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? 😄

Hi! I'm Cristyne, originally from Singapore but I recently relocated to Spain. I'm about to begin two years of full-time nomadic travel while keeping my fitness routine strong. I'll be hunting for healthy food options wherever I go (one cheat day a week is definitely staying 😄). Coming from Singapore — where healthy, convenient food choices are everywhere — I'm still adjusting to finding good alternatives here in Spain and across Europe while I get used to the different culture and lifestyle. I've been trying calorie deficit and eating clean, but social gatherings keep derailing my body fat reduction plan, and right now I feel like I've hit a plateau — I'm kind of stuck and not seeing progress. My main goal is to reach peak condition: dropping to around 18% body fat, building more lean muscle and strength, and seriously improving my endurance… with the dream of eventually competing in HYROX Singles here in Europe! 💪🔥 However, I still miss home-cooked Chinese meals from home and can't live without spicy food. 🫠

Today I'm greatful beeing me! Why? Because despite all the negativ aspects of my life choises and the consequenses around them, I feel blessed that I have found myself. I started to follow a man from the other side of the world, that had resonable thoughts around fitness and health in April last year. I had begun going to the gym already in February but didn't know how to do a proper work out. And I didn't have the resources to get a PT. But with my new job I knew that I had to get stronger. This guy, he asked me why I had pressed the follow button on IG. Oh wow, he held me responsible for my choice.. We chatted for mayby 15-20 mins. I was at the gym and at that moment I felt more alive then I had for a long time! New job, new beginning with the training, someone saw me! ME!! Days later I got the BBB programs, and I followed it for 5 months before my joints and my muscles were too sore to continue lifting weights and I needed to prioritise work. In december I missed all the training, comming home after work just sitting in the sofa, or recliner .. the sorness didn't give up. All bloodtest were good but I felt restless. I wanted to continue the fitness journey. Then I found this community and this was it! The guy that had planted something solid im my mind was there again, holding me responsible - for myself. It wasn't acually about weight or food or looking fit. (That comes second, at least for me) No. It was about what I owe to myself! What picture I want to show of myself to my family. I stumble, I'm processing and progressing. But step by step I will get better on doing whatever it takes to be me. Thanks @Darren Liu for beeing.. you! Todays walk - 5983 steps, and 4,75 km