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The DAO of Fighting the Winter Blues with Food

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:October 12, 2021
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It’s not unusual to start feeling a little stressed, sluggish, or just generally down at this time of year. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s believed…

You can get a lot of mileage and HIIT workouts from a kettlebell, both at home in the gym. Photo by Ambitious Creative Co. - Rick Barrett

DAO Weekly Hot List

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:October 12, 2021
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Every week we give you a roundup of some of the coolest nutrition and workout trends. Even though summer is over, I am all about this Halloumi life! Halloumi is…

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The Little Black Dress Method™ to Meal Planning

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:September 8, 2021
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There are two main obstacles that trip up meal planning for busy professionals: 1) Time; 2) Decision fatigue. I have a solution for both in this article. If you need a guide to planning meals that won’t be a second full-time job, you are in the right place.

This is the DAO Little Black Dress Method for Meal Planning. ™

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Weekly roundup: Therapy in a nutshell, berry parfait

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:September 7, 2021
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Here is my regular roundup of interesting articles, workouts and recipes.

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The DAO of ordering at restaurants

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:September 7, 2021
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I have seen a lot of my colleagues who travel frequently marvel at how the period we have been working from home has produced effortless weight loss. Well, not really.…

Washing your hands gets all the attention, but washing your face properly is just as important! Photo by Audrey Fretz

Weekly roundup: setting boundaries, wash your face right

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:September 1, 2021
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Here is my regular roundup of interesting articles, workouts and recipes. RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template…

You can change up your ab workouts by incorporating extra equipment, like plates or heavy books. Photo by Victor Freitas

Weekly roundup: Kelp for the win

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 25, 2021
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RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel DocumentPrintable…

Broth-basd warm meals can be the key to keeping your qi moving. Photo by Markus Winkler

How to use the Chinese Medicine approach to food to get your mojo back

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 24, 2021
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Do you drink smoothies for breakfast and/or eat salads for lunch? Do you often feel tired and run-down for no obvious reason? Are you always freezing? If any of this…

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Celebrity wellness trends

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 17, 2021
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This week prepare to be amused and informed by some popular celebrity “wellness” trends.

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Get the perfect equipment for your home and travel gym in this week's update. Photo by Kelly Sikkema

DAOFitLife Weekly Update – August 11

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 10, 2021
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RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel DocumentPrintable…

Galaxy loves tasty snacks! Here are some faves.

DAOFitLife Weekly Update – August 4

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 4, 2021
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Here is my weekly roundup of fitness and food faves.

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Look at your underlying diet. It may be so depriving you want to nosedive into fries. Photo by Karsten Winegeart

Cheat meals suck, here’s a better way

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:August 4, 2021
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I have been getting some requests for a post about cheat meals, so by popular demand, here it is.

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Galaxy has experienced firsthand the experience of overtraining. Do not forget rest days!

DAOFitLife Weekly Update – July 28

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 28, 2021
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RECIPES AVAILABLE HERE Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Links Customizable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Google Sheet Downloadable DAOFitlife Meal Plan and Grocery List Template Excel DocumentPrintable…

Playing with your pup can lower cortisol. Be sure to catch my article on that!

DAOFitLife Update – Week of July 21

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 20, 2021
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This week, I am going to focus on summer snacks! Given how hot it is outside, I think sometimes we just want to have a satisfying snack rather than a…

Vitamin C can enhance the effects of collagen.

Can collagen turn back the clock?

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 20, 2021
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Here is my roundup and guide to everythnig you need to know about collagen – how to take it, why it can potentially make your skin and hair on fleek, and what you can do to preserve your natural supply.

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The DAO of Fitness on Vacations

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 13, 2021
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How do you take your well deserved vacation and still stay on track for your fitness goals? The DAO guide follows.

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Can you get too much protein?

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 7, 2021
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If macros were Hadids, protein would be the Gigi and carbs would be the Bella. Or, if you are in a different demographic, protein would be the Marsha and carbs would be the Jan. It’s always protein, protein, protein. Carbs are just the overlooked or underappreciated middle child. Even the ugly duckling.

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CEO of DaoFitLife Galaxy is flabbergasted by the possibility of collagen already being baked into a green tea matcha drink. No more clumps!

Week of July 7 -DAOFitLife update

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:July 6, 2021
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This week, I talk about what I am obsessed with, from morning collagen Matcha to fitness themed shows and good workout soundtracks. What I’m obsessed with this week Foodwise, I…

Galaxy, our CEO, has requested that each of my weekly roundups include a cute pic of her as the face of our brand. I wasn't really in a position to argue, even if she's not exactly a beacon of motivation for getting to the gym.

Week of June 30 – DAO Meal and Exercise Plan Update

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:June 30, 2021
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This week, I have completed my shopping list collection for now with my Safeway and Costco guide. One way I love to get NEAT in is to grocery shop in…

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Saboteur series VIII: Nighttime snacking

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:June 22, 2021
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Nighttime snacking is probably the number one question I get from my fellow #fitprofessional peers- and I understand because I am in the same boat as you all. Every day…