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Read more about the article The High-Calorie Secret: Why Starbucks’ New “Protein” Drinks Are a Total Scam
Is it a protein latte or an afternoon milkshake? When you check the sugar content of Starbucks' latest drinks, it's hard to tell the difference.

The High-Calorie Secret: Why Starbucks’ New “Protein” Drinks Are a Total Scam

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As soon as I saw Starbucks was releasing a “Protein Drink” menu in time for the fall Pumpkin Spice craze, I knew it had disaster written all over it. After years of dealing with weight fluctuations I can say one certain thing: The minute I cut Starbucks out, the pounds drop (and so does the waistline!)

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Read more about the article How to ghost sugar overload this Halloween (updated)
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How to ghost sugar overload this Halloween (updated)

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It’s Halloween already, and we are officially sanctioned to go back to trick-or-treating and Halloween parties. The drugstores and grocery stores are teeming with bags of fun-size candy bars and candy corn pumpkins. Offices and schools have candy bowls and homemade cookies EVERYWHERE. You may be going to one or a few Halloween parties this weekend. This is NOT the time to white knuckle. There is a better answer.

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Read more about the article The DAO – Decision. Action. Outlook.
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The DAO – Decision. Action. Outlook.

The “DAO” of being a “fit professioanl is a three-part framework that gives professional women a customizable plan of action for fitness success while balancing their career and relationships.

Do you want to get fit, but don’t have time to figure it out? My personal blog, DAOFitlife, and the upcoming book, is here for busy professionals who don’t have time to figure it out. I give you my insights on making fitness – physical AND spirtal – a sustainable part of your life.

If you are like me, you DON’T HAVE TIME to waste on spending hours in the gym OR to cook elaborate meals with obscure ingredients. Through years of my passion for fitness, I have accrued knowledge of what works – and more importantly, what is a waste of time. I can show you how you can revolve fitness around your life, instead of trying to do it the other way around.

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Read more about the article The DAO guide to the Law of Attraction
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The DAO guide to the Law of Attraction

“All you have to do is believe—even if you’re not convinced.”

You may have come across the Law of Attraction in various ways—a meme, a LinkedIn post, a conversation. Maybe even while searching for clarity in a moment of doubt. But this isn’t just about “positive thinking” or manifesting your dream life overnight.

It’s about focus—understanding that what you give energy to will grow.
It’s about acting as if the life you want is already in motion.
It’s about believing—even before you feel ready.
And it’s about knowing when to stop staring in the rearview, so you don’t miss what’s ahead.

Let me tell you a story.

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Read more about the article How to Drink Less Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out
A drink like the "Pom Bomb" can satisfy a craving and give you antioxidants!

How to Drink Less Without Feeling Like You’re Missing Out

Let’s talk about drinking—not the college kind or the corporate happy hour kind. The “it’s been a long day, I deserve this” kind. Maybe it’s a glass of wine while…

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Read more about the article Are You a Narcissist? Take the Psychology Today Quiz
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Are You a Narcissist? Take the Psychology Today Quiz

 What I learned by answering like one—and then answering as myself. If the internet has a favorite personality accusation, it’s narcissist.It’s practically a dating app default. But what does it…

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Read more about the article The Psychology of Style: How Enclothed Cognition Can Help You Focus, Perform, and Feel Like a Boss
It is all about dressing for success. It really works.

The Psychology of Style: How Enclothed Cognition Can Help You Focus, Perform, and Feel Like a Boss

Dressed to Impress… Your Brain? You’ve probably heard the phrase “dress for the job you want.” But what if I told you that what you wear doesn’t just change how…

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Three things I swear by #7

Welcome to the late-July lull. It’s the time of year when the days blur, motivation dips, and it’s tempting to hit cruise control. But with just a few mindful tweaks, you can reset your rhythm, sharpen your habits, and set yourself up to actually enjoy the rest of summer—without losing momentum.

Here are three small but mighty strategies I swear by this week.

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