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? 😄

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

Rare outting without the kids tonight, which usually means spending an hour or more stressing tf out about what to wear and telling myself mean things while trying on a bunch of clothes that I don't feel good wearing because I'm upset about my body. This evening I put on new clothes in new sizes and didn't change clothes once. I am just excited and felt like this is a safe place to share. 🖤

I told myself when I watch a kdrama I need to be stretching, foam rolling, walking, or even lifting free weights! Tell me friends…. What are your fave 5 kdramas of all time below ⬇️ Do you like to do the same and get your kdrama fix in while walking on the treadmill/walking pad?

Normally I like to lift weights first thing in the morning so I don't have time to talk myself out of it. 😜 I have to admit, when I worked out in the evening yesterday I felt much stronger and was able to push myself further. I guess I just need to get over it and change my routine! (Shout-out to my handsome hubby who taught me how to lift properly after asking me for years to join him when my response was a prompt "hard pass") What's your favorite time of day to workout and why?