Three Things I Swear By – September Edition
Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits?
Three Things I Swear By This Week: Craving Control, Closet Purge, Calm Focus
🍽️ Thing 1: Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Every Day
Why I’m Obsessed:
They’re the perfect bridge between health and habit. A couple of ACV gummies can help curb appetite, boost metabolism, balance blood sugar, and even reduce bloating. Bonus: they taste like candy, so they satisfy that afternoon sweet tooth without sabotaging your progress.
How I Use Them:
- A mid-morning or pre-lunch “candy” that keeps cravings down.
- Mixed with water or ACV itself to dilute creamy salad dressings — so I still get that ranch or Caesar vibe without the calorie bomb.
- SkinnyFit Super Youth Peptide Powder with Apple Cider Vinegar – You don’t taste the vinegar at all.
Pro Tip: ACV gummies are also linked to improved digestion and gut health. Think of them as a metabolism micro-hack that doubles as dessert.
Save indulgences for the 20% bucket so they feel intentional, not like slip-ups.
💪 Thing 2: Yoga Pants Inventory + Alo Refresh
Why It Works:
I do seasonal “closet edits” for my workout gear, and yoga pants are always the hardest to part with. But stretching them past their prime isn’t worth it. (ICYMI: [here’s my blog on how to know when it’s time to say goodbye].)
The Flow:
This season I stocked up on Alo’s 90s Capris and Lounge Leggings. The capris are perfect transitional wear as temps dip but aren’t full-on cold. The Lounge Legging is amazing for après-workout recovery or just cozy weekend layering.
Pro Tip: Tariffs are only climbing — so investing in staples now saves later. Think of it as “future-proofing” your athleisure.
🧘 Thing 3: Life Hack: Managing Cognitive Overload
Why It Matters:
We live in an era of nonstop inputs: emails, Slack, AI pings, endless tabs. It’s not just “stress” — it’s cognitive overload. Symptoms include mental fatigue, memory slips, irritability, and decision paralysis (source).
The Flow:
- Clear digital clutter (close excess tabs, mute non-essential notifications).
- Use micro-breaks — 5 minutes of stretching or breathwork to reset.
- Simplify decision points (meal planning, capsule wardrobe, daily agenda). The easiest way to do this for meals? My Little Black Dress Meal Planning Method. You pick your protein “basics” for your wardrobe, and the whole outfit flows from there.
Pro Tip: Think of your brain like your phone. Too many apps open? It lags. Close what you don’t need so you can run the important programs.
✨ Wrap-Up
Together, these three habits help me feel lighter — physically (thanks to ACV), mentally (no more clutter), and literally (hello, new yoga wardrobe). None of them require an overhaul, just small tweaks with big payoff.
Stronger humans. Smarter methods. That’s DAOFitLife.
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