Happy New Year!

 

Good morning and happy new year!  So 2020 is over and honestly it wasn't that awful for me and my family.   I hope most can see the good that came from the pandemic.   I like to look at the glass as half full.  More time with my husband and cats spent at home together where I love to be but rarely get to have so much down time.   We definitely appreciated the time we have spent with our kids and grandkids although it was less than I wanted.   We are thankful for our health,  our homes our families and our jobs.  

I have been trying to keep up with my exercise and healthy eating throughout the holidays and I can honestly say that I am glad they are behind us!  I started doing HIIT workouts on the treadmill which I am loving because I get to run for 20 minutes or so and get the benefits of 24 hour fat burning!  Whats not to love?? 

Some of the supplements I have been taking are calcium,  vitamin D3, collagen and hormone balance.  Wow!  You don't realize what your body can do to heal itself until you try collagen and an all natural hormone balance supplement.  Joints, hair,  nails, sleep, energy.....I could go on and on!  I love bone broth and have made it in my instant pot 😋,  but its much easier to put a tsp in my coffee ☕.   You can buy collagen supplements and it is recommended to buy grass fed if you do.  I am now trying gelatin in my coffee.   We'll see if the benefits are as good.   I will let you know next time! 

Diet has always been something I try to avoid.   I try to get the most out of the food that I eat.  I did keto a couple of years ago with good results.   I'm back on it partly,  just avoiding processed carbs, and eating more protein.  Mug cakes are my go to sweet foods.   I am having chocolate with peanut butter and banana  this morning!  Delish! Made with coconut flour. 

Try collagen this way: get some gelatin,  put a half cup of half and half in a mug with a tsp of gelatin,  a dash of cinnamon and a splash of real maple syrup.  Warm it in the microwave for 45 seconds,  whisking it a couple of times then pour into hot coffee.  

Be well and stay safe! 

Carin