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August 10, 2026

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Three things I swear by #17

Spring Reset Edition Spring is when people start panicking about summer. I prefer to get ahead of it. Not with extremes.With systems. These are the 3 things I swear by right now: 1. My “Anti-Ozempic” Appetite Control System 🍋 GLP-1s made one thing obvious: Hunger is biological. A lot of us are stuck in the middle: So this is the system I use instead. What I do: ✅ HUM Flatter Me Fiber GLP-1 BoosterMy favorite is Strawberry Lemon and I blend it with ice. Shop HUM Flatter Me Fiber GLP-1 Booster hereCode: DAOFitLife ✅ 8 hours of sleepBad sleep =…

Three things I swear by #16

Three Things I Swear By – November Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? THREE THINGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER, LOOK BETTER, AND DEAL BETTER. January EditionBy Lili KazemiDAOFitLife INTRO January has a funny way of making people feel like they need to reinvent themselves overnight. New year. New rules. New routines. No sugar. Two workouts a day. A brand-new personality by February. That’s not how…

Three things I swear by #15

Three Things I Swear By – November Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? THREE THINGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER, LOOK BETTER, AND DEAL BETTER. There’s a point in every season — especially when the deadlines pile up and motivation flatlines — when it’s time for a reset. Resetting doesn’t have to mean quitting, detoxing, or disappearing for a week. It means re-centering your body and…

Illustration showing fat burning during cardio on one side and weightlifting on the other, styled as a fitness science visual

Cardio First, Results Faster: The Smarter Way to Burn Fat

By Lili Kazemi | DAOFitLife | Fitness & Nutrition When your main goal is fat loss, one of the most confusing questions is: Should you do cardio before weights, or after? The common answer you’ll hear is “weights first, cardio later.” That makes sense if your focus is muscle size or strength. But for fat loss, the science and practical benefits suggest flipping the order: do your cardio first — especially low-intensity cardio like walking, cycling, or swimming. Why Cardio Before Weights Works for Fat Loss 1. Burn fat while you’re freshest Cardio taps into fat as a fuel source….

Three things I swear by #14

Three Things I Swear By – September Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Three Things I Swear By This Week: Craving Control, Closet Purge, Calm Focus 🍽️ Thing 1: Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Every Day Why I’m Obsessed:They’re the perfect bridge between health and habit. A couple of ACV gummies can help curb appetite, boost metabolism, balance blood sugar, and even reduce bloating. Bonus: they taste…

Three things I swear by #13

Three Things I Swear By – September Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Three Things I Swear By This Week: Balance, Structure, Systems 🍽️ Thing 1: The 80/20 Rule Why I’m Obsessed:Balance is the true diet hack. You don’t need to ban carbs or swear off dessert. The 80/20 rule keeps eating sustainable: 80% whole, nourishing foods, 20% whatever brings you joy. The Flow: Pro Tip:Save…

Three things I swear by #12

Three Things I Swear By – September Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Three Things I Swear By This Week: Pumpkin Hacks, ChatGPT Workouts (Designed by Me), and Bags that Actually Carry Everything September is when pumpkin spice takes over the world. But you don’t have to give into every sugary marketing trap to enjoy the season. Here are three things I swear by this week…

Three things I swear by #11

Three Things I Swear By – Late August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Three Things I Swear By This Week: Hydrated Salads, Smarter Workouts, and WFH Wardrobe Resets Date: August 28, 2025 I’ve found myself back in a fully remote setup — which I have not experienced since five years ago. At first, it sounded dreamy, but then, I realized I was falling into the…

Woman walking into a gym at sunrise, carrying a water bottle and gym bag, with determination in her stride.

Stuck With a Gym You Don’t Use? Here’s Your Real Exit Strategy

Have you ever joined a gym on a high note—New Year’s motivation, summer goals, maybe a free trial—only to find yourself ghosting the facility and still paying the bill? That’s not just you. It’s systemic. ⚖️ The LA Fitness Lawsuit: Why It’s So Hard to Cancel Last week, the Federal Trade Commission sued LA Fitness and its parent companies for deliberately making cancellations nearly impossible. Highlights from the complaint: And this isn’t a one-off—this is the kind of fine-print trap the FTC calls a “dark pattern.” 🏋️‍♀️ My Take: Use the Trial, Honor the Commitment I’ve done a one-week trial…

Three things I swear by #10

Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Three Things I Swear By This Week: Hydration, Fitness Variety, and Closet Shifts Date: August 22, 2025 It’s Time for a Late-Summer Reset August is that strange transition month: the energy of summer is still in the air, but routines start to slip. We’re caught between iced lattes and pumpkin spice, tank tops…

Three things I swear by #9

Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. These tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? Intro: Why Small Habits Move the Needle The shift from summer to fall isn’t just a change in weather—it’s a shift in lifestyle. Schedules fill, movement patterns change, and our eating habits can go on autopilot. These transitions are prime opportunities to make subtle but powerful changes that improve energy balance and well-being….

Three things I swear by #8

Three Things I Swear By – August Edition Welcome to the DAOFitLife wellness series that delivers one diet hack, one fitness trick, and one life upgrade you can actually stick with. This month’s tips are served Dr. Seuss-style — because why not have fun while building better habits? 🥕 Thing One: Crudités & Watermelon Snacking Why I’m Obsessed: When the heat hits, cold crunch wins. A crudités plate with protein-packed dips + juicy watermelon slices gives you volume, hydration, and satisfaction without the bloat.The Flow: I prep grab-and-go crudités boxes on Sunday with hummus, tzatziki, and a new favorite: Greek…

🏐 The Labubu One-Click Workout

Part of this week’s “Three Things I Swear By” | DAOFitLife 💡 One-Click Fitness — No Excuses, Just Movement Inspired by Cloudflare’s dream of a “one-click internet,” this is my version of one-click wellness. No apps, no decisions, no scrolling. Just one tool — a Swiss ball — and one very expressive workout buddy: Labubu. 🐾 Meet Labubu: Your New Workout Mascot If you’ve noticed a spiky little creature popping up all over your feed lately, that’s Labubu — a weirdly cute collectible character from the POP MART universe. Labubu has become a viral sensation, especially on TikTok and YouTube,…

Three things I swear by #7

Welcome to the late-July lull. It’s the time of year when the days blur, motivation dips, and it’s tempting to hit cruise control. But with just a few mindful tweaks, you can reset your rhythm, sharpen your habits, and set yourself up to actually enjoy the rest of summer—without losing momentum. Here are three small but mighty strategies I swear by this week.

Three things I swear by #6

We’ve officially made it past financial quarter close and, for those in the U.S., the Fourth of July frenzy. Whether you’re easing back into work mode or still juggling half-days and summer Fridays, now’s the time to reset. The good news? Staying on track doesn’t require a full-on life overhaul. These three low-lift, high-impact habits are helping me stay grounded, energized, and a little less scatterbrained in the summer haze. This week’s theme: dark chocolate gelato, smarter sweat sessions, and inbox-level clarity. Here are the three things I swear by right now:

Three things I swear by #5

We’re heading into Q3, and if your calendar feels more crowded than a TSA checkpoint on a Monday morning, you’re not alone. The good news? Staying on track doesn’t require a total life overhaul. These three low-lift, high-impact habits are getting me through the chaos this week. No weird supplements. No 4 a.m. wakeups. Just real-life wellness that works in the margins. This week’s theme: inbox clarity, core strength, and food that fuels without the crash. Here are my three things I swear by right now:

Three things I swear by #4

We’re midway through June, inboxes are overflowing, and that iced-coffee habit is starting to look like a personality trait. If you’re craving a reset that actually fits between back-to-back meetings, grab these three low-lift, high-impact wins. Each one delivers a ridiculous return on just a few minutes of your time — no elaborate gear, no 4 a.m. alarms, no vision-board chanting required. 😉

Three things I swear by #3

As a busy professional, you don’t have time for 10-step routines or gear-intensive workouts. But you do have time for in small, consistent hacks that make a massive difference in how you show up and show out. Here are the three things I swear by this week to stay mentally sharp, physically ready, and in control:

Three things I swear by #2

As a busy professional, you don’t have time for 10-step routines or gear-intensive workouts. But you do have time for in small, consistent hacks that make a massive difference in how you show up and show out. Here are the three things I swear by this week to stay mentally sharp, physically ready, and in control:

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