Question:
Does the exercise program Curves really work?
SUN vs. MOON
2008-04-23 09:05:10 UTC
I am 18. I go to Curves approx 4-5 times a week, and stay on the circuit for 30 minutes. About 2-3 days a week, I walk my dogs. I am 140 pounds. Is this enough exercise for me to LOSE weight and shape up?
Nineteen answers:
Denise C
2008-04-23 09:12:04 UTC
I went to Curves for two years. I found it to be perfect for me. Ours closed down here or I would still be there. It was a great atmosphere and kept me motivated. Sounds like you are really going at it. Make sure you re drinking plenty of fluids ( non calorie) And that your diet is well balanced and you seem like you are on the right path to me. You have to burn off more calories than you take in . Bottom line
Sarah
2008-04-23 09:57:02 UTC
Curves works great for some people. My mother joined up with Curves and lost 90 pounds by changing her diet and going to Curves 4-5 time a week! I know that when she started she would go around the circuit once but as she became more fit she would do the circuit 2-3 times on each trip. She was so hyped up about it that I wanted to give it a try. I went and couldn’t get into it. I preferred running/swimming/cycling outdoors. So really it is to each their own.



With weight loss what is really comes down to is burning more calories than you take in. It also makes a difference of what kind of calories you take in. There is a big difference between 1200 calories of fruit, vegatables, and lean meats and 1200 calories in pizza (3-5 slices depending on what type of pizza you have). I’ve been reading a lot here on Yahoo answers that if you want to lose weight that you should limit your caloric intake to 1200 calories. While you will likely lose weight sticking to 1200 calories a day, you may find it difficult to stick to. You may begin to feel deprived and not wanting to stick to it. Trust me, I’ve tried this.



You should find out how many calories your body burns going through your daily routine. There are a number of calculators online that can give you an approximate number.



http://walking.about.com/cs/calories/l/blcalcalc.htm



My body burns about 2500 calories everyday without the added exercise. I know that I can eat about that much, not exercise, and stay the same weight. One pound equals 3500 calories. To lose one pound a week, you would either need to burn an additional 500 calories a day or cut 500 calories from your intake each day. After 7 days, you will have gone through 3500 calories, or one pound. It is not healthy to lose more than 1-2 pounds a week. Trying to lose one pound a day can be dangerous unless you are EXTREMELY overweight.



By doing the circuit at Curves you will be strength training while getting in your cardiovascular exercise as well. You will start to notice your muscles toning up. Try to keep track of your measurements in addition to tracking your weight. Since you will be building muscle you may not see the weight loss that you expect and could become discouraged. You WILL notice changes in your measurements. Weight doesn’t give the whole story. For example, I am 5’5 and 160 pounds. On BMI calculators I am considered obese however I am far from! I exercise 6 times a week, 1-3 hours a day and eat very healthy (fruits, vegatables, lean meats…NO FRIED OR FAST FOOD, NO SODA, NO JUNK FOOD). I regularly do half marathons and am training for my first half Ironman. This is the best shape I have ever been in! Two years ago I weighed 140 and while the BMI calculators said I was healthy, I definitely was not. So like I said before, weight does not tell the whole story.



You seem to be doing a great job already. Keep up with your exercise routine and you will get results. It may take awhile but don’t get discouraged! Keep challenging yourself! Set goals, long and short, and celebrate when you meet them. If you want a detailed plan, set an appointment with your doctor or a nutrionist and they can help point you in the right way. Trust in yourself and you will do great!
2008-04-23 09:16:02 UTC
You really cant say if its all you need or not.



First, to answer your question It definetly will not hurt. If you lose weight or not will depend on where you are currently. (The following numbers are just for simplicity)If you are eating 2500 cal a day and burning 2000, you are gaining weight. Now if you start this routine and burn 500 calories(you wont, it will be more like 200) then you will be breaking even and maintain your weight. Now if you are eating 2000 and using 2000 and now with this routine you burn 500, then yes you will lose weight.



The single most important thing to weight loss is to burn more calories then you consume. Sounds easy right?



To achieve this you need 2 things, in order of importance:



1. Diet.

2. Excercise.



DIET - When creating a diet, dont just count calories. 2000 calories of chips is worse then 2300 calories of lean proteins and low fat meals. Chicken, tuna, fish are your staples, nothing fried!



EXCERCISE - Cardio is key but don't leave out weight lifting. The more muscle on your body, the easier to lose weight.
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2016-11-16 14:47:36 UTC
How Does Curves Work
essentiallysolo
2008-04-23 09:10:08 UTC
any exercise routine done faithfully will help tone and shape your body. But if you are feeding your face constantly and not controlling portions you won't lose weight no matter how much you exercise. It's a twofold process, and just exercise is only half the process.
2016-01-28 22:42:23 UTC
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2016-02-18 23:25:51 UTC
Eat muesli two hours before hitting the gym to boost fat burning because you train. Slow to digest, muesli takes longer to obtain through your system, so is less likely to end up turned into fat and still gives you a good energy boost.
Aja
2016-02-25 08:48:19 UTC
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2017-03-11 03:44:03 UTC
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2017-03-07 12:40:17 UTC
Go shopping for new clothes—wriggling directly into 10 pairs of skinny jeans can get your heart rate up.
2017-02-16 04:33:58 UTC
Walk your lunch outside or to another location on the job instead of sitting and eating your desk.
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2016-07-02 20:23:45 UTC
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2016-12-25 09:27:41 UTC
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2016-07-14 12:02:33 UTC
Schedule meetings to be held in far-off conference rooms.
kati
2016-04-28 11:22:26 UTC
Believe in yourself. How often have you adored someone and their achievements after which instantly thought, ‘I’d love for doing that, but I just can’t. ’ Don’t limit your achievements because of your thoughts. You can do whatever for you to do.
2016-02-25 15:39:38 UTC
Keep a small water glass, which you have to refill often, instead of a sizable water bottle on your desk.
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2016-05-03 12:32:33 UTC
Stand up each time you talk about the phone.
Rosenda
2016-02-21 23:17:20 UTC
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2008-04-23 09:10:01 UTC
No not at all.. Most people do not realise that it takes 20 mintues of straight cardio to start burning fat. Which leaves you only 10 mintues of auctal fitness workout. You really need to work out atleast 1 hour per day to make a difference in your week.



You can actually do it yourself without joining a gym.



Here you go: This is from my own experience and what has worked for me. I have laid it all out for you so that others may have the success I have.



The perfect way to loose weight and monitor your progress is to use a calorie counter on a daily basis while you diet.



Energy In/Energy Out



Food Intake: 1,200 Per Day



One Pound equals 3,500 Calories



To loose one pound per day, You need to burn your food intake plus your one pound of fat



1,200 (intake) + 3,500 (Outtake) = 4,700 Calories Burn



You must burn at least 4,700 Calories everyday to loose one pound at least. It is very easy to go up and beyond 4,700 calories each day.



Best way to do this is to track your progress on a calorie counter monitor watch. If you do it by the numbers you can loose the weight. It is just a matter of changing the way you think about weight loss.



Once you start wearing your calorie counter you can see the numbers increase and you fill find yourself doing extra things in your day, like tapping your foot while waiting at the light in your car, chewing gum, singing out loud and so on onto of your workout routines. You begin to see that everything you do in your day contributes to the overall numbers needed to loose that pound.







Water Intake/Less Storage



Most people do not get enough water in their system. Water is your body's principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 to 80 percent of your weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.



Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. To determine if you are getting enough water use this simple formula.. Take your weight, for example 150 pounds and divide by 2. Take your answer which is 75 lbs and change it to ounces, in this case 75 ounces. That is how many ounces of water you need a day. Your body performs mostly on water. If you make sure you get enough water everyday your body will perform at top notch and your body will no longer have the cravings of junk food. You will have a better performing body system to help you work out and feel better thru out your day.



Good Food



My favorite things to eat:



Avocado Wraps



Simple: Low Carb Tortilla, Half Avocado sliced, alpha sprouts, lettuce, soy bacon...Just wrap it up and eat. You can vary the things you put inside so long as you keep it to approx 4 or 5 items. You want to make sure they are fresh, low calorie and filling. Avocado and mushrooms can replace meats in your meal and still have great taste.



Special K Cereals are fantastic. They have that sweetness that one craves and is so good for you. Calories are low. Great for even just dinner.



First thing in the morning...A Glass of Chocolate Milk. Yup!! Chocolate Milk. We all crave that "got to have" item in the morning. Milk is the best thing you can have for yourself while working out. The chocolate (and you can use Carnation Instant Milk for this but I simply use Nestle dry mix) will give you that sweet "snack" that you need. If you give your body a little bit of it and its in a control way, you will not crave sweets and junk the rest of the day.



Lean Cuisines



Fantastic food! Each meal is approx 180 t0 380 calories per box. So think about your calories. 1,200...You can still have several of these meals a day and still be under your intake requirements.



It’s all about the numbers and watching what you take in and what you burn out. And you know what..If you go over your 1,200 mark for food intake...that’s okay...you simple up your total calories burned for the day by what you took it. So long as you burn off the over all calories to be more than your food intake. Just make sure you stick too it so you can reach your weight loss goals.



Fruits and Veggies



All you want on the schedule listed below.

Bananas are my favorite. They are very filling and can make a meal all on their own.



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Vitamins



My favorite is ONE A DAY WITH ENERGY...I am in love with this vitamin because I am just like everyone else who loves those quick fix energy drinks. But what people do not realize is that energy drinks can contain 120 to 440 calories in just ONE Can. If you think about it..That is HALF of your allowed calories for food intake. The best alternative I have found is One a day with energy vitamin. Easy to spot, it is packaged in a green label bottle. Just One vitamin a day will give you as much energy as approx. 1 1/2 cans of red bull...WITHOUT the calorie intake.

WoW..now your making progress already because you have made more room in your intake calories for actual healthy food.



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Soda/Carbonation



Carbonation is terrible for your system because it bloats your stomach. And when your stomach bloats, your jeans just don't fit. You can drop one pant size simply by NOT drinking any carbonated drinks all together..Take away the bloat and you have instantly just made it one pant size lower. Besides, Sodas dehydrate you and with that One a Day Vitamin, you won't need the Caffeine in the soda and it will also cut out those extra calories that you don't need.

So remove that soda and the energy drinks and just think how much calories you just instantly removed from your daily intake. I normally consume what...four sodas and two energy drinks in one day...that is a total of .... 900 calories. Of what??? Nothing...Those are horrible calories and calories that can be replaced by food which will fuel your body for your day and your workouts.



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Your Body



Your body is like a computer. You must program your body to do what it is suppose to do so it won't crash and leave you with a virus. Your stomach is only the size of your fist. So think about it right now, Look at your hand and close your fist. Not very big is it. That is how much food you actually ONLY need to eat, each time you eat for every meal. If you eat anything more than that, you will stretch out your stomach which causes overeating and overweight.



What you need to do is eat every three hours, approx 5 to 7 times everyday around the same time. If you are always giving your body healthy and better food choices (the size of your fist) every three hours, your body will know you are giving it food. It will use that food properly. It will not go into starvation mode or store food away for later because it knows...it will get more in three hours. So what does your body do...it flushes everything out of your system because it doesn't need it.. Now it knows...you wont' forget about it and that food is on its way.



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Walking Buddy



This is the best thing especially for woman. Get a walking buddy. One hour everyday. Just think about how much talking, venting and laughing two woman can do together while walking and yup, you guessed it...it just burns more calories and reduces your stress. You now are more relaxed because you can talk and free yourself of whatever is frustrating you while getting into shape.



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By: My own experience/rivasj27


This content was originally posted on Y! Answers, a Q&A website that shut down in 2021.
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