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The Boring Basics I Actually Use

Food: make the easy choice the default

Simple Modern Water Bottle with Straw Lid
If it's full and within reach, you'll drink it. The straw lid makes sipping automatic.
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KIND Breakfast Protein Bars (Dark Chocolate Cocoa)
A grab-and-go backup, so a rushed morning doesn't mean skipping breakfast.
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Zen Basil Seeds
An easy fiber add-in. Add them into yogurt, oats or smoothies with no prep.
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Unflavored Egg White Protein Powder
My favorite protein powder for smoothies
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Splenda Sugar-Free Salted Caramel Coffee Syrup
You keep the coffee habit you love and skip the sugar.
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These are the things I use every week. Nothing fancy. Each one makes a healthy habit a little easier on a busy day, and that's the whole point.

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Movement: remove the reasons to skip

 

Yes4All Kettlebell

One piece of equipment, a full workout, and no drive to the gym.

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Aduro Sport Weighted Vest

It makes a regular walk harder without adding any time.

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Resistance Bands

Small and cheap, and easy to leave where you'll see them.

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CRZ YOGA Secretsculpt Leggings

Laying out workout clothes the night before is one of the easiest cues there is, and it helps if you like wearing them.

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CRZ YOGA Butterluxe Crop Tank

It has a built-in bra, so getting dressed to move takes one step.

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ODODOS Leggings with Back Pocket

A pocket for your phone means one less reason to skip the walk.

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Skincare: the 10-minute basics
 
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair SPF 30
Moisturizer and sunscreen in one step. Fewer steps means it gets done.
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Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Cream for night time moisture
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COSRX Blue Copper Peptide Serum

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My Curly Hair Routine

Olaplex Wash & Shine Hair Kit
Shampoo, conditioner and bonding oil for my regular wash day.
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Olaplex No.4C Clarifying Shampoo
A once-in-a-while reset when products build up.
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Function of Beauty Wavy Leave-In Conditioner
Goes on first while my hair is soaking wet.
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Pantene Curl Mousse
Layered on top for hold and definition.
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Curl Defining Brush
Shapes the waves into clumps.
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Dreame Pocket Pro Hair Dryer with Diffuser
Fast and light, so drying doesn't eat up my morning.
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Kitsch Continuous Spray Bottle
Refreshes second-day waves without a full wash.
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My Filming Setup
 
Statik HyperMount (Gen 3) Magnetic Phone Holder
Sticks to a wall or mirror, so filming a quick video takes seconds.
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TONEOF 68-inch Magnetic Phone Tripod Selfie Stick
Tripod, selfie stick and remote in one.
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ALTSON 60 LED Clip-On Selfie Light
Clips onto my phone for better light anywhere.
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Hollyland Lark A1 Wireless Microphone
Clear audio without a big setup.
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VRURC 20000mAh Power Bank
Built-in cables, so my phone doesn't die mid-video.
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Weilisi 10-inch Ring Light with Stand
Even lighting for talking-head videos.
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The products help, but the system matters more.

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