*Good on you!* (I love that Aussie saying.)

All I know about Curves is that they seem to be opening up everywhere and that must mean that they are doing a good business and that must mean that they have found a program that people like. I too am an exercise at home person, but if you have the determination to go to a gym, having a knowledgable person there to advise you will be a real benefit. Don't be looking to lose weight straight off though, in fact initially you may even gain some...you know...muscles weigh more than fat. But if you stick to it and watch what you eat, you will see results. (That watching what you eat is the tough part).