i.e., A local favorite, or highly recommended becauseI have been going to curves for about a year and a half. Though my weight has gone up and down during this time, I am currently about 40 lbs lighter than when I started. I have been able to quit taking 2 blood pressure medications, 1 cholesterol medication, and 1 water pill. The only meds I am currently on are those for thyroid, which is not something I can change. I was diagnosed with diabetes during one of my upswings in weight, but have been able to avoid using medications for that by diet and exercise (at curves). I absolutely love curves because 1) it is the tool God is using to improve my health and 2) the owners are wonderful, a true blessing! I have tried a lot of fitness clubs and plans but for me this is the first one I could stick to. The bottom line is, like with all things, you get out of curves what you put into it. I recommend you try Curves for yourself. They offer a free week trial, and you will know at the end of that week if its for you. :-)