Irene has been a member of Curves for over 12 months and was very despondent with a lack of confidence when she first joined, after having a health check at the club she was very surprised at the results with her weight and body fat content.
Irene knew she had to do something about her health, having the encouragement from the Staff and fellow members; she was starting to achieve her goals very quickly.

She has over a period of months with a lot of commitment and support from staff achieved a weight loss of 10 lbs and 16.5 inches from all over her body and a body fat content loss of 3.7%.

Irene has now changed her whole way of looking at life; she has lots of more energy and a different outlook. One thing for certain is that Irene has said “that curves have changed her life.

Gym? Regular exercise? Me? Those who know me well will tell you that the idea of regular attendance at the gym was complete anathema to me! However, I had read a couple of articles about “Curves” and was much impressed by the philosophy so was quite excited when I heard a branch was opening in Fareham. I was amongst the first to sign up and have been attending regularly since August 2008, much to the surprise [and delight] of my husband and other family members.

Alongside watching my diet, I have lost both 15 lbs and 18 inches and 4.5% of body fat, resulting in compliments from a number of people, which is very flattering. I have a much better shape and reduced my waist size, which is good for my health, as well as now feeling a great deal fitter and healthier. A visit to” Curves” always makes me feel better about myself. The impact on me is noticeable that one of my good friends and my daughter have also joined.

The atmosphere in the club is always friendly and welcoming and raucous laughter is not uncommon. Club members support each other and the staff are both supportive and encourage, persuading you to work harder and celebrating with you when a goal is achieved. I certainly intend to continue my membership for the foreseeable future.

I am Teresa Greenwood aged 43 and have been a member of Curves since October 2007.

I have worked for Fareham Borough Council in various capacities for the last 27 years and most of my jobs have been desk jobs.

In May 2007, I decided that I really had to do something about my weight as I was getting very depressed and could not find clothes to fit me.  The weight was very slow in coming off, which depressed me more.  A friend of mine mentioned that I should join Curves and the results she was getting were good.  I thought long and hard and finally in October I joined Curves as it was an all Female club, with members of all shapes and sizes.  The Curvettes were extremely friendly, encouraging and helpful.

I would never have thought how much this experience has changed my life.  To think now that I go over 3 times a week seems amazing as in the past exercise was a definite NO NO!!  To start with even my mum attended Curves as she really didn’t think I would keep up the exercise regime.  In fact I got so into my exercise that I even managed to continue with my Curves exercise programme for 3 months when I was commuting to work between Fareham and Brighton.  This is the beauty of Curves; you can attend any club with a holiday pass.

Well what I have achieved, I hear you asking.  Curves has changed my life.  I now enjoy exercise and have felt so good about myself.  Curves has helped me to lose weight and several dress sizes as well as boosting my confidence.  I used to wear size 20 jeans but now I have gone down to size 14 and have lost approximately 35 pounds in weight.  Curves is part of my life and weekly routine – Why not make it part of yours!!!!