DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a suggestion for “Pageant Woman,” the woman who wants Barbie arms while keeping her authenticity: Try working out your arms. Using a simple can of fruit or veggies can help. Start out doing a set of 10 curls, and then work your way up to two sets, then three sets. You can incorporate these during your daily activities -- while waiting on hold, while watching the news, etc. -- You Can Do It
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DEAR YOU CAN DO IT: I love your practical idea! Rather than envying someone else for what they have that you don’t, or resorting to extreme means like plastic surgery -- especially if you would still be left with the rest of your body not being fit -- take action.
By the way, for all of us couch potatoes who may be staring into our computer screens for way too long day in and day out, doing some arm flexing while sitting at that computer can pay off -- even if you aren’t headed for the pageant life!
(Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)