I'll resort to using the store's shopping basket when I don't feel like getting a shopping cart or bringing Jimmy in the store with me.
Carrying a basket, regardless how full, can be hard on my hands. Instead, I use the bigger muscles (that's questionable!) of my arms to do the work.
By hugging the basket in towards me, I sneak in some isometric exercises.
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