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Water...one of the healthiest things that you can give yourself. Whether you are trying to loose weight, looking for more energy, healthier skin, or healthier internal organs you need to pay attention to your water intake!

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Turn on the coffee pot? Reach for a 5 Hour Energy? STOP and reach for 2 8-oz glasses of water! Your body is working so hard all night long repairing cells, restoring the body's internal functions, and detoxing. These all take so much energy and you got it...WATER!

So what is the water challenge?? Start your day chugging down at least two glasses of water before eating breakfast or reaching for the caffeine! Can you do it?

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About a month ago I had a terrible sinus infection. I tried to power through with rest and extra vitamins but I just couldn't get rid of it! One of the worst parts about sinusitis is the dizziness. I couldn't train my clients, couldn't work out, couldn't focus, and could barely stand without falling over. I finally went to the doc. He diagnosed me with sinusitis and sent me on my way with prescriptions for antibiotics and anti-dizzy medication. I put the slips aside and searched online for some natural sinusitis remedies.

Most recommendations included healthy diet and exercise...check and check. The other two I found were grapefruit seed extract and this apple cider vinegar drink. Grapefruit seed extract is an all natural anti-biotic with no adverse side effects! Apple cider vinegar drink combines 1-2 tbsp of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp raw organic honey, and a few dashes of cayenne pepper. This drink helps to clear sinus cavities, promote energy, and fight infections. The taste is okay and the smell is quite horrible but it truly does help. After taking the grapefruit seed extract and apple cider drink three times a day I was back to normal in a few days!

I now include the grapefruit seed extract and the apple cider vinegar drink in my daily routine! I used to have a terrible immune system and was sick all the time but since including these in my daily routine I have felt great! And as soon as I don't I increase my dosage of both!

Update your medicine cabinet today!

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What's for dinner? It's Thursday almost the end of the week! I am usually zapped by the evening and cooking isn't really something I would truly like to do. This recipe is one of my ultimate go tos...simple, quick, full of flavor, packed with essential vitamins and minerals, and does not require any pre planning of meat.

Serves: 4 (Great for lunch the next day!)

Time: 20-30mins

Ingredients:

• 1 sliced red bell pepper
• 1 sliced green bell pepper
• 1 1/2 c chopped mushrooms
• 1 chopped shallot
• 1/2 c lentils (I recommend the Trader Joe's pre-cooked)
• 1 can black beans (I recommend the Trader Joe's Cajun/Cuban style black beans)
• 2 tbsp grape seed oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1-2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tbsp freeze dried cilantro
• 1/2 c salsa
• 1 avocado
• 4 Ezekiel, brown rice, or whole grain tortillas

Directions:

1. Heat garlic, grape seed oil, and shallots on medium high for 3-5 minutes until shallots have cooked down.
2. Add the bell pepper and mushrooms, cook for 5-10 minutes until veggies have cooked down a bit.
3. Add the black beans, lentils, red chili pepper, cilantro, and salsa. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 10-12 minutes.
4. Load up tortilla top with salsa, avocado, cilantro &/or hot sauce.
5. Enjoy!