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.
Feeling a little low this Valentine's Day because you're single? Looking for a Valentine's Day treat to gift to your love this holiday? Check out this recipe for these gluten free, vegan vanilla glazed scones that are the perfect balance of sweetness and healthy!
Read MoreAfter realizing that my body and my eating habits were not in a place that I found to be comfortable, I really wanted to work with my school dietitian to get back on track in a healthy way…
Read MoreSo if you’ve been following me on Instagram then you know that I’ve basically embarked on a mission to be the next black millennial Joana Gaines…
Read MoreDiet pills, lemon cayanne detox drinks, fat burners, flat tummy teas — The internet is full of crazy ways to lose weight quick, but is losing weight quickly actually good for us? Let’s ask Dr. Dan!
Read MoreLet (clap) me (clap) tell (clap) y’all! I don’t know how, but this treat literally tastes like a toaster strudel, but with way less calories, and much healthier ingredients. Learn how to make this vegan and gluten-free revamp of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
Read MoreShit… Am I gonna write this post?
I think…
I’m really gonna write this post…
BUT only because I love y’all, and I think it’s valuable information to know!
Read MoreSo anyone who knows me knows that I have a very deep and intense relationship with cookies. Honestly, if I could live off of cookies, peanut butter, and frozen yogurt I would be very spiritually fulfilled. But many cookies have such an extremely high caloric value that I realized that I needed to find a healthier alternative if I wanted to eat them regularly…
I’ll give you a hint… It’s not water.
Read MoreSanta ain’t ready for all this cookie y’all! Check out this easy 7 ingredient recipe for a new variation on holiday cookies this year.
Read MoreLord knows I live to go IN over the holidays, but this year I wanted to learn how to decrease the risk of messing up all my hard work in the gym. So here are the key highlights from my monthly Q&A livestream with doctor/educator/entrepreneur Dr. Dan on how to survive eating over the holidays!
Read MoreOne of the reasons why Dr. Dan is a true homie is because he gets that for people like you and me, we’re just trying to find the intersection between healthy and human. So if alcohol is an important part of your lifestyle that you can’t realistically imagine taking completely out of your diet, then come read up on his 7 tips on alcohol and fitness!
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