Ok, curves gets an extra star because the staff is really cool and all the members are fun… from all different walks of life, shapes and sizes. But curves in general is great, as like a stepping point. If you have never worked out and want to get started. I say go here. learn the basics, get some confidence. But if you are like me, the novelty will wear off and you will realize you are wasting your time. I did lose weight. I was motivated to go. But, because its resistance training, its really hard to push yourself. It made me realize I need real weights, so I know I am continuously pushing my body. Plus I got a membership via my work for only 30 bucks a month instead of 40. But like I said, it is an amazing starting out point, and everyone will make you feel so welcome and good about yourself, I still highly recommend it. They will give you monthly weighins and measurements, have parties, play games and have auctions too.