During my pregnancy in 2005, I gained a significant amount of weight. After my baby was born, I tried different types of diets and exercises at home, but nothing worked for me. When I moved to Pelham two years later, I was still 50 pounds overweight and very unhappy. Carrying around that extra weight made me feel older than my 32 years of age, and I found it difficult to keep up with my 2-year-old son. I knew I had to try something different. Having a very shy personality had kept me from inquiring about Curves. I thought I would feel uncomfortable exercising in front of other people. I couldn't have been more wrong! From the moment I walked through the door at Curves, everyone made me feel right at home. I began to understand that building muscle was key to my weight loss and overall health, and Curves could help me do that. I started to actually look forward to my workouts there three times a week. Month after month, I saw the results I had hoped for. I began to feel happier and healthier. With the addition of Curves Smart in May, I was pushed even more to my potential, and it showed on the scale. One year later, I have reached my initial goal of 40 pounds lost. I have cut my clothing size in half from a size 16 to a size 8. Most importantly, I am a better wife and mother now that I have my self-confidence back and can keep up with my son. I will continue to go to Curves three times a week to knock off those last 10 pounds and keep them off. I am truly grateful for the way Curves has changed my life, and I encourage anyone who is thinking about joining to please come in and try it. I also want to say thank you to the staff at Curves of Pelham for the constant support and motivation I needed to make this such a positive experience.

Before I joined Curves in April, 2006 at age 24, I was not happy with myself. After many failed attempts at dieting, I decided it was time to make a change & try something new. My mom joined Curves in Pelham when they opened in January 2002 & had great results, both physically & mentally. So, if my mom could do it, I figured I could too! I enrolled in the weight management class & that is when the pounds started to melt off. I was taught how to eat properly & to eat enough calories to maintain my metabolism. I enjoyed the encouragement & support I received from the facilitator & the other members in the class. There was always something new to learn. I met my weight loss goal of 30 pounds. I now exercise at Curves three times a week as recommended to maintain my weight loss & to stay toned. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 2. It is great to be back to the way I use to feel & look. I like myself again & I have more self-esteem. Thank you Curves of Pelham, NH.

Cecile Biais is a young woman who lives in Berkshire, a county in southern England. Cecilia approached her thirties, an age considered by many women as the "ideal age", but she bought her clothes in shops reserved for large sizes. She wanted to lose weight at any price, but did not know how to get started. "The more I swelled, the more I was depressed ... I totally lost my confidence, both at work with my friends. " In just one year, Cecile literally melted. With a size 50-52, she now has a recognizable figure with a waist of 38. She lost over 30 kilos and 167 cm distributed throughout the body! She says she spent a challenging year, but "without Curves, I could not have done!" In addition to her phenomenal weight loss and greatly improved fitness, Cecile also sees life in a much more positive way. Today she has more confidence in herself and feels more "balanced". Her health has also greatly improved, her attitude is positive and style of living has improved, elements that have brought her closer to her family. According to Cecile, this Curves adventure has changed her life. "It's the best decision I ever made."