SAS Life
Telling the stories of our people, highlighting our culture, and sharing tips for work life balance.![My Pet Peeve](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/01/SAS-Culture-2.png)
I have a pet peeve. When folks I barely know ask me to write them a letter of recommendation or reference. I say no when I feel that my sense of personal integrity would be compromised in the process. With youth, I don’t say no right away. I use it
![Move of the month - Chest press](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/04/April_MOM-702x336.jpg)
Want to strengthen your chest and triceps with one exercise? Check out these variations of the chest press. The chest press relies on strength and stability, and it's not just for Mondays. Choose one arm, both arms, decline, incline, or all options as you focus on maintaining a neutral spine with
![We've Got Bob Savino takes the 2017 RFC March Mania Title](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/03/RFC-March-Mania-2017-Square-702x336.jpg)
In honor of March Madness, the RFC hosted our first March Mania Challenge led by our Fearless Trainer, Angie Fernandez. Team Captains gathered, or in my team’s case, conjured might be a better word ;), a group of five SAS Employees. Our task was to compete in dedicated Mania exercises consisting
![Diabetes Alert Day](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/02/diabetes-image-MARS.jpg)
The American Diabetes Association recognizes March 28, 2017 as Diabetes Alert Day. The intention of this day is to bring awareness to the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes in America. http://www.diabetes.org/are-you-at-risk/alert-day/ I have a strong family history of type 2 diabetes, which throughout the years has motivated me to learn
![Magical Thinking: Not just for kids!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/03/pexels-photo-54300-525x336.jpg)
Magical thinking is a typical behavior in which a child believes their thoughts and actions can control outcomes. Take the example of when a pet dies and the young child has to reason with the new concept of loss. The child perceives this loss as something they could have controlled or something they can potentially fix. Examples:
![Cauliflower Rice...Wait, What?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/efs/files/2017/03/cauliflower_rice-600x336.jpg)
With new health recommendations suggesting 8-10 servings of low carbohydrate vegetables daily, it’s been exciting to see how the creative foodie community is using vegetables in place of high carb starches in recipes. If you haven’t heard, cauliflower rice is the newest kid on the block. The premise behind the