Feel Good Summer Series > Part 2: Energy

Last week we talked hydration, and I heard from a bunch of you who tried the sea salt trick. This week, let’s talk about the 3pm energy crash. You know the one – you’re feeling good and then suddenly you hit a wall.

Here’s What’s Really Happening:

Your body is literally working overtime in the summer. It uses about 25% more energy just to keep you cool. Add in typical summer eating patterns (hello, iced coffee and cold salads), irregular schedules, and travel, and your cellular energy systems are basically crying for help.

But here’s the thing – most people reach for more caffeine, which just dehydrates them more and sets them up for an even bigger crash later. It’s like putting a bandaid on a broken leg.

The Cellular Energy Strategy That Actually Works:

🥒 Cool From the Inside Out: Focus on foods that naturally cool your body: cucumber, watermelon, leafy greens, and mint. These don’t just taste refreshing – they actually help your internal temperature regulation.

🍽️ Timing is Everything: Eat your biggest meal in the evening when it’s cooler. Digestion creates heat, so having a huge lunch when it’s already 90 degrees makes your body work double-time.

🩸 Stable Blood Sugar is Queen: Summer snacking can be chaotic, but keeping your blood sugar steady is non-negotiable. Think protein + healthy fats + complex carbs instead of just fruit and cold treats.

✈️ Travel Throws Everything Off: Jet lag, irregular meals, airport stress, sitting for hours – it all messes with your energy systems. Your circadian rhythm gets confused, affecting all your energy hormones.

My Go-To Summer Energy Support:

I’ve found that certain supplements make ALL the difference for summer energy, enter my friends at New Chapter:

• Ashwagandha Force™ helps my body handle heat stress AND travel stress (it’s an adaptogen, so it supports whatever your body needs).
• Fermented Zinc Complex supports cellular energy production (it’s involved in 300+ reactions in your body!)
• All-Flora™ Probiotic Enzyme Complex helps me actually absorb nutrients from food, especially when I’m eating differently.

The result? No more 3pm crashes, steady energy even in 95-degree heat, and I actually feel GOOD when I travel instead of like I got hit by a truck.

>> Next week, I’m sharing the inside-out skin strategy that had people asking if I got work done after my last vacation (spoiler: I didn’t – it was all about what I was eating and taking internally!).

Ready for some real time for YOU this fall?

I’m back at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health hosting a brand new transformational retreat this November!!! “This Is Who I Am Now” is all about rediscovering your authentic self and stepping away from living for everyone else.

• We’ll dive deep into guided journaling, gentle movement, meditation, and creating a personalized self-care blueprint that actually works for YOUR life. 
• Perfect if you’re feeling lost in the demands of caring for others and ready to reclaim YOU.

→ Learn more about the retreat here – November 7-9, 2025. 

Because you deserve to remember what makes you feel truly alive! ✨