I’m beautiful no matter but being a healthier version of me is even more beautiful.
 
Over the past couple of years, I got lost in other things and forgot who the main focus was, me. If you’ve read my book, Finding My Sparkle - you know I am all about self-love, healthy body image and finding what truly makes you happy. Getting healthy from the inside out, makes me truly happy. I not only love the physical changes but the inside ones as well.
 
As an entrepreneur I’m able to focus more, not be so tired, properly give my body the nutrition it needs so I can be fully confident in whatever I do. Profile by Sanford has really been life changing for me and I’m not even finished with my journey yet. Finding a program that encourages not only my physical goals, but emotional ones has truly been eye opening.
 
This past week was a little struggle for me as I picked up doing more blog/brand work which is amazing through a pandemic. I was tempted to fall back into some old bad habits like not eating, not giving my body all the calories a day it needs or being tempted to eating something I know I would regret. I told my coach Jess, her voice popped in my head and it was a friendly reminder to say to myself, “is it worth it?” I reset and refocused on why I initially started this journey and how much I’ve already accomplished.
 
If you are looking to make some serious lifestyle changes for the better, I encourage you to join me. This month only Profile is offering Free Shipping on all of their yummy food. Just click HERE to shop and use the code FREESHIP!

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Foxy Friday is here!

I am green with envy :) 

Outfit details:
Top: Zara
Pants: Hue
Hair Clips: H&M
Jewelry: Chanel
Shoes: Chinese Laundry

The kitchen just got fierce

I did not get the cooking for fun gene from my mother, who loves to test out new recipes and create her own. However over these past few months, your girl has been werkin in the kitchen! I think that is one of the things I love about working with Profile by Sanford, I have fallen in love with putting colorful and healthy meals into my body.


Believe it or not chopping up veggies has become quite therapeutic for me, it also allows me to get some self-care time in just for me, to unplug and focus on something else other than entrepreneurship. Plus I think cooking more instead of grabbing something to go has been great on my wallet but also my waistline! You know what that means, more clothes shopping in my future :)

Profile by Sanford has really pushed me to stay committed to a program that I can totally handle and not feel hungry or unsatisfied. Trust me, I’ve tried it all and I can honestly say, this is the best one yet. I’m so glad I invested in myself and my health - you only get one body. You should join me! You can use my special code MORGAN for a discount, so make sure you check it out.

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Hey ya’ll!
The sun has been out and I know everyone has had cabin fever, but please keep in mind coronavirus is still here and to make sure we are still continuing to stay safe! That’s why your girl put together a couple fun outdoor activities that you can do solo, with your partner or the whole family! These outdoor activities are also super effective, I didn’t spend more than $50 on each outdoor activity.

Bougie Picnic

Since time is not a factor, why not really enjoy some time outside around some beautiful decor!? I had my friend Simone from The Confetti Room set up this cute and bougie picnic decor for me - but if you are talented like her you could totally do yourself. You can even hire her to come set this up for you for a day or night date in the park! Surrounded by so much pretty decor really enhances your vibes, I felt like someone’s rich auntie lounging in the park, people watching.

Charcuterie Board
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This is a bonus add on for a picnic or just to take with you to sit outside and enjoy the weather! This lovely board you can totally do yourself, or be like me and rely on other people’s talents such as 5 Star Meal Prep. They focus on healthy food that taste good, so this was a perfect option for me to snack on while I enjoyed my day date in the park.

Smore’s Bar
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I mean the title says it all! This you can do inside or outside. I have my limits so I decided to take this one in doors :) All you need is a cute bar cart or table, real fire or chaffers, graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and an extra bonus - chocolate or butterscotch toppings.

This would make a really cute date night or a family dessert treat - or you could totally do it like me and treat yo self! You really don’t need a reason.

Patio Game Night
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You don’t have to just have game night’s inside, if you have a patio or outdoor seating space, take the fun outside! Make sure you have some bug repellent and candles though, if you are like me - I don’t do the bugs and certainly not the bug bites! Summer nights feel different outside with a nice cool breeze - so pick up some board games, download a fun game app and enjoy the fresh air! You can pick up inexpensive board games from amazon, dollar general or target.

Inflatable Pool Party
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If you live in a building like me, going to a swimming pool is not really an option right now. So why not get an inflatable pool for one! There are so many cute inflatable pools out right now, I found this cute solo pool for only $20 at Homegoods along with the beach towel and pillow for only $15! If you have a family, you can totally get a bigger inflatable pool. I decided to join my friend outside, social distancing of course for a pool party we could enjoy together!

Its a Vive…

See what I did there? Listen up, ya’ll! I am super excited to have partnered with Vive Seltzer!
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First of all, its a local company so you know I had to rep my hometown. What I also love about Vive Seltzer is there are no artificial sweeteners - I get really bad headaches from fake sugar. It’s full of natural fruit flavors with no icky after taste, ya’ll know what I mean. It’s also gluten free, with only 100 calories and 2 grams of carbs so it doesn’t hurt my goals.

Plus what’s better than hanging out on your neighborhood stoop, people watching (social distancing) and sipping on some spiked sparkling water - you heard me spiked sparkling water. This is one of my favorite flavors, Mango but it comes in 7 other tasty flavors. Would you try this flavor? You can find Vive at Kroger and other stores near you, you can find here.

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Feelin’ Myself

Well, week one is complete! I am down a total of 5 pounds!! Whoop whoop!

I am so proud of myself for sticking to my plan, outside of a few mishaps. When I met with my coach Jess, she told me the first 2 weeks would be a time where I would be reprogramming my body so I would be eating 6 small meals throughout the day. I start my morning off with a Shake, then 2 hours later another Shake, then for Lunch I get another Shake, Vegetable and Fat, for snack I get a fiber bar, Dinner I get a Protein, Fat and Vegetable and then end the night with another Shake. 


That's a lot for a day, right? Here I am used to eating maybe 2 meals a day with no snack. 


I tried a variety of flavors for the shake but my favorite so far is the Mocha Latte, Chocolate Brownie and Mint Chocolate Chip.


The fiber bars I tried are: Chocolate Almond and Cinnamon - both are yummy!


There was a couple of nights I was so tired I went to bed without having my last shake, and it was a long and stressful week with everything happening in the world, I asked Jess if I could have a glass of wine. She told me it wasn't recommended but if I could wait until Saturday, I could have at least one. I was so happy! I love that this program allows you to still LIVE.


The most important thing I want to stress is being open and honest with your coach in order for you to have the best success. Jess did not make me feel bad about wanting something and that motivated me to stick with what her advice was.


I will also say I told her I was craving eating carbs but she assured me I could have those later on in the plan. Knowing that, was alright with me. I also asked Jess was 5 lbs a good weigh in? She told me not to focus on the weight loss but non-scale victories which is amazing. I did tell her I felt like I had more energy, my mood was improving and my sleep was getting better. 


So often we have to remind ourselves the scale is not the end all measure of success. Remember the other victories! 


Looking forward to what week 3 brings, you should join me! You can use my special code MORGAN for a discount, so make sure you check it out.

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“A father holds his daughter’s hand for a short while, but he holds her heart forever.”
Father’s Day came early for mine because why wait for tomorrow? What’s a better way to surprise my own Dad with a delicious and big breakfast from Frisch's Big Boy. Frisch's has always held a special place in my memories because when I was younger we used to go to Frisch's often as a family for dinner. Those are the moments that I will never forget, as we all get older and busy in our lives - spending time together is what's most important. My Dad and I would even have quite a few Daddy/Daughter dates spent at Frisch's. We often get wrapped up in the big gesture gifts and we forget about those that will evoke a memory. I think those are priceless.

Let me tell y’all, right now they have a Father’s Day special for only $19.99!! Check out all of this food that comes with it:

• Pancakes
• Biscuits
• Eggs
• Sausage
• Bacon
• Breakfast Potatoes

With all the butter, jelly and utensils you need. My Mom loved it to because it saved her from cooking.
My Dad was totally surprised and loved it. If you’re looking for a way to treat your Dad for Father’s Day please go to your nearest Frisch's and order a Father’s Day breakfast time go! My local Frisch's had my order hot and ready to go when I got there, they were amazing.

Thank you Frisch's for making this Father’s Day super special ✨

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Transparency post. If you have been following me on social media or know my story, you know I've struggled with my weight all my life. The whole reason I started Curvy Cardio was to help love myself from the inside out through fitness. That definitely helped me get in the best shape of my life combined with changing my eating habits. 


When I started going into entrepreneurship full time however, my life schedule changed drastically. I was on the go, traveling out of town, having meeting after meeting, oftentimes I would just be fueled by coffee or one meal a day. That took a toll on me and my body. It wasn't that I was eating bad, I just wasn't giving my body the proper nutrition and fuel and my body and energy reflected it.


Yes, I was still working super hard and had great accomplishments, but I was tired and worn down. Now that I've been home for the past couple of months I have really committed myself to getting back to the best version of myself. I was so happy that I discovered Profile by Sanford. They are all about helping you be a better you through nutrition. They use science based plans that are personalized to fit your lifestyle and goals!


I really love their approach to getting healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and what works for me! Working out has never been a problem for me, but working out is only a small percentage of the battle. In fact, I've been back teaching my Curvy Cardio class 4 days a week, so I am super excited to have help on the nutrition and eating side.


I was super excited to meet with my coach Jess, who is super adorable and bubbly! We had a virtual consultation because we can't meet in person currently but that was fine with me. She went over my goals, my barriers and what she could do to make sure this was going to be successful for me - which I loved. 


This is not about a crash diet or losing weight the unhealthy way, which I have always been about, because honestly I tried that before like so many others - and it doesn't work after so long. The goal is to create a healthy routine that I can sustain even when I am able to travel and be on the go again.


Before I started my customized plan, I got to pick up what nutritional shake flavors I wanted, bars and tea packets I can add to my water. 


I will post my journey over the next couple of months here every week so I stay accountable but also I encourage anyone who wants to join me, come on! You can even use my special code MORGAN here to get a discount. Yes, it's an investment, but isn't your health priceless?


Here we go...

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