tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69952709298868964582024-03-05T08:52:31.242-08:00That Dayum DeeDeeMy quest to find my elusive waistline, collarbone, and the rest of my body which has since been replaced by "jiggly" parts!That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-46625144526546362182016-11-25T16:29:00.001-08:002016-11-25T16:39:45.062-08:00Review: Hydration Pack with FREE Waist Pack & 2 Liter Hydration Bladder by RiskbekTM.
Hydration Pack with FREE Waist Pack & 2 Liter Hydration Bladder by Riskbek
I was in the market for a hydration backpack after seeing loads of people with them at Lalapalooza. Initially, I wasn't sure what they were, so I came home and did some research and knew I had to have one.
I found that depending on what type of hydration pack you choose, they can be really That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-28433223241175054372016-05-12T05:08:00.000-07:002016-05-12T05:23:27.216-07:00
In the next few weeks I will be embarking upon an 8 week challenge with a group of ladies. I have purchased and read the book that will be guiding us through this challenge. The book recently released and I purchased it and devoured it in a matter of hours. I was really excited for this book because others seemed to have such great success with it... losing a good That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-79695585469670111422016-02-01T04:46:00.000-08:002016-02-01T04:48:41.528-08:00Goodbye January, Hello February!
Wow! Time sure is flying by. It seems as if only yesterday, I was wrapping gifts, decorating the tree and getting ready for Christmas. Needless to say January is gone and it's now time to say Hello to February and I haven't made any progress.
While I have been in the gym, very sporadically I might add, I haven't really accomplished anything.
I'm not sure what it is that I am That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-18716064886699491062016-01-28T15:33:00.000-08:002016-02-01T04:17:17.374-08:00Review: Prefer Green 7 Piece Portion Control Containers with Guide Instruction
My aunt recently purchased the 21 day fix and fell off rather quickly. She let me borrow her DVD's but refuses to part with her containers leaving me to fend for myself. When I saw these containers, I thought they would work perfectly in helping me get my portion sizes under control.
The fact that these containers are color coordinated and portion-sized perfectly, should mean a That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-67496603210349605582015-12-23T07:16:00.000-08:002015-12-23T09:08:05.408-08:00Review: Premium Cross Training Glove and Wrist Wrap Set by Double Dagger.
I'm planning to get serious about my health and fitness and was in the market for some new training gloves being that my last pair is about 12 years old or more. These gloves are exactly what I have been looking for to take my work out to the next level.
The description stresses the importance of purchasing the correct size, as fit is very important. By measurement, I was right That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-91233005840565753702015-11-17T05:29:00.000-08:002015-12-23T09:07:17.593-08:00Review: Lift Fitness Solutions Quick Release Locking Olympic Barbell Collar Set for 2-inch Weights Bar
For the past month, I have gotten into lifting and decided to take a break from all of the Zumba classes and the treadmill. I have a light barbell set (20 lbs) that came with a locking clip which I absolutely loved . When it was time to upgrade to a set with heavier plates, the set that I chose came with a pin and screw collar which is very time consuming to remove and to That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-54250974902704168232014-12-09T04:22:00.005-08:002014-12-09T04:22:55.496-08:00
I'm still here and still working out but I need to revamp a few things. Mainly my diet. I'm not a terrible eater but I'm not really restricting myself either. a typical day of eating for me is I usually have a smoothie or juice for breakfast...( veggies, fruit, coconut water, flax and chia seeds). I then may have a boiled egg and a slice or two of buffalo That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-80724602965737634872014-11-22T04:45:00.000-08:002014-11-22T04:45:00.153-08:00Time to get with it and stick with it.
I'm back again and have decided to really get serious with this weightloss. I have been messing around for at least 14 yrs now losing and gaining the same 5 lbs. the good thing is that I haven't gained any additional weight during that time but my weight has been fluctuating between 230 and 235 for the past 14 years. I'm extremely motivated but really need to That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-49892661544455189092014-06-04T04:41:00.003-07:002014-06-04T04:41:51.688-07:00Yesterday, I experienced the dreaded wake up call
Yesterday was such a wake up call for me...not that I really needed one as I do know just how fat I am but yesterday just seemed to take thing to a whole new level. I just posted about how proud I am that I've managed to work out consistently last month and then this happens.
I went to a graduation yesterday and found myself having nothing to wear. Of course, I put togetherThat Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-37694752984264838662014-06-02T09:07:00.003-07:002014-06-02T09:46:21.419-07:00Month 2...Hello June
Well, today is June second and wraps up month one of my fitness challenge/journey. I can say that I am actually quite proud of myself. As you know, I started this journey on May 5th and while I can't say that I've worked out every single day since then, I can say that I managed to work out at least 3-5 days out of the week and sometimes even 7 days. The downside is That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-31784385708336004922014-05-06T05:09:00.002-07:002014-05-06T05:09:35.985-07:00
I know that you guys are probably tired of me and my starting and stopping but yes, Here I am again with a brand spanking new beginning. I would have started on the first but I entered a 21 day free fitness study which is to begin today. Unfortunately, I was not one of the first fifty people to sign up for the study, and ( according to the guy that I spoke with yesterday when I That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-52878899547007287182014-01-01T04:53:00.000-08:002014-01-01T04:56:33.050-08:00It's that time of the year again!
That's right , it's New Years Day! That time of year where we make our New Years Resolutions which most often includes some form of fitness. Well, I've decided not to make any this year, nor am I going to post about starting over and getting back on track. Why you ask? Because I've actually been working on my fitness goals( rather consistently I might add) since November. Yayyyy me. That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-50522097898972068252013-05-21T04:22:00.001-07:002013-05-21T04:22:23.489-07:00Something has got to be done!! Now is the time.I have realized that consistencey is the key for me. I find that I work out for a while and then I just fall off of the wagon. It may be due to my laziness or the plans that someone else has made for me( take me to the Drs. repairman will be here today between 8 and 5, come with me to take my car to the shop and blah blah blah). I really need to devise a plan and stick with it.
I started That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-68374426557289974602012-04-03T15:32:00.000-07:002012-04-03T15:32:42.398-07:00Summer Challenge Update and week 2 Goals While I have been getting my workouts in, I haven't really been doing much in changing what I eat. I have been eating less....most days just breakfast and dinner...... because I haven't been really hungry but other than that not much on the nutrition front.
I managed to get in a vegetable with at least one meal this past week even though I was shooting for a veggie with every That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-88181733507849895112012-03-27T09:09:00.000-07:002012-03-28T11:29:03.022-07:00Summer Challenge Week 1
First Day of the Ready For Summer Challenge was yesterday and wouldn't you know it, It's "Shark Week" 'round these parts.(IE that time of the month) Needless to say, I'm bloated and crampy and eating everything in sight.....( well not really everything) but things that I shouldn't have eaten like Birthday Cake, Pad Thai, and a Philly cheesesteak.
Hmmph!!! I'm off to a That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-2845936634906081282012-03-26T04:24:00.001-07:002012-03-26T04:42:13.029-07:00Friend Makin' Monday: Current Favorites
Current Favorites
1. Song -Too many to count but what comes to mind is "Lady In MY Life" by Michael Jackson
2. Drink –Iced Tea and Mojitos( alcoholic beverage of choice)
3. Physical feature of the opposite sex (or the sex that you find attractive) – a man with a sexy back with just the right amount of muscles...will do it for me every time...add in a nice chest and some abs and I'm doneThat Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-64473585467612878292012-03-23T03:37:00.002-07:002012-03-23T03:46:46.557-07:00Ready For Summer Challenge
So I have joined a challenge. It's not really the first challenge that I have participated in but this will be the first one that I am determined to complete. Summer has always been my motivation in terms of losing weight. I mean who doesn't want to look good in their summer clothes? I've never been one to NOT wear shorts, tank tops, swim suits and other That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-68725935516253570132012-03-22T04:23:00.000-07:002012-03-22T04:23:13.718-07:00Whew....Finally!Things are finally getting back to normal after my 3 week hiatus. These past few weeks I have been involved in a work project that threw me totally off track.
The early morning to late evening hours left me without a plan or the ability to fit in workouts so although my mind told me that I could do a little something when I returned home, my body said take your azz to bed which is what I ended That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-87686994968797001002012-03-12T09:04:00.001-07:002012-03-12T09:27:35.267-07:00Friend Making Mondays: Bookworms (Revisited)FMM: Bookworms (Revisited)
1.How often do you read for pleasure? I read fairly often. I love reading....It's a love that has stuck with me ever since I was little.
2.Are you currently reading a book? No, I'm not currently reading anything at the moment.
3.Do you subscribe to any magazines and/or newspapers? The only magazine that I subscribe to is Better Homes and Gardens and Good That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-29782809626107390872012-02-21T05:00:00.000-08:002012-02-21T05:00:16.904-08:00What's on your workout Playlist?There's nothing like the right music to get you through a workout. In my case, that means anything with a thumping, booming bassline. It's no secret that I don't really like cardio( in the traditional sense) and when I'm on the treadmill or elliptical or whatever machine I'm using, I often find myself counting down the minutes until I'm done. I need a distraction to keep my mindThat Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-52174583127355611742012-02-20T06:19:00.000-08:002012-02-20T06:19:45.676-08:00FMM: TravelFriend Makin' Monday: Travel
Where did your most recent trip take you? My last trip was actually to Pennsylvania but that was for a funeral, my last trip for fun was to California.
Is there a place that you’d like to visit that you haven’t yet? If so, where? I'd love to go to Greece, Italy and Israel( it would be awesome to walk where Jesus walked). Hopefully, I'll make That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-51792650270064169102012-02-15T13:34:00.000-08:002012-02-15T13:36:18.210-08:00Review: Silicon Steamer From Curves
Last year when I was deciding whether or not to renew my gym membership, a friend who attends Curves suggested I try it out. My mother and myself received a free month long membership which we used three times a week. I really enjoyed my time there and I also enjoyed the camaraderie with the women there but $40 per month was a bit steep for the variety of exercise they provide and we were not That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-16485231270944583452012-02-13T04:13:00.000-08:002012-02-13T04:19:40.475-08:00FMM: Before PhotosFriend Making Monday: Before Photos
Are you on a weight-loss journey? Have you lost weight in the past? Are you trying to lose it now? Yes…I am currently on a weight loss journey. Other than the 20 lbs. that I lost over the summer( and since managed to gain back) I haven't really lost weight before. Yes, I am trying to lose weight now.
Do you like being in pictures, or do you shy awayThat Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-63861875857994294102012-02-12T11:43:00.000-08:002012-02-13T05:58:43.178-08:00Whitney Houston Whitney Houston 1963-2012
With the death of Whitney Houston yesterday, I am reminded how quickly we are losing the "real" musicians. With each death, I am constantly reminded that the era of "great" music is quickly fading away. I'm still amazed that the music that I grew up listening too is now considered "oldies" or "old school" but with the choice of music we have out That Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995270929886896458.post-68947556524452139932012-02-08T04:30:00.000-08:002012-02-08T06:41:08.303-08:00Body Pump class was bananas and boy am I feeling it today!I decided to go to Zumba yesterday and I'm glad that I did because it was awesome. The instructor was actually a substitute for the regular instructor who went to Brazil for the entire month of January. Upon the regular instructor's return, she( the sub) was able to switch gyms with another instructor who didn't want to drive that far so she now has her own class on Tuesdays. The funny thing isThat Dayum DeeDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16785843182899233728noreply@blogger.com9