The 3-Phase plan revs metabolism: The Curves Plan raises your metabolism through eating and strength training which builds calorie burning muscle. With a higher metabolism, you burn more calories all day long, even when sitting on the couch.

Burn fat not muscle tissue: With this plan, 95% of weight loss is fat. With conventional plans, 30% of weight lost is muscle tissue. That’s the dieter’s equivalent of cutting off your nose to spite your face. The less muscle tissue you have, the slower your metabolism works. To preserve lean muscle tissue, you need a daily intake of 30% to 45% quality protein.

The proof is in the science: Curves invested $5 million in what is the most expensive and expansive study on women, fitness and weight management to date. The study was carried out over five years in a clinical environment at the Texas A&M University. The average person loses 3.5 kgs in the first 30 days.

Throw out the calorie counter: The Plan suggests simple daily menus (with lots of options) for 3 meals and 2 snacks daily, from all food groups, to eliminate calorie counting. Eating five times daily elevates metabolism and keeps hunger pangs at bay.

Permanent results without permanent dieting: Studies show up to 75-95% of dieters regain the weight lost during a conventional diet within three years. No one can diet forever. Even if you could, it wouldn’t work. An extended period of low calorie intake slows the metabolism which is why dieters plateau. With the Curves plan, when you reach your goal weight you can eat a regular 2,000 to 2,500 calories without regaining weight. No more living on a maintenance diet.

The 3 phases of the plan: In Phase 1, you jump start weight loss by restricting calories to 1,200 daily, for a maximum of seven day. Phase 2 increases calories to 1,500 daily for 23 days. In Phase 3, you eat a regular 2,000 to 2,5000 calories daily for 2-4 weeks. In doing so, you maintain your current weight and raise your metabolism. You repeat the cycle until you reach goal weight, and when you get there, you live a regular life at Phase 3.

Free classes for members and non-members: The Curves plan is detailed over 2 classes (2 hours total) within one month. Other monthly 30 min. free classes are offered on such topics as sleep, osteoporosis, vitamin D, healthy fats, eating to lower cholesterol, cancer prevention, diabetes and mindful eating.