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

Q: As you grow your business, you will need to adjust your own responsibilities to fill a more strategic role. Your managerial duties should be delegated to another employee, contractor, or virtual assistant so that you can spend time representing your business and strategizing its growth. After all, both managing and business and growing a business are full-time jobs. Just make sure whoever you delegate your duties to is up to the challenge.  You may want to hire outside the company to find someone to take over your day-to-day responsibilities. Outsourcing work does not require hiring a full time employee. Instead, it can involve building a team that may include virtual members, part-time workers, full-time employees, and freelancer/contract workers. Handing over these responsibilities can be difficult for entrepreneurs, but rest assured that delegation will help your business grow and succeed. Current market conditions can be the deciding factor in whether or not your business will take off or remain stagnant. Your advantage as a small business, versus large corporations, is that your business organization is small and nimble enough to quickly respond to changes in market trends. Watch for these trends and jump on them if they work with your product offerings.  Try to forecast your customers' future needs and accommodate them as quickly as possible. Be prepared to make miscalculations and fail, but be equally prepared to get back up and move past these failures. Modern customers require more than a good product; they need to believe in your business's brand. A brand defines your business's ideals and goals, and also separates you from the competition. As your business grows, your brand will become a signal to customers that they are getting a good product from a reputable company. Build a brandy by looking at the following components:  A brand message. Make your customers associate your business's ideals with your products. They need more than just a description of your product's features. A well-defined audience. You can't please everyone. Locate your market and sell to them. Connection with your market. Make your customers feel like they are a part of your business. Replicate your brand message everywhere. All business materials, advertising, and employees should consistently reflect your brand message. With the current proliferation of business-focused software applications, chances are you'll be able to find the technology to fix any problem you have. Locate difficulties or inefficiencies in your business models and then search for software solutions to fix them. Technology can also be useful for automating processes. See the step about automation in the part of this article titled "Making Your Business Scalable." Remind yourself of your reasoning behind starting your business, and never lose that drive. If you find you are losing the enthusiasm, find out why. There was a reason initially, so stay on focus, and remain positive. Without passion, your business will not grow.
A: Delegate your day-to-day duties. Watch your environment. Build your business's brand. Use technology where you can. Stay passionate in your business endeavors.

Q: Keep your legs a foot or two above the rest of your body with pillows. This can force your uterine muscles to relax. In several studies, women who were treated with acupuncture reported less pain and needed less medication. Acupuncture works by balancing out the qi (or energy deficiencies) in the body. In the case of menstrual cramping, the qi imbalances are purportedly in the spleen and liver area. Gentle pressure is best, and repeat in 10-second intervals as needed. Your body will start to notice the sensation of the pressure instead of the sensation of pain caused by the menstrual cramping. More than just offering a distraction, the pressure could also soothe some of the pain. Massage the front of the abdomen, working back to your lower back. Have a friend or a family member massage your lower back if possible. This will reduce a lot the pain for some time. Walking is an effective and easy remedy for pain associated with menstrual cramping. For best results, walk briskly, and do this exercise for 30 minutes cycles at least three times a day. Walking will help get your beta-endorphins going, as well as reduce prostaglandins. This will give you enough exercise to keep you in less pain. In lieu of exercise, you can try other forms of aerobic exercise. Again, shoot for 30 minutes of controlled, medium-intensity aerobic exercise, 3 times a week.  Biking Swimming Dancing Sports, such as soccer or basketball, that involve running Any exercise may be beneficial, but sit-ups work your abdominal muscles especially, focusing attention away from cramping and toward the pleasant burn in your outer tummy. Exercise releases beta-endorphins in your body, which are internal opioids, or the morphine that your body produces all on its own.
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Elevate your legs. Try acupuncture. Place pressure on your stomach for 10 seconds. Massage your abdomen. Walk around. Go jogging for a little bit. Do a few sit-ups.