The CBS3 interview with Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl was a HUGE SUCCESS! Within minutes of the segment ending DVD sales started coming intoour online Store, from people in4 states so far. You can view the video at http://cbs3.com/health/Health.Alert.CurvyGirl.2.653643.html When the page opens, on the right sideclick on the blue > to start the video.

PLUS Model Magazine Tanya Wells has written an article in the February 2008 issue of PLUS Model Magazine. Tonya is a regular attendee at the CurvyGirl Workout. PLUS Model Magazine is a premiere virtual magazine celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry. They inspire you to thrive in your curves, crave contemporary fashion and design your life on your own terms, sans apologies. You can read the article here

Listen to Debra Mazdas podcast with fitness columnist Kimberly Garrison, of Philadelphias Daily News. Click here for the podcast: http://pdn.philly.com/podcasts/fitness118.mp3 NOTE: You may need QuickTime to view the podcast. To download QuickTime go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

People ask me this question all the time, “WHAT IS A CURVYGIRL”? CBS Channel 3′s Stepahnie Stahl interviewing Debra Mazda Debra and Stephanie Stahl The CURVYGIRLS!!! To me, a CurvyGirl is not a size, it is an attitude. A CurvyGirl is POSITIVE, PASSIONATE AND CONFIDENT. She knows that her health is important and is working on being better, healthier and happier. A CurvyGirl embraces her curves no matter what size she is. She knows that Fitness Comes in Many Sizes. When she stumbles she can get up and continue the race because she knows thats how to get ahead. CurvyGirls today are re-defining what fitness, fashion and beauty mean. So, last night when I was given the opportunity for my first local TV interview to spread my message of GET MOVING AT ANY SIZE, I was thrilled. More than that I was thrilled to have people actually see larger, curvier women who workout and are concerned about their health. I want other women to see that you do not need to sit home alone and that there is a community and a fitness class for you to join regardless of your size. I want people to see how FIT AND FABULOUS these women look and how they are taking care of themselves and that they do feel better. I want people to hear how intelligent, articulate and positive CurvyGirls can be. I want people to see that working out is important. I want to get the message out to the millions of American women who are overweight to get moving, sweating, breathing and you will not only feel better – you will look better. When you feel better about yourself, I promise that you will make BETTER AND MORE POSITIVE CHOICES in your life. When CBS- 3 wanted an exclusive interview with Debra Mazda and her CURVYGIRLS I knew it was time to get this message out there. Channel 3′s Medical/Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl called us to come and do the interview herself and she brought an adorable cameraman, Manny. I was so happy and proud that there was such a great turnout for the CurvyGirl Workout Class. Everyone looked really positive and it was clear to me that they were all getting more committed to taking better care of themselves. I could see that all were very proud of their accomplishments, no matter how big or small. I could feel the positive energy and happiness as it became quite clear that CurvyGirl is a community and that everyone does celebrate each other’s accomplishments. I wanted Stephanie to walk away with knowing that this is more than a fitness class. We are strong women – DIVA’S. That is, WE GET THINGS DONE. Let me thank of you personally, as we are a Sisterhood. Thanks, for helping and supporting me as I move toward my goal of helping and supporting other women. Thanks to all of you who came forward to speak and give those wonderful testimonials. I know that some of you are not where you want to be, but please use this year to claim it as yours and make it happen. As we all move forward this year remember you will face challenges, but when you do, CONFRONT THEM as a true CurvyGirl would do, and overcome any obstacles that may come your way. Debra

THIS MONDAY AT 7:00 PM THE CURVYGIRL WORKOUT CLASS WILL GET ITS’ FIRST TELEVISION EXPOSURE IN PHILADELPHIA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. Ukee Washington Stephanie Stahl At the Fitness Expo in October I met Ukee Washington of Channel 3. He was so handsome and took the time to come and meet me. He even participated in part of the CurvyGirl Workout with me and the CurvyGirl team. We talked for a while and he loved the concept of the CURVYGIRL PHILOSOPHY. He told me to get in touch with Channel 3s Medical Specialist, Stephanie Stahl. Ukee predicted she would definitely be interested in my story. He also took the time to do a hoola hoop contest with me and he definitely had a fitness thing going on. My sources tell me he is very fit and active.Anyway, Yukee was right. My Marketing Director, Emily, e-mailed Stephanie a few months ago and we recently received a response from her about the new concept in the fitness worldthat you can be larger than a size 2, 4, 6 or 8 and BE FIT. YOU CAN LOOK AND FEEL BETTER WHILE GETTING BETTER AT ANY SIZE and you do not need to wait to lose weight to feel good about yourself. You just need to start moving and breathing and I promise you will start to take control of your life. The weight will then begin to come off. In the past we always looked to SMALL, THIN, OR SKINNY WOMEN as fitness gurus and that was what fitness was all about. Well, I have never been any of those things and I can hang with the big boys. While 2 out of every 3 women are either overweight and or obese in this country, some of those women are fit. Do I condone being obese? Of course not. It is unhealthy and emotionally devastating but the only way to change that is to own up, take responsibility and make a plan. But I know that you do not have to be skinny to be fit. Many people do not realize that being fit means being able to do an activity the best you can. Everyone has different ideas of what the word fitness means but when you feel great and your mind is in the right place that is a start. So Stephanie Stahl and her CBS 3 camera crew will be at the Vitality Fitness Center Monday night at 7:00 PM to film the CurvyGirl Workout and interview some of you curvy girls. OK CurvyGirls come out Monday night and help spread the word to other women who might be sitting at home who need to start moving, breathing and transforming themselves. Come to class, look your best, FEEL FABULOUS AND WEAR YOUR HEELS ON THE WEEKENDS. Debra

So here we are heading into 2008… By now most people are making those dreaded NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS that inevitably come with January 1st – and go soon after that. Does anyone keep those things? Lets get real here and talk about this. No, people almost NEVER keep these resolutions. Well, this year I have a better idea. Think about setting some goals instead of resolutions. REALISTIC, ATTAINABLE and ACHIEVABLE goals that can really create change in your life. I have been doing it for decades and although I probably have more goals than a lot of people, I make sure that I can see them. I begin to reach them early on. The saying goes NAME IT AND CLAIM IT. How come I never thought of that? I use this technique all the time. For me, if I say it enough, I eventually start to really believe it. Come on – try it! Since I am no different than you, why not join me and make next year HEALTHY, FIT AND FABULOUS? Here are some of my strategies that you can use. 1. You have to be very realistic in goal setting or you will fail every time. If you cannot see it and get to it, stop wasting your own time. Every year I take a sheet of paper and divide it in half, one half are short term goals (up to 6 months) and the other half are long term goals (for the year and beyond.) I list all of my goals and put them in one of these categories. Now, if you only have 2 goals thats an OK start. Just think about reaching them in a timely manner. Dont risk failure because you set the bar too high. 2. Even as a veteran of goal-setting I take every opportunity to write down my goals no matter how small they may be. There is a power in writing them down. I put them in order and then think about what it would take to achieve them. For instance, a goal I have every year is to get my health in great condition. That means making sure I get a Pap smear, mammogram and blood work done. In 2008 a goal of mine is to make sure I take the proper supplements for women over 50. Both of these goals will help me to stay fit & fabulous. 3. Set small goals and stick to them. If your goal is to lose weight and get fit, then make it a priority. Start slowly and that is what will keep you going. When I weighed 315 pounds I wanted to rush everything, but people who knew more than I did were telling me that Id reach my goal in time. I am so glad I waited. Had I rushed it I can now see how I would have failed miserably. I endured long hours, sleepless nights, taking chances and feeling pain but it paid off. 4. Whatever your goals are for 2008PERSIST. Do NOT give up when you are tempted to. Make sure you set, see and reach those goals. And for goodness sake, stop BEATING YOURSELF UP for not being perfect. This self-punishment will ensure that you will fail every time. Make this a fabulous New Year and remember to always wear your heels! If you persevere and stay the course with VISION, PASSION AND COURAGE your goals can be achieved. Another of my biggest goals this year is to get millions, yes MILLIONS, of curvy women moving. I know that there are so many unhappy and depressed women out there who are overweight and need to know that they can start moving to feel and look better. I want them to know what the women in my CurvyGirl classes know; Moving, breathing, sweating and groaning night after night can trasnsform you. But it starts with believing in yourself. I am feeling the motivation now. Can you hear me? Together we can do this!!! I wish you all A BLESSED, PEACEFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. Debra

Join fitness expert and exercise physiologist Debra Mazda on Wednesday December 12 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Curtis Center in Philadelphia for the Center for Body Countouring’s Holiday Botox Party. This event is sponsored by Victoria L. Falcone, D.O., Medical Director. Debra will be available to speak to about exercise, fitness and nutrition. Refreshments and hors doeuvres will be served and there will be a tarot card reading. Try new products, receive consultations and enter to win free treatments. Get ready for your holiday parties by taking advantage of a HUGE Botox discount. Dr. Falcone will be available from 1:00-7:30pm to perform Botox injections. Everyone receiving an injection during the open house will get $100 off their treatment. Space is limited. This is a once a year offer. Dont miss out. Just for attending the open house the Center for Body Countouring will also give you a free gift certificate for one of their cellulite or hair removal treatments. Center for Body Countouring Curtis Center 601 Walnut Street Suite L55 Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-238-0220 e of our cellulite or hair removal treatments. Happy Holidays!

Lori and I were invited to mingle and network with CurvyGirls in fabulous Manhanttan at Lane Bryant. Going to New York on Black Friday was a fun experience. What a workout trying to get thru the streets! As you can see we met the staff and had a great time. We met CurvyGirls from all over the world and Lori bought some great pants and workout wear which will be featured in the CurvyGirl WORKOUT DVD.

I had a blast at the Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza and Wellness Expo on Saturday at the Wachovia Spectrum and wanted to thank all of you who showed up to help us at the table and taking the class. I know it took a lot of courage to get out there in front of a big crowd. But as it turns out we had kids, a whole group of Pilates Specialists, Tigerman and other mascots and CBS-3 TV Sports Director Eukee Washington who all joined in doing the CurvyGirl Workout Class. There was a DJ playing some great dance music and everyone had so much fun. I was so thrilled that the CurvyGirls not only performed, but got over their nerves and did it. Oh, I completely forgot that Mary, Jessica and Lori Nudy actually did ROCK CLIMBING. Thats right. They all put on the gear and climbed the wall, and yes they did it! Even though I threatened Lori to climb or else, she did it and I was so proud of her. I knew she could do and she looked great. Oh yeah, I tried too, but as I started to ascend I realized that my nails could break at any time and that was not gonna happen. Divas dont break nails from rock climbing so I came down really fast. CBS-3 TV in Philadelphia covered the event and loved the CurvyGirls. If you watched Channel 3 News on Saturday night you would have seen Reporter Ann Marie Green interviewing me. They showed Eukee doing the Workout with us and at 11PM they showed tape of Eukee and me competing to see who could keep the hoola hoops going the longest. By the way, Eukee can really move! He was also so down to earth and friendly. And he encouraged us to contact their news department so they could do a story about us. So watch for more coverage soon. The other exciting part of the Expo was that we introduced our new CurvyGirl merchandise which will be available for purchase soon on the website. We have T-shirts, hoodies, long sleeve Ts and bags, all with our logo, in pretty colors (pink, lavender, peach, green) and some really awesome looking hot pink water bottles. Its been very gratifying for me to see all of these things because it represents the way CurvyGirl Enterprises is really growing as a company. The growth of the company means we can reach out to more women with our message: Fitness Comes in Many Sizes. Have a wonderful day. Debra