Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. We all have our days when we don’t feel that great about ourselves. Believe it or not, there has been a time when every single person hasn’t felt completely secure with how he or she looks. It can be surprising, and almost annoying, when […]
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Keeping off the Freshman 15
Sam Gilbert is a journalism sophomore and Mustang Daily health columnist. The transition to a new school and community isn’t always the easiest thing. Although Cal Poly — not that we’re biased or anything — feels like home almost instantly, the adaptation to a new lifestyle affects just about everyone. Going from Mom’s home cooking […]
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Unpacking the pounds: the freshman 15 demystified
While the Freshman 15 is a myth, adjusting to a new lifestyle can effect the health of first-time college students.
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Fighting the infamous Freshman 15
You’ve heard rumors about the Freshman 15: the dreaded extra baggage that people claim will magically gather around your waistline during freshman year of college. For the first time in their lives, most college students are faced with new responsibilities in a new environment. For many students, this new lifestyle will result in weight gain, […]