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So I should update on the success of my habit goals set for last week:

• Drink primarily water and lots of it: Didn't do so swell. I do good in the morning, but in the midst of moving my office at work, things are in disarray... including my water-drinking habit.
  


• Exercise daily, even if it is short: Did well this week. I set a goal of 20 minutes on the treadmill every morning. I like to set the goal low because then I don't feel bad if I can't do more than that. I can happily report that I walked no less than 25 minutes each day this week. YES!!! Additionally, I decided that a set of dumb bells belongs on the bottom stair leading to the 2nd floor. Each morning and evening I do some simple upper body strength training and a few squats before I go upstairs.
  


• Do something to relax, even if it is also short: Hmmm... can't remember. This week hasn't been relaxing. Maybe tomorrow?
  


• Eat more vegetables: Maybe I ate a few more? Not sure. I'll do better this week.

• Clean one area of the house each day: I'm half way on this one. One day I cleaned the bathroom, another I cleaned the bedroom, and yet another I cleaned in the garage. It's coming... one spot at a time. If I do at least 20 minutes a day I'm happy with it.

This week I'm adding the following:

* Read at least 3 health related articles each day.

* Home cooked meals at least 3 times each week. Can you say "Crock Pot???"

* Morning devotionals Daily.

* Praise/Prayer during morning treadmill walks.

* Strength Training short-workout at the foot of the stairs - Morning and Night. (already a work in progress)