Success Stories

Debbie's Success Story
Curves Saved Her Life
By Curves Manager Janeen Strand

About three years ago Debbie could barely move. She was overweight, and had Type II Diabetes that required her to have daily insulin injections. Debbie also had a hernia that was so large that it made her look nine months pregnant. Even the smallest task like going to the grocery store became difficult. In September of 2002 Debbie was told by her doctor that the hernia must be taken care of, but in order for her to have the surgery she needed to lose 50lbs. It became very clear that her lifestyle had to change if she wanted to have surgery and be around for her grandsons.

Debbie had tried every diet known, even diets given to her by the diabetes society which had her consuming over 200 carbs a day. She would lose the weight, and then put it back on, she was what you call a typical yo-yo dieter.

In 2002 Debbie heard about Curves from a friend, but was worried that she wouldn't be able to do it with all of her health problems and difficulty moving around. The first time Debbie walked into Curves she was unable to wear tennis shoes due to the swelling and pain in her feet, and was forced to wear isotoners. We assured her that Curves would be there to support her through her health issues and goals, one being to wear great shoes again. That day Debbie took the first step towards her new life, and joined Curves with a friend. The Curves diet showed that Debbie was carbohydrate sensitive, and she was put on a low carb diet. Sure enough Debbie lost the 50 lbs that was needed for her surgery, and by the day of her surgery she had lost a total of 77 lbs, and is still losing thanks to Curves.

Curves has helped her quality of life by making it more enjoyable and more exciting. Debbie is no longer on insulin and no longer relies on a wheel chair to get around. Debbie is now able to wear the shoes she loves including high heels. We are happy to say that now her grandsons have to keep up with her.

Debbie,

We at Curves Westgate are all so proud of you and your many accomplishments, and we look forward to helping you achieve all of your fitness goals! Wishing you the best today and always.

Results of working out 3 times a week and watching her carb intake:

Total Lost: 64.75 inches, and 126 pounds
From Size: 30/ 32 to size 16/18