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
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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Sometimes you feel like all eyes are on you when you assert yourself. This is where confidence in your choice to prioritize your well-being enters the boardroom.
The Secret to Setting Boundaries at Work? Say It With Your Whole Chest
Everyone loves to preach boundaries, yet few of us practice them when it matters most. The real power comes when you can define your limits and say it with your…
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…
Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Yoga Pants Guide
By Lili Kazemi | DAOFitLife | Fitness & Lifestyle
Inflation Hits the Wardrobe Too
Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and good old-fashioned inflation haven’t just made your groceries pricier—they’ve crept into your activewear drawer too. That pair of chic Alo leggings you snagged for under $100 two years ago? Today, it could cost 20–30% more. No wonder we’re tempted to hang on to the pairs we already own.
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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…
🌱 Weekend Vibes: Simple Rituals That Ripple Into Monday
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 resets — one…
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…
Editorial portrait of a woman in high-rise baggy jeans inspired by Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle denim campaign, styled in a modern minimal studio with soft lighting. Clean background, professional yet casual look.
American Eagle x Sydney Sweeney Baggy Jeans Review: Why Baggy Is Back for Fall 2025
Skinny jeans had their time, but this fall belongs to baggy denim. And not just any baggy jeans—the American Eagle x Sydney Sweeney Baggy Collection is redefining what it means…
📸 One Tiny Trick to Look Sharper in Every Headshot
We spend hours in the gym, fine-tuning our strength, posture, and presence. But when it comes time for a picture — whether it’s a mirror selfie, a Zoom headshot, or…
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…
