Category Archives: Self Improvement

The Other 23

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Megan

If you work full-time behind a desk, even if you are diligent about working out, new research suggests your lifestyle is considered sedentary. Your risk for cardiovascular disease? High. Hard to believe, right? Discouraging even. But true. Health is a … Continue reading →

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The KISS Principle

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Megan

In the midst of the chaos that has been the last few weeks, I came across a series of quotes on simplicity. It was an appropriate, timely reminder that inner peace does not exist at the bottom of a to-do … Continue reading →

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Why Stress Is Making You Fat

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Megan

You don’t have to be a scientist to know that when you are under stress, healthy eating habits often go out the window. Suddenly you crave comfort foods or find yourself over-indulging as a means of coping with your anxiety. … Continue reading →

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Why New Year’s Resolutions May Not Be The Best Idea Ever

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Megan

I have never been a real New Year’s person. With the exception of college football, I would file Dec 31/Jan 1 in the category of “much ado about nothing.” One of those days that get so hyped up that almost … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Stress & Overindulgence

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Megan

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be amongst the most stressful.  With all of the hustle and bustle, it is easy to get caught up in the crazy and forget what … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Next Move That Counts

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Megan

Indulged in one too many cocktails last night? Ate an entire pizza in one sitting? We’ve all been there. These behaviors are not ones I recommend, but they happen. No need to apologize, don’t beat yourself up over it or … Continue reading →

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Minimum Effective Dose

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Megan

We live in a society that seems to live and die by the “more is better” approach. But is it? When trying to create long term meaningful change, more is not better. When we take on something too aggressively, our … Continue reading →

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How To Enjoy The Holidays Without Sacrificing Your Waistline

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Megan

Enjoying December festivities and feeling good about your physique come January 2nd do not have to be mutually exclusive. You just need a game plan: be mindful of what you are eating and don’t skip your workouts! At Presidio Fitness … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Megan

Kids all across the country are loading up their backpacks, sharpening their pencils and heading back to the classroom. Bedtimes are being reinstated, homework beckons, and so begins the more disciplined routine that inevitably accompanies September for the under-22 crowd. … Continue reading →

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10 Things You Can Accomplish EVERY Day

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Megan

We all have a seemingly endless list of things to do that stares us in the face every morning and haunts our thoughts at night. The one that always seems to get longer despite the fact that you’ve slaved away … Continue reading →

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