Here I am: The weight-lifting Peggy! How do I look?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I've been working out, and I decided it was time to do some showing off... Behold, my lovely bicep! (I use the four pound weights at the gym...)

[djeseru]

1. Drops f-bombs and kicks ass!

Looking seriously good there CaliforniaPeggy! :thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear djeseru!

Thanks! Well, somedays I can do all that stuff!

I love going to the gym......

:loveya: :hug:

[Left Is Write]

2. Lookin' good, Peggy!

My biceps and shoulders are the features of which I am the most proud. :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear Left Is Write!

Thanks! Yes, indeed, those muscles do show off better than most!

I have yet to make real inroads on my tummy, alas.....

:loveya: :hug:

[texas1928]

3. Looking good.

Here is my biceps before I lost my leg and all my muscle mass.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Omigod, tex......

Now THERE you have some serious muscle mass! On your worst day, you have more than I do on my best!

I appreciate your sharing your pic with me, and all of us.....

:hug:

[texas1928]

16. I weighed 190 there.

I lost 70 of those pounds in 2 1/2 months when I got sick. I was 120 when I went into the hospital. I am still small compared to that now. I hate seeing my arms and chest not being built anymore.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. I believe that......

:hug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

4. Peggy, you're adorable!

Keep it up, sweetie pie!
Duckie

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear Duckie!

Me? Adorable? Aw, shucks!

Thanks!

I plan to keep on going to the gym.....and not just for my bicep, either!

I want to live a VERY long time......

And be able to kick some serious political ass along the way......

:loveya: :hug:

[LeftyMom]

8. You look great!

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear LeftyMom.......

I must admit that you have inspired me.....you and your very young muscles!

I want to stay looking good for as long as possible!

Thanks, sweetie! :loveya: :hug:

[LeftyMom]

15. Who me?

The spongy girl who had a nightmare about her armfat the other night (really, I truly did!)

I was just thinking that I have no excuse for being less toned than you since you've got a few years headstart on me. :blush:

I really ought to do something other than heave LeftyKid around all day to keep in shape, but I'll tell you a secret: I'm a bit lazy. (Don't tell anyone, okay?)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Your secret is safe with me!

I assure you that you're in much better shape than I am! Trust me on this...

:pals:

[Whoa_Nelly]

9. Well, well, well dear Peggy!

You are an inspiration! :loveya:

Have recently started wearing ankle weights as an everyday thing, and use small weights for my daily routine.

Perhaps someday soon, I will be brave and will show off the new (recaptured?? lol) muscles, too!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Me? An inspiration?

Careful.....you'll make me blush!

Glad I can help, you know......

Keep up your good work too....We need all our uppity women!

:woohoo:

[Random_Australian]

11. That is damn cool! Soon you'll be 'The Unstoppable F-Bomber' ;)

:):):):):):):)
:woohoo::woohoo:
Just think - in ten years time you may just have the muscles of a circus strongman ;) what say you?

What say me? RUN! Mad Peggy on the loose! ;) :P:D
Seriously - :woohoo::yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Oh my .......thank you!

I doubt VERY MUCH that in 10 years time I'll have such muscles! (Psst...I'll be 72 then! Our little secret, OK?)

My muscles will only be used in good causes....no need for fear on your part!

:loveya: :hug:

[Random_Australian]

50. Oh yeah SURE you won't - so you think you'll have more?

Wow, that is pretty selconfident! ;)

yeah, I am just kidding around, but hey..... it's fun!
;):):):):):)

[AirmensMom]

13. Look at that muscle!

:applause: :woohoo: :bounce:

You look mahvelous, dear! :loveya: :hug:

:yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear AirmensMom.....

Thanks, sweetie! You are too kind!

Lots and lots of reps got me there!

:loveya: :hug:

[AirmensMom]

28. I sure know about reps.

We had a bowflex in one of the bedrooms until we put the house on the market. But it made the room look too small. Gotta get back to it.

:loveya: :hug:

[flvegan]

14. Got any tips for a fellow gym rat?

You're obviously doing something right, as you're in GREAT shape!!!

I hope you go sleeveless when you can, and flaunt those guns!

[Texasgal]

18. We want nekkid proof...

For those who don't believe you...:P

[LeftyMom]

20. Yes, yes we do.

Oh wait. :blush: Nevermind. :evilgrin:

[Texasgal]

22. heh heh...

How can he say no now? :P

[LeftyMom]

23. Easily, I'm sure.

He's not gum. I don't have to share with the rest of the class. :D

[Texasgal]

24. AWWWWW!!!

No sharing? :P

[LeftyMom]

27. If he wanted to I wouldn't stop him

but he's strangely shy.

[flvegan]

33. Proof of what?

Who doesn't believe me and needs this proof?

[Texasgal]

35. ME!! ME!!!

Haven't had my fill of FLVEGAN pics in a while!!! *begs*

[flvegan]

40. You know

the DUFTA (Democratic Underground Free Trade Agreement) does have that whole "quid pro quo" thing going on...

[Texasgal]

58. You suck...

That's all I can say! :P

[flvegan]

76. Suck? Suck and lick.

You could find out how true that is, easily enough.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. TIPS......for flvegan?

You have to be kidding me! I know you are, sweetie!

I actually never go sleeveless.....see the white border? Years and years of wearing sleeves halfway down my upper arm have given me a wonderful tan line!

Alas.....

I appreciate your comments!

*um* Guns? What are those? I don't know a lot of weight-lifting terminology....

:loveya: :hug:

[flvegan]

32. My dear CaliforniaPeggy,

"Guns" are those expanses of muscular flesh between your deltoids (shoulders) and your elbow.

And, I can make an educated suggestion that you have guns like Rambo!

I'm not kidding, seriously.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. .....

:blush:

[astonamous]

25. Way to go!

By the way, how is the weather in your neck of the woods? I'm heading to LA on Saturday from Utah. It's cold here, but warming and I am just now unpacking my Spring/Summer clothes.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear austonamous!

I thank you!

The weather is perfect! Sunny, mild days....cool nights in the fifties and maybe 60's inland....NO RAIN in the forecast, either....

Your timing will be great......Have a great visit!

:hi:

[Aristus]

29. My God, CalPeg, your muscles are bigger than mine!

I used to be a weight-lifting junkie, but now I've got the muscle-tone of wet toilet paper! B-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. My dear Aristus!

I really doubt that! I was squeezing down pretty hard on that weight for the picture.....

I really don't look like this most of the time......

I'm sure you're a LOT stronger than I am......

:loveya: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

34. A buffed, uppity woman!!!

Very nice, Peggy!!! :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. My dear SeattleGirl!

Thanks!

Well, that deltoid is pretty good!

I'm still working on the rest of this lazy bunch!

:loveya:

[AussieDave]

41. Keep at it Peggy - but PLEASE don't go all Ahhhnold on us !!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


(At least you're using the weights - I'm too damn lazy !!)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. My dear AussieDave!

NO FUCKING WAY would I pull an Ahhhnold on you guys!

I like the weights....they feel good in my hands, and I know they're doing me some good!

:loveya: :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

42. I'm askeered!

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. My dear KitchenWitch!

SURE you are! I don't think so, sweetie!

:hi: back atcha!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

43. You look fabulous!

But of course! :beer:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. My dear GoddessOfGuinness!

Oh, thank you so much! I feel pretty good, too!

Cheers! :beer:

[DS1]

44. There ya go

[flvegan]

48. Either certain DUers have been

hitting the Photoshop, or OTHER DUers (cough...OP...cough) have been juicing (and I'm not talking Tropicana).

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. My dear flvegan!

DS1's pic was photoshopped! MY arm doesn't look anything like that!

But he did a fantastic job, didn't he? Omigod.....

I do NOT do illegal, or unethical things to my body, sir!

[flvegan]

54. So long as I've been here

I've not seen DS1 to be one to utilize one of Adobe's finer programs.

I believe you, though. So that rules out performance enhancing drugs. I suppose you'll also deny the use of Synthol, implants and left-over pro-hormones, yes?

If so, we could sell your secret for brazillions on the open market.

Let me know. 50/50 and all...nudge nudge, wink wink.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. I must say, my dear DS1!

That is a most excellent photoshop! How did you do that? It is seamless!

Thank you!

Maybe one fine day, my arm will look like that! But I doubt it......

:loveya: :hug:

[DS1]

62. That's not a photoshop, and who's that in the background?

:shrug:

[GOPisEvil]

64. It's the little things that raise your work above the normal.

:thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

67. ROFLMAO!

I haven't laughed this hard, or this long, in a veeeeeery long time!

Not photoshopped, huh? Then how come your pic of me has an edited line?

Suddenly, there's a new muscle sprouting in my arm...

Kim Jung Il (or whatever his name is) is suddenly taking over my lovely Solitude picture......

PLUS you turned my silly two pound weights into FOUR POUNDERS!

You are too freakin' much, my dear DS1!



:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Ava]

85. wow, i love that photo in the back!

:rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

86. My dear Ava!

So do I!

Excellent photoshopping, right?

:rofl:

[WCGreen]

52. I'm gonna pump....

you up!!!!

Popeye McGee......

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. SURE you are!

I am NO popeye!

BTW, these are not the weights I use at the gym.....These are only two pounders!

:hi:

[lumberingbear]

53. WOW Peggy, I'm going to watch what I say to you!

You could give a big knuckle sandwich.

My upper arms are big, but it is mostly fat!


You go girl!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

56. My dear lumberingbear!

I am SURE that you are in no danger from me!

Almost any man is stronger than almost any woman! Believe me, I am not all that strong....

But thanks anyhow....your compliments mean a great deal!

:loveya: :hug:

[swimboy]

57. Don't make her angry!

You wouldn't like her when she's angry!


Lookin' real good there! :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

60. My dear swimboy!

I am truly happy to see you tonight!

Believe me when I tell you that I am not violent, at least not physically!

I can talk a mean streak, but I have never been much for physical violence!

I thank you! :loveya: :hug: :blush:

[Shine]

59. Damn, girl! Look at you with your buff self. Good work!

:applause: :yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

61. My dear Shine!

Well, I thank you so much!

That muscle is the best one I possess......truly!

I knew all my lifting would pay off one fine day....


:loveya: :hug:

[liberaltrucker]

63. Whew, makes me tired just thinking about it!

Looking good, Peg.

:wow:

Hi from Des Moines-headed for Lakeville, MN.

:hi:

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

69. My dear liberaltrucker!

You think it makes YOU tired!

You should see me after working out.....all weary and happy to be done!

Actually, I feel good after my workouts! They really get me going.....

I have more energy on those days, too..

Have a safe run tonight!

:loveya: :hug:

[GOPisEvil]

65. Weight training is good for the body!

Looking good! :thumbsup:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

70. My dear Evil.......

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

I love being in the best shape I have ever had.....

Holding back the years.....I HOPE!

:loveya: :hug:

[Dave Reynolds]

66. Very buff.

I will now decline arm-wrestling offers.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. My dear Dave Reynolds!

Actually, you're in no danger! This is my left arm....

If I do any arm-wrestling (unlikely at best!), it would be with my right...

And that arm is much weaker, since I cannot use it very much...

I have nasty spurs in my right shoulder, and this restricts my use quite a lot.....

No worries!

:pals:

[Oeditpus Rex]

68. Obviously, you've been taking

anabolic steroids.

Henceforth, an asterisk shall be applied to all your posting records.

Tsk.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

73. My dear Oeditpus Rex!

Have NOT either! And you can't prove it, mister smarty-pants!

SO THERE!

:rofl: :rofl:

Edited to add: And JUST WHERE is my asterisk? HUH?


That's what I thought......

[Oeditpus Rex]

75. Can too!

I'll launch a federal investigation!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

77. Oh god....now I'm scared.......

NOT!

Good looking investigative type guy, though....I'll give you that much!

:thumbsup: :rofl:

[UTUSN]

71. I look like YOU! ----oh, without the lipstick!---- and without the biceps!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

74. *GASP*

We must be twins!

:rofl:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

78. I wouldn't want to arm wrestle ya, especially if money were involved!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

80. My dear Mayberry Machiavelli!

No worries, sweetie! The arm here is my left one! And I'm right-handed...

The reason that my left bicep is stronger is because my right arm has restricted range of motion due to some nasty shoulder spurs......

So I rely on my left arm more these days....hence the new strength...

You could easily beat my right arm.....if I let you arm-wrestle me!

I might be up for it.....especially if money were involved, though!

:hi:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

82. Hmm my wife is getting ready to have some surgery for a painful shoulder

spur soon. Did you ever have surgical interventions for that, and if so, did they help? Just curious.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

84. I haven't had surgery for this......

My orthopedic doctor says I'm not a candidate for it......

I have not only got the spurs, but lots of arthritic changes in the bones...

So surgery is not an option for me....

But everyone is different! I know several people who have had successful shoulder surgery......

I do pretty well with NSAIDS and exercises!

Good luck to your wife!

:hi: :thumbsup:

[reyd reid reed]

79. We're gonna have to start calling you "Buffy" at this rate

Keep it up, woman...can you exercise for me while you're at it?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

81. My dear reyd reid reed!

Buffy the fundy slayer might have some issues with me being called HER name!

I wish I could exercise for you...

Alas, it doesn't work that way! ;)

:hi:

[reyd reid reed]

83. Well, phooey

But it never hurts to try...

I gotta get motivated...summer's right around the corner and unless I want to spend it all sweaty in jeans and a sweatshirt, I'd better do something...

[driver8]

87. My dear Peggy... (couldn't resist that)

That is a very impressive bicep!

Way to go! :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. My dear driver8!

Hey! I LIKE it when my friends use my expressions!

Glad you like my bicep! Took some serious work, I tell ya!

:toast: back atcha!

[leftofthedial]

89. don't mess with Peggy

she'll kick your butt!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

90. My dear leftofthedial!

Really, it's all a sham! I am not athletic, my dear!

I'm much more verbal than physical, believe me......

But.......thanks!

:loveya: :hug:

[leftofthedial]

91. yeah, you'll be verbalizing all sweet and such and then out of the blue

BAM! left hook . . .

:nuke: :crazy:

:D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

92. LOL! You made me laugh, my sweet leftofthedial!

No, there will NOT be any left hooks, or right ones, either!

I have to be provoked, and THEN my responses are verbal!

Silly ......:hug:


Now, it's 12:30AM here.....and I'm tired! It's off to dreamland for me...

Good night! :boring:

[leftofthedial]

93. sweet dreams!