Julie Ferrell with Curves September Business Spotlight

Julie Ferrell with Curves was chosen for the September Business Spotlight by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce .
Julie was recognized at the September Chamber Luncheon and had the opportunity to educate attendees about what Curves has to offer.

One of Julie’s clients, Kim Bishop, also gave her personal testimony of how Julie and Curves has assisted in getting her life and health back. Kim has lost over 60 pounds and is totally off any medications for high cholesterol, triglycerides and acid reflux and she boasted about being able to tie her shoes with ease and go for strolls without getting out of breath.

Curves is a women’s health club that provides circuit strength training machines in conjunction with functional bodyweight-based exercises that ramp up metabolism and transform physique.

Curves International has partnered with Jillian Michaels to provide the most innovative, state-of-the-art cutting-edge fitness workouts designed to build lean muscle, increase strength and kick-start weight loss. Jillian is best known as America’s health and wellness expert and these workouts boost intensity, build strength, burn fat and prevent plateaus.

These Curves workouts are designed for women at every fitness level and include simple modifications for each movement. Metabolic conditioning exercises are to be done in between each strength machine within the Curves Circuit, all within a 30-minute class.

“We are excited to offer our members these new cutting-edge workouts. By amplifying our Curves Circuit with Jillian’s innovative workouts, along with a trained Coach for everyone, we are very confident our members will get off to a healthy start in 2014,” said Julie Ferrell, Curves of Leeds owner. “We invite women in Leeds to come by for a free consultation and to learn more about this innovative program to kick start weight loss.”

Also available at Curves is Curves Complete. With Curves Complete, women have a fully integrated, personalized weight loss and weight management solution that includes the Curves Fitness program (30 minute Circuit with a Coach), a customizable meal plan and one-on-one coaching and support.

Curves Leeds/Moody has been open since January of 2001. Julie managed Curves for two years and then purchased the business in 2003. Now she not only operated this Curves, but she travels to train other Curves facilities all over the country. Julie is very enthusiastic about her work because she knows that if ladies will participate, they will get the results they desire with all that Curves has to offer in an affordable health club facility.

For more information about Curves of Leeds, you may contact Julie or another staff member at 205.702.7011 or jferrell@curves.com or visit their health club at 1725 Ashville Road, Suite 121, Leeds, Alabama. You may also visit their website at www.curves.com.

Here is Kim Bishop’s full story and picture:

It was late June of 2011 when I decide it was time to take back my LIFE and HEALTH. I was up to 240 pounds per my Doctor’s scales. The biggest I have ever been in my life.

My health issues were not major but annoying. My Cholesterol and Triglycerides levels were very high, in fact my Doctor wanted to prescribe medication to help me lower the high levels. I asked her to give me six months and then if the levels were not to her satisfaction then I would take the prescribe medication. I also had acid reflux that was an every night occurrence.

I couldn’t do a simple task such as bending over to tie my shoes without it seeming like a chore. I couldn’t even go for a short walk without being out of breath. Also annoying was not being able to find clothes that fit well and looked good.

So, on June 27, 2011 my transformation began. I took CHARGE and started, by trial and error, to seek out an appropriate diet that would help me reach my goal. After settling on a diet which fit my goals, I started working out in my home. About nine months later I found my way to Curves where Heather helped me get to where I am today.

I joined Curves in March 2012 and began my Curves Circuit March 5th. I have been a steady member of Curves for 2 ¼ years. I have lost 60lbs and have met some of my goals I set back in March of 2012. I still have 8lbs to go to meet my goals but I will keep on, KEEPING ON!

I am proud to say my Doctor has not and will not have to prescribe the medications for my high Cholesterol and Triglycerides. In fact she was very excited about my levels and the weight I have lost. My levels are at the best they have ever been!!! I have no more Acid Reflux. I can tie my shoes with ease and I can go for a stroll without getting out of breath.

I would like to say I am 100% responsible for my transformation, but I would be telling a story. The truth is, without Curves and especially Heather motivating, encouraging and most of all being patient with me, I would not be where I am today…..8LBS FROM MY GOAL….Thank you Curves and most of all Heather……AKA THE BEST COACH EVER!!!!!!!!

Love my Curves Staff in Moody, Alabama and all the lovely ladies I have met, these ladies have also greatly encouraged me in my Curves journey.

Thanks again,
Kim Bishop

This message is brought to you by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce, Leeds, Alabama. For more information about the Chamber and how the Chamber can help you promote your business or event, please contact Sandra McGuire, Executive Director, at 205.699.5001.