i'm doing what in 14 weeks?!?

Hi everyone!

As some of you know, I lost 30 lbs in the last 5 months or so and have changed my life through a company called Herbalife. I have overcome so many of my anxieties and fears, and I've only scratched the surface. I'm realizing my full potential and not letting my fears hold me back from living life any longer! 

With that said, I'm doing a bikini competition APRIL 12.

One of my biggest struggles has been being judged by other people on the way I look... In my mind a bikini competition is the best way to face that fear. Standing on stage in front of judges who are doing just that! It's going to be such a challenge but I can't wait to test myself. 

The way I do this competition will be the way I'm living my life!! I'm dedicated and committed to being in the best shape and mental state of my life! It's all about personal development, I'm facing everything that I am scared of! I have been so inspired by all of the people around me being so brave and committing to being a bit uncomfortable! That's the only way you can see development, it'll be uncomfortable but the outcome will be amazing.

I'll post pictures of my journey and you will be reading about my mental state through all of this. Are you with me for the next 14 weeks?!? It's going to be an AMAZING roller coaster!!

I have to acknowledge my Herbafam here, they have gently pushed me into the direction of my dreams and have been nothing but supportive and inspiring. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. There are at least 50 of us coaches and clients competing and learning this together. It's an amazing feeling... We are starting a movement and I've never been more happy or excited. It's seriously amazing being around these people who help you realize your dreams and how to get there. 

So here goes nothing... My official before picture!!

I want you all to know that you are welcome to leave comments... And follow me on Instagram for more pictures to come. @morganalyssa

Thanks again for stopping by.

xo

morgan.

first.

hello.

first post... isn't this one usually the most important? i'm not sure.

anyway i feel like i should give you a little bit of what to expect on this blog, EVERYTHING!

i love fitness, cooking and baking... so you will see healthy recipes and workouts from time to time... and not so healthy treats sometimes. :) everyone needs treats now and then. 

i also love my full time job which is doing early intervention with kids who have autism. so don't be surprised if you see pictures of the fun crafts that i do with them or if i brag a little bit too much about how lucky i am to have the opportunity to help families. i would say that it is the perfect job for me. 

with that said, i am going to start school this january to get my bachelors in special education, thats the first thing.. so you may see me posting about that as well. eventually i will have my masters in education and get whats called a BCBA (board certified behavior analyst) so i can work with these amazing kids who have autism and put programs in place to teach them behaviors and academics.

you'll read a lot about my husband, and what it is like for him owning a gym and two other businesses.. and what it's like for me of course. :) and how we struggle with meeting not only our fitness goals but our financial goals as well. sometimes things get rough, you'll read about it and might relate. things get tough for everyone right?

my animals!!! i have the cutest dog ever, his name is Milo, he is a ball of energy and is super crazy.. but we love him. i also have two cats that are brothers, fenway and toulouse. you'll see lots of pictures.

oh and my cute families. there is never a dull moment between my family and my husbands family. 

i am so excited to start writing again... so bear with me while i learn this whole blogging thing. i'm sure i'll get much better with time. 

oh as for the name of this blog sprinkles & shimmer i am totally a girl that loves anything that sparkles, it makes me happy. as well as sprinkles... there are just a million different types of them! i love it. and one day i may use them all. 

so that's my story.. thanks for stopping by. i hope we become fast friends. :)