Disgusted

lorimari Posted: Apr 14, 2003 09:03 PM

Disgusted

I had my first weigh in and measurement at Curves and all I can say is i'm disgusted. I gained 5 pounds and a ridiculous amount of inches and all the clothes that fit me a month ago no longer fit me. I'm giving it another month and if it doesn't get better I'm going back to Lucille Roberts and going back to my old routine.

I'm so depressed

LnP2003 Posted: Apr 14, 2003 09:22 PM

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did they go over with you what could have possibly happened?

HeatherandNick Posted: Apr 14, 2003 09:48 PM

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could that be because you are building muscle?

Jenn524 Posted: Apr 14, 2003 09:56 PM

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What did they have to say about it?

karen32 Posted: Apr 14, 2003 10:08 PM

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could it be that you gained a lot of muscle????

Sunny Posted: Apr 14, 2003 10:17 PM

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I am sorry! That stinks. I have not been going- hopefully I will get my butt back there.

alina Posted: Apr 15, 2003 09:19 AM

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I am sorry curves doesn't work for you. I would go back to the old routine that worked for you before its too late.

OctBride03 Posted: Apr 15, 2003 09:51 AM

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I'm so sorry...

Did they give you a reason as to why that may have happened?

lorimari Posted: Apr 15, 2003 12:11 PM

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They basically offered me no help whatsoever. She claims that it must be taking my body time to get used to the new workout and to give it more time. Now, I know with my original workout I was losing inches every month. I just wanted something different and something that got me home a bit earlier. Unfortunately this is not the workout for my body type and will have to go back to my weight lifting and walking/running.

My mom is very heavy so I am going to see if I can possibly transfer the membership to her. I had a feeling Curves was not going to work and the workout really bothered my knees and back so I guess I am better off.

Sunny Posted: Apr 15, 2003 03:51 PM

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I am sorry that happend!

kelly4 Posted: Apr 15, 2003 05:44 PM

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lorimari:
I just had my first weigh in also and I gained 1 pound, my body fat went up 1%, my arms stayed the same, my waist lost 3.25 inches, my thighs lost 1 inch and both my abdomin and bust stayed the same. I was hoping to lose more! The weight I'm not too upset about- I know muscle weighs more than fat, but common! Anyone else not see such great results? It's starting to make me upset! The woman told me that thinner people lose weight at a slower rate than heavier people. (yes, I know I'm on the thin side- you'd all probably kill me as I'm between a size 2 &4, but I have to tone up- got giggley butt and tummy)

I do love the attitude of the people who work out at curves and can't stand regular health clubs. Anyone have any suggestions?

lorimari Posted: Apr 16, 2003 12:02 AM

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I didn't lose anywhere on my body - that is the fustrating thing. I am going back to walkig and running with light weights....that seemed to do it last time.

I'll do another month and see if there is a change.

Diane Posted: Apr 16, 2003 07:29 AM

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This is only your first weigh in. Give it more time. It could be that you are gaining muscle. Muscle weighs MORE than fat.
Dont give up!!!!!!

alina Posted: Apr 16, 2003 09:32 AM

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Kelly, I am also smaller (your size) and usually go to a YMCA. Had a trial work out at curves, but I didn't find it challenging. Honestly, I don't think it burns enough calories, esp. if you're smaller (the less you weigh, the fewer cals you burn for the same exercise). I didn't really break a sweat as much as I normally do when I exercise on my own, and I found machines to be a bit uncomfortable for someone petite size.

Anniegrl Posted: Apr 16, 2003 12:19 PM

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What kind of workouts were they having you do? And did they give you any eating guidelines?

lorimari Posted: Apr 16, 2003 12:54 PM

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Thank you for all your support girls!

I am going to give up on Curves - I agree that the workout isn't challenging enough for me and that I'm very bored. At least at Lucille I can get on the bike or the treadmill, do weights or machines and take a class. I paid all that money for it so I hate not to use it.

I WILL GET IN SHAPE!!!!!!!!!!!

yabbobay Posted: Apr 17, 2003 03:08 PM

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everyone is different...do what works for you...

also I just read that the point that muscles weighs more than fat...is crap...the difference is miniscule...and unless you are pumped...its not much more weight