HERE'S TO AN ENERGIZED YOU WITH TRU NIAGEN®

This post is sponsored as part of a partnership between The Grateful Gardenia and ChromaDex. All opinions are my own.

If you knew there was a supplement that would enhance your cellular quality of life and energize you daily, wouldn't you jump for joy? Well, that's what I've discovered and I'm excited to share this information with you. Let's learn about TRU NIAGEN®, NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), and the role they play in a healthier aging process.

After turning 50 I think I experienced what a lot of us do when we hit that number; I felt the need to zero in on the quality of my life. I've fortunately always been passionate about fitness and I plan on continuing my workouts! I work full time as a lifestyle blogger and influencer, I'm married, we have a teenage guy and a cute dog, and we're an active family. I had my son at forty and my goal is to continue to live a long, healthy life so I can watch him thrive. But there is the natural progression of life that we can't avoid...aging. That being said, there is a way to improve our quality of the aging process. There are ways we can take charge of our health, and knowledge is one of them. Let's take a look at a supplement from TRU NIAGEN® that has been clinically proven to safely increase the vital cofactor NAD needed by your body to make energy and keep cells healthy as we age... so you can share more moments like these with people you love.

WHAT IS NAD

NAD is found in every living cell and is an essential building block during energy production. But we lose up to 50% of our NAD levels between the ages of 40 and 60. When NAD levels are low, our cells can't produce the energy they need to maintain our health as we age. So, higher NAD levels can help support better overall health in aging better.

When Our levels of NAD are increased our energy is increased and we can enjoy our workout routines. Fitness is huge for me and my family, I like to diversify my workouts and NAD also enhances muscle recovery. I've personally noticed my muscles are not as sore when I first get out of bed or by the end of the day. I don't take many supplements, I've mostly focused on fitness, food, and gratitude but I do plan to continue using TRU NIAGEN® now that I'm aware of NAD.

Our bodies need NAD whenever we eat, drink, sleep and breathe. Yep... pretty much all the time. Our cells naturally produce NAD, but we also use it all day, every day. TRU NIAGEN® restores your body's NAD, every time you take it. I take two capsules, every morning at the same time with water. I can't quite put my finger on exactly what it is, but I will tell you I do feel different, and yes, energized.

Yes, it's safe to use and  TRU NIAGEN® has no known negative side effects. 

NAD Stressors that can cause you to use a lot of NAD - Here's a few. 

* Consuming too much alcohol

* Overexposure to the sun   

* Consuming too many calories (over-nutrition)

The stress of travel is another area where NAD might play a positive role in health. NAD is known to be important in regulating circadian rhythm, the normal 24-hour cycle that regulates many important functions in the body, including sleep. For this reason, I used TRU NIAGEN® this past June when I was off to Europe on an ambitious trip that included planes, trains, and automobiles.

Thank you TRU NIAGEN® for shedding light on how important NAD is for our overall everyday functions. Staying healthy involves many steps, but having a supplement that supports that goal gives me peace of mind... and a lot of energy.

Check back in so I can share my progress with you!

Thanks for reading and here's to your health!

xo, Janet

UPDATE:

Hi, I wanted to check in with you for an update on my TRU NIAGEN® experience. I have remained committed to taking 2 pills every morning before breakfast and I have no plans for stopping. I look forward to taking them, which has become part of my morning routine. Because I am super active in my fitness routine, there is no doubt—I feel a difference! I feel like I’m so on top of both my work schedule along with my son’s schedule! Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. I'd love to share more as time goes on! 

FEELING FREE & DRY AS A DOVE

Let's talk about feeling carefree and dry. I was recently introduced to Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant by Simply Stylist and I can honestly say I'm a fan. I'm a mom and blogger on-the-go from sun-up to sundown. We're out the door to school at 7am, walk the family dog, off to workout, headed to events, end the day waiting in the carpool line, then rush home to prepare dinner, so you betcha I need to feel fresh and stay dry all day! Sometimes I am changing clothes 3 -4 times a day. I've tried the gels, the roll-ons and not until now, have I finally found a deodorant that works all day, and for two days! Yes... for 48 hours I no longer think about embarrassing sweat stains on my clothing.  I live in Sunny Los Angeles, yes we love the sunshine, but along with the sun comes the heat, and the need to stay dry all day long. Take a journey with me as I discover a little hidden gem in Culver City called "The Platform".

No matter what you do, whether you're hanging around on or off the job no woman wants to feel sweaty and have an odor. When you're in your 50's you don't want to worry about sweat stains! Going through hot flashes was enough, of course, we feel it, but you don't want it to show on your clothing too! I finally found a deodorant that keeps my armpits dry and odor-free, no matter what's going on around me.

Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant can is so light weight, I also love the design and it's super light-weight.  You have several scents to choose from Soothing Chamomile, Cool Essentials, Nourished Beauty, Original Clean, Sensitive Skin and Beauty Finish. 

You don't have to wait a second for your deodorant to dry after you spray it on because it goes on instantly dry  and there is absolutely no residue.  You have a choice of six different fragrances: Nourished Beauty, Cool Essentials, Revive, Beauty Finish, Revive, Skin Renew and Sensitive. Dove.com provides answers to all of our questions along with incredible information and stories of inspiring women doing extraordinary things.

It's so easy to use:

Shake it well. Hold the can 6” away from your underarm and spray. No need to wait for your deodorant to dry...you're ready to go, it goes on instantly dry!  One spray can will last up to 8 weeks. Dove Dry Spray contains 1/4 moisturizers so you get a little TLC for your underarms too

It's worth a try!  We're out there living busy lives, and there's no reason to worry about wet underarms anymore. Shake, Spray and Go.

The mist instantly dries on your skin and doesn’t leave you feeling wet or sticky. You simply shake it twice, spray it on your underarms, get dressed without worrying about white streaks on your clothing. The New Year is right around the corner, why not introduce Dove Deodorant Dry Spray into your daily routine. I'm constantly dashing to meetings and of course, you want to feel fresh when meeting people for the first time. I no longer have any worries about sweating or odor thanks to Dove Dry Deodorant Spray.

Being a #DovePartner is perfect for me because I can remember my grandmother and my Mother using Dove Soap when I was younger, now, three generations later... I'm continuing the tradition for that beautiful feminine feeling...along with beautiful memories.

I love discovering new people, places, and products and I'm excited to have found Dove Deodorant Spray to add to my Hidden gems.

It really is the perfect option for women on-the-go, At the end of the day I never have to worry about feeling fresh or dry, and I know tomorrow I can begin feeling ready to take on the day!

Let's start this day off the right way...Dove Deodorant Dry Antiperspirant Spray. I'm thrilled to call myself a "Dove Woman" Be your best self...with Dove and remember to #ShakeSprayGo.

• Up to 48-hour antiperspirant protection

• Contains ¼ moisturizers for great underarm care

• Goes on instantly dry

• 0% alcohol formula is kind on underarms

• Soothing chamomile fragrance

This post is brought to you in collaboration with Dove and Simply Stylist. Dove is committed to helping inspire women everywhere. #DovePartner #ShakeSprayGo

SPIRITUAL CONTENT CREATES COURAGE

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. How do you begin your morning? Do you instantly look at your phone, check your e-mail... maybe look at Instagram?  Or do you take a moment to be grateful, sit in silence and read a little positive material before you walk outside and take on the day?  It only takes a few minutes each morning to start off on the right track and create your positive energy field. I'd like to share a few of my favorite spiritual reads that can open your heart, inspire you to be the best you can be, help you focus, and laugh along the way. When you dwell in an energy of positivity and power you become a magnet for miracles. Aren't you worth it?

As much as I can't wait to escape with Netflix, I also look forward to sitting with a good inspirational book and becoming motivated to live this amazing life we've all been given. How great is it when you discover books that make you feel like it's speaking right at you! Inspirational books or self-help books can open up a world of possibilities and offer great tools for navigating in our busy world today.                       

Here are 10 benefits of reading: 

1: Mental Stimulation - Keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power.  2: Stress Reduction - While  engaged in reading material you enjoy you're distracted from stress and it keeps you in the present moment. 3: Knowledge - Everything you read fills your head with new information, and who knows when it might be useful. 4: Vocabulary Expansion - The more you read, the bigger the vocabulary becomes, the more conversations you can participate in. 5: Memory Improvement - When you read you have to remember characters, plots, situations...every new memory you create opens up new synapses (brain pathways) and strengthens existing ones. 6: Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills - You begin to put your analytical and important intelligence to work when discussing the book with others... you are able to state your opinions clearly. 7: Improved Focus and Concentration - Living in a world crazed by the computer, our attention is all over the place...I'm beginning to think we are turning into a culture that can no longer focus for more than two minutes!  And when we can't focus we are actually lowering our productivity and welcoming chaos.  When reading a book your attention is focused on the story, we zone in on the information. 8: Better Writing Skills - Following the flow of the material you read, you are an observer of the writing styles of other authors & you learn to enhance your own work.  9: Tranquility - Reading Spiritual text can lower blood pressure and literally melt anxiety and worry away. That's worth it!

Napoleon Hills book THINK & GROW RICH was written in 1937 -  and the information is flawless today. I read parts I've highlighted in this book daily, and If I don't read it in book form, I read the emails I receive from the company every morning . EXCUSE ME YOUR LIFE IS WAITING - Lynn Grabhorn is another great read for motivation and inspiration. Love Warrior - Glennon Doyle Melton - A good "kick in the butt" for getting real in your life & relationships. The goal is is to just keep growing; our world is changing, and we need to move forward and continue our mental growth along with embracing the change around us. Here's a fact about your mind: It's going to control you - or you're going to control it. When you work on your mind, you are improving your quality of life. It's never about "stuff" it's about quality.

Shop my favorite books at the bottom of this post.

Self-improvement, personal development, or simply getting more from life feels good. If you want to expand your mind and your possibilities then I encourage you to find  books that speak to you, make a solid commitment to yourself to read every morning, even if it's 5 minutes, and I promise you will elevate your happiness and feel joy make it's way into your sub-conscience and accomplish a few goals along the way.  One of the best lessons I've learned is you can't do it alone, and why would you...there are so many incredible writers who want to share their wisdom and experiences with you. 

Candle / Shop Pretty Places... I love these candles, they're the perfect size so you can take them anywhere!

In the morning find a quiet place to sit, light one of your favorite candles and set the tone for your day ahead. Yes... you might be thrown a zinger or two during the day but you will have grounded yourself for protection before stepping out the door. I have many mantras I've learned over time that I repeat during the day and it can instantly change my energy. Don't let negative people or situations ruin your day. You be in charge, this is your movie, you be the director. Another great lesson I've learned; our thoughts, words, and energy will either connect or disconnect us from The Universe - or your Higher Power - God - Source Energy. When you change your words you change your world. Don't forget; expect wonderful things to happen, and  P.S. Don't sweat the small stuff...   My favorite word I've ever learned...GRATITUDE

 Share with me what your favorite word is...I'd love to hear from you.

               The more I read, the more I learn, and the more I share I transform fear to faith...Me.

Three Fearless Females writing about living life, feeling the fear and moving forward...                                            Gabrielle Bernstein - Glennon Doyle Melton - Maria Shriver