Happppppy Monday! I’m trying to keep it positive, but really, I mean, it’s Monday.
Anyways, today we’re talking about something I find SUPER important: collagen.
Most women’s bodies quit producing collagen by age 28. Like on your 28th birthday it’s like “surprise…no more collagen for you.” But by that point production has already been slowing for awhile. And we need collagen. That’s the protein that keeps us looking young and fresh, it helps hold our joints and tendons together, and keeps our bones and muscles healthy.
Let me put it really simple vain terms: no collagen means sagging skin, wrinkles, and creaky joints. No me gusta!
So what am I doing to combat this travesty? I drink collagen.
I add a scoop of the Vital Proteins Beauty Collagen to my drink in the morning and one at night. I’ll be totally honest with you, I do not like the taste at all, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the benefits, so while the package says mix with water…I mix with tea. I think it could also be delicious in a smoothie, and I have a friend who puts it in ice cream. I would put it with basically anything but water because you just can’t hide that taste.
However, when mixed with delicious and complimentary tasting things, it’s all good! I like the strawberry lemon flavor because there are lots of complimentary flavors. I am using a zero calorie Arnold Palmer tea right now (because it’s leftover from the Masters.) But I think it could be added to my hot mint tea, green tea, fruity smoothies, anything.
I’m also OBSESSED with the packaging. It’s so chic and cute. Who doesn’t love a Barbie pink jar of collagen??
It just looks cute on Instagram, you know what I’m saying?
Anyways, I try to break my two scoops up. I do one scoop in the morning and one in the afternoon or at night. I have been drinking it for awhile and I just love the benefits. Between adding my collagen and REALLY upcoming my skin care routine, I’ve noticed night and day differences in my skin and my body.
I have seriously creaky joints when I climb the stairs or walk around or stand up or just like, ya know..live. But my collagen has made a difference in the snap, crackle, pop that is my body. So I have firm, plump, healthy skin AND healthy joints. Like all the yaaaasss!
I also love the travel packets. Not everyone wants to take a jar of collagen in the carry-on, but the travel packets are perfect for your purse, book bag, tote, clutch, whatever! Hubbs and I are going to Disney World at the end of the month, and these little packets are totally coming with me. My second favorite flavor is the melon mint. Again, great in mint tea.
No matter how you take it, collagen is extremely important and should be consumed early and often!
Do you collagen? (Can I make this a verb? I think so.) If so, what’s your favorite way to take it.
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I use skincare products with collagen in them but I’ve never thought of drinking it for better benefits. I totally need to try this out! And of course, the pink packaging is adorable! 🙂
I’m SO obsessed with the package. I think it’s just adorable.
I love Vital Proteins. I like to add their collagen to my smoothies.
I have GOT to start getting up early enough for smoothies! I feel like I’m always running late and have to haul booty out the door. I think these would be delicious in smoothies!
I’ll have to give this a try for sure!
Let me know how you like it!
I occasionally throw collagen in my coffee or smoothies…I’m still not 100% sure if I believe in the hype but I’m open to it for sure! I want to see more real studies backing collagen and its benefits when ingested because so far I’ve only seen studies that say its affects when ingested are negligible. Still, I love that you can’t taste vital proteins and I have to admit the beauty collagen packaging is SO cute!
Totally get that! I have loved the benefits I have gotten since I started drinking it, but know it’s different for everyone!
P.S. Your engagement photos are just gorgeous! 🙂
I really need to give these a try — I’ve heard so many good things.
I really love it and have loved the benefits! Let me know if you try them how you like it!
ok i HAVE to try this bc my skin is AWFUL. 🙂 cant wait to hopefully get the same results !
I have LOVED my results, but love to see what other people think. Please let me know how you like it!
I have Vital Proteins collagen too and LOVE it!
It’s seriously the best!
I have been meaning to try Vital Proteins for ages, but learning the factoid about 28 makes me hit purchase that much faster.
SO scary! I read that the other day and almost fell off my chair. I thought I had time LOL!
I haven’t ever heard of this. I’ll have to look into this and see if there is a vegan option 🙂
Oh yeah that would definitely be a great option!
I have been wanting to buy this but haven’t taken the plunge yet. I am ready to now, I think haha.
You definitely should! I love this brand and I love the benefits collagen gives me.
I am obsessed with putting collagen into my tea everyday. I haven’t tried this brand yet but I am definitely looking into it!
Let me know how you like it!!
I looooooovelovelove collagen!!! I have some vital proteins too and they’re SO GOOD.
I love them! And I’m with you, so many great benefits of collagen!
I love vital proteins! I have some in my cabinet right now!
Right?! Aren’t they the best?
Ok yes! I NEED to start taking collagen more consistently! I have some but I only take it once in a blue moon. Thank you for the inspiration!