I had a smile when I looked back at the photo from this post of my Jamieson Essentials vitamin package (now torn open like an Advent calendar!) and the words across it: Better health is simple. Just take it one day at a time. Get it? Vitamins once daily? I love advertising when it works!
It’s the absolute truth, something I have learned in the past ten months and wholeheartedly believe. Making a lifestyle change is not something that:
X happens overnight
X results in something measureable immediately
X takes zero effort
X is easy
The good news, though, is that a lifestyle change can and will result in real change it you look at it in small steps over time, and know that a quick fix isn’t the way to go. While the idea of eating better, living healthier and maybe even losing weight seems like a huge task out of the gate, it’s truly not if you look at it sensibly (which, unfortunately, the diet industry doesn’t do well.)
The first step you can take is one your mother told you as a child: take your vitamins. 44 per cent of Canadians are unsure if they are taking the correct vitamins and supplements to suit their needs and a whopping 31 per cent do not take them at all for this reason. 61 per cent of Canadians agreed that when it comes to taking supplement they wish someone would clearly identify what they needed to take.
With nearly 100 years of experience, Jamieson’s team of experts have done the work for you and identified Multivitamin, Omega-3, Probiotics and Vitamin D as the four products Canadians should take every day as a foundation for healthier living. These four Essentials provide a perfect foundation to baseline health, targeting your digestive, heart, bone and whole body health. I embarked on a 21 day test of these four products, which also took me through a family vacation in Mexico, and wanted to share my thoughts on it after with you.
A Multi-Vitamin is always a basic and essential part of your vitamin regimen so this was a simple way to start. I don’t eat any seafood at all, so I know how important an Omega-3 is (I liked that this one is extra-strength!) Beyond going to Mexico, the rest of the winter means very little sunshine on my skin so Vitamin D was another no-brainer for me. And finally, let me tell you how happy I was to have a Jamieson Probiotic with me on our trip. No one got sick during our vacation, but I thought it was imperitive to have a Probiotic with me. I can’t of course say that it made all the difference between getting a surprise stomach issue but I’m sure glad I didn’t!
After my 21 day experience, I’m going to continue with all four products from Jamieson Essentials, because they all make sense to me. Will they make me a supermodel? Not unless seafood has been the magic ingredient my body needed to make that happen. The Jamieson Vitamins will, however, work as part of my overall healthy living goal and be part of the small steps needed to achieve it.
For more information about these four Jamieson Essentials products, visit jamiesonvitamins.com.
lifestyle changes can definitely seem daunting if you see it as “never again” or “from now on…”, but it is totally manageable and WORTH IT to go one day at a time 🙂
Small steps and great vitamins like Jamiesons can really help to achieve my goals.I have been using these vitamins for quite awhile and love them.Thanks for this great feature.I found it very inspiring too! 🙂
I know that I don’t eat a well-rounded diet because of my IBS so I take spplements/vitamins daily.
Way to go! Your change posts are super motivating!
Hubby and I quit smoking last year and since then I have been trying to get healthy, I now take daily supplements and go for a long walk every day!
I really need to incorporate a multi vitamin into my daily routine!! I’m part of that 31%. EEeek.
I really need to get back on track with my vitamins. I used to be good but recently haven’t been taking them at all! Next grocery run they will be on my list!
I agree with this completely. I don’t take any vitamins because I don’t know what i need or where to begin
lifestyle changes are really hard but breaking it down into little steps is the way to go.
Oh but you are a super model!!!
These are my basic vitamins too. I eat well but it’s really hard to get enough of every vitamin and nutrient just through food!
Great tips!
I take vitamins daily. I need to get on track with my food portions. You look great.
I should eat better and move more, plus I take my vitamins when I remember, I am not the greatest at this keeping fit and active life style!!
I can totally tell if I take my vitamins daily. It makes a big difference in my energy level.
I love the Jamiesons B12 spray and their Vitamin D3. I must confess I do not use my yoga mat as much as I should – not even once a week.
I made a few lifestyle change, the hardest was the sugar drink!
I’ve been taking multi vitamins, calcium with vitamin D and some others for many years. As for diet and exercise I’m not that great at it but I do try to have a healthy diet but my sweet tooth gets me cheating.
Good information about vitamins. thanks
I love Oh She Glows! Such a great book! I love the motto taking it one day at a time.
sounds like you found a plan that works for you
I have always had some confusion about what vitamins and the amounts to take.
this has motivated me a bit more to get ‘moving’ and start on a healthier lifestyle. thanks.
I take everything pictured except the Omega 3
Jamieson is my go to for vitamins and I trust the company.
Jamieson Vitamins are our brand of choice. We are working on some lifestyle changes in this house.
I’ve started taking vitamins in the last few months as well. Thanks for the post
Am inspired by your lifestyle refresh and I look forward to reading more about it!
its hard..we all want instant results!Patience is the key!
I’m terrible at being patient when I start a new eating regimen. Too impatient. I’m trying to watch carbs/sugar, but definitely need to get myself into better habits and be a bit more patient.
I love this post. The vitamins are key and incremental changes so paramount to a healthy happy life!
This is very true , I have cut out pop and it was so hard
I’m really working on portion control.
We are such a instant gratification society these days…….we expect everything to happen with little effort. I realize now, more than ever, as I get older that I have to work more at things that used to happen way easier. They take longer (much longer in some cases) to finally net results but are definitely worth it in the long run.
You are right Tenille taking vitamins can be very helpful in reaching our fitness goal!
I agree, lifestyle changes have to be made slowly and in small incremental steps. We’ve been taking Jamieson vitamins for many years, but haven’t tried the Jamieson Essentials line yet. Thanks very much for the helpful review.
I need to start taking a multi-vitamin.
lifestyle changes are so worth it, can lead to better health and so much more!
One day at a time works for me
Congrats on your successes in your journey to health. I just started my journey in February and our whole family is benefitting from eating healthier and losing weight.
What a beautiful tips, me I noticed easily get sick and by getting some vitamins this helps.
I found committing to a daily brisk walk was enough to kick me into more. More energy, more strength
Everytime i try to make a change i fail, and i think its because i do what you said, I have to eat healthier, then go crazy and cut it all out. Now i am taking a slower approach. I usually don’t eat breakfast. Trying to eat fruit. Slowly adding a veggie into every meal. Trying to cut down on fast food. Slower is better
Your posts are very motivating.
I am making many lifestyle changes this year. I have 3 years to do everything I want… I quit smoking, I am on a vitamin/supplement regiment..now for more exercise and weight loss
You just can’t expect changes overnight. It doesn’t happen that fast but is well worth the wait in the long run. You are doing great.
Happy to learn about your journey and achievements! I love my vitamins, they help me a lot!
I use these vitamins every day to stay healthy.
I take a daily multivitamin as well as and Omega3 tablet. However, I’m missing out on the Probiotics (which I try to consume by eating yogourt) and the Vitamin D too.
I am also an advocate for taking vitamins on a daily basis. Jamieson is a brand that I trust. I have a container with LARGE compartments for each day of the week. I fill them on Sunday morning and then I’m good for the whole week. No guessing whether I took a vitamin or not ….. just check the compartment for that day.
I noticed that I am not feeling up to par lately and I can’t seem to get myself motivated as easily, so I think I need to recommit to ME!
I need to get back on a vitamin routine. I am part of the 31%
I’ve been taking some vitamins lately but often forget, need to fix that.
Amazing post! I take these Vitamins and I try to go for walks whenever I can!
making lifestyle changes is never easy, but once you are on the right track you feel so much better and feel so accomplished as you get closer to your goal(s)
I keep thinking I should take omega 3’s and probably some vit D I definitely don’t get enough!