BIGGEST LOSER RESULTS - 226 total pounds lost

CONGRATULATIONS TO STEPHANIE BLOOD - Stephanie was our winner of the Biggest Loser Contest coming in at 9.61% of pounds lost!!!! WAY TO GO STEPHANIE!!. Jaymie Newman, Sara Berg and Amanda Noe came in 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. The most awesome thing is that everyone participating lost a total of 226 lbs. Give yourself a big pat on the back!

Temporary Lapse

Sorry, we had a temporary lapse in blogging due to the fact that I've been so unbelievably busy:) Thank you to all Curves Members and New Members for making the last 3 months so incredible. The energy that we have flowing through Curves is just awesome and you would have to be there to believe it. We set another record last Monday - 67! Also set a Wednesday record of 63!!

MILESTONE

Yesterday was a milestone for us! We had 60 members workout yesterday!!!! That's the most members working out in one day since I bought the club. I'm so excited and I want to thank all of you for making that happen. Now I'm working toward 75!!!

SUCCESS

We had our first Phase 3 class Saturday morning and I'm happy to say that we had some successes!!! Those ladies need to give themselves a big pat on the back! For those of us that maybe didn't quite reach our goal, we too, need to be proud of our determination to keep trying. Because if we don't give up, we will ultimately success.

It's Time to Win the Game

Have you ever noticed what an important role motivation plays in the competitiveness of sports teams. Those teammates are constantly knocking each other on their helmets, yelling into each others faces, and going ballistic after good plays. Is there something that we can learn from those guys?

I'm not suggesting that we start slapping each other every time we lose half a pound, but I do think we should look at how football players break up their overall goal of winning the game into many little mini-goals, and what they do to re-focus after every single play. For example, if you wanted to lose a certain number of pounds in 2009, you should break up your yearly goal into 12 smaller monthly goals and then focus on each one of them separately. This approach will not only make your ambitions see more manageable but it will also give you more instant gratification. How about taking that a step further - to weekly and daily goals (working out at least 3 times a week, drinking 8 glasses a water a day, etc.)

Storm of the Century

Well, I don't know about you but this has been the most stressful week!!!!! I have been wanting to spend some time at home for awhile - boy, watch what you wish for! I've been home since Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and it's not been fun. Of course, the fact that I've had no lights, heat, cooked food, shower (with warm water), computer and, last but not least, TV would be some of why it's not been fun. I got electricity back last night and then lost it again today but it's back now and I have my fingers crossed. Of course, I still can't get my car out of the driveway. I live at the bottom of a hill and I can't tell you how many times over the last 16 years I've gone down it backwards.

But most of all I've missed you guys! I can't wait to get back to Curves and hear all the stories that I'm sure we are all going to have after the Storm of the Century!

Blog Comment Winner - Karen Dawson

Karen is the winner of the drawing for entering a comment on my blog during the month of December. I want to thank all of you for the really nice comments you left. Thank you so much!!

WELCOME 2009

I love the Christmas Holidays but I'm ready to get back on track with a schedule and just life in general.



The emphasis at Curves this year is going to be GOALS!!!! Setting them, resetting them, changing them and reaching them! I'm particularly excited for myself. I've gotten very off track due to all the major changes in my life this year but it's a new year, new day and new chance to reach my goals. I think that the exciting energy at Curves can help all of us strive to reach our goals no matter how small or large.



As we are weighing and measuring this year we will be setting goals, monitoring those goals and celebrating when we reach them! Lets all help each other and I know we can be successful!!!!!

SilverSneakers

Beginning 1-1-09, Curves has entered into a new partnership with Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program! SilverSneakers is the largest wellness reimbursement program in the U.S. designed exclusively for eligible Medicare members. Medicare-eligible individuals or members of group retiree plans who are insured through Healthways health plan partners are eligible. If this is you, just bring me your insurance card and we'll get you set up. Or if you know someone in your family that is a SilverSneakers member let them know that Curves is now part of their fitness program.

Curves New Weight Management Program Almost Here

I'm very excited about the new Curves Weight Management Program.

Starting January 3rd we will be hosting three back-to-back classes one day each month: a Start-up Class, Special Topics Class and Phase Three Class. The classes are free to members - there will be a$5.00 charge for the Curves Fitness & Weight Management Plan Book. Classes will be held the first Saturday of each month beginning January 3rd, 2009. The Start-up Class will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will last 1 1/2 hours. The Special Topics Class will begin at 11:30 a.m. (there will be a different topic each month and you will be able to choose the ones that you want to attend). The Phase Three Class will begin at 12:00 p.m. but we won't have that class until the first Saturday in February.

There will be a signup sheet at the Club and the first five people to sign up will get a free Food & Exercise Diary!

I really look forward to going on this weight loss journey with you. See you there!