Today

We all have habits. Some are good, some are not so good and some are downright dangerous to your health. Your habits are part of what makes you who you are. They're a part of your personality; part of those quirky little things that draw some people to you and repel others. On the whole, you happily live with your habits. Happily, that is, until habits go bad!...
From Personal Development All in One For Dummies
Edited by Gillian Burn

Accept that you are human, and that you are going to 'fail' from time to time. Don't accept that one failure is an excuse to carry on with a habit that takes you further away from your goal.
Same source.

I love you.

Tips 567a and 75

Omega-3s are natural anti-inflammatories. Unlike the fats in meat or fryer grease that encourage inflammation, omega-3s act like aspirin or ibuprofen, cooling inflammation. These healthful oils also maintain the fluidity of cell membranes, improving blood flow. In addition, omega-3s help regulate mood. When people run low on omega-3s, they have a tendency toward depression.--Neal Barnard, M.D. Vegetarian Times January 2009

sources of Omega-3s:
Flaxseed, fish, canola oil, walnut halves

62: Percentage increase in your body's ability to use fat for energy a whopping 16 hours after your weight workout.

Good Morning, Mom

Did you know that a 10 percent loss of body weight can relieve knee arthritis pain?

Cantaloupe and honedew provide slow-digesting carbs that help assuage the craving for bread. Plus, the sweetness of a fresh scoop seems like dessert after you've cut out candy and baked goods.

I love you.