This time of the year is notorious for people falling off track from their New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s some things you can do to keep going strong!

• Have a positive attitude about bettering your health.
• Focus on crowding out bad habits with better ones.
  • Want to stop drinking pop? Carry a water bottle with you to stay hydrated throughout the day!
• Reduce stress on the body by getting regular adjustments!
  • Interference in the nervous system and high cortisol levels (the stress hormone) cause extra stress on the body.
• Surround yourself with a great support system.
  • Like-minded individuals will provide accountability and encouragement.
• Get Active!
  • Find opportunities throughout your day to get some exercise. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park farther away from the entrance so that you get to take a walk.
  • Schedule exercise into your day in advance, if needed so that you can make sure you have the time for it.
  • Stretch regularly and take breaks from your work to do so- your body will thank you!

Remember, a journey to a healthier lifestyle takes time and work. Small steps are still steps in the right direction! We are here for you!

Featured Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Collagen Pancakes (GF, DF)

Ingredients:

• 2C Gluten Free Rolled Oats
• 1 small ripe banana
• 1 flax seed “egg” or 1 regular egg
• 1 ½ cup almond milk (add ¼c more if batter is too thick)
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 2 scoops vanilla multi collagen protein powder (we like Ancient Nutrition brand!)

Directions:

1. Put oats in blender and pulse for a few seconds.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and blend it all together.
3. If the batter is too thick, add more almond milk.
4. Coat a pan/ griddle with coconut oil or grass-fed butter and cook pancakes.
5. Serve with your choice of toppings (We like honey, peanut butter, or pure maple syrup)!