Rachel Lukasavige's articles
The Holidays: Stress-Free
Thanksgiving is over and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. As your calendar fills up with holiday parties, shopping sprees, and family obligations, it’s normal to start feeling a little (if not very) stressed. There are several ways you can deal with – or even avoid – holiday stress.Posted: 2007-11-30
Category: Holidays
Thanksgiving Survival
Last year on Thanksgiving I started the day off by going to a spinning class at my gym and it set the tone for the entire day. Not only did I avoid overeating, I made healthy choices for the things I filled my plate with.Posted: 2007-11-23
Category: Exercise
Great American Smokeout
The Great American Smokeout is just two days away and if you’ve decided to quit smoking we want to congratulate you! There are steps you can take to ensure your success with giving up smoking this year.Posted: 2007-11-15
Category: Smoking
Healthy Options for Eating Out
I like to think that I'm a pretty sensible eater. I try to watch my portions, I always include vegetables with dinner, and my snacks tend to be fruit. The thing I have the most problem with (and I suspect others do as well), is eating out. I am continually shocked at the amount of calories in restaurant food.Posted: 2007-11-06
Category: Weight Loss
Medical Records are Important
Think about all the documents you feel are important enough to file away just in case. This might include warranties, receipts, rebate information or bills. However, one of the most important documents you can have - that many of us don't - are your medical records.Posted: 2007-11-06
Category: Health & Fitness
Portion Control: Size Does Matter
Ever since I read the book The Portion Teller a few years back, I have been intrigued by portion sizes. Gradually, over the years, the size of our meals (and even our plates) has increased and as a result, so have our waistlines.Posted: 2007-11-06
Category: Nutrition
The Value of Good Health
Most people have a hard time investing time and money in something that does not produce a tangible return. When we are unable to see the results of the efforts we make, it may be hard to stay motivated to work toward our goal. This happens frequently with health, as many of the investments we make today are not realized until later in life.Posted: 2007-11-06
Category: Health & Fitness