When I started at Curves Carina in November 2010 I wasn't sure if I could cope with the level of activity or equipment because of a degenerative condition know as 'episodic ataxia'. Born with this condition it has affected my speech, nervous system, muscles, co-ordination and balance. Some of the stresses of not being able to do things that I would normally do caused me to gain extra weight. I continually made improvements in my diet so as not to aggravate the condition. My doctor had advised me to lose 15kgs to help with my condition. The staff at Curves Carina are always nurturing, incredibly encouraging and supportive of my special needs. My Physiotherapist absolutely encouraged and endorsed the Curves program. I am ecstatic with the results and have been given new life. I am now looking forward to reaching my final goal which is less than 3kg to go and maintaining it. I am passionate about inspiring others to move past their limitations.

When I was 14 years of age I was 89kg and at 48 years of age 123kgs and today (2011) I am 70.7kg. At 123kgs I said to my Doctor there is something wrong with my body, I am putting on 2kgs a week. The Doctor diagnosed 'hypothyroidism' I asked him "can I loose weight now?" He responded with diet & exercise. I found a great dietician who has so many wonderful ways to help me change my thinking about food. My daughter loves Curves Carina and encouraged me to join with her and I have been wonderfully surprised that I now love exercise and Curves Zumba and all the workout machines. I love the music, the atmosphere and the instructors are all so encouraging. Curves Carina and my Dietician are my way of life now... I know I need to eat healthy and exercise to maintain all I have achieved.

"My goal was to fit back into my new black pants, well they now fall off me. I used to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and since joining Curves Carina/Carindale and starting to exercise and watch what I eat I no longer suffer from this terrible syndrome, I feel 1,000 better than I have ever felt. I now go jogging for 30 minutes when I am not at Curves, less stressed and cope better in stressful situations. I just love fashion and clothes so now going to the shopping centre to buy clothes is so much fun as I can now buy fashionable clothing. I used to stay up late watching T.V. to all hours and since exercising I get up early in the mornings and go to Curves to do my workouts, exercise is now more important than watching T.V. to all hours of the night."