Long weekend...Too much food...Too much shopping, and now it's that time. It's time to get back to the regularly scheduled program. Just thinking about it makes me want to stay snuggled up on the couch just a little longer. But soon  enough it will be time to hit the snooze button one last time and "rise and shine". I'll be the first to admit, from time to time I feel like I NEED a cup of coffee. But as I continue on this journey, I found many natural ways to get your day going. It's exciting to know that there are so many varieties of foods that you can try that will get you going

Bananas are at the top of the list if you want to include fruit in your morning routine. Bananas contain fructose, sucrose, glucose AND fiber. 2 bananas are able to give you enough energy for a 90 minute workout!! Yogurt is also one of the best because it contains complex carbs and protein. One of my staple breakfast items is a hard-boiled egg, which is great for protein and you can never go wrong with oatmeal. If you're bold, try a mixture of apple cider vinegar and honey.

If you have any peppermint around, try taking a quick sniff. It works great for the senses and can give you a quick jolt of energy. If you don't have any mint to smell, pop one in your mouth while you're getting ready for the day. To go along with your mint, try some music therapy. Find some music that gets you going and get a couple of tunes in before heading out the door.

No matter what we do, mornings keep coming around and they never get any easier, so try some of these tips and why not share some of your morning routines.