💅☕️ Yesterday I Got Gassed Up… Twice 😂

Lena Nguyen

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3h • 🎉 Wins!

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? 😄

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