Sometimes the most honest stories start with simple curiosity. In this candid conversation, Neti shares how RealFood collagen gradually became part of her daily life, what convinced her to stay consistent, and why for her „Collagen every day“ is much more than a slogan.
Do you remember why you started taking collagen? What motivated you back then?
Neti: I was about 30 when a colleague of mine told me that with age, the body's natural collagen production starts to decline. That was the first time it made me stop and think, and try it. The first collagens I bought, though, had a pretty unpleasant taste, and I quickly gave up. Years later, when RealFood offered me a chance to try theirs, I found a product I not only wanted to take, but could genuinely turn into a daily habit.
Did you ever doubt whether collagen really makes a difference? What convinced you otherwise?
Neti: Yes, of course. At first I also wondered how much sense it makes to take collagen every day. What convinced me was consistency, and the way I started to feel in my own body – especially during movement, workouts and yoga. Over time I also noticed a change in the condition of my skin and hair, and for me that was the best answer to my doubts.
How did you manage to turn collagen into a habit, rather than something you take „whenever you remember“?
Neti: For me the secret turned out to be very simple – I need to enjoy it. In the past I used to give up mainly because of the taste, but with RealFood I genuinely love both the vanilla and the strawberry. That's how collagen stopped being just another supplement I „had to“ drink and became part of things I already love anyway. And when a habit brings you pleasure, consistency comes much more easily.
How does RealFood collagen fit into your daily life? Do you have a favorite way to take it?
Neti: I even have seasonal preferences. In summer my favorite is the strawberry – it's very refreshing, and I put it in my Real Food shaker with water, lemon and ice, and sometimes I add it to muesli with skyr. In winter I prefer the vanilla, and I most often add it to my morning cappuccino. That's how taking collagen has become part of my small everyday rituals.
Why don't you skip your collagen, even when your day is really busy?
Neti: Because I no longer see it as something extra I need to set aside special time for. I train, I do yoga, and for me the feeling of mobility and flexibility is very important. I used to have moments of mild stiffness and discomfort, but with regular intake I personally feel my body works better. That feeling of lightness and care from within is one of the reasons I stay so consistent.
What does „Collagen every day“ mean to you?
Neti: Actually, „Collagen every day“ came about completely spontaneously as my own reaction to RealFood's products – and afterward I jokingly told them I was gifting them the slogan, since things like that can be worth quite a lot of money sometimes. 😉 But behind the joke there's something completely real – collagen truly did become part of my everyday life. For me it's a small ritual of self-care – both for how I look and for how I feel in my body. So I guess I unintentionally came up with a slogan that describes my own attitude perfectly: „Collagen every day!“
Neti's story shows that the most lasting habits are the ones that fit naturally into our everyday lives. And when self-care brings you pleasure, consistency comes with ease. That's exactly what stands behind the message „Collagen every day“ – a small step that, over time, becomes part of the way you feel and the way you care for yourself.
