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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 9:22 pm
Unfortunately, the hours are kinda decreed by the corporate offices of Curves. They are "required" to close down for x number of hours in the middle of the day. The brand new Curves in downtown San Diego is only open from 10 to 2 right now... as more people join up she'll figure out her early morning and later afternoon hours. My mom went thru her first official workout and says she felt she really worked out. She was VERY encouraged by the woman who taught her how to use the machines. There are two machines she can't use cause of her knee injury, so she skips those machines. And she can't really jog on the fit pads, but she kinda wiggles around and dances a bit. She said it seemed like there were some people who chatted back and forth, but there were some who were just concentrating on their workouts, and that's what she's gonna have to do for a bit. Reader, as long as you are doing SOMETHING, that's a good thing, yes? And, if you are keeping your target heart rate up, that's also good. Doesn't matter how it gets there (sometimes I'll do a round where I really power thru the machines, and I don't do much on the fit pads at all). I recognize Curves isn't for everyone. But for what I want it to do (improve overall health, tone up a bit) and the time I want to invest in said improvements, it's an ideal workout for me. When I'd first started, I was noticing improvement almost right away. And I know that some women really dropped a lot of weight in their first three months. (And yes, I do like how they really respect the privacy of the women and always are very discreet when taking measurements, weighing, and so on.)
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:52 am
Costa - where do you think they are forced to close down? My step-mom manages the one in her town, and they're open from 7:00am - 8:00pm on the weekdays, and 7:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 9:55 am
Well, here in San Diego, almost every one of 'em closes down after lunch until about 3:30 pm. When I asked, I was told it was a "Curves thing."
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:17 pm
The owner/manager of the local Curves here told me that the company found that their facilities were under-utilized in the late afternoons. As for myself, if the place were open all day/evening long, I would no doubt procrastinate until too late in the afternoon--and then would be stuck at home because it would be time for my kids to get home from school. Knowing that I need to be on the circuit by noon in order to finish the workout by the closing time of 12:30 motivates me to get moving in the morning, so I make sure I'm there by 11:00, 11:30 at the latest. I've been a member of Curves for one month and have put back on the several pounds I'd taken off in the first two weeks--but have lost 11 3/4 inches all over: two inches from the bust, three from my waist, two from the thighs, none from the arms, 2 1/2 from abdomen, 2 1/4 from hips. Whee! It's working, and I have a more positive attitude.
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, March 17, 2004 - 11:20 pm
Adding that the corporate philosophy, again, per the owner of my local Curves, is to allow them to hire part-time employees rather than full-time. Having morning and evening hours lets Curves employ two shifts of workers per day, but with them working shorter hours than a full day--hence, no full-time benefits, etc.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, March 18, 2004 - 6:43 pm
Wow! Sia!! Good job!! And ain't it great to see progress, and so quickly? They also encourage hiring interns, which would also equate to shorter work periods.
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, March 19, 2004 - 1:49 pm
Is there a Curves website?
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Justavice
Member
07-12-2003
| Friday, March 19, 2004 - 7:52 pm
I just found one at www.curvesinternational.com. It looks like their main website....
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 8:20 am
I just joined Curves yesterday! I was so excited. My location is 2 minutes away from my home and ther eis also one near where I work. The one I signed up at is open Monday - Friday from 7am-7pm, but not on weekends I signed up in the afternoon, ran a few errands and then went back at 6pm for my first work out. Wow!....what a group of ladies! There are about 6 of them, and they have choreographed dance steps for the recovery stations. It is so funny to watch them and very motivating. They are having a great time. I am really happy I decided to join.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Saturday, March 20, 2004 - 12:49 pm
I made it today!! I just have to keep my attitude in the right place and I think I'll be fine!! WTG Sia!! Keep posting, it will help keep me motivated!! 
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - 2:38 pm
My sis-in-law and I are still attending Curves three days per week. I am ready now, after being a member for over a month, to get more serious about following a diet. I know I'll see results faster if I restrict my carb intake. Yesterday I made my last trip EVER to McDonald's for high-carb foods, I swear! I ordered the special, which was a fish sandwich and fries (and an ice-water, as if it would make a difference at this point!)--and I asked for their nutrition sheet. I was shocked and awed by the amount of carbohydrates, fat, calories, and sodium in what I ate. I was sick before I got home, and very ashamed of myself. Next time I'll get the salad with grilled chicken. That has only about 10 or 11 carbs in it. Keep working at it, Reader!!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 12:45 pm
Thanks Sia!! I've done 2 weeks now!! Ashamed that I've only been 23 times since I joined in November... I know what you mean about the amount in that fast food. I keep remembering Wynona Judd on Oprah, and her trainer wanted her to focus on making time for fitness first, but to keep a food diary. I find that very, very difficult - but I'm adding in my mind my food intake!! And you know what? Today, my pants fit looser, and thats after a good wash and DRY!! *G thanks for adding your thoughts Sia
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 5:33 pm
Chalk me up as the newest member of Curves. Myself and two girls from work signed up tonight. Me and one girl for a year, the other girl is month to month. It's going to be interesting since the other girl that signed up for a year and me have the SAME weight and measurements, except I've got 3/4 of an inch on her in the boobs. YAY Curves!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, March 31, 2004 - 6:41 pm
Hip Hip Hooray!! lol tho Half!! *G
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, April 06, 2004 - 9:58 pm
Hey Halfie! You joined huh? Good for you!! You'll have to tell us all about it. I had a really good workout tonight and was introduced to another piece of exercise equipment. This one works the tri's/bi's so hopefully my upperarms will start to shape up. So now my Curves has 13 machines and 13 stepping boards to jog on. We do 2 cycles and I'm still at the 30 minute mark. And with the addition of this new machine, we still have lots of room to move around and do our warm down stretching afterwards.
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 7:20 am
We have 11 machines and 11 boards. I really like it, and I like that 3-5 of my co-workers go right after work. I also like that it's 4 streets away from my house! I think it's something that I can stick with, not only with the encouragement from co-workers going, but it's quick and easy and I still get home at a decent time. Not that there's anyone home since Unit works afternoons, but I don't want to be out all night. I want to lose 50 pounds during my year membership. I don't think that's unreasonable, but the part that scares me is that I'm built like a brick shithouse. I have muscular thighs that would put Ah-nold to shame, lol. I just hope they don't get bigger before I lose the spare tire, lol. I don't think so, as that's not what Curves is about. My current size is JUMBO PETITE. I'll check in once I have a good update!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 8:42 am
Half, I hear you on the JUMBO PETITE!! That was my size for over 20 years!! Since Nov. 2002, I've lost 65 pounds and with working out at Curves, I've increased muscle tone and I've burned some of the "cottage cheese" in my thighs and I want you to know that my thighs have toned rather than bulked...so don't worry, you're thighs will be looking great! I also give you kudos for joining Curves now and taking care of your body and health at your young age, you'll never regret it!! Yay Halfunit!!
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 12:10 pm
Wow Egbok, you're scaring me. We just got a new machine(the same one) at my Curves yesterday as well. So now we have all the machines available.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 12:53 pm
I just got back from working out at the Curves by my office, and thought I'd check out the threads here while scarfing lunch. And lo and behold, the top thread in this section was on CURVES!! Congrats to all of you (Half for signing up, Reader for sticking with it, Sia for realizing the error of her ways with Mickey D's). Sometimes I hate to go, but I know it's over with in a half hour and I do feel ever so better once I'm done. And so very virtuous, too!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, April 07, 2004 - 1:14 pm
Hi March! Do you like working out at Curves? How about with the new machine? So with this new machine are you up to 13 machines? Just remember that you can take each machine at your own pace and effort. I, for one, will work each machine as hard as I can to build the most resistance in order to get my targeted muscles really working hard thus hopefully burning the fat and building new muscle tissue. Take care and good luck with Curves! ...and Costa, I think it's great that you can go to Curves at this time of day!
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 8:02 am
Hi Egbok, Yes I love Curves. I counted the machines last night and there are 13 now. The only machine I don't do all the time is the Squat one. The one where you put the pads on your shoulders and squat down. I can do it the first time round but the next time it always hurts my right knee too much so alot of the times I will just try to stretch the muscles in the back of the legs by going on my tiptoes and holding it. The new machine is certainly interesting. They told us you are not supposed to use your hands to push or pull but use your biceps. Harder than it sounds. I am so glad that someone started this thread. It is nice to see how other people are doing.
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 9:22 am
hmmm..I need to count my machines tomorrow. I'm not sure how many the one I go to has. Now I'm thinking I may be missing out 
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Faerygdds
Member
08-29-2000
| Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 7:39 am
Well.. after reading about curves for so long -- I signed up 10 days ago! Ok let me start off by saying that I LOVE it!!! We have 12 machines at ours. The people there are great. Our music is very funny. For example -- Last week I had just finished stretching out and was getting my stuff to leave when Aretha Franklin started singing "Freedom". Too cool!
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March
Member
10-02-2003
| Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 8:38 am
Congratulations Faerygdds and good luck. Glad you are enjoying it and having fun.
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Readonly
Member
04-16-2003
| Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 9:13 am
I had my first weigh-in last Saturday. Even though the scale says I gained two pounds, I lost a total of 4.5 inches!!!! I was very excited.
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