Hot sauce is one of the best condiments to speed up your metabolism and add zero=calorie taste. Photo by DiChatz
The Fitprofessional Top 10: Calorie-friendly Condiments
Earlier we explored what kinds of foods you can eat a lot of without gaining weight. Now let’s turn to the stuff that makes the food GOOD – the condiments. Sauces, dressings, and syrups can make or break a meal. Especially if the food you are eating is low on fat, oil, or sugar, something extra to enhance the flavor will help you derive better satisfaction and get less hungry later.
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Top 5 fake health foods
First, let me qualify that the purpose of this post is NOT to rain on your parade and tell you that any of these foods are off limits. As you…
@Pure Barre LA. Side planks are the move of the week.
Week 5 – DaoFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan
On a weekly basis I update my meal and exercise plan google sheets so you can see real time what I eat, drink, and how I move. You can download…
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Best Salad Dressings for 30 calories or less
We are getting warmer weather, and you know what that means - BIG SALADS! We can't talk about salads without talking about salad dressing. If you want a healthy salad…
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The DAO of CARDIO
Do you have a “love-hate” relationship with cardio?
I DEFINITELY do. Let me count the ways.
On one hand, after a good run or spin class, you feel that “high.” The sweat is cathartic You are detoxed. That playlist you would never disclose publicly absolutely rocked.
On the other hand, it is time consuming. It can be boring. You can only queue up so much on the Netflix app.
So the question is, are there any really good reasons to do cardio? Does it get you results? And what role does it play in weight management?
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Persian food is on the menu this week. Saffron is a huge patt of Persian cuisine, which is a natural domaine reuptake inhibtor.
Week 4 – The DAOfitlife meal and exercise plan
On a weekly basis I update my meal and exercise plan google sheets so you can see real time what I eat, drink, and how I move. You can download…
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10 foods you can eat a lot of without gaining weight
Have you ever called a friend after going to a flash sale and crowed how much you bought for so little money? That feels GOOD, right? Let’s explore how we…
One common denominator to naturally thin people: Being active. Photo by Denys Nevozhai
The secrets of being “naturally thin”
First of all, I am not talking about myself. I wish. I will be the first to admit I have to work hard to be fit. After a while, it…
Banana and coconut are a great energizing combo, especially when you need a little pick me up during daylight savings week. Photo by Louis Hansel @shotsoflouis
Week 3 – The DAOFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan
On a weekly basis I update my meal and exercise plan google sheets so you can see real time what I eat, drink, and how I move. You can download the templates and customize them for your own meals and workouts. And I have a rolling update of my fast and simple recipes HERE. This week, I feature my Salad Cream and Banana Bread Bowl Recipes.
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How to deal with daylight savings
You’re already an hour behind, and the world won’t wait. Also, your dog doesn’t care.
Daylight savings week is statistically the least productive week of the year. No doubt Monday you woke up bleary eyed and wondering why you even bothered. Get hit by a truck much?
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The Bride Guide to Getting Fit
If your wedding is coming up, or if you just got engaged and want to look amazing on your wedding day, you are in the right place. I have been through the trenches of training and adjusting diet for the big day. Especially losing the weight you inevitably gain when you fall in love. Why is that? Decadent dinners, wine, ordering pizza with your boo while Netflixing. And then the rude awakening – a looming wedding and all the baggage it comes with.
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Week 2 – The DAOFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan
On a weekly basis I update my meal and exercise plan google sheets so you can see real time what I eat, drink, and how I move. You can download…
A key tip about strength training: Don't ignore your back. Photo by anonymous
The DAO of strength training
It is really hard, if not impossible, to make noticeable changes to your body without incorporating strength training. Most people shy away from it or do it wrong. In this…
Pick it up but don't put it in the cart until you've read that label. Photo by Phuong Tran
The DAO of reading nutrition labels
Failing to read or properly interpret nutrition labels can be a handicap for your goals. And it’s not your fault. I will arm you with knowledge to screen out when a “healthy” food is actually healthy or whether you are being gaslighted.
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Even if all you have time for is to stretch, you are moving and sculpting your body. Photo by Alex Shaw
The DAO of finding time to work out (and yes you can)
Time is the biggest barrier to working out that I see for people who have crazy busy jobs. We simply don’t have it. And we certainly don’t have the luxury of spending hours in the gym. I get that, and I am here to help you. I have hacks where you can not only fit workouts into your day, but also fit workouts into your work.
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Best Strength Training Apps
As part of a comprehensive fitness routine, strength training is important to keep that balance with cardio. It isn’t one over the other – in my experience, they are both necessary. There is something powerful about lifting and moving your body in ways you never thought possible. That extra testosterone boosts confidence, both in and outside the gym.
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The vast majority of "healthy" protein bars are glorified Snickers. Photo by Joshua Fernandez
Sabotage series part III – Put down that protein bar and listen up!
The nutrition industry has definitely evolved. You can find protein bars in all different flavors – cinnamon bun, chocolate chip cookie dough, red velvet cake, chocolate brownie. There are even protein COOKIES and protein BROWNIES and there is even high protein ice cream you can buy. Go to any GNC and you will even see protein chips, popcorn, and the entire assortment of any flavor of protein bar. Plus, you can have protein powders in cool flavors like vanilla ice cream and strawberry cheesecake. What is not to love? A LOT.
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Week 1 – The DAOFitlife Meal and Exercise Plan
As part of this series, in the interest of full transparency AND possibly giving you some great ideas, I will provide a tracker of all my meals and workouts for…
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The DAOFitlife Exercise Plan
By popular demand, I am providing my sample exercise plan and template. It’s based on the formula HIIT+LISS+STRENGTH TRAIN = SUCCESS.
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Even running up and down the steps can qualify as HIIT training. You don't need equipment to get your heart racing. Photo by Bruno Nascimento
The DAO of HIIT
HIIT (High intensity interval training) is an important ingredient in your cardio soup. It is an excellent fat burner, and has an after-burn effect of raising your metabolism and burning…
