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September 29, 2026

Month: August 2021

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Weekly roundup: Kelp for the win

RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE  Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet  Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template PDF Exercise Template Links Customizable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Google Sheet Template  Downloadable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Exercise Plan PDF Workout of the week Amp up your ab routine with this plate workout – you can also use a heavy book, if you don’t have access to a gym. Do your eyes hurt from looking at the computer? First…

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The DAO of Hair Care

Hair has always been an important part of who we are. It starts growing on our heads when we are still in the womb. Every day, we are dealing with our hair in some fashion – brushing it, washing it, styling it, or treating it. So it is fit to devote one of my blog posts to the do’s and don’ts of hair care. This is important especially if you are active – your hair needs even more extra care.  DON’T Wash your hair every day It may seem counterintuitive, but washing your hair every day can mean a greasier…

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How to use the Chinese Medicine approach to food to get your mojo back

Do you drink smoothies for breakfast and/or eat salads for lunch? Do you often feel tired and run-down for no obvious reason? Are you always freezing? If any of this sounds familiar , you may want to rethink the approach after reading my experience with Chinese medicine’s “warm” food diet. This is the primary way to treat a common condition that Chinese medicine has labeled as a “Spleen Qi deficiency.”  You may be thinking, I don’t even know where my spleen is, let alone that it has any kind of deficiency, but it’s really more about a blockage in energy….

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How to maximize results from your workout*

The time we spend even making time to workout is precious. So you don’t want to waste your time. I combed the internet and consulted with Neda Khalili, a veteran Equinox trainer, to get you the complete guide. You can find all of the videos in the DAOFitLife playlist if you want to watch them after reading the article. *Peer reviewed and co-authored by Neda Khalili, NASM certified trainer

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5 top fitness myths, busted

*Peer reviewed and co-authored by Neda Khalili, certified National Academy of Sports Medicine Trainer Today, we are going to unpack five of the most common exercise myths to help you get to a healthier you! It can be so confusing when we are surrounded by so much proverbial “noise” and one moment “coffee is good,” and the next can be “coffee is bad.” I want you to feel like you can have some clarity, enjoy and sustain a healthy, REAL lifestyle, and tune out some of that every changing radio static! So here we go!

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DAOFitLife Weekly Update – August 11

RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE  Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet  Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template PDF Exercise Template Links Customizable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Google Sheet Template  Downloadable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Exercise Plan PDF New app for helping anxiety I was alerted to this new app, Worry Knot,  that works you through “mental knots” that can jam you up throughout the day with exercises that take only a few minutes. First, the app…

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Working hard but not getting results? Here’s why and 10 things you can do

*Peer reviewed and co-authored by Neda Khalili, National Academy of Sports Mediciine certified trainer “I’m working out every day. I’m eating healthy. But I am not seeing results!” This is a common challenge when we have a goal that involves some aspect of fitness – whether this is losing weight, getting stronger, achieving a goal like running a marathon. It’s exciting at the beginning, and a lot of work.  And then the results are in. And…you are the same weight. Or even gained a few pounds. 

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The DAO of Not Giving a F*ck

I have to admit I am kind of a self-help junkie. I know it has a negative connotation, but even as far back as when I was 8 years old I remember going to the bookstore and flipping pages through books that focused on confidence, positive self-image, and using the power of the mind to overcome challenges in life. As an adult, I continue to seek out self-improvement resources to positively influence my state of mind. The reason I picked up the book I am about to summarize, the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, had to do more…

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