Donate food and lose weight with Curves in Sayville

Spring is peeking it's head around the corner, so it is time to get your winter body in shape and feeling good for the warmer weather. The month of March is the best time to join Curves in Sayville. If you donate a bag of groceries, this is the only time they do not charge an enrollment fee. That's a great deal! Curves is the 30 minute circuit training gym, that mixes aerobic exercise and weights.

The 12th Annual Curves Food Drive has started and the Sayville Curves is collecting for Sayville Food Pantry and Blue Point Outreach Program. Last year they collected 965 pounds of food and they hope to surpass this. The food pantries are in need of non-perishable food like - spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, healthy kid snacks, cereal, canned vegetables, laundry detergent and grocery gift cards.

Curves in Sayville is a very kid friendly place, so there are no excuses for not working out. In the back of the gym, there is a play area for your children and you do not have to pay extra for it, like at other gyms. Often the cost of childcare at other gyms ends up being the same as your membership. They have a TV with a DVD player, toys, table, chairs and markers to keep your little ones busy. While working out, you see your kids the whole time and it is very safe.

Besides the exercise, Curves also helps you with eating. They have The Curves Fitness & Weight Management Plan. The book is $10 and the classes are free when you are a member. The plan is very easy to follow with three phases. You just open the book to what phase you are on. Look for what meal you need and there are tons of options, even for busy ladies with kids always on the go.

For more info:

Curves

207 North Main Street

Stop & Shop Shopping Center

Sayville, NY 11782

631-218-2916

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Brie And Frosting For Breakfast

I have been doing so good - eating healthy and exercising, but this morning after my healthy breakfast - I went in the fridge and the hunk of brie called out to me. So I had a few hunks for breakfast and when I went to put it back - the tub of Betty Cocker frosting called to me. So I had a big spoonful. Then I went to the gym and I am eating nothing up apples the rest of the week! =)

I am Inspired!

Since March 30th I have lost 9 pounds and 8 inches!!! Where does it go??? I belong to Curves in Sayville - next to Stop and Shop on Main Street. A new owner took over the gym about six months ago and gave it breath of fresh air.

It has been three years since I joined Curves in Sayville and I never really lost any real weight, but my body felt good doing the exercises. The main reason I joined is because they have a play area for the kids, that I do not have to pay extra for. There is a TV with a DVD player, toys, table, chairs and markers. There is no one but you watching your kids. While working out you can see your kids the whole time and it is very safe. It is a kid friendly place.

Sharon Boyle is the new owner and she is doing a lot of new fun things. The one thing that I think helped me lose the weight is The Curves Fitness & Weight Management Plan that I started in March. The book cost $10 and Sharon gave the classes after hours for free. The plan is very easy to follow and there are three phases. You just open the book to what phase you are on, look for what meal you need and there are tons of options.

I always thought I was eating right, but this book help me tweak it and I lost! You actually eat a lot to get your metabolism going. For breakfast today I had two eggs with mushroom, spinach and low fat cheese and a piece of whole grain toast. Yum! I do give into temptation here and there. I had two small brownies for dessert on Saturday. You have to have a little fun or you'll go nuts. Call Curves at 631-218-2916
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Do You Think You Can Dance? Doesn't Matter With Zumba

I have been taking Zumba Classes at The Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point for the past month and just signed up for another month. I love Zumba!!! It is one of the best work outs I have ever gotten - not that I work out that much. The class is done by Bobbi Ann and she is a great instructor. She keeps your energy up and she has lots of fun. My body feels so good and that feeling lasts even a few days after! Check out her web site ZumbaWithBobbiAnn.Com

Zumba combines dancing, aerobics and some funky moves. Don't worry if you cannot dance or are not coordinated - like me - Bobbi Ann is very easy to follow and gets you moving. You are going to burn up to 500 calories in one class and I believe it. The classes are on Friday nights and costs $30 for four - one hour sessions. ZUMBA!!!