Tonight I heated up my Thai Kaprow with purple rice for the family. Disclaimer: I do not force my family to eat my meal prep. They eat it by choice 😂 My daughter decided to add extra Kewpie mayo to her dinner because she likes it that way. The mister tried it and said, “I don’t like it. It’s too creamy for me. You need to lay off the mayo. That’s bad for you.” My daughter quickly replied, “You may not like it, but I do.” 😂 I could feel the dinner table debate starting, so mommy had to come in as the dinner table referee. Not to make anyone wrong, but to turn it into a learning moment. I asked, “Why are we labeling mayo as bad?” Because here’s the thing I want my daughter to learn: food is not “good” or “bad.” Food is food. Some foods give us more nutrients, some foods are more for enjoyment, and some foods are better when we practice moderation. One meal with extra mayo is not going to ruin her health, just like one salad is not going to magically make us healthy. It is what we do consistently that matters. Now, if she was adding a heavy amount of mayo to every meal, every single day, then yes, that would be a conversation about balance. But tonight? She enjoyed her dinner, ate her food, and was happy. It also reminded me that we all have foods we enjoy. Nobody wants to be told their donut, dessert, sauce, or favorite snack is “bad” while they are eating it. Most of us are still going to eat it anyway 😂 The better conversation is not shame. It is awareness. 👉 How often are we eating it? 👉 How much are we having? 👉 Does it still fit with the bigger picture of how we take care of ourselves? That is the message I want my daughter to understand. Enjoy your food. Build awareness. Learn moderation. Do not attach guilt to every bite. Dinner ended peacefully, everyone understood the message, and my daughter still enjoyed her Kewpie mayo Thai Kaprow. Mommy referee for the win 😂

As we say goodbye to June until next year, I just want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude. June may have brought wins, lessons, challenges, growth, or even things we didn’t fully complete — and that’s okay. The beauty of a new month is that we don’t have to start over. We get to carry forward what still matters, keep building on what we learned, and move into July with fresh energy. Whatever wasn’t done, met, or checked off in June does not mean failure. It simply becomes part of the journey we bring into July with more awareness, intention, and grace. So for July, I want to add a little community challenge: ✨ July Carry Forward Challenge ✨ Pick one thing from June that you want to carry into July. It can be a habit, a goal, a mindset, a routine, or even something you want to give yourself more grace with. Drop yours below👇: 🌱 Something I’m carrying forward into July is: ______ 💪 One habit I want to recommit to is: ______ 🙏 One thing I’m thankful for from June is: ______ There is still so much to be thankful for — our health, our growth, our community, our support system, and the opportunity to keep showing up for ourselves. Cheers to July 🥳 A new month. A fresh mindset. A chance to continue becoming the best version of ourselves. Happy birthday month to everyone celebrating in July! May this month bring you joy, love, strength, and beautiful new memories. 💛✨

Hot weather calls for something cold, refreshing, and high protein! I made this easy Protein Sago using Fairlife Elite Strawberry Shake, chia seeds, strawberries, and blueberries. Ingredients: - 1 Fairlife Elite Strawberry Shake - 2 tbsp chia seeds - 122 gr Strawberries 🍓 - 80 gr Blueberries 🫐 - Optional: crushed ice - Optional for creamier texture: ½ cup heavy whipping cream or a splash of milk How to make it: Mix the chia seeds with the Fairlife Elite Strawberry Shake and let it sit overnight so the chia seeds can expand and give that sago-style texture. The next day, add chopped strawberries and blueberries. I didn’t have room in my cup for crushed ice, but you can definitely add it for this hot weather! If you like it creamier, you can add ½ cup heavy whipping cream or a splash of milk. Just remember to track it because it will add more calories and fat. My MFP tracking: About 291 calories 22g net carbs 10g fat 18g protein Perfect as a snack, dessert, or something sweet while still staying on track. Enjoy! 🍓🫐✨

We’re halfway through June — great job to everyone who has been walking! Now let’s finish the month strong. Continue sharing your daily walks in this thread (or new post). Show us how you’re keeping the habit alive in the second half of the month. Every step still counts — whether you’re increasing your distance, exploring new routes, or simply staying consistent. Let’s celebrate the final stretch together and inspire each other to finish June strong! If you’re just joining now — welcome! It’s never too late.🫶🏼 Drop your latest walk below and let’s keep each other motivated 💪✨ 🙌🏼

Running clothes are dry fit for the very specific reason that it will absorb sweat fast and dry very fast because you will SWEAT (insert clip of Coach @Darren Liu squeezing the moisture out of his headband 💦 gross 😂) I started my morning with a 5-min warm-up walk followed by 3 sets 5-mins jog+5-min walk (2.8km). My legs were tingling, my breath felt okay... Is this what learning to run feels like? I do feel like I can push running for more than 5 minutes; will see how I do next run day. Seriously, running is a love-hate...