http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige A blog from 212connection.com en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:56 GMT Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:56 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 212 Connection Blogs rachellukasavige@yahoo.com (Rachel Lukasavige) kevin@212connection.com (Kevin Miller) 5 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2847 Did you know that each of us has a limited supply of willpower, and that if you exert it in too many areas at once you run out? This could explain why if you try to make too many changes in your life at once, you may end up giving Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2847 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2825 Did you know that you are much more likely to stick with exercise if youre doing it for the right reason? Many people begin exercising because they want to lose weight, look better, or tone their bodies. While these are all great reasons, you have a better chance of keeping Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2825 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2814 Every morning when I wake up I pour myself a cup of coffee, turn on my computer, and spend the next 45 minutes or so checking emails and doing a bit of work. Occasionally, I try to fit in a yoga video before my shower to give myself a little Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2814 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2805 For the past three years I have spent my Thanksgiving morning at the gym with my favorite spinning instructor. There was no better way to start the day than participating in something I love. It always reminded me of how thankful I am to have good health and the opportunity Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2805 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2754 Eating quickly until you're full may just be causing you to be overweight. Japanese researchers found that those who eat their meals quickly are three times more likely to be overweight. For their study, researchers asked more than 3,000 Japanese volunteers ages 30 to 69 about their eating styles. About Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2754 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2736 Eating breakfast every day is extremely important. It sets the foundation for good nutrition throughout your day. Think about this if you eat dinner around 6 pm, and a light snack before bed, you may not have eaten for 12 hours when you wake up in the morning. Food Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2736 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2720 I happened to catch part of a news story on tv last night that I couldn't help but sit down to watch. A plastic surgeon was claiming to give people six-pack abs with no effort on their part. One of his quotes was, "you can have your steak, and your Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2720 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2681 We all know that regular physical activity is important. But a recent study shows just how important getting exercise really is. When researchers tracked 201 overweight and obese women for two years, they found that those who exercised were better able to lose weight and keep it off. At the Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2681 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2426 How many times have you approached an escalator/stairs combination and there is a line of people waiting to get on the escalator and no one on the stairs? I almost always opt for the stairs, unless Im carrying something heavy, like groceries. The funny thing is, by using the stairs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2426 http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2373 We keep hearing about how we should incorporate more whole grains into our diet. In fact, were supposed to make sure that half of the grains were consuming every day are whole grain. By doing so, we can lower our risk of developing many chronic diseases. When it comes to Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://rachellukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=rachellukasavige&eid=2373