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When Your Jeans Feel Tight: A How-to-Deal Guide

Lili Kazemi June 18, 2023

Have you ever taken a pair of jeans out of the closet you haven’t worn in a while? There is already an inner battle in my head when I do. Should I try them on? What if they don’t fit? What if I’ve gained weight? How did they fit the last time I wore them? Now you shimmy them on. You might already be on the struggle bus in the shimmy process. Or you might get them all the way up but they don’t quite zip. Or they might zip, but that’s only a technicality. It zips but doesn’t quite…

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Change Your Life with Your Words: The Power of Positive Affirmations

Lili Kazemi May 15, 2023

“The definition of hell is: Your last day on Earth, the person you became meets the person you could have become.”– Dan Sullivan. We all want to live up to our full potential. But life is moving so fast and there are so many obstacles. What can we utilize to manifest the best possible version of ourselves? The answer lies in our words, and this article will discuss how positive affirmations can completely change the direction of your life. I know this because it did with mine.

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The DAO of Conquering Negative Thoughts

Lili Kazemi May 13, 2023

If you are on a path to fitness, mental fitness is a critical pillar. You can only fix so much on the outside. The negativity you experience on the inside can sabotage years of efforts and weigh you down, literally. It is a proven fact that positive thinking and weight loss success are interrelated. Not only that, but mastering the art of guarding your mind can lead to better job success, relationships, and overall health. On the flip side, a negative mindset is associated with depression, weight gain, and disease.

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The DAO of Meditation for Busy People

Lili Kazemi May 13, 2023

Who has time to meditate? Monks? And also, people who want to stay sane. If you want to achieve next level fitness, the mental and spiritual element is a huge part of it. I am going to give you a simple guide to meditation, because I know you are too busy to meditate. And so am I.

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The DAO of Mastering Your Email Inbox: The Ultimate Efficiency Guide

Lili Kazemi April 18, 2023

As a successful business person, email is an integral part of your communication. But email should not stampede over your personal values and goals – including those that involve moving your body and bettering your mind. To ensure that you are using your time efficiently and effectively, we’ve put together a guide to help you manage your emails throughout the day.

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Spring Cleaning: The Sneaky Workout You Didn’t Know You Needed

Lili Kazemi April 16, 2023

Spring cleaning may not be the most exciting task on your to-do list, but it can actually be a sneaky way to get a workout in. Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy we burn during our daily activities, and cleaning and organizing your home can be a great way to boost NEAT and burn some extra calories. In this article, we’ll explore some common spring cleaning tasks and how many calories they can burn per hour, as well as tips on how to tackle cleaning out and organizing your closets and kitchen cabinets.

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The DAO of Empowering Your Morning: Own Your Day From The Moment it Begins

Lili Kazemi April 15, 2023

“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…

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Healthy Easter Candy: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Compromising Your Health

daoadmin April 2, 2023

As Easter approaches, it can be challenging to resist the temptation of indulging in sugary treats. Especially if you have kids and Easter baskets to fill. But even without, there are aisles of colorful candies in every store, office candy bowls, and commercials witth the clucking bunny.

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Toxic Hustle Culture: How to Overcome the Busyness Trap and Lead a Fulfilling, Productive Life

Lili Kazemi April 1, 2023

‘Hustle Culture’ is a loaded term that means showing the world what a boss you are. And as busy people, we live on this. Striving and staying positive – that’s the thing, right? I even have ‘hustle’ in the title of my book. But it can go too far – and become a ‘toxic hustle’ culture where we are obsessed with being busy and squeezing everything out of every second. What’s worse, it has become somewhat of a competition. Humble brags on social media along with prideful declaration of one being “swamped” are the new status symbol. In today’s toxic…

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The Rise of Gua Sha: How a Traditional Practice is Revolutionizing Western Skincare

Lili Kazemi March 30, 2023

You probably have seen it on some form of social media – women rolling odd shaped jade tools over their faces. This practice of gua sha is centuries old, but it has resurfaces as a way to decrease puffiness and act as a “natural botox”. But is it really that magical? Here is what you need to know and my experience. As an initial reaction, I found that a regular gua sha practice was so much more than skincare. It helped relieve tension in my jaw, forehead, and sinus pressure. So read on if you have any of these issues…

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How to Get Toned Arms for Summer – Starting Now

Lili Kazemi March 21, 2023

Spring is here, and it’s time to start thinking about getting those arms ready for tank tops, sundresses, and other warm-weather attire. Whether you’re looking to tone up, build muscle, or just feel more confident in your own skin, there are plenty of ways to get nice arms for spring. Here are some tips to help you achieve your goals. It might be only spring but it generally takes about 8 weeks to notice a difference when you start a new training program. Be patient, and follow along!

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How to Stay Fit Over Spring Break

Lili Kazemi March 21, 2023

Spring break is a time to let loose and enjoy yourself, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health and fitness goals. Whether you’re planning a tropical getaway, a visit to an amusement park, a camping trip, or a fancy international vacation, there are plenty of ways to stay active and healthy while still having fun. In this article, we’ll provide you with some tips and tricks to help you have a fun and fit spring break. Traveling and Vacation Resources First off, we have some evergreen resources that you can consult no matter what type…

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On flaking: How to Deal

Lili Kazemi March 17, 2023

“Oh no! Darn it, I just remembered that I… I promised my friend’s brother’s godmother that I would help her, um, change her fax cartridge tonight… because she’s going out of town tomorrow… on an African safari!” Penny, from the Wedding Planner (2000) This is a line from the Wedding Planner, where Judy Greer bailed on Jennifer Lopez at the movies. She came up with this ridiculous excuse to flake on the fly, obvs. And it was definitely pre-modern communication – double obvs. But we forgive Judy, or Penny, because this way J-Lo could have a magical night with Matthew…

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What Would Jesus Eat? Where Food and Faith Collide

Lili Kazemi March 6, 2023

In 1 Corinthians 10:31, it says, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” So how do food and faith collide? Whether you follow a certain religion or just are one with the universe, food and how you treat your body with it can have a powerful role on your spiritual life. In this season of Lent, I was curious about how something so innate to our body survival – food – can connect with faith – which for those of us who follow one, is a way of feeding our…

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Foods that are no better for you than their “evil” cousin

Lili Kazemi March 6, 2023

In a morality-laced wellness culture, the world is divided into two food groups: Virtue-signaling “clean” foods, and evil, bad foods. You know what? In many cases, the virtue signaling-food is actually not materially healthier. I have identified several common categories that compare the demonized food and the halo effect, then shine a light on reality. As for a solution, you can now eat the food you really want knowing that there is no real moral superiority to the alternative. OR you do what I do in many cases which is identify the core craving behind wanting a particular food and…

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The 5 Biggest Myths About Strength Training, Busted

daoadmin March 4, 2023

“You don’t need to do cardio if you lift weights!” “Weights will make women bulky.” “You have to lift heavy to see your body change.” Ever since bros have been lifting, there has been “broscience.” A classic way to spot one of these broscientists is the guy walking around the gym with a protein shake and a brightly colored pre-workout drink. And he may also be sporting a bag of trolli gummi worms, because it’s “chest day.” A lot of the myths surrounding strength training make it more of an intimidating world to approach. How can you dedicate hours of…

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When Exercise is Unsafe: How to Protect Yourself from Being Stalked or Attacked

Lili Kazemi February 20, 2023

A staggering 84% of women have been harassed while running. According to recent findings, 30% of women reported being followed at one point by someone in a car, on a bike, or on foot. And it’s not just outdoors. According to a recent survey of approximately 1330 women, approximately 530 of those women felt sometimes when they go to the gym, they feel unsafe when working out, and another 192 women reported OFTEN feeling unsafe when they worked out. While this is a prevalent issue among those who identify as women, the discussion in this post is applicable to everyone.

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Your Brain on Lab-Grown Food

Lili Kazemi February 20, 2023

Do you ever wander through a grocery store, and you start snaking through the center aisles through the bright beautiful colors of foods in boxes and bags? If you stop and pay attention to how you feel, it may be giddy, excited or just want to eat everything in sight? Believe it or not, you are being seduced.

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A Million Little Tabs – How to Stop the Tab Madness and be Productive Again

Lili Kazemi February 20, 2023

Is your daily life consumed by jumping from one tab to another? Do you constantly lose track of what you are working on and find yourself staring blankly at a row of open tabs? Have you ever opened a tab for an article you are interested in reading, knowing deep down you realistically will never read it but it just makes you feel better to have the tab open? Do you multitask during calls, clicking through different tabs and then totally have to make someone repeat a question? We have ALL been there. Modern corporate culture has a twisted, tab-hoarding…

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Your A-Z Guide to Popular Diets

Lili Kazemi February 7, 2023

You want to try a diet. I get it. I am not here to stop you. It’s that time in the middle of winter when you have that panic moment – you’ve been super busy at work the holidays threw you off and you started a fitness kick but stopped it at the end of dry January. So here is a list of popular diets – and some criteria to consider before going on one. I am also including DAO resources with deep dives on the super popular ones – Keto, Paleo, and Intermittent Fasting.

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