seeing people work out and take care of themselves from a place of self-love rather than self-hatred is so powerful coming from growing up in the late 2000's-early 2010's when "diet culture" and romanticizing thinness at any cost was SUCH a thing. We love hot girl winter!!!
I’ve told you this on instagram but I have new news!! Lol. Because of you I started DIYBody in march with Nollee and went fom 270 to 230 pounds! I truly believe because of that I was able to get pregnant and while I’m taking a break (financial reasons for the upcoming baby, not because I wanted to stop) I can’t wait to get back into it postpartum and have the healthiest life for me and my family!
Tip for the waffles since you already have the frozen berries, if you microwave them for like 30 sec - 1 min they make like a berry syrup with no sugar added or anything!! Soooooooooooooooooo good on waffles or pancakes
I’ve recently lost 57 pounds and still have 130 left to go and thankfully because it’s snowed, I’m finally able to go back to walking outside! It’s always better than the treadmill, although my hill setting has made the treadmill more fun. Thanks for posting such encouraging and important content Allana! ❤️
Girl your AG1 already has ashwaganda! it also has 22mcg of Vitamin B12 (Women only need 2.6mcg per day). I wouldn't take an additional supplement unless you're clinically deficient. Also, the AG1 already has 467% of the recommended daily Vitamin C intake. Plus your berries.
So awesome that you guys have found something that makes you feel good and you're choosing to continue with it for your health and well being! Congrats!!!!
Love this! 54 yr old trainer yr who has owned my own business since 1999. I’ve been working with senior women and that has impacted me immensely. I want to age well and be active and strong and mobile. Life is absolutely miserable as you get older if you don’t take care of yourself. I strongly encourage anyone wanting to embark on a fitness journey to switch your focus from size and weight to being strong. Building muscle is the very best thing you can do for your health, for future, your appearance. Lift weights, learn how safely and lift heavy! You will be so happy with your future self 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️ Just trust me on this! So proud of you Allana and love that you’re sharing and influencing in such a positive way.
For those of you who work outside the home and/or have children, I’ve found being able to workout at home is easiest to stick to. If you can get a few sets of dumbbells or adjustable dumbbells, there are great workouts that can be done at home. Squeezing in walks during breaks/lunch at work and playing with my kids in the backyard and cleaning my house has been great for getting in extra steps.
Allana, thank you. I started my fitness journey with you last November as a way to help me cope with my dog during his final stages (he finally jumped over the rainbow 🌈 8/30) because it was such a stressful and sad time for me. During that time, I even trained for and ran a half marathon in September, yay me. Even with him gone I’ve continued running and plan on running 🏃♀️ a full marathon in March. It’s truly amazing how wonderful you feel when you set goals for yourself and are able to see them through. I even made the meal prep soup you shared few videos ago and Allana it was soooo good. Thanks for always inspiring me ❤❤❤
I’m so sorry to hear about your fur baby 😞❤ all my love to you and I can’t believe that you turned that into a MARATHON RUN! You are Wonder Woman and should be so proud!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
My heart goes out to you🫶 I recently lost my fur baby of 13 years and now completely understand what that experience is like…I agree with Allana, you’re a total superwoman for turning that into a time taking care of yourself! Thanks for sharing.
I wish influencers would occasionally be on journeys that aren’t about making themselves look and feel “hot” and maybe focus some of that self-obsessed energy on helping others- volunteering at an animal shelter, organizing a winter food drive, literally anything that isn’t just looking in the mirror and taking selfies and endlessly obsessing about themselves and their bodies.
I really think your approach to wellness, focusing on how it is all about feeling better and making decisions that will bring you longevity and help your body stay healthy... it's just so inspiring, and such a different mindset than you usually see online! You're such an inspiration, honestly, and I am definitely going to work on my consistency regarding diet and workout decisions!! ❤
Allana, yes please! Let's do this together. Please keep the videos coming, I actually watch you when i'm on my (basic) static bike, and i just feel good and motivated seeing you talking about all that and going around your day! I've been changing up my diet & exercise since April this year (so far i've lost 13kg the "right" way) and i'm all for HGW - not as a fad or a GOAL to reach but as a motivational thingie all year long actually (but let's take it a season at a time). Tbh i've been subscribed to you for years and you are the ONLY "vlogger" and Beauty youtuber i haven't dropped because your personality and your vibes just make me feel good. Love you
This came at the perfect time! I have been in a FUNK! And know I need to pick it back up again on the healthy eating and doing SOMETHING active! Thanks for this and I am with you! lol. Please keep posting this series and meal planning etc!
I can’t wait to get into my hot girl winter. Trying to figure out a balance of creating me time to work on my physical health when I’m also pregnant and taking care of a two year old and working. It’s been a struggle! This girl’s sleep health is in dire need of an improvement lol Thanks for sharing your fitness journey and making the emphasis feeling good and developing long term habits vs a quick fix. Love it and wish you the best!
Would love to see this as a series. Talking about all the unexpected ways this has created more happiness throughout all the small moments in the day. Ie. Spending quality time catching up with friends and family, grtting fresh air, mental health, less screen time, more inner reflection ie how is this making me feel
This was so motivational and I believe November is the perfect time to start something like this! We want that wellness, well-being, glow, content, happiness! Thank you for the motivation. Gonna go do some sun salutations byee
Allana, great video, thank you! November is one of the dreary month in the year. The weather is bad and soo grey and depressing. It's not autumn anymore, but it's not winter yet. So it good month to start this! Also you forgot to mention that we need to drink enough water. This is another point of a healthy lifestyle and hot girl winter. Also drinking a lot of water in winter is much more difficult than in summer.
Hi Allana, I just wanted to say that I love, love love your content, and I’ve been a follower for years. Love a fellow Canadian gal who created an awesome business for herself. I do want to let you know that this kind of content can be very hard for people. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder most of their life, and fights to keep a healthy relationship with food, and exercise seeing into the restrictiveness of your program, and the restrictive eating is hard to watch. This is a very specific to you (Hot girl Winter), and I don’t want to take anything away from the fact that it makes you feel your best self. But for most people doing this kind of program and being able to afford to do it/have the time available is unattainable. Hearing that you were able to lose 15 pounds as a result sets an expectation that most people just can’t achieve. I absolutely get that a lot of things influencers do are meant as suggestions to inform their audience, and that a lot of (your very, very hard-earned) experiences aren’t typical to a large majority of people. I do think that for future content around this kind of experience, you could frame the conversation differently in some aspects like not disclosing the amount of weight you lost, and maybe focusing on the overall feeling of health rather than the exact program, and restrictions you used to get there (general healthy eating vs. specific no sugar, non-fat, meal programs etc I know you have some dietary restrictions as well. More so the conversation focused around the calorie deficit/program aspect). I truly only mean this as helpful criticism. Again I think you’ve built a wonderful business that I will wholeheartedly continue supporting.
I appreciate the insight! The intention of the video was never to trigger anyone with an ED or anything of that nature, I’m sorry that you received it that way. My intention is ALWAYS to empower others who were feeling the way I felt prior to starting the program: sluggish, poor digestion, low energy, etc etc. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience from shifting my lifestyle, but I also understand I am very blessed to not be in a position where I personally struggle with an ED. I hope you are getting the support, love and care you need and always send so much love!! ❤❤
I'm excited you're embracing sharing all that goes into your health this winter! (Branding is key! Lol). I've just started my first "Program", so def looking forward to more content like this - the ups and downs are awesome to share. Cheers to the program! Thanks for the inspo!
I started running consistently this year and it has changed my perspective on working out. I feel so good after a run, mentally and physically. I also love running and sprinting on the Peloton, especially when it’s too cold to run outside. I don’t know if you know but you can also jump to a full speed number by pushing the button on the wheel (on the side) I find it super helpful when doing intervals. Love the hot girl winter content 💗💗💗
Wishing you both success with the program. I have mobility issues and am trying to learn new ways of exercising. Stretching is so important. You come to realize how important it is when you’re over 60. I bought a mat and I try and stretch morning and night. I have to do special stretches as I have autoimmune diseases so I’m pretty careful. I also try and dance. Dancing moves your whole body. So depending how I am… I sit on a chair or I stand (very low impact) Whatever I can accomplish. I have a Cubii which works wonders. I really would love to get an Apple Watch. I could use a lot of its features but $$$. One day. Thank you Allana. ❤❤
Ahh dancing and stretching is a beautiful combo 🤍 I’m glad that even through the battle you are able to keep doing the bits of what you love! All my love to you bb! 🥹🥹🤍🤍
Thank you for being so inspiring Allana! Every winter I stop working out and eat unhealthy, but I will also start my “hot girl winter” program today, going to Miami in December so gotta look good for that ❤ but most importantly to feel good about myself for trying everyday!
Love this reset video. But small warning to lay off the Ashwagandha and Ayurveda supplements unless otherwise suggested by an Ayurvedic doctor. These supplements were only ever designed for short term relief while the root cause is solved some long term usage actually causes some issues. For example some can cause stomach issues, infertility and more ❤
Love that you do this - I feel it’s unbelievably unrealistic for those of us that work in an office daily for many hours but love that it works for you!
The amount of 9-5 office folk who crush the 5 and 6am gym start times would disagree! 😅 I love to see how many people roll up to the gym in their workout gear and leave showered + in their work suits. It’s inspiring as hell!!! 💪🏻🎉
I work in an office full-time and have a toddler - I work out 5 times a week. It’s just a matter of deciding what’s important! Fitness & being healthy for my family is important to me so I make the time! 💪🏼 ❤M
I’m happy you see so much progress Allana!! You look great! Unfortunately I didn’t have the best experience with them 😢 the person I spoke to on their IG was very short with me and condescending,I did not feel great after talking to them.
I’ve had my Oura ring since 2021. Wait until you see the new stress feature they’re rolling out - it’s so cool to see periods of stress & restorative time throughout the day!
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach is very bad for your health. Every good doctor always talks about this. It is really serious. You should at least eat some healthy bar or a sandwich or something else. And only after this you can drink coffee.
I too am allergic to dairy and pay no mind to it these days, want to lift but have no motivation, avoid cardio, terrible tummy issues, bad bad bad with the snacking, felt and looked my best when i meal prepped or at least met my protein intake for the day 🥹
Berberine I believe only helps if you have insulin resistance issues. I went to a functional medicine dr and they diagnosed me with PCOS and have me taking Berberine with each meal to control the insulin spike, if I understand correctly.
Just downloaded the Peloton app. You're MOTIVATING MEEEE! I wanna be as fit and in shape as you! I fell off the wagon and its time to get back on! HGW!!!!!!!!
My morning walk with my husband is my favorite part of my day. Some of our best talks happen during it. We're planning on keeping it up through the winter unless the temps are super cold, or the snow and/or ice make it too dangerous.
Love this! I’m a week in into my own hot girl winter, so this couldn’t have come out at a better time! I’m doing everyday movement, which consists of running, cycling and/or workouts plus stretching. And I also adjusted my diet to consume mainly whole foods and minimise unhealthy treats. Found this very inspiring to keep going. Here for the heath and wellness content 🙌
girl you are shredded 💪🏻 just started watching you recently, found you on TikTok because a lot of my feed is “girls who lift”🏋🏼♀️ love this and ty for the push I needed to get out of a workout slump!!
This is the first vid of urs I’ve watched and I AM IN LOVE. Love ur positive mindset and desire to better urself even during this cold season, this makes me want to keep up w my routine:)
Another yoga YT recommendation is Yoga with Kassandra! She has a great style that I seem to notice is popular in Ottawa - great variety and really knows what she's talking about.
This is exactly what I needed right now! Motivation is low and I’ve been finding myself indulging too much with the excuse that “it’s the holidays”. Can’t wait to follow along with this/do it with you :))
You are glowing!! I wish my auto immune diseases allowed me even one of those walks lol. Definitely working on the food intake though. Inflammation is torture! Love you & Dejan going in night walks- soooo sweet. Couple goals- for any young ones watching!
Girl I joined DIYBODY in February after watching your vids and it has absolutely changed my life!! So THANK YOUU for sharing!! 🙏🏻😭 I’m also extending for another year 💪🏼🎉😍
Berberine is natures Metformin. Lowers your blood sugar, helps regulate hormones, it’s an antioxidant, the list goes on. Yes it’s amazing. I’ve recommended it to friends with blood sugar issues and had them call me and thank me for changing their life. It makes me happy it works for them.
Can't wait to see where this next year takes you ! I'm also super curious to see how you tailor your wellness post program. I find being left to my own devices is always the hardest part. There are so many other programs out there that are great while you're in it but don't really set you up for success after so you're almost left depending on their guidance. I'm all about trying to find sustainable long term changes and appreciate how real you are about your journey thus far
not gonna lie, when you first started the program i was worried i might have to stop watching bc of my own past issues with food and over exercising. this video was great though and i'm motivated to keep doing good things for my body! thanks for sharing your journey, you're one of the few people i have consistently kept watching over the years. love your videos.
I’m curious as someone who’s been on a similar journey (but sadly not as consistent/successful), how much time would you say it takes you every day to get all your activity in? It seems like it’s really quite time consuming and I’m wondering if it’s even close to realistic for me with an « office » job. I’m also curious how your body works that you are able to sustain this with so little sleep! 😆 I’m no use before 7am and after 10pm, your early mornings and late night strolls are a pipe dream so I’m trying to focus on my useful hours, but this sounds like a lot 😅
@@susanwright802 not to mention the extra treadmill just to get in remaining steps at the end of the day, feels like it could become obsessive compulsive
Perfect timing!! I needed this motivation to kickstart my winter routine. I started taking berberine three weeks ago and am noticing a difference with inflammation. Might also be helping with the poops!
Because of some of my health issues, what I'm doing for meals are protein and veg that are one ingredient. So for breakfast this week I'm eating sous vide steak (4oz/115g), 2 hard boiled eggs, avocado and spinach. Lunch is turkey kielbasa, green peppers, onions, and potatoes. Dinner is kung pao chicken with copious amounts of broccoli. I'll switch up proteins next week. Super good!
You are such an inspiration!! I’ve incorporated weight training and steps and have noticed I feel so much better! I’m try to improve my food habits and stretching now. This content helps keep me motivated !!!
Try the Seed symbiotic if you're interested! It is a prebiotic and probiotic in one! Prebiotics are the food for your probiotic and if you're not taking both you may not be getting the full benefits of your prebiotic! Seed is very science-backed. 😊
I cant be further from hot girl winter haha due in 3 weeks.winter will be healing and pospartum struggles for me.but im still watching and cheering allana😙
My opinion doesn’t count for much but I want to say you looked beautiful and so good before and after! Honestly. It’s been so hard for me to find motivation to work out these days. I even hired a personal trainer and nope. Didn’t help! But good for you! You got this 💪🏽
I used to take berberine for Insulin resistance. If you dont have problems with your glucose tolerance than you probably don't need it. Just my opinion. You look amazing girl as always. I'm just starting a fitness and health journey. Thank you for sharing yours with us
Really liked the video! Somehow you are able to talk about diet and exercise, about having fitness goal without falling into diet culture. I don't know why now but I also signed for a gym membership last month after 3 years... The only thing I worried about of what you said is the vit. B12. It is actually linked to acne. I also suffer from it (2 rounds of isotretinoin) and it is something my dermatologist asks every time I relapse. Of course you know what's better for you, but since you struggle a bit with acne too maybe it is something you could look into. Lots of love!
If you haven’t tried (or don’t have an issue) I would recommend using your watch around your ankle for more accurate step counts! I find the treadmill or walking pad doesn’t mesh well with my watch otherwise
I just filled out a form for DIYBODY. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and letting us in on your program. I have been eager to locate an effective program for myself that allows me to have 1:1 coaching whole being at home working remote, and hardly getting out of my house (like you guys). I’m excited to go “full program” like you did as I just turned 35, and have fallen into habits that are not working for me.. not healthy (i.e. not eating enough meals or food in the day). I’m excited to live with healthy intention and double down. Please do continue sharing your lifestyle.. I’ll be tuning in and using this as a point of inspiration and motivation. 💙🙏🏻
This is so inspiring! I'm kinda in the same place, starting over a bit and focusing on health. I love the term hot girl winter! please keep sharing about it
Loved this!! So motivational, I need to add hot girl walks into my routine (I just feel so awkward as a solo walker) and meal prep cause gorgeous gorgeous girls have stomach problems 💅
Gorgeous gorgeous girls have stomach problems hahahahhaa omg I’m howling 😂😂 so true!! I promise that a solo hot girl walk is only awkward in your mind, we’re all rooting for you 🥲🤍🤍💪🏻
This is awesome, thank you for sharing! I hope you continue to post updates on how things are going - it’s very motivating. I am entering my own hibernation December-March and this makes me want to use it to do my own hot girl winter!
Started DIYBODY in July and it has changed my life!!! Love seeing this content keep it coming 👏👏 more meal prep vids ! Also my dad is a doc I’d stay away from the Berberine risks outweigh any benefits
Are you willing to share a price range for the DIYBody program? Interested but want to see if it's in my budget. Understand if you don't want to say. Thx!
This came at the PERFECT time - I got married when you did and it's been nonstop eating and celebrations and I'm feeling gross. Need to get back on track!! Thank you for sharing ! Love the motivation ♥
I've taken 500mg Berberine every day for 4 months, together with Green tea extract, in combination with gym and I've lost 15lbs (6kg) since. It helps to limit apetite and portion control.
RIP Gold's Gym in the US. You are missed. 😅 Love this video, I'll be doing the same thing this winter. I did 3 months with DIY body earlier this year and while it didn't quite work out for me enough to want to renew my plan, it did really restart my fitness lifestyle in a great way (I lost 10 lbs and am back down to my college weight and feeling strong!!).
I was running 5ish times a week for a couple of months without having a proper daily stretching routine and I ended up needing physical therapy from the wear and tear I caused and was out of running for 4 months 🥲 I learned my lesson, stretching is important and if I don’t stretch I don’t work out and that’s been a good way to get me to stretch
You posted this at the perfect time for me - I just reached a breaking point where I need to desperately prioritize my sleep, food health and exercise because it’s so hard working and uni but I have to try 😅 thank you for sharing ❤
I've listened to a Sofie Pavitt interview recently and she spoke about the fact that AG1 is a big cause of skin breakouts in people, just consider that.
I love this! I just did a reset with my trainer today because I have also have not been consistent. I will do Hot Girl Winter alongside you - excited for the updates! ❤
Love your transformation! You look amazing, strong and healthy! 😍 Can you please give us a more detailed description of what « the program » is? What do you eat, how much protein, your workouts ? Thank you 🙏🏼
Check out the peloton stretch catalog. There’s some great evening stretches that Matty does. It’s totally a personal thing but I took yoga out of my exercise routine and added stretching to every night before I go to bed and it’s been a game changer. I feel like my Cardio and strength training is more efficient and effective. I don’ miss yoga.
Love these tips. I did Lol at that entire breakfast is ultra-processed but ya know what that IS ok, if it makes you actually feel good, it fine! Moderation.
I take Berberine and psyllium husk because my A1c and cholesterol have been a little higher than I wanted. I think they have curbed my appetite a bit and I’m better able to manage my weight. If you’re looking for the best poops of your life I highly recommend psyllium husk. Total game changer, it’s the only supplement I refuse to skip. Jury’s still out on whether it helped my cholesterol but even if not I’m staying on it for the poops alone.
@@izzyclark I take the powder mixed into water. I have tried the capsules but they don't seem to work for me either. I mix about 1.5 teaspoons into 8-10 ounces of water. And then I chase that with another 6-8 ounces of water. I do this once a day at midday. Edit to add: the powder can be a pain to mix well, I recommend adding the powder before the water and using a matcha whisk to break up clumps. Do all this really quickly before it starts to congeal.
Please make hot girl winter a series! Would love to see vlog style fitness, workout, and nutrition content from you ❤
10000% coming your way weeee I’m so excited!!! HGW!!! 🎉🎉
@@allanaramaaomg yes please and thank you!!
@@allanaramaaCan I be a part of “hot old lady Winter”?
yes yes yes!
Yes pls
seeing people work out and take care of themselves from a place of self-love rather than self-hatred is so powerful coming from growing up in the late 2000's-early 2010's when "diet culture" and romanticizing thinness at any cost was SUCH a thing. We love hot girl winter!!!
Yes to all of this!! ❤❤💪🏻💪🏻
A good sleep is 80% of our health. A good quality mattress and pillow are also very important.
I’ve told you this on instagram but I have new news!! Lol. Because of you I started DIYBody in march with Nollee and went fom 270 to 230 pounds! I truly believe because of that I was able to get pregnant and while I’m taking a break (financial reasons for the upcoming baby, not because I wanted to stop) I can’t wait to get back into it postpartum and have the healthiest life for me and my family!
SO loved being apart of your journey Cindi!! Can't wait for you to be a mama 💜
Makes me wanna start a hot girl winter program myself. Just got out of a super toxic relationship and it’s time I started caring for myself. ❤️
Tip for the waffles since you already have the frozen berries, if you microwave them for like 30 sec - 1 min they make like a berry syrup with no sugar added or anything!! Soooooooooooooooooo good on waffles or pancakes
I’ve recently lost 57 pounds and still have 130 left to go and thankfully because it’s snowed, I’m finally able to go back to walking outside! It’s always better than the treadmill, although my hill setting has made the treadmill more fun. Thanks for posting such encouraging and important content Allana! ❤️
Sooo so proud of you 🤍🤍💪🏻💪🏻
Girl your AG1 already has ashwaganda! it also has 22mcg of Vitamin B12 (Women only need 2.6mcg per day). I wouldn't take an additional supplement unless you're clinically deficient. Also, the AG1 already has 467% of the recommended daily Vitamin C intake. Plus your berries.
So awesome that you guys have found something that makes you feel good and you're choosing to continue with it for your health and well being! Congrats!!!!
Thank you Steph!! 🥹🥹🤍🤍
Love this! 54 yr old trainer yr who has owned my own business since 1999. I’ve been working with senior women and that has impacted me immensely. I want to age well and be active and strong and mobile. Life is absolutely miserable as you get older if you don’t take care of yourself. I strongly encourage anyone wanting to embark on a fitness journey to switch your focus from size and weight to being strong. Building muscle is the very best thing you can do for your health, for future, your appearance. Lift weights, learn how safely and lift heavy! You will be so happy with your future self 🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️ Just trust me on this! So proud of you Allana and love that you’re sharing and influencing in such a positive way.
For those of you who work outside the home and/or have children, I’ve found being able to workout at home is easiest to stick to. If you can get a few sets of dumbbells or adjustable dumbbells, there are great workouts that can be done at home. Squeezing in walks during breaks/lunch at work and playing with my kids in the backyard and cleaning my house has been great for getting in extra steps.
Allana, thank you. I started my fitness journey with you last November as a way to help me cope with my dog during his final stages (he finally jumped over the rainbow 🌈 8/30) because it was such a stressful and sad time for me. During that time, I even trained for and ran a half marathon in September, yay me. Even with him gone I’ve continued running and plan on running 🏃♀️ a full marathon in March. It’s truly amazing how wonderful you feel when you set goals for yourself and are able to see them through. I even made the meal prep soup you shared few videos ago and Allana it was soooo good. Thanks for always inspiring me ❤❤❤
I’m so sorry to hear about your fur baby 😞❤ all my love to you and I can’t believe that you turned that into a MARATHON RUN! You are Wonder Woman and should be so proud!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️
My heart goes out to you🫶 I recently lost my fur baby of 13 years and now completely understand what that experience is like…I agree with Allana, you’re a total superwoman for turning that into a time taking care of yourself! Thanks for sharing.
@@adelinespeaksup thank you and condolences 💐 on your loss. I miss my baby 🐶 so much
I wish influencers would occasionally be on journeys that aren’t about making themselves look and feel “hot” and maybe focus some of that self-obsessed energy on helping others- volunteering at an animal shelter, organizing a winter food drive, literally anything that isn’t just looking in the mirror and taking selfies and endlessly obsessing about themselves and their bodies.
Or being honest and talking about mental health etc but to each their own.
I really think your approach to wellness, focusing on how it is all about feeling better and making decisions that will bring you longevity and help your body stay healthy... it's just so inspiring, and such a different mindset than you usually see online! You're such an inspiration, honestly, and I am definitely going to work on my consistency regarding diet and workout decisions!! ❤
Allana, yes please! Let's do this together. Please keep the videos coming, I actually watch you when i'm on my (basic) static bike, and i just feel good and motivated seeing you talking about all that and going around your day! I've been changing up my diet & exercise since April this year (so far i've lost 13kg the "right" way) and i'm all for HGW - not as a fad or a GOAL to reach but as a motivational thingie all year long actually (but let's take it a season at a time). Tbh i've been subscribed to you for years and you are the ONLY "vlogger" and Beauty youtuber i haven't dropped because your personality and your vibes just make me feel good. Love you
This came at the perfect time! I have been in a FUNK! And know I need to pick it back up again on the healthy eating and doing SOMETHING active! Thanks for this and I am with you! lol. Please keep posting this series and meal planning etc!
Agree, it's time to get out of the funk.
I can’t wait to get into my hot girl winter. Trying to figure out a balance of creating me time to work on my physical health when I’m also pregnant and taking care of a two year old and working. It’s been a struggle! This girl’s sleep health is in dire need of an improvement lol
Thanks for sharing your fitness journey and making the emphasis feeling good and developing long term habits vs a quick fix. Love it and wish you the best!
Would love to see this as a series. Talking about all the unexpected ways this has created more happiness throughout all the small moments in the day. Ie. Spending quality time catching up with friends and family, grtting fresh air, mental health, less screen time, more inner reflection ie how is this making me feel
Maintaining is the hardest part!
This was so motivational and I believe November is the perfect time to start something like this! We want that wellness, well-being, glow, content, happiness! Thank you for the motivation. Gonna go do some sun salutations byee
Amen amen!!! The goal is to be a bouncy mobile 95 yr old amirite 😅❤
@@allanaramaa oh yeah, already feel like that 😂😂😂
Allana, great video, thank you! November is one of the dreary month in the year. The weather is bad and soo grey and depressing. It's not autumn anymore, but it's not winter yet. So it good month to start this! Also you forgot to mention that we need to drink enough water. This is another point of a healthy lifestyle and hot girl winter. Also drinking a lot of water in winter is much more difficult than in summer.
Hi Allana,
I just wanted to say that I love, love love your content, and I’ve been a follower for years. Love a fellow Canadian gal who created an awesome business for herself. I do want to let you know that this kind of content can be very hard for people. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder most of their life, and fights to keep a healthy relationship with food, and exercise seeing into the restrictiveness of your program, and the restrictive eating is hard to watch.
This is a very specific to you (Hot girl Winter), and I don’t want to take anything away from the fact that it makes you feel your best self. But for most people doing this kind of program and being able to afford to do it/have the time available is unattainable. Hearing that you were able to lose 15 pounds as a result sets an expectation that most people just can’t achieve.
I absolutely get that a lot of things influencers do are meant as suggestions to inform their audience, and that a lot of (your very, very hard-earned) experiences aren’t typical to a large majority of people. I do think that for future content around this kind of experience, you could frame the conversation differently in some aspects like not disclosing the amount of weight you lost, and maybe focusing on the overall feeling of health rather than the exact program, and restrictions you used to get there (general healthy eating vs. specific no sugar, non-fat, meal programs etc I know you have some dietary restrictions as well. More so the conversation focused around the calorie deficit/program aspect). I truly only mean this as helpful criticism. Again I think you’ve built a wonderful business that I will wholeheartedly continue supporting.
I appreciate the insight! The intention of the video was never to trigger anyone with an ED or anything of that nature, I’m sorry that you received it that way. My intention is ALWAYS to empower others who were feeling the way I felt prior to starting the program: sluggish, poor digestion, low energy, etc etc. I’ve had nothing but a positive experience from shifting my lifestyle, but I also understand I am very blessed to not be in a position where I personally struggle with an ED. I hope you are getting the support, love and care you need and always send so much love!! ❤❤
@@allanaramaa thank you! I appreciate the time you took to reply. I hope it helps inform future videos if this becomes a series!
I'm excited you're embracing sharing all that goes into your health this winter! (Branding is key! Lol). I've just started my first "Program", so def looking forward to more content like this - the ups and downs are awesome to share. Cheers to the program! Thanks for the inspo!
I started running consistently this year and it has changed my perspective on working out. I feel so good after a run, mentally and physically. I also love running and sprinting on the Peloton, especially when it’s too cold to run outside. I don’t know if you know but you can also jump to a full speed number by pushing the button on the wheel (on the side) I find it super helpful when doing intervals. Love the hot girl winter content 💗💗💗
Wishing you both success with the program. I have mobility issues and am trying to learn new ways of exercising. Stretching is so important. You come to realize how important it is when you’re over 60. I bought a mat and I try and stretch morning and night. I have to do special stretches as I have autoimmune diseases so I’m pretty careful. I also try and dance. Dancing moves your whole body. So depending how I am… I sit on a chair or I stand (very low impact) Whatever I can accomplish. I have a Cubii which works wonders. I really would love to get an Apple Watch. I could use a lot of its features but $$$. One day. Thank you Allana. ❤❤
Ahh dancing and stretching is a beautiful combo 🤍 I’m glad that even through the battle you are able to keep doing the bits of what you love! All my love to you bb! 🥹🥹🤍🤍
@@allanaramaa thank you so much. Much love to the both of you ❤️❤️
Thank you for being so inspiring Allana! Every winter I stop working out and eat unhealthy, but I will also start my “hot girl winter” program today, going to Miami in December so gotta look good for that ❤ but most importantly to feel good about myself for trying everyday!
Yesss girl you got this!! And a Miami sun break too hehe sounds like a fabulous HGW ahead 🎉☀️
Love this reset video. But small warning to lay off the Ashwagandha and Ayurveda supplements unless otherwise suggested by an Ayurvedic doctor. These supplements were only ever designed for short term relief while the root cause is solved some long term usage actually causes some issues. For example some can cause stomach issues, infertility and more ❤
Love that you do this - I feel it’s unbelievably unrealistic for those of us that work in an office daily for many hours but love that it works for you!
The amount of 9-5 office folk who crush the 5 and 6am gym start times would disagree! 😅 I love to see how many people roll up to the gym in their workout gear and leave showered + in their work suits. It’s inspiring as hell!!! 💪🏻🎉
I work in an office full-time and have a toddler - I work out 5 times a week. It’s just a matter of deciding what’s important! Fitness & being healthy for my family is important to me so I make the time! 💪🏼 ❤M
@@allanaramaa5 am 9-5 gym girly here! 👌🤎
I’m happy you see so much progress Allana!! You look great! Unfortunately I didn’t have the best experience with them 😢 the person I spoke to on their IG was very short with me and condescending,I did not feel great after talking to them.
I’ve had my Oura ring since 2021. Wait until you see the new stress feature they’re rolling out - it’s so cool to see periods of stress & restorative time throughout the day!
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach is very bad for your health. Every good doctor always talks about this. It is really serious. You should at least eat some healthy bar or a sandwich or something else. And only after this you can drink coffee.
I too am allergic to dairy and pay no mind to it these days, want to lift but have no motivation, avoid cardio, terrible tummy issues, bad bad bad with the snacking, felt and looked my best when i meal prepped or at least met my protein intake for the day 🥹
Berberine I believe only helps if you have insulin resistance issues. I went to a functional medicine dr and they diagnosed me with PCOS and have me taking Berberine with each meal to control the insulin spike, if I understand correctly.
Just downloaded the Peloton app. You're MOTIVATING MEEEE! I wanna be as fit and in shape as you! I fell off the wagon and its time to get back on! HGW!!!!!!!!
My morning walk with my husband is my favorite part of my day. Some of our best talks happen during it. We're planning on keeping it up through the winter unless the temps are super cold, or the snow and/or ice make it too dangerous.
Love this! I’m a week in into my own hot girl winter, so this couldn’t have come out at a better time! I’m doing everyday movement, which consists of running, cycling and/or workouts plus stretching. And I also adjusted my diet to consume mainly whole foods and minimise unhealthy treats. Found this very inspiring to keep going. Here for the heath and wellness content 🙌
🥹🥹🎉🎉
I did not mean to just send emojis hahaha I’m sorry PROUD OF YOU! So excited to be on our HGW journey together!! Xx
girl you are shredded 💪🏻 just started watching you recently, found you on TikTok because a lot of my feed is “girls who lift”🏋🏼♀️ love this and ty for the push I needed to get out of a workout slump!!
This is the first vid of urs I’ve watched and I AM IN LOVE. Love ur positive mindset and desire to better urself even during this cold season, this makes me want to keep up w my routine:)
Another yoga YT recommendation is Yoga with Kassandra! She has a great style that I seem to notice is popular in Ottawa - great variety and really knows what she's talking about.
You inspired me to get on the program! I agree, it has been life changing and you learn so much about yourself. I never want to get off it lol
What is The Program, exactly? Like, is there a website - I’m sure I’m being a moron and missing something obvious 🙄
Yup, duh. Nevermind. I found it. Thank you!
I’ve been thinking of going back to the gym and your video reminded me of how it FEELS to FEEL good! Thank you for that!☺️
Your body will thank you hehe ✨✨
Your results were the reason why I joined Diybody! Keep posting these videos! 🥰
I’m so excited to see this new series especially through Lanmas!!!
This is exactly what I needed right now! Motivation is low and I’ve been finding myself indulging too much with the excuse that “it’s the holidays”. Can’t wait to follow along with this/do it with you :))
Peloton yoga classes are amazing!!
You are glowing!! I wish my auto immune diseases allowed me even one of those walks lol. Definitely working on the food intake though. Inflammation is torture!
Love you & Dejan going in night walks- soooo sweet. Couple goals- for any young ones watching!
Girl I joined DIYBODY in February after watching your vids and it has absolutely changed my life!! So THANK YOUU for sharing!! 🙏🏻😭 I’m also extending for another year 💪🏼🎉😍
My girl ❤❤❤❤ Insanely proud of you!
This was the MOST helpful Aura ring review I have seen. THANK YOU!
Berberine is natures Metformin. Lowers your blood sugar, helps regulate hormones, it’s an antioxidant, the list goes on. Yes it’s amazing. I’ve recommended it to friends with blood sugar issues and had them call me and thank me for changing their life. It makes me happy it works for them.
Can't wait to see where this next year takes you ! I'm also super curious to see how you tailor your wellness post program. I find being left to my own devices is always the hardest part. There are so many other programs out there that are great while you're in it but don't really set you up for success after so you're almost left depending on their guidance. I'm all about trying to find sustainable long term changes and appreciate how real you are about your journey thus far
I literally got up and walked on the treadmill while watching this video haha I was so motivated :-)
YESSSSS LFG 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
not gonna lie, when you first started the program i was worried i might have to stop watching bc of my own past issues with food and over exercising. this video was great though and i'm motivated to keep doing good things for my body! thanks for sharing your journey, you're one of the few people i have consistently kept watching over the years. love your videos.
Health = wealth baby ❤❤
That sounded weird and creepy I’m sorry hahaha but I hope you get the sentiment 😅😅❤❤
I’m curious as someone who’s been on a similar journey (but sadly not as consistent/successful), how much time would you say it takes you every day to get all your activity in?
It seems like it’s really quite time consuming and I’m wondering if it’s even close to realistic for me with an « office » job. I’m also curious how your body works that you are able to sustain this with so little sleep! 😆 I’m no use before 7am and after 10pm, your early mornings and late night strolls are a pipe dream so I’m trying to focus on my useful hours, but this sounds like a lot 😅
I thought the same! It is so inspiring but I'm just left thinking, is it really sustainable?
Agreed! Working an 8 hr day and additional 2.5hour commute because Vancouver is so expensive means anything like this is really unrealistic
@@susanwright802 not to mention the extra treadmill just to get in remaining steps at the end of the day, feels like it could become obsessive compulsive
@HoneyTea920 It's alot.
Perfect timing!! I needed this motivation to kickstart my winter routine. I started taking berberine three weeks ago and am noticing a difference with inflammation. Might also be helping with the poops!
Because of some of my health issues, what I'm doing for meals are protein and veg that are one ingredient. So for breakfast this week I'm eating sous vide steak (4oz/115g), 2 hard boiled eggs, avocado and spinach. Lunch is turkey kielbasa, green peppers, onions, and potatoes. Dinner is kung pao chicken with copious amounts of broccoli. I'll switch up proteins next week. Super good!
You are such an inspiration!! I’ve incorporated weight training and steps and have noticed I feel so much better! I’m try to improve my food habits and stretching now. This content helps keep me motivated !!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉
I couldn't stop laughing at the fact that you kept that jacket on for more than half the video LOL. Love you
Try the Seed symbiotic if you're interested! It is a prebiotic and probiotic in one! Prebiotics are the food for your probiotic and if you're not taking both you may not be getting the full benefits of your prebiotic! Seed is very science-backed. 😊
I cant be further from hot girl winter haha due in 3 weeks.winter will be healing and pospartum struggles for me.but im still watching and cheering allana😙
My opinion doesn’t count for much but I want to say you looked beautiful and so good before and after! Honestly. It’s been so hard for me to find motivation to work out these days. I even hired a personal trainer and nope. Didn’t help! But good for you! You got this 💪🏽
Do Yin Yoga for your soreness! It stretches your fascia. You will feel like you have a brand new body. The peloton classes are phenomenal.
Loved this! …and your green jacket is the cutest! (Link?)
can’t wait to get back to my running workout routine! you’re really motivational and inspirational
You’ve got this gal!! 🥹🥹🏃♀️🏃♀️
That’s very inspiring .. I always will see how to cramp 10k steps in a day. You amaze me !
I used to take berberine for Insulin resistance. If you dont have problems with your glucose tolerance than you probably don't need it. Just my opinion. You look amazing girl as always. I'm just starting a fitness and health journey. Thank you for sharing yours with us
YESSS, that’s true! I’m a dietitian and we recommend berberine for insulin and glucose conditions ☺️
My FAVE content. Wellness vlog style - so here for the HGW ☺️
I literally watched this twice in a row because I found it sound motivating. Thank you Allana!!
We need you to create an Amazon storefront and list all of your goodies!!!
Love this hope it becomes a series too! Also this coat!! Stunning can you let us know the brand?!
I take berberine and I have noticed lots of health benefits from it! Talk with your doctor/dietician/etc., but I love it for myself!
Really liked the video! Somehow you are able to talk about diet and exercise, about having fitness goal without falling into diet culture. I don't know why now but I also signed for a gym membership last month after 3 years... The only thing I worried about of what you said is the vit. B12. It is actually linked to acne. I also suffer from it (2 rounds of isotretinoin) and it is something my dermatologist asks every time I relapse. Of course you know what's better for you, but since you struggle a bit with acne too maybe it is something you could look into. Lots of love!
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! SERIES PLEASE
I have a Fitbit and it does what the ring and watch do together. Highly recommend!
If you haven’t tried (or don’t have an issue) I would recommend using your watch around your ankle for more accurate step counts! I find the treadmill or walking pad doesn’t mesh well with my watch otherwise
I just filled out a form for DIYBODY. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and letting us in on your program. I have been eager to locate an effective program for myself that allows me to have 1:1 coaching whole being at home working remote, and hardly getting out of my house (like you guys). I’m excited to go “full program” like you did as I just turned 35, and have fallen into habits that are not working for me.. not healthy (i.e. not eating enough meals or food in the day). I’m excited to live with healthy intention and double down. Please do continue sharing your lifestyle.. I’ll be tuning in and using this as a point of inspiration and motivation. 💙🙏🏻
i would highly recommend the chris winter sleep episodes of ologies podcast! made me feel so much better about my own sleep anxieties as well
This is so inspiring! I'm kinda in the same place, starting over a bit and focusing on health. I love the term hot girl winter! please keep sharing about it
"what sport do you play?" "I don't but thank you for asking" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loved this!! So motivational, I need to add hot girl walks into my routine (I just feel so awkward as a solo walker) and meal prep cause gorgeous gorgeous girls have stomach problems 💅
Gorgeous gorgeous girls have stomach problems hahahahhaa omg I’m howling 😂😂 so true!! I promise that a solo hot girl walk is only awkward in your mind, we’re all rooting for you 🥲🤍🤍💪🏻
Would love to see the full meal plan break/lunch/dinner and snacks! :)
This is awesome, thank you for sharing! I hope you continue to post updates on how things are going - it’s very motivating. I am entering my own hibernation December-March and this makes me want to use it to do my own hot girl winter!
Started DIYBODY in July and it has changed my life!!! Love seeing this content keep it coming 👏👏 more meal prep vids ! Also my dad is a doc I’d stay away from the Berberine risks outweigh any benefits
Are you willing to share a price range for the DIYBody program? Interested but want to see if it's in my budget. Understand if you don't want to say. Thx!
@@Abigailrose109 I would recommend reaching out and filling out the forms. There are diff prices for different program styles
This came at the PERFECT time - I got married when you did and it's been nonstop eating and celebrations and I'm feeling gross. Need to get back on track!! Thank you for sharing ! Love the motivation ♥
I've taken 500mg Berberine every day for 4 months, together with Green tea extract, in combination with gym and I've lost 15lbs (6kg) since. It helps to limit apetite and portion control.
All for hot girl winter to help with mental health through the cold months 🫶🏻 gym, journaling, walks, quality chill time 🥰
RIP Gold's Gym in the US. You are missed. 😅 Love this video, I'll be doing the same thing this winter. I did 3 months with DIY body earlier this year and while it didn't quite work out for me enough to want to renew my plan, it did really restart my fitness lifestyle in a great way (I lost 10 lbs and am back down to my college weight and feeling strong!!).
I was running 5ish times a week for a couple of months without having a proper daily stretching routine and I ended up needing physical therapy from the wear and tear I caused and was out of running for 4 months 🥲 I learned my lesson, stretching is important and if I don’t stretch I don’t work out and that’s been a good way to get me to stretch
I needed to hear this today! I have totally feel off healthy eating and I feel gross. So I am hoping on the HGW train with you!!! Thanks.
You posted this at the perfect time for me - I just reached a breaking point where I need to desperately prioritize my sleep, food health and exercise because it’s so hard working and uni but I have to try 😅 thank you for sharing ❤
Please make this a series!!!!
I've listened to a Sofie Pavitt interview recently and she spoke about the fact that AG1 is a big cause of skin breakouts in people, just consider that.
Girl! You have to try West Coast Iron in BC! It's a whole vibe and the owners are amazing!
I love this! I just did a reset with my trainer today because I have also have not been consistent. I will do Hot Girl Winter alongside you - excited for the updates! ❤
Yesss let’s get it!!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🎉🎉
This is inspiring me to finally contact my trainer 😂😂❤❤
Love your transformation! You look amazing, strong and healthy! 😍 Can you please give us a more detailed description of what « the program » is? What do you eat, how much protein, your workouts ? Thank you 🙏🏼
This was fabulous. Please keep sharing this journey- I really enjoyed this fitness and health focused video!
Allana, you’re a mind reader! This video is just what I needed to get out of my rut… please bless us with more videos like that ❤
Check out the peloton stretch catalog. There’s some great evening stretches that Matty does. It’s totally a personal thing but I took yoga out of my exercise routine and added stretching to every night before I go to bed and it’s been a game changer. I feel like my Cardio and strength training is more efficient and effective. I don’ miss yoga.
Love these tips.
I did Lol at that entire breakfast is ultra-processed but ya know what that IS ok, if it makes you actually feel good, it fine! Moderation.
I take Berberine and psyllium husk because my A1c and cholesterol have been a little higher than I wanted. I think they have curbed my appetite a bit and I’m better able to manage my weight. If you’re looking for the best poops of your life I highly recommend psyllium husk. Total game changer, it’s the only supplement I refuse to skip. Jury’s still out on whether it helped my cholesterol but even if not I’m staying on it for the poops alone.
How much psyllium husk do you take? I took two capsules for weeks with no impact on the poops 😅
@@izzyclark I take the powder mixed into water. I have tried the capsules but they don't seem to work for me either. I mix about 1.5 teaspoons into 8-10 ounces of water. And then I chase that with another 6-8 ounces of water. I do this once a day at midday.
Edit to add: the powder can be a pain to mix well, I recommend adding the powder before the water and using a matcha whisk to break up clumps. Do all this really quickly before it starts to congeal.
A tip for anyone interested in the Oura Ring--I just learned you can use HSA/FSA money to purchase!