🚂 Thriving Thursday: Sometimes the Engine Has Feelings Too

Lena Nguyen

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2h • 🥑 General

Let’s have a little real talk today.

Sometimes when you start a health journey, you become the engine in your household.

You’re the one:

• learning macros

• tracking in MFP

• experimenting with recipes

• planning meals

• building the system

Meanwhile your partner or family just happily enjoys the benefits of the environment you’re creating.

And honestly… most days I love it. I enjoy being creative in the kitchen and figuring out ways to make things better.

But last night reminded me that even the engine has emotions.

I made a raspberry blueberry loaf and worked on a new frosting recipe. I spent time whipping it, getting the texture right, and was honestly excited about how it turned out.

My partner took a bite and said he didn’t like the frosting.

He didn’t mean to hurt my feelings. He prefers frosting more loose while I like mine thick and creamy.

But in that moment… I melted down and started crying 😭

Not because of frosting.

But because when you’re the one constantly creating, experimenting, and putting in the effort… hearing “I don’t like it” can hit harder than expected.

After I calmed down I realized something.

Being the engine means we’re the ones trying new things, learning, and improving. Not every version will land perfectly — and that’s okay.

But sometimes the engine needs a little emotional fuel too. ❤️

P.S.

I tried to make it look pretty with the landscape and this is the best I can do 😂. It’s yummy and going into my belly anyway 🫶😜.

Curious… anyone else here feel like they’re the engine in their household health journey?

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