Yesterday I went in for my monthly pedicure and my nail tech did NOT ease into it: “Wooowww Lena… every time I see you, you look skinnier and prettier. I’m not buttering you up and you look AMAZING.” Me internally: okay ma’am, I’ll take it 😌 I told her I’ve been focused on nutrition and workouts and she said, “Whatever you’re doing… keep doing it.” ✔️ After that, I met my mom for coffee and breakfast—aka my #1 supporter. She asked, “Do you want your coffee with your Elite protein shake?” Obviously yes. My mom makes the bomb coffee ☕️💪 She looks at me and says, “Every time I see you, you look happier… and skinnier.” Then immediately switches into Mom Mode™: “Are you feeling fatigued at all with this weight loss?” I told her no—I actually feel great and stronger. She looked relieved and reminded me (because mom) that if I ever feel tired, to check my nutrition first and go see a doctor if needed. Balance + care = mom wisdom ❤️ She also told me she’s committed to her Jillian Michaels DVD 5x/week. After I fixed a few movements for her, she said she can finally do it without pain or discomfort—and that low-key made my whole day 🥹 Moral of the story: ✔️ Getting your nails done = unexpected hype squad ✔️ Protein coffee = approved by mom ✔️ Progress shows up in energy, confidence, and random compliments ✔️ Teaching your parents good form is a non-scale win 💬 Fun question: Who has been your most unexpected hype person lately? 😄

This last year I have been getting a lot of protein from whey protein with protein powder, shakes, and protein bars. These have been used to enhance the protein and to reach my total goal for the day. I am wanting to move more to other more natural protein sources. My favorite protein sources are: Filet mignon Halibut Salmon Steak Chicken Eggs I cannot always eat my favorite options and often have lean ground beef, lots of eggs, steak and chicken often. What are your favorite protein options and how do you guys get in your protein?

So.. in every country and every culture we have expressions that are a bit difficult to translate for others to understand, right?! Especially when English isn't our native toung. And when I write here I really struggle to get the english right. Probably it's often swenglish 🤓😂 Sorry for that then 🫣🤭🤪 But I have also noticed that I use many expressions that I don't know how to translate! Do you have the same problem? For example: We say, translated : "It's like gliding on a schrimp sandwish" meaning "making it simple for themselfes " Or an old expression: "It's like balm fir the soul" that wrote in a comment minutes ago 😀

… and didn’t regret it. Just here being real with you guys! ❤️

Hello! My name is Mei and I’m from Malaysia. My goal this year is to reduce my body fat%, take an average of 8,000 steps a day or more and get lean! Last meal would be char koay teow 🤣