Success Stories
For hairdresser Shanda Boes, going to Curves has been a shear success.
Shanda Boes has always been happy and popular. Her weight never held her back - or so she thought. Of course, as a kid she envied her skinny friends who could pack away the burgers and fries and never gain an ounce. But since puberty it seemed that being overweight was her destiny. As an adult and the co-owner of a hair salon, she saw her two coworkers struggle with weight, too. But they wanted to make sure their friendship and partnership remained healthy, in every respect. So they got Shanda to join them at Curves.
OUT TO LUNCH"My coworkers and I put up a sign that says 'out to lunch' when we decide to head for Curves at a quiet time in our day. Our customers know where to find us. In fact, after seeing how much weight I lost, many of them have become Curves members, too!"
STEPPING UP"I was just 28 and couldn’t even climb the steps of our two-story home without being winded. I want to be around for my 4-year old son - healthy and happy - for a good, long time, as well as set a good example for him."
HARD TO BELIEVE"Before Curves, I would never weigh myself; I was too embarrassed. Now when I weigh myself or see my reflection, I still can’t believe it. It seems so surreal - especially because I was skeptical that just 30 minutes of any exercise could do anything. But right off I was losing an average of 8 to 12 pounds a month. Seeing real results real fast, I was hooked!"
PRE-WEDDING JITTERS"When I considered joining Curves, I knew I was going to be a matron of honor in a wedding, and I had a year to get in better shape before I’d be standing in front of some 200 people. And Curves made it happen!"
ROLE MODEL"I have inspired my husband, who now runs five miles a day and has lost 60 pounds. My mom and dad eat better and have lost about 40 pounds each. Knowing my loved ones are healthier has been as rewarding as anything I’ve accomplished for myself."
