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I am no stranger to vitamins and supplements by any means. In fact, I have been taking around 15-20 pills every day with my morning vegan protein shake for over ten years. However, I don't look to vitamins for replacement of good clean eating, I do that as well, but sometimes diet alone might be inadequate for what my body needs.
When Persona reached out about trying their personalized vitamin packs, I was intrigued. The convenience alone of individual prepacked vitamins sounded terrific! Then I looked at what types of vitamins I was currently taking. Most of my supplements and herbs were aimed at balancing hormones, fighting inflammation, building collagen, strengthing adrenals, thyroid and gut health. I was targeting my problem areas but not taking a multi-vitamin, calcium or other essential vitamins my body needed! There were big holes in my system.
I decided to take Persona's on-line questioner. It starts with the basic questions like your age but moves onto, how much I exercise, what my diet is like (gluten/dairy free) if I have any allergies, what medications I 'm currently taking and so on. Persona then sent me my personalized vitamin plan including day/night packets. Also included are customized cards explaining what each pill is and what to expect from taking it.
The personalized online dashboard that gives me access to my monthly shipments is such a great feature! I love being able to see what vitamins I'm taking and add to my next pack as needed without having to call. There is also, of course, an app for that as well.
Persona has a wide variety of supplements, herbs, and vitamins that are all individually explained for you on their web site. I started with the basic pack the first month and then added on a couple of other vitamins for month two. Including hair supplements and CoQ10.
I feel at ease knowing if I ever have any questions about my supplements, I can easily talk to a member of the company's nutritionist team.
The cost is actually much lower than if you were to buy these high-quality vitamins separately. So are they cutting costs by using cheap, ineffective pills? Not at all!
When I started taking this new vitamin regimen, I didn't think much would change. I already was taking a ton of vitamins, eating well and exercising; I must be feeling the best I can right? Nope, I was wrong! Now I have more energy, my hair has stopped falling out, and my hormones are feeling much more balanced. Mood swings are not as noticeable, and I'm spending less money than I was before! I'm a Persona fan for sure!
If you would like to start the assessment questionnaire and try this program yourself, you can use this link for 30% off your first two months.
Giving the perfect gift is something that I love to try to do each Christmas. It's certainly not always easy, especially when you have your mind on 20 different things during this busy holiday season. Noticing the little things your friends and family say throughout the year helps make the decision easier at gift time. I always try to put myself in the other person's shoes and ask myself what would they want.
Be sure to check out my Leopard Edit also for yourself as well as gifts.
Leopard print is trending in a big way for fall, but is it a trend?
I've always looked to a good leopard print piece to add a pop to my outfits. Mostly in bags or shoes but lately this fabulous print is taking over in the fashion world, and I'm not mad about it! Everything from outerwear to delicate camisoles will all have a leopard print option for you.
Leopard print is trending big right now. However, it's a classic print that has been around pretty much forever and will continue to be in the future. So buy with confidence knowing whatever you buy today will still be worth wearing in the years to come!
I've scoured the internet and today I'm bringing you the ultimate guide to the best leopard print pieces out there. Keep scrolling down below to shop this must-have wild print to enjoy for the season to come.
Leopard print is trending but… it's not a trend!.
These lust-worthy pieces are all great ways to incorporate leopard into your outfits.
This gorgeous coat she is wearing is as on-trend today as it was then. Remember when your buying, choose quality pieces with classic lines to last a lifetime.
When you hear the work suit, you might think that it's only appropriate for dressed up events. However, you can transform a suit for a day look by pairing it with casual pieces that will contrast the buttoned-up feel.
The white sneaker trend seems to be sticking around, and they work beautifully at giving this plaid suit a casual daytime look. Really you could choose any sneakers to get the same feel. Even the new trend of dad sneakers will work nicely if you're so inclined!
The layer under the suit is also a big factor to determine how dressed up this suit is. I went with a clean and classic white crew neck t-shirt to complement the white sneakers. You could also go with a more trendy graphic tee for an edgy outfit. Just stay away from silks, velvets or satin that all give an elevated feel.
Lastly, for more versatility, don't be afraid to separate these pieces for more cute outfits! Read more styling a plaid blazer here.