Haley Twist

At Burn, we know that your days spent balancing a family, work and other responsibilities, healthy eating, and exercise can feel overwhelming, crazy, and downright chaotic! You might even have such busy days that when your head finally hits that pillow at night, you’re out like a light.

However, sometimes all the craze has the opposite effect on your sleep and can lead to restless nights that leave you feeling exhausted before your day even begins. Your sleeping habits can have an enormous effect on your performance at camps, energy levels, and your overall wellness, so we’re bringing you ten tips to ensure that you’re well-rested, energized, and ready to take on every new day!

1. Stick to a sleep schedule. Try your best to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on the weekends. (And stop pressing snooze!)

2. Avoid caffeine 4-6 hours before bed. Caffeine tends to hide in unexpected places, like teas and chocolate. These can interfere with your sleep cycle if consumed too closely to the time you go to bed!

3. Eat lighter meals in the evening, and similarly to your caffeine intake, avoid food 2-3 hours before you go to sleep.

If you find your mind racing about the day you’ve had, you may not have had enough time to process it.

4. Exercise consistently! Working out helps to promote restful sleep, so experiment with what time of the day works best for your exercise. Whether in the early morning or late evening, determine a time that fits your schedule and stick to it!

5. Unplug at least an hour before bed. Bright lights that illuminate from our laptops, tablets, and phones can have the opposite effect on our brains that we want before sleep.

6. Think about your day (and the day ahead) before getting into bed. If you find your mind racing about the day you’ve had, you may not have had enough time to process it. Take some time before bed to think about your day and make notes about what you need to do tomorrow—but don’t get into bed until you’re done!

7. Take deep breaths. Breathing can be just as important outside of camps as it is inside! Deep breathing mimics how your body feels when it’s truly relaxed, so try inhaling and exhaling deeply for a few rounds once in bed, and see if it helps to calm you.

Ensuring that your body has the proper fuel it needs to feel optimally healthy and energized is key to a healthy sleep cycle.

8. Get the essential vitamins and minerals you need every day. Ensuring that your body has the proper fuel it needs to feel optimally healthy and energized is key to a healthy sleep cycle. Try a supplement like Shaklee’s Vitalizer to make sure that you have the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and probiotics you need to feel your best. Talk to your Head Trainer at your local Burn to learn more about it.

9. Get some sunlight first thing in the morning. Bright lights help trigger your brain to stay alert and wide awake, so exposing yourself to some natural sunlight in the morning can help you to feel significantly more energized.

10. Boost energy in the morning by drinking lemon water upon waking. We swear by this trick Burn Nation, and our Founder, Devan Kline urges absolutely everyone to try it. Adding lemon slices to your water not only gives you a natural energy booster, especially when consumed first thing in the morning, but it also helps you build alkalinity, speed up your metabolism, and combat high body fat.

Haley Twist

We know that it can be tough to maintain a lasting energy level through an intense workout, but trust us–it can be done! Using our simple suggestions, ensure that you are both physically and mentally exhilarated when you step on that floating floor every day! Read on for our tips to maintain a high energy level during camp.

1. Always Eat a Healthy, High Protein Breakfast

Your diet is the primary part of developing sustainable energy for a workout. When you exercise regularly, never skip breakfast! Starting out your day with a healthy breakfast, high in protein and carbs, can help you to power through your workout like a beast.

It’s vital to fuel your body properly with clean, whole foods to keep you feeling energized. For a high protein option, opt for a bowl of rolled or steel-cut oats mixed with water or almond milk. Skip the sugar and sweeten with cinnamon instead! If you’re looking for a high carb option, go for a couple slices of sprouted whole grain ezekiel bread with some avocado on the side for added healthy fat. These options are sure to give your body the fuel it needs to stay engaged during camp!

2. Take a Pre-Workout Supplement

If you’re still not feeling the desired amount of energy before your workout, or if you want that extra boost, try taking a pre-workout supplement. These are created to give you a fast-acting energy kick without the crash that can come from other energy-boosters, like coffee or sugary energy drinks.

Our Ignite pre-workout is specially formulated to promote maximum energy and focus. It’s rich in antioxidants and amino acids, and features matcha tea sourced from Japan. Pick it up online or at your local Burn retail center, and simply mix one scoop with 6 ounces of water in a shaker bottle. Drink about 20 minutes before your workout and you’ll be amazed at how much it helps to improve your mental clarity and focus during camp!

The Shaklee Performance line can also help optimize your nutrition to give you the consistent energy you need for your workouts. It contains antioxidants, green coffee beans, and Guayusa—an Amazonian energizing superfood. Mix one stick pack with 8 ounces of water and enjoy before working out! Check with your local Burn Boot Camp to purchase.

3. Always Stay Hydrated

Drinking enough water every day is something many of us fail to do, but it’s so important for staying energized and feeling good. When you are properly hydrated, your body runs more efficiently. Our founder and CEO, Devan Kline, even recommends starting every day by drinking 24 ounces of spring water to flush out your system.

Water is essential for your flexibility and strength, and staying hydrated can even prevent muscle stiffness. Make sure to drink your body weight in ounces every day to stay hydrated and energized during camp!

4. Get Inspired and Motivated

Mental preparedness for your workout is just as important as being physically prepared. Feeling inspired and motivated can help you power through even the most intense leg day!

Surround yourself with the motivation you need to keep you focused on your goals. Absorb inspirational media. Listen to a podcast that teaches you concentration tips. Watch a motivational video. Find the messages that work for you, and repeat them to yourself when you’re struggling to get through a workout.

Bonus tip: Check out all those amazing transformation pictures on the walls of your local Burn Boot Camp! We keep them in our gyms for a reason—to keep you motivated and inspired, and to show you that your goals are absolutely attainable. Reading the powerful stories of the women who have powered through and transformed themselves on that floating floor is guaranteed to keep you energized as you do the same!

We hope these tricks are simple solutions for you to hold onto that energy through your workouts. Put them into practice and watch your energy soar!

Baby Shampoo

“No tears” isn’t enough. When washing your baby you also want “no fears”. That means not having to worry about the chemicals in shampoo being harmful. Here are the ingredients to try to avoid: surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate: preservatives like DMDM hydantion, an allergen and irritant: ceteareth and polyethylene glycol (PEG) and propylene glycol (PG) compounds, which all contain toxin contaminants including 1,4-dioxane; and fragrance, which we all know is code for pythalates. You want the best for your baby and yourself. So I put a link to one of the most trusted baby shampoo’s in the industry below

Click the link to keep your baby safe in the tub! ===>> Shakleebaby Gentle Wash

Here is a green and clean version for mom! ===>> ENFUSELLE® MOISTURIZING SHOWER GEL

Toothpaste

If you have a newborn this is one thing you will not have to worry about until those pearly whites start appearing! But when they do taking care of them in a non-toxic fashion is critical to your baby’s health. Remember that the American Dental Association recommends using fluoride-free toothpaste for children under two years of age. I use Tom’s of Maine Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste and they also have a children’s line.  Here is the link!

Click the link to see Tom’s of Maine Products ===>> www.tomsofmaine.com

Baby Wash and Liquid Soap

Sunscreen

First things first, if your baby is younger than 6 months NEVER expose them to the sun. Their skin is far too delicate. Keep your baby covered up in the shade. When your child is old enough to go outside be sure to slather him/her with at least SPF 30. Avoid products that contain the allergen DMDM hydantion. Oxybenzone is one of the few ingredients that helps protect against UVA radiation but it can cause allergies so it is a tough choice! Here is one of the safest sunscreens I have found!

Click the link to keep your baby safe from the sun! ===>> ENFUSELLE® SPF 30 FOR BODY

Baby Wipes

If there were any truth the advertising, baby wipes would be called chemical wipes. Commonly found baby wipes can contain formaldehyde, propylene glycol, bronopol, DMDM hydantoin, and phthalate-fixed fragrances. Are they convenient? Yes. Are they EXREMELY harmful? You betcha. Your baby will be better off with a washable hand towel soaked in water and a nontoxic cleanser. If you do need wipes though, here are the best ones I have found!

Click the link to keep your baby from exposure to extremely harmful chemicals ===>> Seventh Generation Baby Wipes

Lotions and Moisturizers

Ever heard the phrase “soft and smooth as a baby’s bottom”? Well, guess what: they are made that way! The reason so many moms need lotions for their babies’ skin is because so many shampoos, wipes, and body washes contain skin irritants. Many of them are the same chemicals that we talked about above. Lose the chemicals and find that babies’ skin come prepackaged soft and smooth! But if your child does need a moisturizer here is the best one I have found!

Click the link to keep your baby soft and smooth! ===>> Shakleebaby Soothing Lotion

Diaper Cream and Baby Powder

As with lotions, so with diaper cream and baby powder. It is all about what you are putting on your baby in the first place – in this case – diapers and creams. In the 1950’s diaper rash affected less than 10% of babies. By the 1990’s over 80% of babies were affected by diaper rash. Enough said! Here is a link for non-toxic diaper cream and baby powder.

Click the link to rub your babies’ butt with clean products ===>> Shakleebaby Diaper Cream

Vitamins

This is the worst one of all! Marketing pulls kids in by putting Fred Flintstone on the label of a bottle making them crave them! Giving your kids Flintstones Vitamins is practically like having them smoke a cigarette! When you look on the back of the Flintstones box to see the list of ingredients, the first thing that jumps out at me is the known carcinogenic (cancer causing) artificial sweetener, aspartame among tar and plastics! PLEASE do not feed your kids these!

Use theses tasty vitamins instead ====>> Shakleebaby Mineral Powder and Multivitamin

Or these which kids love! ===>> Shaklee Mighty Chews

Household Products and Get Clean Kits

By now you should have revised the “You are what you eat” statement to the “You are what you eat, breath, drink and put on your skin” statement. This post is mostly for your baby or small children but living a clean life and going green is crucial to the health of your entire family. So I have put a link for you to check out on how to get your household clean and free of toxins!

Click this link to check out clean laundry, kitchen, and cleaning products ===>> Get Clean Healthy Home Kit

I hope this post has shed some light on all of the carcinogens and toxic chemicals that are harming our bodies with everyday. It is not that we are doing it on purpose, it is industries fault for caring more about a dollar than the health of their consumers and customers. Make a change in your life and encourage all of your friends to make a change in theirs. Together we can change the world!

Show your friends and family that you care by sharing this post with them to educate them on why modern lifestyles are destroying our health!