Success Stories

Patricia's Success Story
I Never Thought Exercise Could Be So Much Fun!

January 1, 2002, at 236 lbs, I had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital for angina and within five days, I had two stents put in my right coronary artery. I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and borderline Type II diabetes. My doctor said it was time to get on a diet and exercise program. I tried several gyms and other programs, but after they showed you around the first time, you never saw the staff any more. I would always have to adjust a different machine before each exercise--no music--no motivation (boring). I did manage to lose 20 lbs in 1-1/2 years.

In early June 2003, while I was at the Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival I saw the Curves booth. I remembered seeing the T.V. commercials about this new way to work out and lose weight and inches. After a short talk with them, I signed up to check it out. Then on June 17, 2003 I went to Curves. When I heard the upbeat music and only 30 minutes to workout, I could hardly wait to get started and signed up on the spot. As it turned out, this was the best choice I could have made. Since I joined (at 216 lbs), and for the past 2 years now, I start my day three times a week at Curves. I now eat healthy, watch my portions, and get regular exercise. Working out at Curves has given me so much energy that I have been able to extend my daily hikes to over five miles a day now. My doctor is very pleased with my progress. This is the first time I have been able to lose inches and weight over a long period of time.

The staff always says hello and goodbye every day I'm there. They are great. Since I am a morning person, I especially want to commend Carol for her friendship and encouragement. I have met so many wonderful women and also old acquaintances. The atmosphere is perfect for exercising. I really enjoy the upbeat music. Curves has made me change my outlook on life, and I now look forward to each day happier, healthier, smaller and with more energy. I always look forward to going to Curves, and I recommend it to everyone. I never thought exercise would be so much fun!

Patricia (Pat) Raudebaugh
Curves of Sunnyvale, CA