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Last weekend I did not do any crunches because of the intestinal thing I had.  But I resumed them on Monday.  I have still not done 50 on any one day; the most I've done was 40.  And one day last week -- I can't believe I didn't mark it down on my calendar!! -- Thomas looked at me and said, "You must be doing something right, because you're looking really good!"  And I do feel like my clothes are fitting more loosely.  Yeah me!

This month I'd like to try something different.  I think I'll alternate crunches with something else, but I don't know what.  I am going to Curves two or three times a week, and I am still walking almost every day.  I think I should ask for suggestions from the J-Land community, don't you?  What should I do?  Jumping Jacks?  (At my age and after two kids -- do you think I should?)  Push ups?  I have some dumbbells -- perhaps I should do something with them?  (Something exercise-related, I mean.  Using them as paperweights isn't an option here.)

How about a poll!  We all love polls!!  If you think I should do something not on the poll, then feel free to start a write-in campaign.

*Note:  I'm copying this post to an entry on The Best I Can Be, and I will combine the votes from both journals.

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• #9 Comment from luvrte66 
  5/5/08 7:28 PM | Permalink

  After discussion with Ken (who works out and lifts weights), he says the best muscle builder is chest, thighs, shoulders--in that order. The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. My other suggestion was going to be jumping rope, but that is purely cardio.
  
  Good luck--I'm still working on getting into the habit!
  
  Beth
  http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/
• #8 Comment from randlprysock 
  5/5/08 12:17 PM | Permalink

  LOL people voting for squats.  Hugs,
  Lisa
• #7 Comment from jmoqueen 
  5/4/08 4:54 PM | Permalink

  voted for squats xx  Glad your keeping at it and its working that's the main thing xx
  
  Jenny
  
  http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLife
• #6 Comment from lifes2odd 
  5/3/08 7:25 PM | Permalink

  Congrats Lori,
  I voted pushups but only because you are walking, getting in some lower body work. Squats would be great too and anything you do with weights will be excellent for you! Of course doing 25 jumping jacks first thing in the morning would really kick start your day. How about a little bit of everything?
  Martha :-)
• #5 Comment from wwfbison 
  5/3/08 4:43 PM | Permalink

  Congratulations on your success so far - isn't it wonderful to get a compliment like that!!  I would do the exercises you feel most comfortable with, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa.  You are doing great...and an inspiration!
  xxx
  Lisa