> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Kick Start the Morning with Milk - URL: https://daysofadomesticdad.com/kick-start-the-morning-with-milk/ - Published: 2014-01-12T13:00:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-01-05T21:40:09.000Z - Author: Colby - Tags: Food, Review, Health, #Migrated-1767644952334, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-05 14:29 ##### Disclosure - This post is sponsored by The National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, but the story is my own. **#GotMilkGotProtein** [![GotMilkGotProtein](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b9/55/b955f19e-2d72-43e0-ad6e-7ea2d292618a/content/images/2026/01/gotmilkgotprotein-3.jpg "GotMilkGotProtein")](http://www.flickr.com/photos/qmnonic/) With the new year upon us, it gives us a chance to reflect on the old, and focus on the new things in our live. For me, it is a time to recap, and focus on new personal and business goals. This year for 2014 I look forward to spending more quality time with my family, get organized around the house, and live a healthier lifestyle. ## Get Off to the Right Start with Milk Ever since I started blogging full time, my life has changed for the better. I have been able to make relationships, and attend events I would have never thought about. *So, I love my blogging life.* One thing I have gotten away from, prior to my new career, is my morning routine. Once upon a time I would get up early to get myself and the kids ready fort he day. We would have a smart breakfast to get our day started right, and us out the door. Now I have developed a pattern of staying up late into the early morning hours, and sleeping into nine or ten in the morning. By that time, I find myself stumbling around the house looking for something quick and easy to eat. After, temporary fueling my body with non sense foods, I feel my body has not received the right start for the day. > [home each morning is critical to helping your family](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/organize-your-family-home/) For 2014, I have challenge myself to make a change for a better start to the morning. I am looking to pave a foundation of better health, and what better start than in the morning. ## Kick Start the Morning with Milk After visiting with nationally acclaimed culinary and nutrition expert Robin Plotkin RD ,LN I have some great [ideas to kick start my day](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/valentines-day-ideas-budget/). Robin and I talked about what food may and may not work for my family. We visited about how important it is to kick start the morning with milk, and a proper diet. Since, Robin Plotkin was most recently quoted in tons of publications like: - *Health Magazine* - *USA Today* - *Prevention Magazine* - *Today’s Dietitian* - *Woman’s Day* - *Healthy Eats* - *Food Network’s* Healthy Living [Blog](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/blog/) I figured I should be safe to get some great advise to get back on track to a health morning start. So starting this coming week I am reclaiming my mornings as my "Power Hours". Starting my mornings with high-quality protein at breakfast to help me keep stay fuller longer and help me stick to a healthy [eating habit](https://daysofadomesticdad.com/how-to-work-on-your-family-eating-habits/). ## **#GotMilkGotProtein** - Milk is a breakfast powerhouse, packed with 9 essential nutrients in each glass. It’s a natural source of high-quality protein to build muscle, plus it has calcium and vitamin D to strengthen bones and B vitamins for energy. - An 8 oz. glass of milk has 8 g. of high-quality protein. Not all protein sources are created equal. Milk protein is a high-quality protein, which provides more protein than an egg. ## Get Social with Milk - Website – GotMilkGotProtein.com - YouTube: - Facebook – - Twitter – - Pinterest – - Instagram – http://instagram.com/milkmustache