By now, it's no secret what you're supposed to do for a good night's sleep: avoid eating big meals late at night, cut the caffeine in the late afternoon, and limit electronic use before bed. But what do you do if you try everything and still can't fall asleep?
I've tried practically every sleep aid out there, including pillow spray, gummies, chamomile tea, a weighted blanket, and face oil with a "tranquility fragrance" to promote better sleep. While I find some of these products soothing, some don't make me sleepy, and others leave me groggy the next day. Then, one night, mid-scroll on Instagram, I stumbled upon a reel featuring the Love Sweat Fitness Slumber Party Sleep Boost supplement.
In the reel, Katie Dunlop, the creator behind LSF Nutrition, mixes a chocolatey protein-powder-like substance with steamed almond milk and, shortly after that, heads to bed. "I fall asleep so fast and wake up totally refreshed," she says. The powder resembles hot cocoa but is filled with valerian root, chamomile, and melatonin to help aid sleep. I was curious, to say the least, but the caption convinced me I had to try it: "It satisfies the late-night sweet tooth, gives me the BEST night's sleep ever, and I actually wake up naturally feeling GOOD!" she says in the caption.
I placed my order, and a few weeks later, I finally tried it for myself. It's quickly become my new favorite thing. I can't believe how fast-acting it is—one scoop of the powder in warm oat milk or hot water, a quick stir, and 30 minutes later, my body's ready for bed. The warm drink makes me so sleepy that I'm not even tempted to scroll on my phone when I hit the pillow.
These days, I wake up feeling refreshed and not the least bit groggy. A check of my Fitbit Sleep Score confirms I'm getting higher quality sleep than I'm used to. Slumber Party contains a low dose of melatonin, which could be why I wake up refreshed with no "sleep hangover."
I plan to take Slumber Party on the road with me the next time I have a long plane ride or want to sleep better in a noisy hotel room. Since trying it a few months ago, I've already re-ordered twice. If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, shop the Love Sweat Fitness Slumber Party Sleep Boost. It's become a staple of my nighttime routine.