Cardio First, Results Faster: The Smarter Way to Burn Fat
By Lili Kazemi | DAOFitLife | Fitness & Nutrition When your main goal is fat loss, one of the most confusing questions is: Should you do cardio before weights, or…
Three things I swear by #14
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…
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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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Weekend Logoff: Simple Rituals That Ripple Into Monday
It's Friday - yay! Weekends aren’t just for collapsing. They’re a chance to plant small rituals that ripple forward into the week ahead. This edition of Weekend Vibes gives you…
Three things I swear by #13
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…
The DAO AI Customizable Workout With Prompts and Context
Most workout plans online are either too long, too complicated, or don’t account for real life. What busy professionals need is something structured, efficient, and flexible enough to include walking,…
Three things I swear by #12
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…
You’re Not You – On AI Images and Remembering Who You Are
GenAI has gotten more sophisticated and powerful in many respects - writing, research, and of course, images. You can essentially upload any photo of yourself and then you will have…
Three things I swear by #11
Three Things I Swear By – Late August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually…
Why AI Projects (and Diets) Really Fail: The 95% Fallacy
“95% of AI pilots fail.”“95% of diets fail.” Lately, the tech world has been gripped by panic, sparked by a report from MIT that claimed a staggering 95% of AI…
📚 AI as a Mirror — When ChatGPT Saves Your Memories, Who Are You Becoming?
There’s a hidden switch inside ChatGPT that changes everything about the way you interact with it. It’s called Memory. As the name suggests, Memory allows ChatGPT to remember things you…
Stuck With a Gym You Don’t Use? Here’s Your Real Exit Strategy
Have you ever joined a gym on a high note—New Year’s motivation, summer goals, maybe a free trial—only to find yourself ghosting the facility and still paying the bill? That’s…
Three things I swear by #10
Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick…
Three things I swear by #9
Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick…
Three things I swear by #8
Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick…
The world - and you - are limitlless. Photo by Greg Rakozy
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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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…
ChatGPT's interpretation of a narcissist couple without much detail given by the prompt
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…
What being a “Karen” Really Means in 2025
Why the “Karen” label is more complicated—and more revealing—than you think. Lately I have been doing a lot of self-reflection. I was at a conference this week, and sitting next…
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…
