As the owner of Dunkirk Curves I am very honest about the fact that I had gastric bypass surgery, but I also stress the fact that it wasn't a cure. I lost over 135 lbs by having the surgery and have since gained over 30 lbs of that back due to medical issues. During that time I have had to work out and tone/tighten my body...I achieved that thru the use of the Curves circuit. Then when those extra pounds starting adding up - there was no gastric bypass cure. What there was though was the Curves Weight Management Program. Since beginning the program in March of 2007 I have lost over 55 lbs and continue to maintain that loss with ease. It couldn't be easier. Although the right mindset is the cornerstone to any successful weightloss program, the Curves Weight Management Program is the best "cure" out there. I also want to share that with the surgery alone I could never break the size 14 mark...I am now proudly in a very loose fitting size 8! Best of all, my members tell me all the time what an inspiration I am to them. Isn't that what it's all about?

A couple of years ago I decided to be content with my weight (195 lbs) and I would be comfortable with my body. I even resized my wedding rings so I could wear them again. It was just the way it was going to be and I accepted it. Then, last year my husband left for a remote tour in the Indian Ocean. The day we found out he was leaving I made a pact with myself I would start going to Curves when he left. A week after he left I joined. A wonderful staff member named Beryle signed me up. She asked when I wanted to come for my first work out? After figuring when I would have to be home for my husband’s call that night; I decided to go home, change and come right back. She was surprised to see me back in less than half an hour! I told her that I was serious! I was going to make some changes! She couldn’t believe it when I got my 200 workout shirt less than a year after I joined. I reminded her what I said at the beginning, I was serious. I told her I bet she hears that all the time, but I really meant it! I lost “some” weight and inches when I started, but then about 8 months into it I added the Weight Management Plan. The Weight Management Plan really made a difference!! I lost more weight and inches and found out you have to eat to lose weight. What more could one want?!? Eat more than you normally do and lose weight at the same time. This was my kind of plan!! Using Curves Complete online was my ticket to eating and feeling better. People I work with say I am obsessed. I check labels, record everything that goes in my mouth and exercise everyday! I think being obsessed with being healthy is a good thing. I know I feel so much better! Thank you Beryle and the other very supportive staff at Curves of Dunkirk!

With a family history saturated with obesity related health problems, including 4 generations of diabetes and heart problems, I seemed destined to be another statistic in the next generation. In October of 2005, with my wedding approaching in 6 months, I decided that it was time to take control and change the destiny of my future. Like many people I had tried every diet on the market to no avail, until Curves! I joined the 6 week challenge and worked out on a regular basis and to my thrilled amazement I had exceeded my expectations and lost 35 lbs. A year later I was down 80 lbs, 50" and over 10% body fat lost. I don't think that I could have come this far without the love and support of my Parents, my Husband and, of course, my Curves Dunkirk Divas. At every turn, at every stumble, at every success, they have been there to pick me up and cheer me along. I continue to stay on track and have now lost well over 100 lbs and am more active and know that I have the control over my life the I vowed I would. Thank you Curves and a special thank you to the Dunkirk Divas!