Luz Sandoval

“I love it when people don't recognize me!

Pounds lost: 57
Inches lost: 45

When Luz Sandoval signed up in October of 2006, she was desperate for something new to try.  She had tried several other ways to lose weight and nothing worked.  Curves was one more thing she had to try.  She knew it was only 30 minutes and would fit into her already busy schedule.  She was committed from the start and made her workouts a priority.  When Luz tried the 6-week Solution in her second month, it was a major turning point.  Having struggled with anorexia and bulimia in her past, she struggled with those familiar demons when she started to diet.  With the support of the Curves staff and her food journal, she learned about her food habits and how to change them for the better.  To date, Luz has lost 57 pounds and 45 inches and has made it to number 5 on the Most Wanted board.  Luz has really enjoyed the results she? s had.  ? I haven? t felt this good in 24 years!  I love my muscles, especially my arms.?   When she was struggling with anorexia, she was never able to love herself.  Starving herself seemed to be the only way to cope.  She understands now that her journey has been a loving process, and she is learning to love herself again.  ? I love it when people don? t recognize me.?

Fran Spivack

My fear of other people’s judgments isolated me. I only went to work and came home. Curves hasn’t just changed my life, it’s made my life.”

Pounds lost: 115
Dress sizes lost: 24

Fran Spivak filled her days dreaming “what if.” What could her life be “if” she lost weight, “if” she wore normal-size clothes, “if” she could walk 10 feet without getting winded. Not long after stomach-stapling surgery, she found herself regaining and nearing 325 of her original 530 pounds. She thought she would have to take drastic action. Happily, Curves required only discipline induced by the wisdom, warmth, and camaraderie its program offered. In less than a year at Curves, Fran worked off more than 100 pounds. By becoming such a big loser, she’s become an even bigger winner.

Andrea Evans

“Thanks to Curves, I’m less self-conscious. I never imagined I’d be back in a size 8! I went on a cruise recently and wore a bikini—something I never, ever thought I would do.”
Pounds lost: 21
Inches lost: 28
Dress sizes lost: 3

Like everyone in her family, paralegal Andrea Evans has long battled weight. But as an avid soccer player and skier, she fought back gamely until recently, when sports injuries took a devastating toll on her knees, leading to severe arthritis. Sidelined, Andrea became increasingly overweight and depressed. Her boss kindly insisted that Andrea check out Curves, where she was a member. How do you say no to your boss? Apparently, you don’t, if you know what’s good for you. For Andrea, it doesn’t get much better than Curves.