Use a neti pot to clear your nasal passages. A neti pot use to be thought of as just silly holistic voodoo but now it would be hard to find an EENT doctor who isn't on board with a neti pot. It's nasal irrigation with a little pot that looks like a mini teapot. You can pick one up at your local pharmacy for $10 or less.

2/3 Squat Jump for your butt and thighs. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms at the sides. Lower your body into a squat, going 2/3 of the way down. Immediately jump straight up with your arms pointed up toward the ceiling. When you land, go right back into the next rep. OUCHY! MOMMY! Do 3 sets of 20 reps each.

Divide and Conquer Housework! Anyone living under the same roof should be sharing in the chores, so divide and conquer it. All chores should be age appropriate. No one should be doing it all unless of course you live alone. Inconsistency is where the ball gets dropped. Be consistent and in control of your space.

Save money on your grocery list by having the usual staples and spices on hand to make your own meals. Spend one full week tracking your food and drink costs so you can see just how much money you spend on food. If you are going to obsess over food, then you ought to know how much you spend on it.

Writing goals down is one thing but actually doing something to achieve them is a whole other story. Write down your goals that are not just about your outer self such as work, career, relationships or money. Write down some goals about your inner self that have to do with character, work ethic, attitude, personality, self-respect and self-limitation. When your inner self is addressed, your outer self lines up to meet you.

How about giving yourself a '7 Day Real Food Challenge'. This means you eat real food (not baked, packaged, canned, refined, baked or processed food) for a full 7 days. Choose any amount of time - 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, whatever you feel you can do. The purpose is not only to eat healthier but to be fully conscious of what you eat.

Choose two (2) of the 'Chromium' foods below
and incorporate them into your diet today.

DESCRIPTION: Chromium is a trace mineral and is needed for energy. It increases the metabolism of glucose and helps make cholesterol, fats and proteins. It helps to maintain blood sugar levels in hypoglycemics and diabetics.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Supports the metabolism of glucose and energy production. It also supports the cardiovascular system and cholesterol levels.

FOOD SOURCES: Beer, brewer's yeast, brown rice, cheese, red meat, chicken, corn, dairy products, mushrooms, potatoes (with skin), oysters, nuts, and liver.

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