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The DAO of group fitness classes

Lili Kazemi June 22, 2021

As we come out of the COVID fog and start reintegrating back with our family, friends, and workplaces, the idea of returning to live fitness can seem extra. Now that we know there could be people spying on you in your house from your fitness devices, however, it could be a good time to consider man (or woman) over machine. Even more so, group fitness can be a great way to reintegrate with our communities. It’s intentional to go to a yoga or bootcamp class, but the spontaneous relationships we can form present an opportunity to expand our networks. The…

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What a dietitian says about the reality of sugar addiction

Lili Kazemi June 14, 2021

Have you every heard anyone compare sugar to cocaine for the brain? I have been thinking lately about how much the media, armchair doctors, and society in general is demonizing sugar.. One major contention is that it is “addictive” in the same way substances like drugs and alcohol are. Is it true? Read on to find out.

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The DAO of Fancy Water, by personality type

Lili Kazemi June 14, 2021

Have you ever had this happen to you – you go to a restaurant with a group of people, and the waiter comes around with a pitcher dripping with condensed iced tap water filling your glasses up. Then he/she asks if you would like anything else to drink, or are interested in still or sparkling water. That moment where everyone locks gazes in the ultimate awkward moment – do you stick with the tap or order the fancy water? Usually the person picking up the check decides.

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Week of June 16 – DAOFitLife Meal and Exercise plan

Lili Kazemi June 13, 2021

This week, I have some new products to introduce! Plus, the beginning of my journey into a 5-day lifting routine. RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE (UPDATED FOR WEEK OF June 16) Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links– Week 15 Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template PDF DAOFitlife Exercise Plan – Week 15 Exercise Template Links Customizable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Google Sheet Template Downloadable DAOFitLife Exercise Plan Excel Document Printable DAOFitlife Exercise Plan PDF Meal plan – nut butter crepes…

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The DAO of Metrics Part II: Calculating macros

Lili Kazemi June 12, 2021

In my previous post on the roadmap to intuitive eating, I explained that calorie and macro counting can also be tools in the toolbox of understainding nutrition goals. In this post, I will explain two of these core methodologies: calories in, calories out (CICO) and If it fits your macros. (IIFYM).

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The DAO guide to Intuitive Eating

Lili Kazemi June 8, 2021

When I first heard of intuitive eating, I dismissed it as some hippie-dippie excuse to indulge a lack of willpower. When I bypassed my inner judge and listened to what dietitians had to say, I have gotten more curious. The more I see, the more I think that this could be a new chapter in my fitness journey. This post will explain what is “intuitive eating” and the resources you can access to explore it on your own.

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[solidcore] explained

Lili Kazemi June 7, 2021

Commonly referred to as “Pilates on Steroids,” [solidcore] is a cult favorite you may only hear of through word of mouth. This post explains [solidcore] – what to expect, how to get the best out of class, and why it’s become a must try workout.

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Unlocking the mystery of intermittent fasting: Fad or phenomenon?- UPDATED for “Intuitive Fasting”

Lili Kazemi June 6, 2021

If I were to compare intermittent fasting to a celebrity, I would go with Lady Gaga. It seemed to explode on the scene out of nowhere, but didn’t succumb to being a fad or a one-hit wonder. It’s been timeless – but it has attracted a lot of controversy. Lately, I came across the “Intuitive fasting” craze pushed by Gwyneth Paltrow, so I investigated and updated this post.

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Orange Theory, explained

Lili Kazemi June 2, 2021

If you are looking to get back into the swing of challenging workouts or just to try something new, Orange Theory is a good choice. This post will explain what it is, what the experience is like, and help you figure out if it is right for you.

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My date with a dietitian – how to find one, why it matters

Lili Kazemi June 2, 2021

In this post, I want to address is the question of consulting with a dietitian or nutritionist in your fitness journey. We will talk about the difference between the two and why it matters. But first, what are the benefits of having professional nutrition advice? What are the considerations in choosing someone to work with? A fool for a client There’s a famous saying, a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. This is rooted in the lack of objectivity required to assess your own situation. The same principle applies to nutrition, arguably – unless you do…

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The DAO Intuitive eating

Lili Kazemi June 2, 2021

Since the beginning of my journey writing this blog, I have learned a lot about my relationship with food. One question that has been tugging at me since I started seeing a dietitian and exploring intuitive eating – Can an intuitive eating approach be reconciled with calorie and macro counting? *

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How to bounce back from that post – wedding post-graduation weekend hangover

Lili Kazemi May 26, 2021

In my last DAOFitlife update I talk wed about going to a wedding this past weekend. When we checked into the hotel, I noticed that there were lots of people clearly going to weddings and graduations… and of course, it’s the season! But this season is unlike any other because we are all like lions being let of our COVID cage. And as I discovered , I was ravenous for life – and food. And it was EVERYWHERE.

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Equinox Workout Class Reviews

Lili Kazemi May 26, 2021

This is your one-stop shop for Equinox class reviews. I will continually update this post. As someone who attends Equinox classes almost everyday, I am so enthusiastic to share this information with you. Equinox strength classes Athletic Conditioning Athletic conditioning is a full body workout using bodyweight and a variety of equipment. You will be doing a combination of HIIT, weight circuit training, and core work. In the particular class I took, the instructor uses sliders. It is about 45 minutes each class, and by the end of it you will definitely feel like you had a workout. The exercises…

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Week 13 – DAOFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan

Lili Kazemi May 26, 2021

This week I am focusing on split training that is the type of training where you focus on certain muscle groups at a time as opposed to doing full body strength training. The advantage of this type of training is also that it decreases the amount of total training time. So, for example, when you do a split with upper body lower body push and pull you can be in and out of the gym in about half an hour including the warm-up. And that makes things really efficient during work “busy seasons”, which we are all familiar. In my…

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The fanastic promise of zero sugar

Lili Kazemi May 19, 2021

”So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”–1 Corinthians 10:31 “If you never taste the bitter, the sweet just isn’t as sweet.” – Cameron Crowe, Vanilla Sky My latest Netflix binge show is “Money Explained.” I’m already hooked from Episode 1, because I am a documentary nerd and I love Tiffany Hadish, especially the sound of her voice (she narrates the series). The first episode talks about get rich quick schemes and how they have evolved over 200 years. It highlights various examples of ponzi schemes and pyramid schemes, and…

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Week 12- DAOFitlife and Exercise plan

Lili Kazemi May 19, 2021

The secret to meal planning success – a preview In the coming weeks I am going to deconstruct the art of successful meal planning. And the secret to that is REALLY PLANNING. That’s not to be confused with prepping. It’s about anticipating the situation and making sure you are prepared. This is something we do in everyday live without even thinking about it. For example, if your weather app says there is a 60 percent chance of rain, you are not going to wear suede shoes, right? And you’ll probably take an umbrella. The same principles apply to meal planning….

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Week 11 – DAOFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan

Lili Kazemi May 11, 2021

Here is my weekly update of my meal and exercise plan. First, here is a roadmap of all the documents I update. Ideally you will want to use a personal gmail account to access the google sheets. Otherwise, you can also download the documents in PDF or excel format if you don’t have that platform. I update recipes on a weekly basis, and log my food and exercise activity both on a planned and real-time basis. RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE (UPDATED FOR WEEK OF MAY 12) Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links– Week 11 Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery…

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The DAO of pre and post workout nutrition

Lili Kazemi May 10, 2021

Pre and post workout nutrition is so confusing. A simple google search yields over 30 million results. You don’t have time to read all this and figure it all out, so I did it for you. For this article, I interviewed Neda K, an elite trainer with Equinox for 10 years, for a guide to pre and post-workout nutrition. I have also based it on my own experience and research, because it seems that every expert has a different answer. Let’s get to the bottom of this together. Pre-workout nutrition Why eat before a workout? Fasted working out, especially cardio, may…

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Put up a parking lot…for your Soul

Lili Kazemi May 8, 2021

What my first post-pandemic SoulCycle class was like Pre-pandemic Soul journey My experience at my first post-pandemic live SoulCycle class was one for the history books. I was under a tent. In a gravel parking lot. with no mirrors, candles, or darkness. But I still had a blast. Eight years ago I walked up to my first SoulCycle class in Manhattan in the Union Square studio. It was a blur of dancing and lots of “tapping back,” one of SoulCycle’s signature moves. Unlike other studios like Flywheel or Cyclebar, SoulCycle does not believe in leaderboards or quantitative measurements. It’s about…

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How to get Michelle Obama arms

Lili Kazemi May 4, 2021

The weather is already summer like in many places on the east coast. And we all know what that means. Lighter clothing, particularly in the upper body area. Thanks to former First Lady Michelle Obama, it is now acceptable to show some bicep. Her arms weren’t just on display for special events like the Oscars or the Inaugural ball. She showed off those arms shaking hands of foreign prime ministers and presidents, at her husband’s first inaugural address, in her first official photo. Notwithstanding some unavoidable pearl-clutching (jelly much?), her arms left their own legacy as a fashion and political…

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