Emphasize results

I’ll send her a reminder of what she is working toward, and maybe dissuade her from lingering junk food temptations while in the store.

I take my shirt off and straighten my hair, then pose in the locker room mirror. I pull my waistband down enough to show off my abdominal ‘V’. I snap the pic, but I have to laugh at myself for how it makes me look like a male stripper. No one is around me, so I go further, taking one where I’m dangerously close to revealing my crotch. It is going WAY too far so I put my shirt back on and pull it up just enough to show a peek of my abs. It is much better, so I try a few more until one looks adequately natural with an enthusiastic expression.

I send it to her.

Warren: Just look at how much fun this is!

I put my bag back in the locker and leave the locker room to finish my workout.

Mindy: The only fun I see is you having fun teasing me! I don’t think I could ever get abs like that.

Mindy: Okay, I’ll get the small ice cream!

Warren: Acceptable. I’ll be done here within an hour. I’m checking your freezer when I get there.

Mindy: Better not. I don’t even know what’s in there.

I finish off my leg routine, then shower and change into a T-shirt and comfortable jeans. I’m going commando today, because hey—it’s the weekend.