I'm Not Okay - Life Update (Fitness Goals, Small Business, Work, Family) 

Imagine being a whole doctor and phenomenal wife, mom, influencer and still having self doubt. Unreal. You are a literal inspiration. People come to you for advice on health and wellness and motivation. Ive been watching you since you were an MS-4 and seeing you be so candid about how even you struggle with wanting to do more and be more speaks volumes about the person you are. you’ve accomplished so much and still feel you can do more. You’re not alone, we all have these moments. But never try to dim your own light. You are nothing short of amazing. Never forget it.

This is pretty common for high achievers. Always torturing themselves because, no matter how great you're doing in life, as far as you're concerned you could be doing it better. It's OK 😀. I know it is sometimes hard to see it from your point of view, but compared to the vast majority you are doing great! You've already achieved more in your short life than most will before they die, girl. That being said, if you don't stop to smell the roses and collect yourself every once in a while, your accomplishments will be unnoticed by YOU, and your mind interprets it as if all the hard work isn't paying off even though it actually is. Relax, breathe and evaluate. For each of your goals, look at the ground covered so far and I believe you will feel a bit better. I wish you the best in your endeavors.

How lucky are your kiddos and your patients! Thanks for your vulnerability. You make us feel seen.

You need to hear this. You’re my inspiration! I started watching you since med school and now I’m an intern in Family Medicine. Jen! You’re amazing! ❤❤❤

@JennyLe I hope that will make you feel better. So, I'm 40, I quit my job in administration 8 years ago due to depression (light one) because I could and didn't work since then. In 2018 I started to gain weight and gained 20kg/40lbs. We moved to the USA two years ago. It was stressful but we love California. I started to do CrossFit over a year ago. I love it but I can't do it more than 3 times a week and when I have guests or I'm stressed I don't go at all. I tried to go back to work at the beginning of the year but quit after 2 weeks. It cost me a lot of stress and now I'm afraid to look for something new. I feel like I'm not able to focus on more than one thing at a time so I feel it has to be or job or weight loss and training. Every change is stressing me out. So you are doing great!! I don't even have kids, we have two cats. And you are doing it ALL!! how?!? I don't know.

You're valid in your feelings, period.sending you lots of hugs, and continued encouragement for self care/rest. I can relate 🧡

As a another mom in the medical field, I feel ya girl!! I’m a NP and I work with a pretty busy spine surgeon and I’m his only APP. My littles are 9,7 and 4. You are an inspiration to me!! Always remember you are enough no matter what is going on in your life. Keep it up girl but take the time to breathe, soak up time with your family, and enjoy the small things. Much ❤

Hey! I love your content, I would recommend posting what you post as tik toks here as youtube shorts! I personally don't have tik tok but would love to tag along with what you're up to. Also your fitness journey is just awesome to see, and working as a doctor, and full time mom, and small business owner, you are incredible!

As a physician, you should consider MD VIP. My doctor went to this last year and we followed her. I cant tell you the significant difference that has made. Doctors have more time to spend with patients and the care we receive is so much better. The doctors also have less patients. Yes the patients pay yearly for this but it is so worth it. We can call the doctor and be seen that day or the next.

Content ideas: Updated day in the life video, weekly vlogs for December, documentary style vid of your training, progress, and preparation for weight lifting comp (if you do it), collab video with dietician

I always tell my kids to aim for done not perfect. 😊 Sorry, you are overwhelmed right now. My daughter is a first born and tries to tackle so many things at once then gets burnt out. It’s important for her to take time to herself and take days off of all the activities. If you are feeling like it’s all too much, I would say remove things from your plate. Competitions will always be there. The kids won’t always be little (enjoy them). Investing can take care of the student loans. I would recommend taking care of you and not feeling like you need to help the world. My dad has had several strokes and I take care of him with zero compensation and he is mean. I am finally asking for help and it’s out there. I can’t be everything for him and nothing for myself. I hope you feel better and get to relax more. Breathe, do some yoga, and pray. ❤️

As a nurse and new mom trying to balance everything in life, I absolutely look to your videos for inspiration. ❤ also love the advice on just do whatever it is fast before doubt and questioning take over the decision. Keep it up!

I love you Jenny!!! You are such a freaking inspiration!!! Girl, you are over there lifting mountains, talking about needing to get stronger!!! You are most definitely strong af!!! You are focused and handling business and family and I applaud you, dear 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 try to celebrate the little wins during this season to uplift yourself... I'm rooting for you and yours, Queen 👑

I'm also currently struggling in life right now, so it was comforting to watch your video. It allows me to reflect what my struggles have been and that I have worked hard. Today I felt like others are doing well so I felt disheartened and discouraged because I'm struggling while they are moving forward. I know everyone's timeline is different, but it's hard when I don't have the proof when others do. I'm eager for change, but I'm also careful to not be too eager to rush into things and end up in the wrong place at the wrong time, if that makes any sense. Thank you for reading and I wish for the both of us to continue keeping at it and trusting in the process :)

You're awesome! I've been following you since you were in med school. As a fellow physician and powerlifter, I don't recommend cutting for your first meet. Just go out there and have fun and see if you like competing. Don't add that extra pressure.

As a Fam Med PGY2... 1) I love your channel!!! And 2) I appreciate you sharing all of these details of your life.... making the time to share all that you do AND doing all that you do is something I admire and has been and will continue to be helpful for me and my life/career. Thank you!

Yup, I hear you on your rant. It's ruffffff !!!!!! The demand regarding patient & lack of providers is awful. Push through Jenny I can relate. :) fyi your workout gear is great!

Jenny 🌹 you are an amazing person ❤️ Don't doubt yourself You are an inspiration! You are one of the most honest people here on RU-vid! You motivate me always to be a better version of myself❤️ We love you and we are with you ❤️ always ❤️

The struggle bus is real!! I don’t know what it is, Mercury in Retrograde, Seasonal Changes, Holiday Madness or if it’s just SOL but I can totally relate. Hang in there

Hey! Crazy time of year isn't it? Happy to see a catch-up vlog! Hope you can breath and find some me time... take care!

First saw your Chit-chat GRWM video ... And then started binge watching your videos... It's been 5-6 yrs I guess... YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION JENNY ❤️... I always come and watch your vlogs... Listen to your advices... Watch you work so so hard and think what can I do now to make things better and to handle situations better... You're like an elder sister I wish I had ❤️... I want you to know that you're More than enough and that everything will happen at the right time... I've all my faith in the person you are, because you're so hardworking and I believe all the results you'll get will always be good and useful for you 😌❤️ Sending Lots & lots of love and positive energy for you ❤️

Love family and home videos, plus Precious Summer!

I'm rooting for you in all areas of your life. ♡

Great video and we understand.

You are a super mom, keep it up!

I was thinking about you! Things will turn around and when I get some extra money I will definitely support your activewear. The leggings look amazing!

I literally jumped for joy when I got the notification 🤣 the way I ❤️ J.

End of year is rough for me, too. Holidays, expectations, comparisons, Reminder of time moving by so quickly. Then you have the pandemic "effect," associated PTSD, RSV/Flu/Covid, and kiddo in kindergarten. Luckily we've been healthy with the exception of a 24 hour low fever (our Kindergartner). And our dog needed topical and systemic antibiotics for a skin infection on his nose. Everyone is boosted with the bivalent vaccine. Still taking precautions at work (N95, etc. ). Not going to communal family gatherings at the in-laws (traditionally 30-60 ppl indoors--prior to the pandemic). This is the first year they have had Thanksgiving with more than immediate family. Wait to see if anyone gets sick....yikes. One of the attendees just got back from a bachelor party in Mexico City...smh Regarding your weight lifting competition, only do it if it will bring you joy. So many things in life bring stress. Don't let your hobby/passion be one of them. BTW you look incredibly fit and toned! Still have to buy a pair of your leggings to support your business. Perhaps for my wife!!! Not sure I'm comfortable wearing female leggings (although I know Stan was a very masculine model). Hang in there, Jenny, and if you ever need to vent, just let me know. It's a rough time of year for a lot of people, so know you are not alone and this, too, shall pass. Next thing you know it'll be Spring, then Summer, again. FWIW, on my days off, I sometimes struggle to get out of bed during the Winter months... Sending you and your fam love from the city by the bay.

Honestly, you achieve so much and have so many talents and skills and so much intelligence and emotional strength and literal strength and you are devoted to so many different things with so much love and effort that it would be exhausting to even try to name a fraction of them, so it’s not surprising that you get overwhelmed with that sometimes. I think as a model for human achievement and as a role model in general you are great on so many levels and a great example of how to hold everything together. I’m not half the superhuman you are or even close, but no matter who we are there is always a point where we get pulled in too many directions and sometimes there isn’t enough time in the world. I wish I knew what to say about the feelings of inadequacy. It’s never as easy as affirming someone is good enough. I guess a question might be to ask yourself what might make you feel adequate enough to let some of the burden. If you can’t find the answers to be more at peace than maybe more space to find them in the moment might help. I think there are those times where a pause and a reset or a shift can help to refocus. I hope all the people and comments and some time to self reflect through your vlog can be a source of meditative support when you might be feeling overwhelmed and that it helps you to refocus. Wherever you want to put your efforts I know you will only succeed and grow in whatever direction motivates you and helps you feel complete. We are never really done but we are always complete. As far as a fear of failure goes, recently I’ve picked up some new hobbies and a piece of advice I liked is that it didn’t matter how perfect the results were and that the act of following through would plant a seed and I know you are used to growth in all kinds of spaces so you have proof of your ability to grow and achieve in any space. As long as it’s what you want you have no reason to doubt yourself and failure is just a word. Really it’s a stepping stone. I guess I’m saying that you should prioritize and limit growth by listening and responding to your needs and prioritize your inner voice. The holidays are a tough time even in the best scenario and the level of stress people go through can be crazy. So be good to yourself and be well. Love yourself like you deserve to be loved so you can be at your best.

Maybe life is too hard because you have too high expectations of yourself. Technically as long as you’re healthy those high fitness goals aren’t that important. You’re doing great, think of people who don’t even workout 30 min a day and are lazing around doing no work.

A news anchor here in Detroit had his newborn son get RSV . Doctor said it was probably from his 2 year old sister. Doctor told him and his wife that 90 percent of kids and babies getting RSV is probably because of an older sibling.

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I dont see the shorts on the site.

Jenny I can make a video on your business and website.

I've cut weight a few times for other sports (jiu-jitsu mainly), and I would highly recommend losing the weight slowly and over a span of time rather than doing a water cut. I mean, if you're only doing a pound or two, a water cut really wouldn't be too hard, but you'll likely feel a bit depleted and fatigued - especially if it's your first water cut. Between now and May, you can easily lose that amount of weight even with a really conservative cut (like 250 less calories a day). You already know this - focus on protein to conserve muscle and bracket your workouts with a carb/protein snack. You got this! You should just sign up, for the first one: putting yourself out there is the win.

He extended school loans, so you won't have to pay in December, not sure the forgivness is going to go through though.

Jenny, this is just a suggestion. But perhaps take a break from RU-vid for the whole month of December. Focus on your clothing line, the family, and mental rest. Sending you love from overseas. 🌍🌎🌏❤️🇺🇲🇹🇩

I don't know if you know drzdogg channel. He walk away from a good job and position in one of the good hospital in Fremont CA. Because he is facing alot of mental health during his work there. One day he make a choose to quite his job ( I am not sure if he still practice in ca ok). I know he has own practice place and doing youtube. He look more happy now. I am not asking you quite your job right now but if that the option and find a job somewhere and/or start your own practice and RU-vid.