Fourth of July Dupe Guide
Smart Swaps for Your BBQ Favorites—No Bloat, No Regrets Whether you’re grilling in the backyard, headed to a potluck, or posted up on the beach with a cooler, this guide…
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Tiny Prompts, Atomic Payoffs: The Habit Hack That Actually Works
Why Do Habits Matter? I have written a number of posts and chapters about habits. Why do they matter so much? Because sustainable change is not instant. It is iterative.…
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The DAO of Empowering Your Morning: Own Your Day From The Moment it Begins
“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” —Ralph Marston
We all have 24 hours in a day. So do all the Fortune 500 CEOs. So does Beyoncé. Our responsibilities have responsibilities.
Do you want to make the most out of your day? Start by empowering your morning! The way you start your day can set the tone for the rest of your day. Therefore, it’s essential to create a morning routine that works for you and fuels your success. You can look at the morning in two ways – something that just happens to you, or an opportunity for you to seize the day. This is the DAOFitLife guide to empowering your morning.
Here are some tips to help you empower your morning and set yourself up for a “high vibration” day.
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Why I Always Eat This Before Dinner (And You Should Too)
You’ve probably heard the advice: “Eat your veggies first.” But how you eat them—and when—makes a huge difference. That’s the power of meal sequencing.
Meal sequencing is a simple but powerful strategy where you eat foods in a specific order to help with satiety, digestion, and blood sugar regulation. And in my daily routine, it’s become a game-changer for portion control, meal satisfaction, and food waste.
So, what’s my go-to move?
I start every major meal with The Big Salad.
Three things I swear by #5
We’re heading into Q3, and if your calendar feels more crowded than a TSA checkpoint on a Monday morning, you’re not alone. The good news? Staying on track doesn’t require a total life overhaul. These three low-lift, high-impact habits are getting me through the chaos this week. No weird supplements. No 4 a.m. wakeups. Just real-life wellness that works in the margins.
This week’s theme: inbox clarity, core strength, and food that fuels without the crash.
Here are my three things I swear by right now:
Three things I swear by #4
We’re midway through June, inboxes are overflowing, and that iced-coffee habit is starting to look like a personality trait. If you’re craving a reset that actually fits between back-to-back meetings, grab these three low-lift, high-impact wins. Each one delivers a ridiculous return on just a few minutes of your time — no elaborate gear, no 4 a.m. alarms, no vision-board chanting required. 😉
Your Low-Cal Guide to Summer Starbucks Drinks
You know it’s summer when you start seeing pictures of the frothy, creamy, colorful Starbucks drinks pop up on the menu.
What you might not know is that many of these favorites, even when not supersized, are the calorie and sugar equivalent of a large candy bar. And have far in excess of the recommended sugar intake sometimes on a daily basis. While following my 80-20 approach can definitely leave room for an indulgent Starbucks drink as is, regular consumption of these “empty calories” will not only add up but will leave you unsatisfied, as there is no significant amount of protein, fiber, or fat in any of them.
But you don’t have to be left out in the heat. If you are a Starbucks person, you know you are already reading this, so here’s how you try cool drinks without drinking a lot of empty calories. In this article, I will give you the truth about these drinks but I will also recommend dupes you can order to get the taste without the unnecessary filling.
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Are Weight Loss Shots the New Diet?
It started as a side effect—and turned into a global phenomenon. In the development of a drug to treat type 2 diabetes, researchers discovered something unexpected: the active ingredient not…
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Turn Up the Healing: How Music Boosts Mental Health
You know that feeling when a song comes on, and suddenly you’re not where you are—you’re back in high school, at your favorite beach, or driving down the highway with…
Three things I swear by #3
As a busy professional, you don’t have time for 10-step routines or gear-intensive workouts. But you do have time for in small, consistent hacks that make a massive difference in how you show up and show out.
Here are the three things I swear by this week to stay mentally sharp, physically ready, and in control:
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Best Gym Earphones: Over-Ear vs. Earbuds – Which Should You Choose?
Let’s talk about something we don’t often think about until it’s too late—your earphones at the gym. Whether you’re zoning in on your fifth set or out for a power…
The 90s Body Image Trap and Why We’re Still Climbing Out
There was a time when size 0 wasn’t a tag—it was a goal. In the 1990s, thin wasn’t just in. It was everything. The cultural ideal of beauty was dictated…
EMR Syndrome
Are You Sensitive to the “Electrical Soup”? Welcome to EMR Syndrome Have you ever walked into a room loaded with Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth gadgets, smart meters, and cell towers buzzing…
Three Things I Swear #1
Three life, movement and nutrition hacks I share every week so you can hustle to your fitness goals!
Shape: Walked 11 Miles while working 9-5!
https://www.shape.com/walkingpad-c2-review-8710851 Would you get an underdesk treadmill? Find out what it is like to walk 11+ miles while working all day.
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AMRAP – The ‘As Many Reps as Possible’ Time Hack
AMRAP - As Many Reps as Possible: A popular fitness term referring to pushing oneself to complete the maximum number of repetitions in a given time.
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Nerve, Interrupted: How to Manage Chronic Pain
Dealing with chronic pain can feel like a relentless journey, but it’s also one where hope and empowerment can lead the way. I’d like to share my own story and…
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The Solution to the “Great Exhaustion”
“If life’s journey is endless…where is its goal? The answer is – everywhere.” – Rabindranath Tagore
This has become the era of the “Great Exhaustion,” widely reported by publications like the Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, and Time Magazine. The problem is written about often, but where are the solutions? This question echoes through boardrooms, classrooms, and living rooms alike.
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The Lovely Bones (and Joints): How to Keep Your Body’s Framework Strong in 2025
Your bones and joints may not get as much attention as your muscles or abs, but they are the silent heroes of your body. They allow you to walk, run,…
Calorie Tariffs: The Hidden Costs to Your Waistline
Tariffs often dominate the news, but there’s another kind of “tariff” that’s rarely discussed—the calorie tariff. If what you import from your hand to your mouth exceeds what energy you export from moving your body, that is one kind of surplus you do not want. These cost uplifts can sneak into your daily habits and inflate both your wardrobe budget and your waistline. In this article, we’ll explore three surprising sources of “calorie tariffs” and simple strategies to manage them effectively.
