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lux life, vol. 3
lux life, vol. 3

I am getting married next week!!!!! Here are some of the tools I am using to be a centered, healthy and mindful bride.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJuly 20, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
why I've stopped drinking
why I've stopped drinking

I’ve decided to stop drinking for one year- here’s why.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJuly 11, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
lux life, vol. 2
lux life, vol. 2

a healing ayurveda cookbook, bacteria replenishing toner, my fave market backpack and much more.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJuly 6, 2018lifestyle + inspiration
some of my favorite health books
some of my favorite health books

a list of my favorite reads that have inspired me along my health journey.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJune 28, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
lux life, vol. 1
lux life, vol. 1

five of my favorite things at the moment//what’s bringing me major joy.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJune 21, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
an introduction to spiritual healing: reiki
an introduction to spiritual healing: reiki

Learn the basics of the ancient Japanese spiritual practice that reduces pain and inflammation and increases awareness and mindfulness.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJune 19, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
how to overcome junk food peer pressure
how to overcome junk food peer pressure

3 ways to stick to your food values when those around you don’t.

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WELLNESSLux LakeJune 4, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
5 ways to show your Mom major LOVE this Mother’s Day
5 ways to show your Mom major LOVE this Mother’s Day

plus, a love letter to my Mom and all other Moms who live their truth!

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WELLNESSLux LakeMay 11, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
be inspired: Khrystle Rea
be inspired: Khrystle Rea

Discover how this Health Coach helps busy women reach their full potential and become their best selves.

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WELLNESSLux LakeMay 4, 2018interviewsComment
organic vs. conventional: when to buy what type of produce
organic vs. conventional: when to buy what type of produce

the skinny on organic vs. conventionally grown produce

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WELLNESSLux LakeMay 1, 2018lifestyle + inspiration, nutrition + wellnessComment
3 simple ways to manage stress
3 simple ways to manage stress

Stress affects you physically and mentally. Here are three easy ways to curb it. 

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WELLNESSLux LakeApril 16, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
end self-limiting thoughts with daily affirmations
end self-limiting thoughts with daily affirmations

The free, simple and fast way to end your self-critical thoughts.

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WELLNESSLux LakeApril 12, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
5 common health myths debunked
5 common health myths debunked

Common myths about sugar, fruit, exercise, meditation and pizza debunked!

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WELLNESSLux LakeApril 6, 2018lifestyle + inspiration, nutrition + wellnessComment
be inspired: Lucia Liencres
be inspired: Lucia Liencres

Learn why balance is key- on and off the mat.

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WELLNESSLux LakeApril 2, 2018interviewsComment
5 reasons to eat more turmeric
5 reasons to eat more turmeric

This wonder spice is so. good. for. you. 

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WELLNESSLux LakeMarch 27, 2018lifestyle + inspiration, nutrition + wellnessComment
20 benefits of apple cider vinegar
20 benefits of apple cider vinegar

Hate the taste. Love the benefits.

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WELLNESSLux LakeMarch 12, 2018lifestyle + inspiration, nutrition + wellnessComment
risks and benefits of sun exposure
risks and benefits of sun exposure

To tan or not to tan? That is the question .

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WELLNESSLux LakeMarch 10, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
3 simple ways to stay healthy while on vacation
3 simple ways to stay healthy while on vacation

Enjoy your holiday while still staying on track!

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WELLNESSMaxine TaskinFebruary 28, 2018lifestyle + inspirationComment
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A pretty bowl of oats and fresh fruit to catch your attention. But what I really wanted to tell you was an interesting concept I am reading about in The Anatomy of the Spirt- most people are timid to look within. Not because they’re unsure about what they’ll find but because once they do the introspection and realize growth must occur, the next step is to either make change or to avoid. Committing to growth is simple but it is not easy. Sometimes it’s more convenient to delay the self reflection and reality check for another day but then suddenly it has been months and nothing has happened. What are you holding out on? I used to tweak photos of myself. I’d smooth out cellulite so my legs would appear smoother and wipe out blemishes so that I’d look prettier. Really what I was doing was presenting a mask that wasn’t truly me because I didn’t fully believe I would be “liked” just as I was. Nothing has really changed with my body to now feel more confident to post an unedited picture of myself with no makeup and a bikini but my mind, spirit and self worth has shifted. So now, an image I would never have shared without some sort of altering is just how I’m going to be living my life these days. Comfortable and accepting of who I am now, just as I am. I N T U I T I O N this little cutie hatched just twelve hours before along with 80 of his brothers and sisters. They rest up and then at sunset we released them into the Indian Ocean, their new home. Somehow, by some miracle, even though they’ve just been born, they know exactly what they’re meant to do. They follow their intuition and head into the vast blue ahead of them and, what’s even more incredible, they’ll head back to the very same beach years later when they’re ready to mate. What a wise creature. So beautiful and humbling. Nature is extraordinary. Yesterday I had a session with a blind healer who massaged and circulated energy around my body while releasing negative energy. Afterwards, a translator relayed to me that everything in the universe is aligned for me I just need to get out of my own way to access it. I need to raise my feelings of self worth and self love to be aligned with the universe- and then everything will begin to flow. I started crying when she told me this as already knew it to be true. Today I feel lighter and a bit more connected to myself and my higher being. Scroll down my page and you’ll quickly see I was alllll about the food. I got super excited when I finally realized that I could eat heaps of healthy food and it was still considered to be “healthy”. But really, I just switched my unhealthy relationship with food from restricting then eating junk to just eating lots of healthy foods all the time. I never stopped to think about WHY I was constantly thinking about food in the first place. Even though I was consuming healthy alternatives, I still had a poor relationship with it. I’m realizing that I would eat when I felt bored, lonely and anxious because it was a pick-me-up-distraction and I didn’t want to feel or accept that I was actually feeling that way. Now I’m trying to own my feelings, accept them, honor them, understand them. Not cover them up or push them aside. I’m on the journey, constantly evolving and figuring out what works for me and what doesn’t, picking that rug up and pulling out all the things I’ve swept under it for so long. It’s liberating. So, here is another piece of that journey. I had and sometimes still have an unhealthy relationship with food. If you do too, something that helps with that is simply saying it aloud honestly and then pinpointing what you use food to coverup or distract you from in your life. Just bringing this to the forefront of your mind is a powerful first step. COMMENT OR DM ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! I’m getting married one week from today!!! SO GRATEFUL. #adulting #grateful #finalcountdown Saying NO is a powerful tool. If there’s something in your life that isn’t serving you, if someone puts an unhealthy drink or food in front of you, if you’re invited to do something that you feel isn’t right for you- whatever it is- don’t be afraid to say NO. Listen to your intuition and use it as a guide. If you feel in your gut that it’s not the right move, honor that. You don’t have to say yes just to please others. Please and honor yourself first and foremost! Also, did you know I’m getting married next week?! Some of the tools I’ve used to keep me a mindful, anti-bridezilla are now on Lux Lake. Link in bio. #honoryourself #no #authenticself #luxlake stone fruit summer salad- love that label “stone fruit” 🍑 I used to work for an advertising agency and my client was the nation’s largest fast food chain. During the interview to get the job, they asked if I had any personal objections to working for this particular company. I said no and meant it because I thought having this job would make my parents proud and would look good on my resume- so I put any hesitations aside. I eventually left the company. Mainly for Love (moved to a different city) but I also came to resent the business and how I was spending the majority of my time- promoting junk food to kids. It wasn’t until some time after that I realized that what I was doing was completely misaligned with what I am meant to do on this earth. I feel fully confident that I’m meant to help people become not only healthier beings but discover that health is so much deeper than meal plans and willpower. I am discovering that you’ve got to dig DEEP. You’ve got to analyze what triggers you have, why and where you picked up those habits. You’ve got to discover who YOU truly are and work through the blocks that are keeping you from being your most authentic self. Like I said, health is so much more than kale salads and handstands. I did not always know this and I am still discovering who my authentic self is and breaking down the barriers that I built, beginning in childhood, so I’d feel more lovable, accepted and worthy. I am fascinated with what I am discovering about myself. What habits or parts of your life do you feel aren’t completely in line with who you truly are? Are there things in your life that you do because you’re worried if you don’t do them, you’ll no longer feel loved or worthy? W A S H A W A Y what is no longer serving you so that you can M A K E S P A C E for what will help you E V O L V E into your most authentic self. . . . . . . . . . . This mantra is how I’ve been trying to live my life lately. I’m tossing out what doesn’t make me feel like my best self to create more space, time and energy for what makes me feel like my best self. One of the biggest things I’ve decided to clear my space of is alcohol. I really don’t think I drink much. Sometimes it’s once every couple of weeks and other times it can be three times a week. No matter how much or little I do it- I ALWAYS feel awful afterwards- like I am taking three steps back. A couple of months ago, I woke up feeling tremendous and then later that day I attended a Cinco De Mayo fiesta and the next morning I woke up feeling a complete 180 from how I woke up the previous morning. In that moment, I decided I no longer wanted to drink and I committed to being sober for one year. I’m just over two months in and I feel incredibly confident about this commitment. I’m coming to realize that drinking may just not be for me and it’s giving me space to really work on myself and have a clear mind. More to come on this journey- what’s been surprisingly easy, how I’m handling social situations and the benefits I’m seeing. What do you need to wash out of your life so you can give yourself the space to grow? SENDING YOU LOVE AND LOTS OF LIGHT H A P P Y F R I D A Y I’ve started a new series titled Lux Life...each week I am posting a quick recap of my favorite products, books, playlists, recipes, whatever. This week I’m sharing a healing Ayurveda cookbook and quiz to discover your Dosha, the daily toner that helps replenish the healthy bacteria on your skin, The jeans and shirt I am currently coveting and much more. Link in bio. Favorite summer lunch: bibimbap. White rice, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, tofu, bean sprouts, carrots, soy sauce. 🍲🍜🍚 🥕🌶🌱 I’ve been working on connecting the dots on the reoccurring patterns and behaviors in my life so that I can fully understand why I am the way I am- the positive and the negative. A lot of the time the dots go all the way back to childhood and a specific memory pops up and I’m like, wow ok so that’s where I picked that up. We all have these random memories from when we were kids that may seem totally insignificant. But, what if they’re not? What if that was a totally life changing moment for us that shifted our behaviors by either empowering us or giving us shame? I have a very clear memory from my first day of kindergarten where I got on the school bus, very nervously, and asked a little girl my age if I could sit next to her. I was completely shocked when she said NO even though the seat next to her was empty. Although, I’ve always remembered that moment very clearly, I didn’t think of it any deeper than that. But, could that be a defining moment that made me fear rejection or made me feel like I wasn’t good enough? Something to explore... I am unlocking so much with the help of @freeandnative. Really powerful stuff that is making me understand myself so much better and work through some of the shame I’ve been carrying around with me since I was a kid. And trust me, we’ve all got something!
It’s the summer solstice! Not only does this mean it’s the first day of summer but it’s also the longest day of the year. In years past, this was just another sunshine day but this year, now that I’ve been exploring more of my spiritual side, it’s a time of celebration of Mother Earth, forward growth and evolvement. 🦋🌱🌿🙌🏻 This year I’ve also started working with @freskincare and as they’re a natural, cruelty-free skincare line, it’s very suiting that their #freday is on summer solstice. Ah, we’re so aligned. To them, this day represents a time to fully embrace our values of women empowerment, natural beauty, movement and giving back to our beautiful earth. 🌿🌎 To help you celebrate this special day, @freskincare is offering 50% OFF their 123kit when you use my code LUXLAKE (The 123kit is what I use and swear by) the kit includes a cleanser, serum, and lotion (with spf). Also comes in a handy makeup bag to use for travel. Hate saying HURRY, but the deal is only for the first 1k sets sold. 🌪 I really recommend this skincare set. It’s really impacted my skin quality and overall confidence as I’ve had skin problems in the past. Get your kit and learn more about the glowing benefits from the link in my bio. 🌈☀️💦🌎🌼🌾 #freday #skincare #loveyoursweat #loveyourglow #summer #summersolstice #earthmama #workout #essentials #skincare #suncare #lovetheearth Like I’ve said, I’m getting rid of my stuff- selling it, donating and tossing. I’m clearing out the things that don’t bring me joy so that I have more space for the things I truly cherish and actually use. 🙌🏻🏠🌱Except, I’ve been noticing a trend. As I’m using this opportunity to also get rid of toxic beauty products, cleaning supplies, household items, etc- I am finding that I’ve been wanting to replace them with MORE. organic dishwashing soap, non toxic makeup, fragrance free soap, organic towels and sheets... but also, more essential oils, green powders, supplements, crystals, succulents, reusable grocery bags- more of this healthy, natural stuff that at the end of the day, is just MORE STUFF. It’s easy to become a healthy maximalist!! I get it, it’s so liberating to get rid of the excess STUFF in your life by be careful you’re not just replacing it with other stuff- you’re just switching from one type of consuming to another. Being healthy doesn’t mean you have to go buy every natural product out there. Pause. See what you actually need and will actually use and shop mindfully and intentionally. 🌿🌿🌒🙌🏻🌸🏠🦋 Also, remember that you vote for what you want in this world with your dollar. Shop wisely and do research on brands before you buy! Have a beautiful week my friends! I find myself comparing myself to others a lot. Comparing hair, body, clothes, career, website, photography skills, home decor, routines, spirituality. I see people who are more spiritual, meditate every day, only eat whole foods, have an easy breezy personality, wake up at the crack of dawn, drinking elixirs, only using natural products, doing headstands, have perfectly glowing skin and silky hair and are more successful and sometimes I let other people’s successes make me feel like I’m not doing it right. I’m kind of obsessed with figuring out more ways to live a holistic, pure, healthy life and with the more digging I do, I find new people who are experts in fields that I’m intrigued by I find myself comparing myself to them. It makes me question my journey and makes me feel overwhelmed by how much I don’t know. But, I’m coming to realize that what we see online is just a tiny snapshot of what the reality is. I have no idea what their journey was like. I don’t need to feel insecure that I don’t know everything about being healthy. I don’t need to compare my journey to someone else’s. I just need to be OPEN to learning and evolving. 🌱 Don’t compare your beginning or middle to someone else’s end. Let’s work on this together. Let’s be inspired but let’s not compare! We have this incredible gift that we are able to take things for granted. Yes, you heard me right. If we didn’t take anything for granted we’d never accomplish anything. We’d be so in awe of every flower we walk by or sunny beach day that we’d never be able to get anything done. Instead, we complain when it’s too hot or just walk past a beautiful flower because we’ve seen them a 100 times before. 🌸🌸🌸 I’m trying to create a healthy balance by noticing and appreciating little things that have incredible beauty, taste fantastic or feel wonderful, even if I’ve experienced them many times before. Today I challenge you to pretend you’re experiencing something for the first time again. The thrill of driving a car, making love, that first bite of a decadent dessert or feeling the sun on your nose for the first time since winter. Feel it, fully experience it, don’t take it for granted and see how your body reacts to it. Feels good, doesn’t it? Today is a New Moon 🌑 It’s a time to wipe the slate clean and begin anew. Spend some time today reflecting on the past month and think about what areas you can grow, what missteps you took and where you really rocked it. Then, start this new beginning as a stronger, more mindful and enlightened soul. Forgive yourself for any mistakes you’ve made and celebrate your successes. Then, with a deep inhale and exhale, release it all and start fresh again. What will you choose to leave behind and what are the new, exciting things you wish cultivate in the month ahead? 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕 #newmoon #newbeginnings #refresh #moon #love #evolve #authenticself #healthcoach #luxlake Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich: Monster cookie outside Strawberry ice cream inside 🍪🍓🍨🍪 Yes, you can still eat dessert and be healthy. Have treats be just that, a treat, something you have every once in awhile that you can truly enjoy and not feel guilty about afterwards.
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