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I notice you mentioned using different weight for each arm when doing dumbbell curls. I highly recommend against this. Just stick it out until your left becomes as strong as the right. You don't want to become lopsided. More importantly you risk injury and back strain.

Thanks for letting me know. I knew I really needed to check into this. I know it's so lopsided because I carry my children only in my right arm. They're 28 and 32 pounds now!

As for moving up, I won't do it unless I feel confident I'm keeping good form with what I'm already doing. According to the book, if I can complete all 3 sets with 6 reps, it's time to move up by about 10%. If I feel in any way that I cheated to get it done, I'll do it again without going up.
But oh boy am I sore all over these days! :-)

Thanks again for the advice! I'll definitely follow!
-- Loretta