My 30 Days of #Begintobloom Collagen Challenge

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Just Bloom.  As always all opinions are my own.

I just completed my 30 days of #begintobloom collagen challenge.  But first, have you heard of collagen? This word has been thrown in the skincare community for quite some time.  The reason is that collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and is the main structural protein found in our skin, bones, ligaments, and muscles.  In other words, it is the cement that holds everything together and is found in our ligaments, bones, and joints.  

In case you are not aware, our body’s natural collagen production holds moisture to keep tissues firm and plump.  It also helps with gastroesophageal reflux disease, muscle recovery and tissue repair, and the list goes on. Overall, collagen provides many benefits; both internal and external!

We want healthy building blocks so that our body functions properly.  By drinking collagen, this keeps collagen producing because our collagen production begins to decline around the age of 25 to 30.

I’m aging each day and taking care of my health is my number one priority.  Now that I’m a mom I do whatever I can to stay healthy and hopefully live long enough to see my grandkids.  It’s no secret that eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis is the norm for me. I also take vitamins and supplements as well.  However, I don’t think that is enough.

That’s why I decided to to take the #begintobloom 30-day collagen challenge by drinking Just Bloom’s collagen while putting my vitamins and other supplements on hold.  My goal is to improve my health wellness from reducing fine lines to improving my skin’s elasticity and density.

Just Bloom’s collagen is bovine-derived from cattle because cattle are an excellent source of amino acids, which helps collagen production.  The collagen in supplements has already been broken down, or hydrolyzed, which is why it is thought to be absorbed more efficiently than the collagen in foods.

Which is why Just Bloom’s collagen is simply a cut above the rest, with 5 grams of collagen in every serving that comes in four different flavors like Spicy Margarita, Mango Mojito, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Peach Sangria.

Halfway through the 30-day challenge, I already noticed a huge difference with my skin and hair.  What I didn’t expect was that my mood swings were not as frequent – this is another topic for another day.  

For the past 30 days, I would have a cup of either Peach Sangria or Spicy Margarita after lunch.  Sometimes I drink it cold but most often than not I mix the collagen with hot water because I love how it feels in my tummy.  Both of these flavors taste really good. I love the ease of use and portability of these packets. I stash a few in my purse so that I have them with at my disposal.  I also bring them to work and leave them in the drawers.

So after taking the collagen on a daily basis for the past 30 days here’s what actually happened to me.

HAIR

My hair tends to grow fast but this collagen makes my hair grow even faster!  I started to notice the difference in 15 days after drinking it. On top of that my hair is shinier with zero split ends.  Who doesn’t want luxurious hair?!

SKIN

Collagen is huge when it comes to skin. Drinking it each day can strengthen, improve the elasticity and hydration of your skin.  Although it’s only been 30 days certain areas of my face are more plush and bouncy.  My skin also feels more hydrated and I no longer need to apply a lip balm before bedtime – I tend to get dry lips year-round.

 JOINTS

Luckily, I have not had any chronic pain on my joints so I cannot really comment on that.  However, since I have been taking the collagen I’m happy to know that this can help maintain the integrity of my cartilage, which is the rubber-like tissue that protects my joints.  

I’m so glad I decided to take this challenge because my turnover rate is better than expected.  I certainly will continue taking the collagen supplement on a daily basis.

I have learned a lot about collagen in general and how that benefit my well-being in the long run.  I truly believe that if you treat your body well you’ll reap the benefits of doing so. However, if you treat it poorly, you’ll also reap those less favorable results.

And if you are interested in increasing your collagen production and resetting your biological start with Just Bloom and use promo code Janise15 at checkout for 15% off your order.   They come in four different flavors like Spicy Margarita, Mango Mojito, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Peach Sangria (my fav!).  You can mix this with cold water or hot water (my preference).