Simply Dee in D.C.

a lifestyle blog in honesty & authenticity in daily living

So, time flies, and my mind is overloaded

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Posted on October 20, 2025 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

So, I can not wrap my mind around how fast time flies. I feel like an 89 year old grandmother when I say that. But July was yesterday, it seems, and November is less than 2 weeks away! When I … Continue reading →

So, Motivation for your Manic Monday

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Posted on September 9, 2019 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

So today we will discuss fitness. What does it mean to you? To me it means: feeling confident in my clothes, looking slender and feeling good about myself. For others it means being able to run a half marathon, to … Continue reading →

So, when I’m dedicated, I am dedicated! Steps how to be…

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Posted on July 9, 2018 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

So, I am doing this hardcore HIIT/strength training with super strict meal planning. I have pretty much done everything to a T except a few extra hundred calories during my one cheat meal of the week. Today is the beginning … Continue reading →

So, some say that magic happens with faith, trust and pixie dust… Steps to really making it happen!

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Posted on June 21, 2018 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

So, Faith and Trust in God and yourself and the process, whatever you are trying to achieve are EXCELLENT places to start. But the magic part- not so easy. Things rarely just happen for people. I mean honestly, I can … Continue reading →

So, everything we go for in life is truly mental…

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Posted on April 17, 2018 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

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So, I have started back on my clean eating today and had caffeine which is a no-no. My plan is no caffeine, soy, gluten/wheat, alcohol and no dairy. I was sick for close to a month from almost the end … Continue reading →

So, I have decided to define “clean” and “fit” for myself…

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Posted on March 15, 2018 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

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So, I am a size 12/14 and I am not super tall. Some would call me chubby, some say I look fab as I am and what others say, I don’t really care at this point because I eat better … Continue reading →

So, the words “fit” and “clean” are being used all over the place, but what do they really mean?

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Posted on February 3, 2018 by Simply Dee In D.C. (and NYC)

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So, fit and fitness are so over-used and over-hyped these days. Everyone is a fitness guru. There are thousands of people on every social media channel who have a different perspective or plan or sometimes scheme. The truth of the … Continue reading →