*

I’ve always hated all exercising except riding a real bicycle. I know that
my lack of exercise has been about 80% of the main reason I have gained too
much weight over the last 16 years. The Byetta, for me, has only been a
minor factor in helping me lose a *few* pounds — it does not seem to affect
how hungry I am at meals but does help me not to mindlessly eat at other
times. The blessing of Byetta for me is that it keeps my BS almost always
between 88 and 108. Only twice has it gone up (and only to 138 one hour
after eating). Having my BS level has made me feel good and given me more
energy. I told my doctor at my last visit that I did not realize I felt
‘bad’ until I felt good. I know some of you understand that.

One year ago, before my diabetes diagnosis and before Byetta, I weighed 208

pounds - and I am only 5′ 2". I was wearing a size 22 (2X). My main
concern is that I carry almost all of my fat in my abdomen (as did so many
in my father’s family who died from heart disease before they were 60).
So, on March 1, 2006 I joined Curves with a goal of losing 1/2 pound a
week. I ate low-glycemically about 85% of the time (not enough - but an
improvement).
Unfortunately I had a period of five months I was not able to exercise at
all due to herniated discs and a pinched nerve. However, during that five
months I was diligent with eating right and only put on two pounds during
that time. I’ve been back on track now with Curves. I’ve been on Byetta
for 2 1/2 months.

I will have my yearly check at Curves this coming Wednesday. I know I will
not make my goal of 26 but I know I have lost 20. I am down to a size 18
(XL) If you hate to exercise, like me, Curves is a great motivator. Even
though I tend to be a quiet person and don’t socialize much, I enjoy the
comradierie, banter, and laughter at Curves. I can’t believe that 30
minutes have passed and I’ve gotten a good work-out - the time passes so
quick. I go at least three days a week - and four most weeks. That is
usually the only exercise I get.

My goal from the beginning has been to get down to 160 which would probably
be a size 16 for me. I know that is way to much for 5′2" - but I know
that I felt good before at that weight. My plan has been to do that over
three years. I refuse to crash diet or not eat healthy and I would be
miserable if I was hungry all the time (or at all!) I know that my 3-4 30
minute work-outs is all I will do. I figure it took me 16 years to put on
48 pounds - I should not expect my body to shed them in 1-2 years.

At Curves you will see all ages, all body types, all sizes. You will never
feel uncomfortable and most of the Curves owners are awesome people who are
very encouraging. You may be able to get your BS down with Byetta and you
may lose many pounds - but I am convinced you will never be as healthy as
you can be if you don’t get in a few hours of exercise each week.

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I think all Curves are the same. It is $29.99 a month if you choose
bank draft withdrawal - or I think you can pay monthly for $39.00 a month.
I did not want to give myself any excuses and paid mine as an annual fee
(you get a 10% discount). I think it was around $318 - $324. Knowing I had
invested that much money in myself kept me going when, at times, I might not
have. They are building a YMCA right up the street from us and we will be
getting a family membership because my husband and daughter play tennis. I
could then use their equipment for free - however, I joined a Y before I

joined Curves and quit after one month. All the muscles and buffed and
already toned bodies made me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. While
there are many at Curves who are toned and ‘active’ looking and in good
shape, they are very encouraging and most have been at some point in their
life where I am.

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Can you tell how much the monthly Curves fee is? We have one a few
blocks from our house and you have got me intertested.

Right now I use the Marine base gym which is 20 mins. drive from our
house.
It is free to military retirees and air conditioned.

It’s nice but most of the users are,naturally, young marines. They are
very nice, calling me ma’am etc. but it would be great to exercise with
other women nearer my age group.

Aloha, Marge

One year ago, before my diabetes diagnosis and before Byetta, I weighed 208
pounds - and I am only 5′ 2". I was wearing a size 22 (2X). My main
concern is that I carry almost all of my fat in my abdomen (as did so many
in my father’s family who died from heart disease before they were 60).

So, on March 1, 2006 I joined Curves with a goal of losing 1/2 pound a
week. I ate low-glycemically about 85% of the time (not enough - but an
improvement).
Unfortunately I had a period of five months I was not able to exercise at
all due to herniated discs and a pinched nerve. However, during that five
months I was diligent with eating right and only put on two pounds during
that time. I’ve been back on track now with Curves. I’ve been on Byetta
for 2 1/2 months.

I will have my yearly check at Curves this coming Wednesday. I know I will
not make my goal of 26 but I know I have lost 20. I am down to a size 18
(XL) If you hate to exercise, like me, Curves is a great motivator. Even
though I tend to be a quiet person and don’t socialize much, I enjoy the
comradierie, banter, and laughter at Curves. I can’t believe that 30
minutes have passed and I’ve gotten a good work-out - the time passes so
quick. I go at least three days a week - and four most weeks. That is
usually the only exercise I get.

My goal from the beginning has been to get down to 160 which would probably
be a size 16 for me. I know that is way to much for 5′2" - but I know
that I felt good before at that weight. My plan has been to do that over
three years. I refuse to crash diet or not eat healthy and I would be
miserable if I was hungry all the time (or at all!) I know that my 3-4 30
minute work-outs is all I will do. I figure it took me 16 years to put on
48 pounds - I should not expect my body to shed them in 1-2 years.

At Curves you will see all ages, all body types, all sizes. You will never
feel uncomfortable and most of the Curves owners are awesome people who are
very encouraging. You may be able to get your BS down with Byetta and you
may lose many pounds - but I am convinced you will never be as healthy as
you can be if you don’t get in a few hours of exercise each week.

I met a woman at curves today who was *very big*. I heard her talking about
her weight loss - she went on Byetta last August and joined Curves in
November. She has lost 88 pounds.

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