Curves Diet Weight Management Plan

 

Have you ever walked by a Curves gym and wondered what's going on inside? With over 10,000 locations worldwide, they must be doing something worth looking into. Modeling its name after its ideal body type, Curves aims to signify femininity, strength, and vitality. Stick-thin models need not apply. And the Curves diet promises permanent results without permanent dieting.

 

The theory behind the Curves diet is that you need to reprogram your metabolism with a metabolic tune-up so that your body will work more efficiently. Recognizing that one approach is not right for all body types, the Curves diet presents you with a choice between two eating plans. You can opt for the Carbohydrate-Sensitive or the Calorie-Sensitive plan. And if your first choice doesn't work out, you can always switch eating plans.

This plan is designed exclusively for women. You can go to one of Curves' thousands of locations where you can do a quick thirty-minute workout or meet with a nutritionist. It simplifies exercise into a speedy and easy regimen that should be done for thirty minutes, three times a week. Depending on which of the two simple plans you chose, the diet is involves either calorie-counting or carbohydrate-counting. Once you achieve your goal weight, you can return to your original pre-dieting eating pattern.

A Nutritionist Weighs in...

 

If you can drink a daily protein shake and track every calorie and carb, you may succeed

 

One main issue is calorie and carbohydrate counting. If you have never done calorie or carbohydrate counting, you will quickly discover how burdensome it can be.

 

You'll need to keep records of everything that you consume (eat and drink) everyday until it's time to stop phase two. You'll have to carry the Curves book with you to restaurants and look up the calorie or carbohydrate content of every item you wish to order.

 

A second issue is the protein shake that you need to consume daily. Although the founder of this plan claims that the shake tastes great, that remains to be seen. Yes, there is a Curves brand shake available. A minimum of one shake (within the specified protein and carbohydrate grams allotted) is required daily on this plan.

 

Diet Pros Diet Cons
  • Physical activity for 30 minutes, three days per week using a cheap piece of equipment
  • Exercise regiment laid out with pictures and assigned exercises
  • Options for either calorie-sensitive or carbohydrate-sensitive eating plan
  • Lots of water and unlimited free foods
  • Strict eating plan during phase one, where nutrient-rich foods will be eliminated
  • Carbohydrate and/or calorie counting is necessary
  • Little, if any, alcohol suggested
  • Protein shake daily
  • May need to purchase several supplements


  • Great tips for family cooking, storing and preparing foods, and food safety
  • Shopping lists, meal ideas, and menu suggestions provided in book
  • Gives you a way out of the diet
  • Promises rapid weight loss
  • Many Curves locations available worldwide
  • Availability of Web site resource
  • May need occasional metabolic tune-ups, which means going back to the restrictive phase one
  • Geared only towards women

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