Have you heard of them? Are you skeptical about using them?

Last year, I had my genetics tested. And as suspected, I have inherited bone issues. Ok, the test actually said that bone issues could have a high impact on my health. That is, if I don’t take care of getting the proper nutrition and supplements. I knew that my family had suffered from bone issues, so that is a known fact.

I have played around with using collagen peptides a few times in the past couple of years, especially since it was getting harder to walk, but not really. I don’t know if that makes sense. My desire to walk like I had for the past 30 years has diminished. I was happy to sit around instead of exploring. So not me.

A month ago, I took it upon myself to start drinking collagen peptides every morning. It’s a coffee treat for me. I brew my coffee with the collagen already in the mug. Stir it well. Add some creamer and top with a little cold foam to make it a coffeehouse experience.

The benefits of this coffee drink:

1. My already thick hair feels even thicker – In perimenopause, this is a treat. Usually, your hair thins.
2. Nails
3. My energy level and wanting to walk around are so much better. I feel so spry.

I also have proof. My Apple Watch tracks active energy levels. Over the past 4 weeks, my active energy calorie burning increased from 426 on average to 612 on average. Almost 200 more calories.

Let’s look at the last week:

Sunday – 544 – Usually a low day for me – I did have a walk in the wind with my puppy.
Monday – 556
Tuesday – 571
Wednesday – 657
Thursday – 700 – We went for a mile hike at a local park.
Friday – 668

That is only the average energy burned by me doing ordinary things. In February, my average was 469 per day. In March, it is 591 per day.

So what are the benefits of using collagen peptides?

1. Improves skin elasticity
2. Hydration
3. Improvement of joints and muscles
4. Nails and hair growth
5. Helps with your gut

For me, it brought back a Traci I hadn’t seen in a while. But one of my students stopped taking it because I am too energetic.

Have a blessed day and a week! Consider adding collagen to your daily routine.