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It Ends with Us: A Tale of Love, Loss & Survival
Blake Lively isn't wrong. Her 'It Ends with Us' uncovers power in pain, addressing domestic violence, resilience, and women's complex lives beyond trauma.
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Tone Your Glutes Without the Bulk: Practical Guide
Discover practical tips to tone your glutes without the bulk. Learn specific exercises, training volumes, and lifestyle adjustments for functional strength and a balanced physique.
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Work out like an Olympic gymnast champion
Go Simone Biles and Team USA! Proof that every setback has a comeback. Now, how do we get as shredded (or at least our version of it?) Except, you know, without the crazy backflips and injuries. Do you ever wonder why gymnasts have the ideal body – muscular, but lean? A huge factor and what enables them to control their bodies in the air like that is athletic conditioning.
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Increase Your Energy Without Caffeine
As you can tell by the other posts on this site, we highly endorse caffeine as a way to aid energy levels and focus. But there are other non-caffeinated ways you can increase your energy which can either substitute for caffeine or act like an accelerant to that caffeine buzz. Let’s dive in.
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New Obsession: Starbucks Iced Energy Drinks
Attention caffeine addicts! The silver lining in this soupy hot summer is the new line of Starbucks energy drinks. They have almost no calories, no aftertaste, and can caffeinate and cool you down. At this moment, coffee seems very unappetizing, especially when the temps reach the 3 digits. Even iced coffee can feel dehydrating. Enter the Starbucks Iced Energy brand, which has quickly become our go-to caffeinated treat.
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Best Energy Drinks: The DAOFitLife Guide
When it comes to boosting your energy levels, there are a plethora of options on the market. From classic favorites to new contenders, here’s a rundown of some of the best energy drinks available today, including Red Bull, Alani Nu, Bang, Ghost, and Celsius.
With of course the caveat that caffeine content is a highly important and individual health consideration, the great thing about energy drinks are that they 1) are way less calories than a latte (usually only about 5-10 per can) ; 2) are super tasty; 3) can give you a boost for exercise in the heat.
Here is DAOFitLife’s Top 5 Energy Drink recommendations. Note all of these brands have minimal to no sugar, so if you still want to shop around, make sure you read the label (as per the DAOFitLife guide here) so you don’t inhale a lot of calories.
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Anxiety is an Asset, Here’s Why
Anxiety is often equated with kryptonite. We don’t want to experience it, we try to minimize it. Being ‘stressed out’ is equated with weakness. Adjectives used to describe the feeling reinforce that narrative: overwhelmed, fearful, worried, high-strung.
But what if the narrative could be different? In this article, we will explore why the anxiety you feel could be channeled into one of your biggest assets.
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How to Detox Fast
Just in time for summer, this is your guide to detox fast from what summer brings. Summers are for travel, whether it be for vacation or work – and while jet setting can be exciting, coming back and dealing with a reset can be rough. Our summers are also filled with packed social calendars – backyard BBQs, sporting events, weddings, and pool parties. If you’ve overindulged in rich foods, enjoyed a few too many cocktails, or simply thrown your sleep schedule out of whack, it’s time for a detox. But who has time to detox when you have a crazy busy work and life schedule?
The key to bouncing back is to go HARD: Hydrate, Acclimate, Restore, and Detox. Don’t be fooled by the acronym. It’s easy, simple, and will have you feeling the pep back in your step in no time.
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How to Maximize Your Massage
Getting a massage can be relaxing, but it can also take up precious time and be really expensive. You can rarely get away without paying at least $150, if not $200, for a high-quality massage—and that’s even before the tip. Here are some do’s and don’ts to ensure your massage is worth both your time and money.
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Detox Smoothie for Optimal Recovery
This is one of my favorite recipes for any time I am feeling really sluggish or have had time off from my regular routine. The Supergreens powder I use is…
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5-minute Core Workout: No Equipment Needed
In today’s fast-paced world, busy professionals need to stay sharp, focused, and energized to tackle the day ahead. That’s why we’ve designed this quick and effective 5-minute core workout specifically tailored for busy executives like you. Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and boost your productivity with these targeted exercises that you can do right from your office or home. People always ask me what I do and assume I spend hours in the gym, but just like you I have a real job and don’t have time. The secret is that is not what it takes – it is about working smarter, not harder. So follow along with my 5 minute workout that you can do anytime, anywhere, in 10 simple moves.
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Is there such a thing as natural Ozempic?
One in EIGHT Americans have tried some type of weight loss drug, according to a recent Bloomberg article. For about 1000 dollars a month, that is hardly affordable. But what if there was a natural alternative? According to the below video that I came across in my inevitable weekend YouTube rabbit-hole digging, there are natural foods and supplements that produce the magic hormone that also suppresses appetite in Ozempic. Let’s dive in and see what the claims say.
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Spicy and zesty shrimp tacos with a chili-lime kick, served with whole wheat tortillas.
Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos
Spicy and zesty shrimp tacos with a chili-lime kick, served with whole wheat tortillas.
Corn & Tomato Summer Salad
Sweet Corn & Tomato Summer Salad
A fresh and colorful summer salad with a tangy twist.
Sweet and Spicy Mango Salsa
A sweet and spicy salsa, perfect as a dip or a topping for grilled proteins.
Spice Mango Popsicle
Spicy Mango Popsicle
A healthy, spicy-sweet mango popsicle with a beautiful sunset color.
DIY Frappuccino
A delicious and refreshing frappuccino made with almond milk, vanilla stevia, cold coffee, non-dairy creamer, and ice. It's a great alternative to high-calorie coffee shop drinks.
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Green Tea Matcha Latte & Green Tea Jello Pudding
A comforting and flavorful latte made with matcha green tea powder, almond milk, collagen creamer, and monk fruit powder. You can also add cinnamon to help fight sugar cravings. Or…
Lemon curd yogurt
Lemon Curd Yogurt
A simple and tasty yogurt creation using lemon curd and Greek yogurt. It's a great alternative to pre-sweetened lemon yogurts and tastes similar to a lemon doughnut.
