Wander, Thrive & Hack Your Metabolism
How I Use Lumen + My AI App to Stay on Track While Traveling
Hey there! If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I live for travel and wellness, and I’m a firm believer that the two don’t have to compete. Whether I’m in Baja, bouncing back to Texas, or traveling abroad, I’ve made it my mission to stay metabolically and nutritionally balanced without overthinking it.
That’s why I want to share how I use three powerful tools that help me stay on track no matter where I am in the world:
💨 The Lumen device
📲 My own MelissaMade AI app
🍽️ And my flexible, hormone-friendly MADE Diet
These three work together beautifully, and I use them daily. Let me show you how.
Why I Never Travel Without My Lumen
The Lumen device is one of my favorite tools for understanding what my body is doing right now. One quick breath into it and I can see whether I’m burning fat or carbs.
Why does that matter while traveling? Well, if I just had a croissant in Paris or a sweet cocktail on the beach, I want to know how that’s affecting my metabolism. Lumen shows me in real time so I can adjust my next meal accordingly.
It’s like checking your fuel gauge before a road trip—you want to know what you’re running on.
How My AI App Makes Travel Smarter (and So Much Easier)

Now let’s talk about my new AI-powered app—MelissaMade AI. This is NOT a generic health tracker or chatbot. It’s a smart A.I. tool I helped create to actually analyze your meals, right from a

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Here’s what it can do:
  • 📸 Snap a picture of your food—it tells you the macros and calories
  • 🛒 Instantly build a grocery list for wherever you’re shopping (even abroad!)
  • 📊 Get a full breakdown of your meals so you can track your patterns
  • 🥘 Create custom meal plans that support your goals
Let’s say I’m at a little café in Italy. I can snap a pic of my plate, get the full nutrient breakdown, then compare it with my Lumen reading. If I’m in carb-burning mode, great—I know I’m aligned. If I want to stay in fat-burning mode tomorrow, I can tweak things. It’s all data-driven, not guesswork.
Spices Are Metabolic Magic—And Now I Can Track Them
I’ve always loved using spices like turmeric, cumin, ginger, and cinnamon to add flavor and boost metabolism naturally. But not everybody responds the same way. That’s where this combo of tools really shines.
Before I even take a bite of a meal—especially when it’s something rich in spices or unfamiliar ingredients—I’ll open up my MelissaMade AI app and snap a quick photo of the dish. Sometimes I’ll ask the server or a local what’s in it—especially when it comes to spices or oils—so I can get a more accurate breakdown. Is it cooked in ghee or olive oil? Does it include turmeric, cumin, ginger, or chili? That knowledge helps the app give me a smart nutrient analysis before I eat, so I can see exactly what I’m about to fuel my body with.
Then I pair that info with a quick breath into my Lumen device to check what my body is currently burning—carbs or fat. If I’m in fat-burning mode, I’ll aim to keep my meals aligned. After I eat, I test again with Lumen and compare the results. Over time, this combo of AI food analysis + metabolic feedback helps me see exactly how different meals and spices affect my body. And that kind of clarity is such a game-changer for feeling good wherever I am in the world.
My Go-To Routine on the Road
🕗 Morning
  • I breathe into my Lumen to get a read on my metabolism
  • Open my AI app and review yesterday’s meals and today’s plan
🍽️ Meals (I.F.)
  • I use the app to build meals that match my Lumen reading
  • If I’m eating out, I snap a photo and let the app do the math
  • I eat slow, savor the local flavors, and enjoy guilt-free
🌙 Evening
  • One more Lumen test to reflect on the day
  • My app helps me plan tomorrow’s meals and generate a quick shopping list
  • I journal a little, breathe deep, and rest easy knowing I’ve honored my body
Why It Works for Me (and Can Work for You)
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment.
When I use the Lumen to check my body’s fuel source and combine that with real-time food data from my AI app, I make better choices without the stress. Add in my MADE Diet principles—moderate protein, healthy fats, less sugar—and I know I’m giving my body exactly what it needs.
You don’t need to carry a food scale or count every calorie. With these tools, you can stay empowered, flexible, and totally in tune with your metabolism—even when you’re thousands of miles from home.
Ready to Travel Smarter with Me?
✨ Try the MelissaMade AI app today—analyze your meals with just a photo
💨 Grab a Lumen device here to take control of your metabolism
🌿 Bring along a few Hugh & Grace wellness drops for added support on the go
Let’s keep thriving, one breath, one bite, and one step at a time—no matter where life takes us.
Stay Healthy and Prepared,
Melissa