Bypass the maple syrup, which is almost entirely sugar, and opt for an organic sweetener like honey or agave nectar that's naturally lower in sugar. Nut butters are another good choice, as they spread well and contain high amounts of proteins and good fats. You'll still get the warm, sticky sweetness you crave, only without accidentally consuming an entire day's worth of carbs in one meal. Warm the sweetener in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to pour. Go easy on the sweetening syrups. Even low-sugar alternatives can add up if you use too much. Look for other ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into your waffles where less-healthy ones are ordinarily used. For instance, whipped cream or cream cheese can be traded for low-fat cottage cheese, and coconut flakes can be even better than powdered sugar when sprinkled on top. Mix in blueberries, chopped walnuts or dark chocolate morsels to give your waffles some variety of flavor and make them more filling. Don't feel like you have to replace every single main ingredient. A little butter or maple syrup is fine in moderation.

Summary: Drizzle the waffles with a light sweetener. Play around with other wholesome additives.

Be sure to look at the relationship from her perspective as well, and not just yours. Remember that she has feelings as well. Consider the following: Is our relationship strong or weak? What are the positives of my relationship with her? What are the negatives of my relationship with her? What can be done to improve my relationship with her? Have I done anything wrong in the past to hurt her deeply? If so, could her hostile behavior towards me be a result of my mistake? What subject did those arguments mostly circle around? Were they petty or important fights? If you two fight frequently, you may want to try to lower the number! Has she been dealing with problems at school or outside of the family? If she has been, she probably is taking out her frustration on you - one of the few or many things she is able to pick on easily. If this is the situation you are looking at, remember that she has feelings just like you do, and she may actually going through a hard time. Siblings can easily get jealous of one another, and wish they had their siblings' successes or life. If that is the case, treat your older sister nicely, and bring everyone's attention to her excellent qualities and talents. Speak nicely of her, and make sure people know that she is a good person. Be careful of who you tell your sister's qualities to, as this could end badly. It's best to tell your friends about how talented your sister is, so that they will look up to her.

Summary: Contemplate your relationship with your older sister. Think about any recent fights you have had with her. Consider her own personal life. Remember that she may be just jealous of you and your life.

Sit-ups are similar to crunches, but work out a greater proportion of the abdominal muscles. You'll need to concentrate on staying balanced at first, but once you've gone through this workout several times it should come naturally to you. Building from a lower intensity routine to higher intensity moves, this exercise is the perfect compromise for those who prefer a less strenuous workout. Use a rocking movement with inverted legs to engage both the abdominals and the back. Standing exercises work out different muscle areas within the larger abdominal group, providing you with a more complete exercise.

Summary: Do sit-ups now. Do the revolved half moon pose. Do some open leg rocker exercises. Do a few standing abdominal exercises to finish off.

Wrap the measuring tape around the neck, beginning at about one inch from the meeting of your neck and shoulders. This may also coincide with the bottom part of your Adam's apple. Come fully around the neck, leaving no dangling space in between the neck and the tape. Don't pull too tightly so as to create unnecessary tension, just enough so that you are getting a true measurement. Make sure the tape is level and not being held at an angle. This is the actual neck size. The dress shirt size will be half an inch bigger. For example, if you measure your neck to be exactly 15 inches (38 cm) around, then your dress shirt size will be 15 inches (39.5 cm). If you measured on a 1/4 inch/centimeter, then round up to the nearest 1/2 inch/centimeter. For example, if your neck size was 16.25, round up to 16.5. Your neck size should range between about 14 - 19 inches or 35.5 - 48.3 centimeters.
Summary: Start your measurement. Hold the tape tight. Note the measured number.