diff --git a/apps/admin/data/fitai.db b/apps/admin/data/fitai.db
index 25a5e7b..d0afb89 100644
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diff --git a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/attendance.tsx b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/attendance.tsx
index d09fa5b..ea2ea4f 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/attendance.tsx
+++ b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/attendance.tsx
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
       {/* Header */}
       <View style={styles.header}>
         <Text style={[typography.h1, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
-          Attendance
+          📍 Attendance
         </Text>
         <Text
           style={[
@@ -112,14 +112,18 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
             { color: colors.textSecondary, marginTop: 4 },
           ]}
         >
-          Track your gym visits
+          {activeCheckIn
+            ? "You're crushing it today! 💪"
+            : history.length === 0
+              ? "Ready to start your fitness journey? 🚀"
+              : "Track your gym visits and build streaks! 🔥"}
         </Text>
       </View>
 
       {/* Check In/Out Section */}
       <View style={styles.section}>
         {activeCheckIn ? (
-          <MinimalCard variant="elevated" style={styles.activeCard}>
+          <MinimalCard variant="bordered" style={styles.activeCard}>
             <View style={styles.activeHeader}>
               <View style={styles.activeHeaderLeft}>
                 <IconContainer
@@ -135,7 +139,7 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
                 </IconContainer>
                 <View style={{ marginLeft: 12 }}>
                   <Text style={[typography.h3, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
-                    Currently Checked In
+                    ✅ Currently Checked In
                   </Text>
                   <Text
                     style={[
@@ -165,7 +169,7 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
           </MinimalCard>
         ) : (
           <MinimalButton
-            title="Check In"
+            title="💪 Check In"
             onPress={handleCheckIn}
             variant="primary"
             size="lg"
@@ -175,29 +179,19 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
 
       {/* Attendance Calendar */}
       <View style={styles.section}>
-        <SectionHeader title="Calendar" />
-        <MinimalCard variant="default">
+        <SectionHeader title="📅 Calendar" />
+        <MinimalCard variant="default" style={{ borderRadius: 20 }}>
           <AttendanceCalendar attendanceRecords={history} />
         </MinimalCard>
       </View>
 
       {/* Recent History */}
       <View style={styles.section}>
-        <SectionHeader title="Recent History" />
+        <SectionHeader title="📊 Recent History" />
         {history.length === 0 ? (
-          <MinimalCard variant="default">
+          <MinimalCard variant="default" style={{ borderRadius: 20 }}>
             <View style={styles.emptyState}>
-              <IconContainer
-                variant="colored"
-                backgroundColor={`${colors.primary}15`}
-                size="lg"
-              >
-                <Ionicons
-                  name="calendar-outline"
-                  size={32}
-                  color={colors.primary}
-                />
-              </IconContainer>
+              <Text style={{ fontSize: 64 }}>📍</Text>
               <Text
                 style={[
                   typography.bodyEmphasis,
@@ -216,7 +210,7 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
                   },
                 ]}
               >
-                Your check-in history will appear here
+                Check in to start building your streak! 🔥
               </Text>
             </View>
           </MinimalCard>
@@ -232,7 +226,11 @@ export default function AttendanceScreen() {
                 : null;
 
               return (
-                <MinimalCard key={index} variant="default">
+                <MinimalCard
+                  key={index}
+                  variant="bordered"
+                  style={{ borderRadius: 16 }}
+                >
                   <View style={styles.historyItem}>
                     <View style={styles.historyLeft}>
                       <IconContainer
@@ -315,6 +313,7 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   },
   activeCard: {
     padding: 20,
+    borderRadius: 20,
   },
   activeHeader: {
     flexDirection: "row",
diff --git a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/goals.tsx b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/goals.tsx
index d6c8acc..cd40862 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/goals.tsx
+++ b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/goals.tsx
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
         <View style={styles.header}>
           <View>
             <Text style={[typography.h1, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
-              Fitness Goals
+              🎯 Fitness Goals
             </Text>
             <Text
               style={[
@@ -160,7 +160,11 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                 { color: colors.textSecondary, marginTop: 4 },
               ]}
             >
-              Track your fitness journey progress
+              {activeGoals.length === 0
+                ? "Ready to crush some goals? 💪"
+                : activeGoals.length === 1
+                  ? "You're on a mission! Keep it up! 🚀"
+                  : `${activeGoals.length} goals in progress. Legend! ⭐`}
             </Text>
           </View>
           <TouchableOpacity
@@ -179,7 +183,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
         {goals && goals.length > 0 && (
           <View style={styles.section}>
             <View style={styles.statsRow}>
-              <MinimalCard variant="elevated" style={styles.statCard}>
+              <MinimalCard variant="bordered" style={styles.statCard}>
                 <Text style={[typography.stat, { color: colors.primary }]}>
                   {activeGoals.length}
                 </Text>
@@ -189,11 +193,11 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                     { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 4 },
                   ]}
                 >
-                  Active
+                  🎯 Active
                 </Text>
               </MinimalCard>
 
-              <MinimalCard variant="elevated" style={styles.statCard}>
+              <MinimalCard variant="bordered" style={styles.statCard}>
                 <Text style={[typography.stat, { color: colors.success }]}>
                   {completedGoals.length}
                 </Text>
@@ -203,11 +207,11 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                     { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 4 },
                   ]}
                 >
-                  Completed
+                  {completedGoals.length >= 5 ? "🏆" : "✅"} Completed
                 </Text>
               </MinimalCard>
 
-              <MinimalCard variant="elevated" style={styles.statCard}>
+              <MinimalCard variant="bordered" style={styles.statCard}>
                 <Text style={[typography.stat, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
                   {avgProgress}%
                 </Text>
@@ -217,7 +221,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                     { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 4 },
                   ]}
                 >
-                  Avg Progress
+                  {avgProgress >= 75 ? "🔥" : "📊"} Progress
                 </Text>
               </MinimalCard>
             </View>
@@ -245,7 +249,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                       { color: colors.textPrimary, marginLeft: 8 },
                     ]}
                   >
-                    Progress Analytics
+                    📈 Progress Analytics
                   </Text>
                 </View>
                 <Ionicons
@@ -283,18 +287,14 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
         {/* Active Goals */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
           <SectionHeader
-            title={`Active Goals (${activeGoals.length})`}
+            title={`🚀 Active Goals (${activeGoals.length})`}
             actionLabel="Add New"
             onActionPress={() => setIsModalVisible(true)}
           />
           {activeGoals.length === 0 ? (
             <MinimalCard variant="default">
               <View style={styles.emptyState}>
-                <Ionicons
-                  name="flag-outline"
-                  size={48}
-                  color={colors.borderLight}
-                />
+                <Text style={{ fontSize: 64 }}>🎯</Text>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.bodyEmphasis,
@@ -309,7 +309,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
                     { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 4 },
                   ]}
                 >
-                  Tap "Add New" to create your first goal
+                  Tap "Add New" to set your first goal! 💪
                 </Text>
               </View>
             </MinimalCard>
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ export default function GoalsScreen() {
         {completedGoals.length > 0 && (
           <View style={styles.section}>
             <SectionHeader
-              title={`Completed Goals (${completedGoals.length})`}
+              title={`✨ Completed Goals (${completedGoals.length})`}
             />
             <View style={styles.goalsList}>
               {completedGoals.map((goal) => (
@@ -405,6 +405,7 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
     flex: 1,
     alignItems: "center",
     paddingVertical: 20,
+    borderRadius: 20,
   },
   analyticsHeader: {
     flexDirection: "row",
diff --git a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/index.tsx b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/index.tsx
index 9dda6d7..8aa8a0b 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/index.tsx
+++ b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/index.tsx
@@ -5,9 +5,11 @@ import {
   ScrollView,
   RefreshControl,
   Image,
+  Animated,
+  TouchableOpacity,
 } from "react-native";
 import { useUser } from "@clerk/clerk-expo";
-import { useState, useCallback, useEffect } from "react";
+import { useState, useCallback, useEffect, useRef } from "react";
 import { useFocusEffect } from "@react-navigation/native";
 import AsyncStorage from "@react-native-async-storage/async-storage";
 import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
@@ -36,6 +38,11 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
   const [calories, setCalories] = useState(0);
   const [waterIntake, setWaterIntake] = useState(0);
 
+  // Animation values
+  const streakPulse = useRef(new Animated.Value(1)).current;
+  const caloriesBounce = useRef(new Animated.Value(1)).current;
+  const waterBounce = useRef(new Animated.Value(1)).current;
+
   // Refetch statistics when screen comes into focus
   useFocusEffect(
     useCallback(() => {
@@ -51,9 +58,46 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
 
   const getGreeting = () => {
     const hour = new Date().getHours();
-    if (hour < 12) return "Good Morning";
-    if (hour < 18) return "Good Afternoon";
-    return "Good Evening";
+    const greetings = {
+      morning: [
+        "Rise and Shine",
+        "Good Morning",
+        "Morning Champion",
+        "Ready to Crush It",
+      ],
+      afternoon: [
+        "Keep It Going",
+        "Good Afternoon",
+        "Stay Strong",
+        "You're Doing Great",
+      ],
+      evening: [
+        "Evening Warrior",
+        "Good Evening",
+        "Almost There",
+        "Finish Strong",
+      ],
+    };
+
+    const randomGreeting = (arr: string[]) =>
+      arr[Math.floor(Math.random() * arr.length)];
+
+    if (hour < 12) return randomGreeting(greetings.morning);
+    if (hour < 18) return randomGreeting(greetings.afternoon);
+    return randomGreeting(greetings.evening);
+  };
+
+  const getMotivationalEmoji = () => {
+    const emojis = ["💪", "🔥", "⚡", "🎯", "🚀", "✨"];
+    return emojis[Math.floor(Math.random() * emojis.length)];
+  };
+
+  const getStreakBadge = (streak: number) => {
+    if (streak >= 30) return "🏆";
+    if (streak >= 14) return "🔥";
+    if (streak >= 7) return "⭐";
+    if (streak >= 3) return "🌟";
+    return "💫";
   };
 
   const handleSaveMeal = (meal: {
@@ -63,11 +107,39 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
   }) => {
     setCalories((prev) => prev + meal.calories);
     setTrackMealModalVisible(false);
+
+    // Bounce animation
+    Animated.sequence([
+      Animated.timing(caloriesBounce, {
+        toValue: 1.2,
+        duration: 150,
+        useNativeDriver: true,
+      }),
+      Animated.timing(caloriesBounce, {
+        toValue: 1,
+        duration: 150,
+        useNativeDriver: true,
+      }),
+    ]).start();
   };
 
   const handleAddWater = (amount: number) => {
     setWaterIntake((prev) => prev + amount);
     setAddWaterModalVisible(false);
+
+    // Bounce animation
+    Animated.sequence([
+      Animated.timing(waterBounce, {
+        toValue: 1.2,
+        duration: 150,
+        useNativeDriver: true,
+      }),
+      Animated.timing(waterBounce, {
+        toValue: 1,
+        duration: 150,
+        useNativeDriver: true,
+      }),
+    ]).start();
   };
 
   const handleResetCalories = () => {
@@ -130,6 +202,9 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
     persistWater();
   }, [waterIntake]);
 
+  const checkInsThisWeek = statistics?.attendance.checkInsThisWeek || 0;
+  const currentStreak = statistics?.attendance.currentStreak || 0;
+
   // Check for midnight reset
   useEffect(() => {
     const checkAndResetIfNeeded = async () => {
@@ -167,8 +242,29 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
     return () => clearTimeout(midnightTimer);
   }, []);
 
-  const checkInsThisWeek = statistics?.attendance.checkInsThisWeek || 0;
-  const currentStreak = statistics?.attendance.currentStreak || 0;
+  // Streak pulse animation
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const pulse = Animated.loop(
+      Animated.sequence([
+        Animated.timing(streakPulse, {
+          toValue: 1.1,
+          duration: 1000,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+        Animated.timing(streakPulse, {
+          toValue: 1,
+          duration: 1000,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+      ]),
+    );
+
+    if (currentStreak >= 3) {
+      pulse.start();
+    }
+
+    return () => pulse.stop();
+  }, [currentStreak]);
 
   return (
     <View style={[styles.container, { backgroundColor: colors.background }]}>
@@ -184,20 +280,30 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
       >
         {/* Header Section */}
         <View style={styles.header}>
-          <View>
-            <Text style={[typography.body, { color: colors.textSecondary }]}>
-              {getGreeting()},
-            </Text>
+          <View style={styles.greetingContainer}>
             <Text
               style={[
-                typography.h1,
-                { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 4 },
+                typography.body,
+                { color: colors.textSecondary, marginBottom: 4 },
               ]}
+            >
+              {getGreeting()} {getMotivationalEmoji()}
+            </Text>
+            <Text
+              style={[typography.h1, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}
+              numberOfLines={1}
             >
               {user?.firstName || "Athlete"}
             </Text>
+            {currentStreak >= 3 && (
+              <View style={styles.streakBadge}>
+                <Text style={styles.streakBadgeText}>
+                  {getStreakBadge(currentStreak)} {currentStreak} Day Streak!
+                </Text>
+              </View>
+            )}
           </View>
-          <View>
+          <TouchableOpacity activeOpacity={0.8}>
             {user?.imageUrl ? (
               <Image source={{ uri: user.imageUrl }} style={styles.avatar} />
             ) : (
@@ -210,193 +316,273 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
                 <Ionicons name="person" size={24} color={colors.white} />
               </View>
             )}
-          </View>
+          </TouchableOpacity>
         </View>
 
-        {/* Daily Stats Card */}
+        {/* Daily Stats Card - More Playful */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
-          <MinimalCard variant="elevated">
+          <MinimalCard variant="elevated" style={styles.statsCard}>
             <View style={styles.statsRow}>
               <View style={styles.statItem}>
                 <IconContainer
                   variant="colored"
-                  backgroundColor={`${colors.info}20`}
+                  backgroundColor={colors.info}
+                  size="lg"
                 >
                   <Ionicons
                     name="checkmark-circle"
-                    size={24}
-                    color={colors.info}
+                    size={28}
+                    color={colors.white}
                   />
                 </IconContainer>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.stat,
-                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                   ]}
                 >
                   {checkInsThisWeek}
                 </Text>
                 <Text
-                  style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textTertiary }]}
+                  style={[
+                    typography.caption,
+                    { color: colors.textTertiary, textAlign: "center" },
+                  ]}
                 >
-                  This Week
+                  Check-ins{"\n"}This Week
                 </Text>
               </View>
 
               <View
-                style={[styles.divider, { backgroundColor: colors.border }]}
+                style={[
+                  styles.divider,
+                  { backgroundColor: colors.borderLight },
+                ]}
               />
 
-              <View style={styles.statItem}>
+              <Animated.View
+                style={[
+                  styles.statItem,
+                  { transform: [{ scale: caloriesBounce }] },
+                ]}
+              >
                 <IconContainer
                   variant="colored"
-                  backgroundColor={`${colors.danger}20`}
+                  backgroundColor={colors.danger}
+                  size="lg"
                 >
-                  <Ionicons name="flame" size={24} color={colors.danger} />
+                  <Ionicons name="flame" size={28} color={colors.white} />
                 </IconContainer>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.stat,
-                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                   ]}
                 >
                   {calories}
                 </Text>
                 <Text
-                  style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textTertiary }]}
+                  style={[
+                    typography.caption,
+                    { color: colors.textTertiary, textAlign: "center" },
+                  ]}
                 >
-                  Kcal
+                  Calories{"\n"}Tracked
                 </Text>
-              </View>
+              </Animated.View>
 
               <View
-                style={[styles.divider, { backgroundColor: colors.border }]}
+                style={[
+                  styles.divider,
+                  { backgroundColor: colors.borderLight },
+                ]}
               />
 
-              <View style={styles.statItem}>
+              <Animated.View
+                style={[
+                  styles.statItem,
+                  { transform: [{ scale: streakPulse }] },
+                ]}
+              >
                 <IconContainer
                   variant="colored"
-                  backgroundColor={`${colors.success}20`}
+                  backgroundColor={colors.warning}
+                  size="lg"
                 >
-                  <Ionicons name="trophy" size={24} color={colors.success} />
+                  <Text style={styles.emojiIcon}>
+                    {getStreakBadge(currentStreak)}
+                  </Text>
                 </IconContainer>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.stat,
-                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                   ]}
                 >
                   {currentStreak}
                 </Text>
                 <Text
-                  style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textTertiary }]}
+                  style={[
+                    typography.caption,
+                    { color: colors.textTertiary, textAlign: "center" },
+                  ]}
                 >
-                  Day Streak
+                  Day{"\n"}Streak
                 </Text>
-              </View>
+              </Animated.View>
             </View>
           </MinimalCard>
         </View>
 
-        {/* Quick Actions */}
+        {/* Quick Actions - More Playful */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
-          <SectionHeader title="Quick Actions" />
+          <SectionHeader
+            title="Quick Actions"
+            subtitle="What's your next move?"
+          />
           <View style={styles.actionGrid}>
-            <MinimalCard
-              variant="default"
-              onPress={() => {
-                console.log("Log workout tapped");
-              }}
-              style={styles.actionCard}
+            <TouchableOpacity
+              onPress={() => console.log("Log workout tapped")}
+              activeOpacity={0.7}
+              style={[
+                styles.actionCard,
+                {
+                  backgroundColor: `${colors.primary}15`,
+                  borderColor: `${colors.primary}30`,
+                  borderWidth: 2,
+                },
+              ]}
             >
               <IconContainer
                 variant="colored"
-                backgroundColor={`${colors.primary}20`}
+                backgroundColor={colors.primary}
+                size="lg"
               >
-                <Ionicons name="barbell" size={24} color={colors.primary} />
+                <Ionicons name="barbell" size={28} color={colors.white} />
               </IconContainer>
               <Text
                 style={[
                   typography.h3,
-                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Log Workout
+                💪 Workout
               </Text>
-            </MinimalCard>
+            </TouchableOpacity>
 
-            <MinimalCard
-              variant="default"
+            <TouchableOpacity
               onPress={() => setTrackMealModalVisible(true)}
-              style={styles.actionCard}
+              activeOpacity={0.7}
+              style={[
+                styles.actionCard,
+                {
+                  backgroundColor: `${colors.success}15`,
+                  borderColor: `${colors.success}30`,
+                  borderWidth: 2,
+                },
+              ]}
             >
               <IconContainer
                 variant="colored"
-                backgroundColor={`${colors.success}20`}
+                backgroundColor={colors.success}
+                size="lg"
               >
-                <Ionicons name="restaurant" size={24} color={colors.success} />
+                <Ionicons name="restaurant" size={28} color={colors.white} />
               </IconContainer>
               <Text
                 style={[
                   typography.h3,
-                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Track Meal
+                🍽️ Track Meal
               </Text>
-            </MinimalCard>
+            </TouchableOpacity>
 
-            <MinimalCard
-              variant="default"
+            <TouchableOpacity
               onPress={() => setAddWaterModalVisible(true)}
-              style={styles.actionCard}
+              activeOpacity={0.7}
+              style={[
+                styles.actionCard,
+                {
+                  backgroundColor: `${colors.info}15`,
+                  borderColor: `${colors.info}30`,
+                  borderWidth: 2,
+                },
+              ]}
             >
-              <IconContainer
-                variant="colored"
-                backgroundColor={`${colors.info}20`}
-              >
-                <Ionicons name="water" size={24} color={colors.info} />
-              </IconContainer>
+              <Animated.View style={{ transform: [{ scale: waterBounce }] }}>
+                <IconContainer
+                  variant="colored"
+                  backgroundColor={colors.info}
+                  size="lg"
+                >
+                  <Ionicons name="water" size={28} color={colors.white} />
+                </IconContainer>
+              </Animated.View>
               <Text
                 style={[
                   typography.h3,
-                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Add Water
+                💧 Add Water
               </Text>
-            </MinimalCard>
+            </TouchableOpacity>
 
-            <MinimalCard
-              variant="default"
+            <TouchableOpacity
               onPress={() => setScanFoodModalVisible(true)}
-              style={styles.actionCard}
+              activeOpacity={0.7}
+              style={[
+                styles.actionCard,
+                {
+                  backgroundColor: `${colors.accent}15`,
+                  borderColor: `${colors.accent}30`,
+                  borderWidth: 2,
+                },
+              ]}
             >
               <IconContainer
                 variant="colored"
-                backgroundColor={`${colors.accent}20`}
+                backgroundColor={colors.accent}
+                size="lg"
               >
-                <Ionicons name="scan" size={24} color={colors.accent} />
+                <Ionicons name="scan" size={28} color={colors.white} />
               </IconContainer>
               <Text
                 style={[
                   typography.h3,
-                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 8 },
+                  { color: colors.textPrimary, marginTop: 12 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Scan Food
+                📱 Scan Food
               </Text>
-            </MinimalCard>
+            </TouchableOpacity>
           </View>
         </View>
 
-        {/* Nutrition Progress */}
+        {/* Nutrition Progress - More Playful */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
-          <SectionHeader title="Nutrition" />
-          <MinimalCard variant="default">
+          <SectionHeader
+            title="Today's Nutrition"
+            subtitle={
+              calories >= CALORIE_GOAL
+                ? "Goal smashed! 🎉"
+                : calories >= CALORIE_GOAL * 0.75
+                  ? "Almost there! Keep going 💪"
+                  : "Let's fuel that body! 🔥"
+            }
+          />
+          <MinimalCard
+            variant="bordered"
+            style={{
+              backgroundColor: `${colors.danger}08`,
+              borderRadius: 12,
+            }}
+          >
             <View style={styles.progressHeader}>
               <View style={styles.progressLabelRow}>
-                <Ionicons name="flame" size={20} color={colors.textSecondary} />
+                <Text style={styles.emojiIcon}>🔥</Text>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.h3,
@@ -407,42 +593,61 @@ export default function HomeScreen() {
                 </Text>
               </View>
               <Text
-                style={[typography.bodyEmphasis, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}
+                style={[
+                  typography.bodyEmphasis,
+                  { color: colors.danger, fontWeight: "700" },
+                ]}
               >
                 {calories} / {CALORIE_GOAL}
               </Text>
             </View>
             <ProgressBar
-              progress={calories / CALORIE_GOAL}
+              progress={Math.min(calories / CALORIE_GOAL, 1)}
               color={colors.danger}
               style={{ marginTop: 12 }}
             />
           </MinimalCard>
         </View>
 
-        {/* Hydration Progress */}
+        {/* Hydration Progress - More Playful */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
-          <MinimalCard variant="default">
+          <MinimalCard
+            variant="bordered"
+            style={{
+              backgroundColor: `${colors.info}08`,
+              borderRadius: 12,
+            }}
+          >
             <View style={styles.progressHeader}>
               <View style={styles.progressLabelRow}>
-                <Ionicons name="water" size={20} color={colors.textSecondary} />
-                <Text
-                  style={[
-                    typography.h3,
-                    { color: colors.textPrimary, marginLeft: 8 },
-                  ]}
-                >
-                  Hydration
-                </Text>
+                <Text style={styles.emojiIcon}>💧</Text>
+                <View style={{ marginLeft: 8 }}>
+                  <Text style={[typography.h3, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
+                    Hydration
+                  </Text>
+                  <Text
+                    style={[
+                      typography.caption,
+                      { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 2 },
+                    ]}
+                  >
+                    {waterIntake >= WATER_GOAL
+                      ? "Perfectly hydrated! 🌊"
+                      : "Stay hydrated, champ! 💪"}
+                  </Text>
+                </View>
               </View>
               <Text
-                style={[typography.bodyEmphasis, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}
+                style={[
+                  typography.bodyEmphasis,
+                  { color: colors.info, fontWeight: "700" },
+                ]}
               >
                 {waterIntake} / {WATER_GOAL} ml
               </Text>
             </View>
             <ProgressBar
-              progress={waterIntake / WATER_GOAL}
+              progress={Math.min(waterIntake / WATER_GOAL, 1)}
               color={colors.info}
               style={{ marginTop: 12 }}
             />
@@ -557,14 +762,33 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   header: {
     flexDirection: "row",
     justifyContent: "space-between",
-    alignItems: "center",
+    alignItems: "flex-start",
     paddingHorizontal: 24,
     marginBottom: 24,
   },
+  greetingContainer: {
+    flex: 1,
+    marginRight: 16,
+  },
+  streakBadge: {
+    marginTop: 8,
+    paddingHorizontal: 12,
+    paddingVertical: 6,
+    backgroundColor: "rgba(136, 192, 208, 0.15)",
+    borderRadius: 999,
+    alignSelf: "flex-start",
+  },
+  streakBadgeText: {
+    fontSize: 13,
+    fontWeight: "600",
+    color: "#88C0D0",
+  },
   avatar: {
     width: 56,
     height: 56,
     borderRadius: 28,
+    borderWidth: 3,
+    borderColor: "#88C0D0",
   },
   placeholderAvatar: {
     width: 56,
@@ -572,15 +796,21 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
     borderRadius: 28,
     justifyContent: "center",
     alignItems: "center",
+    borderWidth: 3,
+    borderColor: "#88C0D0",
   },
   section: {
     paddingHorizontal: 24,
     marginBottom: 24,
   },
+  statsCard: {
+    borderRadius: 20,
+  },
   statsRow: {
     flexDirection: "row",
     justifyContent: "space-between",
     alignItems: "center",
+    paddingVertical: 8,
   },
   statItem: {
     alignItems: "center",
@@ -588,7 +818,10 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   },
   divider: {
     width: 1,
-    height: 60,
+    height: 70,
+  },
+  emojiIcon: {
+    fontSize: 28,
   },
   actionGrid: {
     flexDirection: "row",
@@ -598,7 +831,8 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   actionCard: {
     width: "48%",
     alignItems: "center",
-    paddingVertical: 20,
+    paddingVertical: 24,
+    borderRadius: 20,
   },
   progressHeader: {
     flexDirection: "row",
diff --git a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/recommendations.tsx b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/recommendations.tsx
index 2594d2a..4ce68e2 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/recommendations.tsx
+++ b/apps/mobile/src/app/(tabs)/recommendations.tsx
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
         <View style={styles.header}>
           <View>
             <Text style={[typography.h1, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
-              AI Recommendations
+              ✨ AI Recommendations
             </Text>
             <Text
               style={[
@@ -140,7 +140,9 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
                 { color: colors.textSecondary, marginTop: 4 },
               ]}
             >
-              Personalized fitness & nutrition plans
+              {recommendations.length === 0
+                ? "Let's create your perfect plan! 🚀"
+                : `${recommendations.length} plan${recommendations.length !== 1 ? "s" : ""} ready for you! 💪`}
             </Text>
           </View>
           <TouchableOpacity
@@ -172,7 +174,7 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
         {/* Generate Button */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
           <MinimalButton
-            title="Generate New Plan"
+            title="🎯 Generate New Plan"
             onPress={handleGenerateRecommendation}
             variant="primary"
             size="lg"
@@ -185,7 +187,7 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
         {/* Recommendations List */}
         <View style={styles.section}>
           <SectionHeader
-            title="Your Plans"
+            title="💡 Your Plans"
             subtitle={
               recommendations.length > 0
                 ? `${recommendations.length} active plan${recommendations.length !== 1 ? "s" : ""}`
@@ -194,19 +196,9 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
           />
 
           {recommendations.length === 0 ? (
-            <MinimalCard variant="default">
+            <MinimalCard variant="default" style={{ borderRadius: 20 }}>
               <View style={styles.emptyState}>
-                <IconContainer
-                  variant="colored"
-                  backgroundColor={`${colors.accent}15`}
-                  size="lg"
-                >
-                  <Ionicons
-                    name="sparkles-outline"
-                    size={32}
-                    color={colors.accent}
-                  />
-                </IconContainer>
+                <Text style={{ fontSize: 64 }}>🤖</Text>
                 <Text
                   style={[
                     typography.bodyEmphasis,
@@ -226,7 +218,7 @@ export default function RecommendationsScreen() {
                   ]}
                 >
                   Tap "Generate New Plan" to get personalized AI-powered fitness
-                  and nutrition recommendations based on your profile and goals.
+                  and nutrition recommendations! 🎯
                 </Text>
               </View>
             </MinimalCard>
@@ -258,7 +250,7 @@ function RecommendationCard({ recommendation }: RecommendationCardProps) {
   const [expanded, setExpanded] = useState(false);
 
   return (
-    <MinimalCard variant="elevated">
+    <MinimalCard variant="bordered" style={{ borderRadius: 20 }}>
       {/* Header */}
       <TouchableOpacity
         onPress={() => setExpanded(!expanded)}
@@ -278,7 +270,7 @@ function RecommendationCard({ recommendation }: RecommendationCardProps) {
           </IconContainer>
           <View style={{ marginLeft: 12 }}>
             <Text style={[typography.h3, { color: colors.textPrimary }]}>
-              AI Fitness Plan
+              ✨ AI Fitness Plan
             </Text>
             <Text style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textTertiary }]}>
               {new Date(recommendation.generatedAt).toLocaleDateString()}
@@ -320,7 +312,7 @@ function RecommendationCard({ recommendation }: RecommendationCardProps) {
                   { color: colors.textPrimary, marginLeft: 8 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Activity Plan
+                💪 Activity Plan
               </Text>
             </View>
             <Text
@@ -348,7 +340,7 @@ function RecommendationCard({ recommendation }: RecommendationCardProps) {
                   { color: colors.textPrimary, marginLeft: 8 },
                 ]}
               >
-                Diet Plan
+                🍽️ Diet Plan
               </Text>
             </View>
             <Text
@@ -439,7 +431,7 @@ const styles = StyleSheet.create({
   },
   planSection: {
     padding: 16,
-    borderRadius: 12,
+    borderRadius: 16,
   },
   planHeader: {
     flexDirection: "row",
diff --git a/apps/mobile/src/components/GoalProgressCard.tsx b/apps/mobile/src/components/GoalProgressCard.tsx
index 5c3dd9a..20542d4 100644
--- a/apps/mobile/src/components/GoalProgressCard.tsx
+++ b/apps/mobile/src/components/GoalProgressCard.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
-import React from "react";
-import { View, Text, StyleSheet, TouchableOpacity, Alert } from "react-native";
+import React, { useEffect, useRef } from "react";
+import {
+  View,
+  Text,
+  StyleSheet,
+  TouchableOpacity,
+  Alert,
+  Animated,
+} from "react-native";
 import { Ionicons } from "@expo/vector-icons";
 import type { FitnessGoal } from "../services/fitnessGoals";
 import { useTheme } from "../contexts/ThemeContext";
@@ -24,6 +31,49 @@ export function GoalProgressCard({
   const { colors, typography } = useTheme();
   const isCompleted = goal.status === "completed";
   const progress = (goal.progress || 0) / 100; // Convert to 0-1 scale
+  const scaleAnim = useRef(new Animated.Value(1)).current;
+
+  // Celebration animation when goal is completed
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (isCompleted) {
+      Animated.sequence([
+        Animated.spring(scaleAnim, {
+          toValue: 1.05,
+          friction: 3,
+          tension: 40,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+        Animated.spring(scaleAnim, {
+          toValue: 1,
+          friction: 3,
+          tension: 40,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+      ]).start();
+    }
+  }, [isCompleted]);
+
+  const handleComplete = () => {
+    if (onComplete) {
+      // Trigger celebration animation
+      Animated.sequence([
+        Animated.spring(scaleAnim, {
+          toValue: 1.1,
+          friction: 3,
+          tension: 40,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+        Animated.spring(scaleAnim, {
+          toValue: 1,
+          friction: 3,
+          tension: 40,
+          useNativeDriver: true,
+        }),
+      ]).start(() => {
+        onComplete();
+      });
+    }
+  };
 
   // Calculate days remaining
   const daysRemaining = goal.targetDate
@@ -71,160 +121,169 @@ export function GoalProgressCard({
   };
 
   return (
-    <TouchableOpacity onPress={onPress} activeOpacity={0.7}>
-      <MinimalCard
-        variant="bordered"
-        style={[
-          styles.card,
-          isCompleted && {
-            backgroundColor: colors.overlayLight,
-          },
-        ]}
-      >
-        {/* Header */}
-        <View style={styles.header}>
-          <View style={styles.titleRow}>
-            <IconContainer
-              variant="colored"
-              backgroundColor={
-                isCompleted ? colors.success : getPriorityColor(goal.priority)
-              }
-            >
-              <Ionicons
-                name={getGoalTypeIcon(goal.goalType) as any}
-                size={20}
-                color={colors.white}
-              />
-            </IconContainer>
-
-            <View style={styles.titleContainer}>
-              <Text
-                style={[
-                  typography.h3,
-                  { color: colors.textPrimary },
-                  isCompleted && {
-                    color: colors.textSecondary,
-                    textDecorationLine: "line-through",
-                  },
-                ]}
+    <Animated.View style={{ transform: [{ scale: scaleAnim }] }}>
+      <TouchableOpacity onPress={onPress} activeOpacity={0.7}>
+        <MinimalCard
+          variant="bordered"
+          style={[
+            styles.card,
+            isCompleted && {
+              backgroundColor: colors.overlayLight,
+            },
+          ]}
+        >
+          {/* Header */}
+          <View style={styles.header}>
+            <View style={styles.titleRow}>
+              <IconContainer
+                variant="colored"
+                backgroundColor={
+                  isCompleted ? colors.success : getPriorityColor(goal.priority)
+                }
               >
-                {goal.title}
-              </Text>
-              {goal.description && (
+                <Ionicons
+                  name={getGoalTypeIcon(goal.goalType) as any}
+                  size={20}
+                  color={colors.white}
+                />
+              </IconContainer>
+
+              <View style={styles.titleContainer}>
                 <Text
                   style={[
-                    typography.caption,
-                    { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 2 },
+                    typography.h3,
+                    { color: colors.textPrimary },
+                    isCompleted && {
+                      color: colors.textSecondary,
+                      textDecorationLine: "line-through",
+                    },
                   ]}
-                  numberOfLines={2}
                 >
-                  {goal.description}
+                  {goal.title}
                 </Text>
+                {goal.description && (
+                  <Text
+                    style={[
+                      typography.caption,
+                      { color: colors.textTertiary, marginTop: 2 },
+                    ]}
+                    numberOfLines={2}
+                  >
+                    {goal.description}
+                  </Text>
+                )}
+              </View>
+            </View>
+
+            {/* Action Buttons */}
+            <View style={styles.actions}>
+              {!isCompleted && onComplete && (
+                <TouchableOpacity
+                  onPress={handleComplete}
+                  style={styles.actionButton}
+                >
+                  <Ionicons
+                    name="checkmark-circle-outline"
+                    size={24}
+                    color={colors.success}
+                  />
+                </TouchableOpacity>
+              )}
+              {onDelete && (
+                <TouchableOpacity
+                  onPress={handleDelete}
+                  style={styles.actionButton}
+                >
+                  <Ionicons
+                    name="trash-outline"
+                    size={22}
+                    color={colors.danger}
+                  />
+                </TouchableOpacity>
               )}
             </View>
           </View>
 
-          {/* Action Buttons */}
-          <View style={styles.actions}>
-            {!isCompleted && onComplete && (
-              <TouchableOpacity
-                onPress={onComplete}
-                style={styles.actionButton}
-              >
-                <Ionicons
-                  name="checkmark-circle-outline"
-                  size={24}
-                  color={colors.success}
-                />
-              </TouchableOpacity>
-            )}
-            {onDelete && (
-              <TouchableOpacity
-                onPress={handleDelete}
-                style={styles.actionButton}
-              >
-                <Ionicons
-                  name="trash-outline"
-                  size={22}
-                  color={colors.danger}
-                />
-              </TouchableOpacity>
-            )}
-          </View>
-        </View>
+          {/* Progress Section */}
+          {goal.targetValue && (
+            <View style={styles.progressSection}>
+              <View style={styles.progressInfo}>
+                <Text
+                  style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textSecondary }]}
+                >
+                  {goal.currentValue || 0} / {goal.targetValue}{" "}
+                  {goal.unit || ""}
+                </Text>
+                <Text
+                  style={[
+                    typography.bodyEmphasis,
+                    {
+                      color: isCompleted ? colors.success : colors.primary,
+                    },
+                  ]}
+                >
+                  {(progress * 100).toFixed(0)}%
+                </Text>
+              </View>
 
-        {/* Progress Section */}
-        {goal.targetValue && (
-          <View style={styles.progressSection}>
-            <View style={styles.progressInfo}>
-              <Text
-                style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.textSecondary }]}
-              >
-                {goal.currentValue || 0} / {goal.targetValue} {goal.unit || ""}
-              </Text>
+              <ProgressBar
+                progress={progress}
+                color={
+                  isCompleted ? colors.success : getPriorityColor(goal.priority)
+                }
+              />
+            </View>
+          )}
+
+          {/* Footer */}
+          <View style={styles.footer}>
+            {isCompleted ? (
+              <Badge variant="success" label="COMPLETED" />
+            ) : (
+              <View>
+                {goal.priority === "high" && (
+                  <Badge variant="danger" label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()} />
+                )}
+                {goal.priority === "medium" && (
+                  <Badge
+                    variant="warning"
+                    label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()}
+                  />
+                )}
+                {goal.priority === "low" && (
+                  <Badge
+                    variant="success"
+                    label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()}
+                  />
+                )}
+              </View>
+            )}
+
+            {daysRemaining !== null && !isCompleted && (
               <Text
                 style={[
-                  typography.bodyEmphasis,
+                  typography.caption,
                   {
-                    color: isCompleted ? colors.success : colors.primary,
+                    color:
+                      daysRemaining < 0 ? colors.danger : colors.textTertiary,
                   },
                 ]}
               >
-                {(progress * 100).toFixed(0)}%
+                {daysRemaining < 0
+                  ? `${Math.abs(daysRemaining)} days overdue`
+                  : `${daysRemaining} days remaining`}
               </Text>
-            </View>
+            )}
 
-            <ProgressBar
-              progress={progress}
-              color={
-                isCompleted ? colors.success : getPriorityColor(goal.priority)
-              }
-            />
+            {isCompleted && goal.completedDate && (
+              <Text style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.success }]}>
+                Completed {new Date(goal.completedDate).toLocaleDateString()}
+              </Text>
+            )}
           </View>
-        )}
-
-        {/* Footer */}
-        <View style={styles.footer}>
-          {isCompleted ? (
-            <Badge variant="success" label="COMPLETED" />
-          ) : (
-            <View>
-              {goal.priority === "high" && (
-                <Badge variant="danger" label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()} />
-              )}
-              {goal.priority === "medium" && (
-                <Badge variant="warning" label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()} />
-              )}
-              {goal.priority === "low" && (
-                <Badge variant="success" label={goal.priority.toUpperCase()} />
-              )}
-            </View>
-          )}
-
-          {daysRemaining !== null && !isCompleted && (
-            <Text
-              style={[
-                typography.caption,
-                {
-                  color:
-                    daysRemaining < 0 ? colors.danger : colors.textTertiary,
-                },
-              ]}
-            >
-              {daysRemaining < 0
-                ? `${Math.abs(daysRemaining)} days overdue`
-                : `${daysRemaining} days remaining`}
-            </Text>
-          )}
-
-          {isCompleted && goal.completedDate && (
-            <Text style={[typography.caption, { color: colors.success }]}>
-              Completed {new Date(goal.completedDate).toLocaleDateString()}
-            </Text>
-          )}
-        </View>
-      </MinimalCard>
-    </TouchableOpacity>
+        </MinimalCard>
+      </TouchableOpacity>
+    </Animated.View>
   );
 }