So I liiiiiiive for being thick (cue the shower of peach emojis), but I hated being unfit. And I also continually hate how we live in a world where everyone thinks they know what a healthy body looks like. In May of 2017, did a 30-day challenge with Fitness Genes to help me get my life right, and it has truly changed me from the inside out. So I'm out here reppin' hard for my ladies of team #ThickGirlNation to show what being thick and healthy looks like, and to share everything I'm learning as I'm continuing to get my life right!
Within this blog you will find a wide variety of posts/personal essays that not only provide practical diet & exercise tips, but that also show how sustainable weight management starts with building the strength of your spirit.
For many years Daysha had struggled with maintaining her weight at a place where she felt most comfortable. But what was even more frustrating was the fact that she exercised regularly, and went out of her way to eat “healthy” foods. But after starting a new fitness program, and learning more about what it meant to eat healthy, she learned that there were many “healthy” foods that were actually negatively impacting her results. So Girl... Don't Do It is her food review series where she digs into trendy health foods to see if they are a “YAAASS QUEEN” or a “Girl… Don’t Do It!
*As of Dec 2019, GDDI is on hiatus until further notice.
Welcome to Daysha’s Thick ‘N Fit Kitchen™! This is a series where Daysha will take you into the world of her favorite healthy foods, meals, and eating hacks/tips. Are you ready for all of this unapologetic thickness?
Being unapologetically thick n fit is not just about eating and exercising. It’s also about learning how to embrace a new way of thinking about your body and what it means to be healthy. This section contains posts/personal essays of Daysha’s mental journey towards building an unapologetically thick n fit lifestyle.
It has been ingrained in us since birth to believe that something is always wrong with us. But is the problem actually with our bodies or how we have been trained to view our bodies? Daysha offers up a few solutions to consider when you’re not feeling your best with your body.
Read MoreHave you been interested in attending BlogHer Health before, but not sure what your day will be like? Check out this round up post featuring all the fun stuff I did or received from this year’s BlogHer Health 20!
Read MoreOn my first night, Jack, the instructor, gave us a warm greeting as he glided across the room, and within seconds, a sharp tango beat pulsated throughout the room.
Read MoreMy rule is that I am a non-meat-cooking household. So I don't prepare meat at home.
Read MoreSo last week I flew to NYC to attend Blog Her '18 Health, annnnnd to accept a Voices Of The Year Award (VOTY)!
And I won the authenticity award for documenting my health journey with Fitness Genes.
Read MoreWhile I wasn’t dealing with love, the overall message still holds true that even when you're sad by the lack of success you're having for the things you want, always have the courage to try one more time, because you never know…
Read MoreThis will be my online sanctuary devoted to covering all things health/fitness/wellness.
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