so far...and an UPDATE


Update...

I did concentrated bicep curls and standing bicep curls. Absolutely could not do one more. So, I should look like PopEye tomorrow or the next day. (I ate spinach today too) That should cinch the deal.


Sara, it's not Monday anymore. I'm awaiting your "Oh Wednesday" post. Ruthie, I think you did it to yourself. Flowerpot, I hope you are feeling very YELLOW. Jo, I love to read your blog. Sarah, eat a melon for me.


Two days to free day, if I should choose a free day. We have friends coming for a visit next week. Always throws a kink in my workout plans, but now that I learned another new jumprope move...they can't stop me!

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so far today, I have done lunges, squats and backward sit-ups on the exercise ball. I did abwork on the ball last night too. I still have biceps to go today, but wanted to blog what I've done so far. I need to eat a meal, but I had a marathon bar for breakfast. About to eat...something on target. :)

Comments

Ruthie said…
go josha go!!!

R
1:19 PM
flowerpot said…
ugh. I'm thinking about doing a backward sit up and ... well, it hurts just thinking about it. You rock.

miss you
7:24 PM
Ruthie said…
your right.. I did.. I complain but i would rather be sore than a tummy ache or feet that kill me all the time :) .. choose your pain right ?

great job today.

fun post :)

Blessings
r
8:23 PM
Unknown said…
You should know that if I will be disappointed if I don't see a picture of you looking like Pop-eye in the next few days. Just saying... :-) Good work!
10:08 PM
flowerpot said…
ahhh, the Popeye physique. I'll pass on those calves, but oh, to have that tiny set of hips! However, if you turn out looking like Popeye today then I'm going to have to buy you a wig. The bald look is only in for musicians and Uncle Davids.

love you
6:47 AM
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