Curves has made a difference to the lives of many of our members. Each month we feature one of them. For Feburary, we feature...

Diane Roper, 50

"I originally joined Curves back in October 2005 to tone up. I had always been interested in keeping fit and decided to try the Curves workout. I had attended other gyms in the past, but found them rather intimidating and therefore did not keep up attendance."

"I have an intolerance to gluten (coeliac condition) and have to follow a strict gluten-free diet. Curves helps me to keep on the straight and narrow when it comes to over-indulgance on gluten-free cakes, biscuits, etc. I find that if I have over indulged (which we all do at some time - Curves members are human after all), regular attendance with the support of the staff at Curves soon gets me back on track. The regular '30 day challenges' are brilliant at getting you motivated."

"Since joining Curves I have not only toned up and maintained my weight, but have made many friends and am still attending regularly some 3+ years later. I can come into the gym feeling low and fed up at times, but after a workout and a chat with the other staff and members I walk out feeling much happier. My energy levels are much higher since joining Curves and I am much healthier."

"Curves is a great meeting place where you get regular exercise which anyone can fit into their lifestyle and the chance to chat to other members and talk and laugh about a variety of things. Where else can you go for 30 minutes exercise, a chat, a friendly face and a laugh? You are guaranteed to walk out the door feeling good about yourself and a smile on your face. I would be lost without Curves and my new friends."