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Tempting solution, but alcohol will only defer, not fix, the problem. Photo by Zachary Kadolph

Your brain, the liar: how to stop negative thoughts from gaslighting you

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:March 28, 2021
Post category:Outlook Path
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If you are on a path to fitness, mental fitness is a critical pillar. You can only fix so much on the outside. The negativity you experience on the inside can sabotage years of efforts and weigh you down, literally. It is a proven fact that positive thinking and weight loss success are interrelated. Not only that, but mastering the art of guarding your mind can lead to better job success, relationships, and overall health. On the flip side, a negative mindset is associated with depression, weight gain, and disease.

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Best apps for yoga, barre, and pilates

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:February 14, 2021
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Before we get to the apps, let’s answer the question – are these optional or niche workouts?

Not if you want your body to truly change. Strength training and cardio do a lot, but they don’t work your core, balance or smaller precision muscles in the same way.

I used to be the biggest SNOB about yoga. “Oh, that’s’ for hippy dippy people who don’t want to do REAL workouts.”

Then I went to my first power yoga class, and collapsed after holding down dog for 10 seconds. This was a RESTING POSE???!!!

The point is, if you are not incorporating yoga as a regular component of your strength training routine, you are missing out on a cardio, strength, and all-over functional workout.

I did not notice significant changes in my body until I incorporated yoga and other types of “precision” training, like barre and Pilates into my routine. Even if you are a beginner to all of these forms of training, so is everyone you are taking the class with. And now, you have the luxury of having well-designed apps and youtube workouts geared towards a private workout in your own home.

This article will give some guidance on some of the best apps that are scalable by time and level.

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If you practice long enough, you can go here in your mind. Photo by Simon Rae

Meditation for people who don’t have time to meditate

Post author:Lili Kazemi
Post published:February 12, 2021
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Who has time to meditate? Monks? And also, people who want to stay sane.

If you want to achieve next level fitness, the mental and spiritual element is a huge part of it. I am going to give you a simple guide to meditation, because I know you are too busy to meditate. And so am I.

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Lili Kazemi

I’m not a fitfluencer. I am a fitness nerd. One who is a corporate type, like you. I made fitness my side hustle and learned a lot over the years. Now I am here to share the knowledge, including how to be fit when you don’t have the time.

My upcoming book, the DAO of being a fit professional, will help professional women navigate the path toward fitness, and more importantly, happiness.