BUSY UNI VLOG | DID STUDYING RUIN MY EYESIGHT? LECTURES, FOOD SHOPPING & GYM WORKOUTS

[@HollyGabrielle]

happy 💚's day people ofc i'll be coming for you with a cheeky valentine's vlog on sunday 😏 #singleladies first narna orders will be sent out tomorrow 🥭 click the link if you want to get yourself one: hollygabrielle.com/narnastore SENDING LOVE TO YOU BEAUTIFUL HUMANS

[@hayaamirr9675]

Heyy holly can u please add subtitles if easy? Im from Pakistan

[@hayaamirr9675]

Holly can u please add subtitles (from Pakistan)

[@fuzz1233]

Try smaller independent shops, instead of big chain stores. Where I live the smaller independent shops are cheaper and they have a bigger range of fruits and veg without packaging!

[@HollyGabrielle]

ok i'll have to hunt around!!! thanks!

[@mdheartsuju]

Same here

[@snuzzbobble]

That's defo not the case where I am (Scotland) - aldi and Lidl are by far the cheapest around

[@mildredmasinde6804]

In Kenya only expensive stores for the rich that do all this packaging of every single thing but not with polythene bags. But 95% of groceries are not packaged,u carry ur own wooven bag to put in. Kenya is one of the countries that has a ban on polythene bags.

[@euniceimmortalis3584]

So GLAD TO KNOW THAT

[@felicityaeh]

Farmers markets are DEFINITELY a thing in the UK. They’re fairly common. They’ve been around for yearssss

[@HollyGabrielle]

LMAO i had NO CLUE

[@HollyGabrielle]

thank you for enlightening me

[@rubiebarker5152]

I live in a traditional market town although it has expanded but there is still a farmer's market every week with local foods and other natural products:)

[@felicityaeh]

Holly Gabrielle Try not to feel too bad about your plastic use. You’re vegan & aware of the plastic issue and that is a lot more than most people. You’re a student on a budget and with a busy lifestyle so it’s completely understandable that you can’t spend the extra time or money looking for zero waste options. Keep doing what you’re doing where you can!!

[@Maddy-bp1cv]

Yeah there’s one in my town

[@TwinGeeks]

Spat my tea out when you said farmers markets don't exist in the UK. We have farms, we have markets, and yes we have farmers markets. For CENTURIES. Google Cambridge ones, also see green grocers - they don't use plastic.

[@ownihanvi8319]

I truly love watching your videos, you’re so different from other KZbinrs that i follow. You’re not all about makeup, hair, fake nails and the perfect morning routine ...etc After i watch your videos i get motivated to do more productive things in my day. Thank you!

[@AddittiAgrawal]

omg i feel like studying has affected my eyesight too

[@HollyGabrielle]

join the cluuuuuuuuuub!!!!!!

[@kwokrebecca413]

Do remember to take care!!

[@occasionallyalice4931]

The fruit and veg in market square in Cam is great quality and no plastic! Definitely give it a go

[@carpoolgranola]

You can definitely get package free veg in market square ? It's more expensive that Sainsbury's and definitely Aldi most of the time. I would shop there nonstop if I didn't go to girton but from queens you can def do big shops at the market

[@ΕγένηΔέσποινα]

My sweetie holly...I see your videos 6 months and during these months I have been the most productive person in my life Thank u so much

[@milliegregory57]

Whenever i watch any of Holly’s videos they make me feel so productive even though I have got nothing done but just sat here . So thank you for that❤️❤️

[@ShardinifromHotTopic]

You’re so inspiring Holly!! I have tried to use your study techniques and they truly help. You are a strong person and I love the direction that you are headed with your life. I admire your hard work, kindness and dedication to what you do. Keep doing you:)

[@fuzz1233]

There are plenty of farmers market and markets here! Just look about and ask about!

[@HollyGabrielle]

really? in the uk???? wow i never knew this!!!!

[@moviekidful]

the uk does do farmers markets i go all the time and you can buy most of aldis stuff with out plastic actually

[@Olivia-qm5wm]

I shop at Aldi too👍, also, a good idea for your bike to make it easier to carry your shopping is some bike bags. They are in the shape of a box and they fit onto the back of your bike. You put one on each side to balance out the weight. My mom has them on her bike and they are really handy for food shopping!😊

[@quinnlivesay8851]

I have literally watched every single one of your videos in order to get motivation...I’m so glad you uploaded another one because I have now watched them all

[@katyanderson7838]

We do have farmers markets in some parts of the uk defo down South, they are usually on a Sunday

[@FlorenceRyan]

tip for the leg press - make sure your feet are flat on it, with your heels too! it's kind of like upside-down squats, so never use just your toes and bend your knees, as you can really injure yourself badly with all the weight :)

[@nadhl5558]

Wonderful Holly !! 😉😉 u can't know how much your sport sessions motivates me get up and shake my body up off the couch 💪💪❤

[@jeffersonljl8071]

Reading books does result in poorer eyesight. I had this experience when I read books till night. So do take care of it. Your video is so inspiring. Don't stop creating 'em!!!😋😍

[@magdatravels1455]

LOVE that you talk about the issue of plastic pollution!! Would love to see that challenge video :))

[@laraturner3643]

For your eyesight- Get these glasses that protect you from the blue lights from your screens. Pippin Jardine (an American KZbinr who is also vegan) uses them.

[@hussnagaysar6339]

I love when you put the time stamps on💕 It's so amazing how much you're doing❤ Plus the new clothes piece is so beautiful❤❤

[@sorrelwilson3812]

I recently got glasses to correct my astigmatism and they have done wonders for me! Haven’t had a headache in ages, didn’t even realise how much of a difference they would make. I hope that you find the same xx

[@Ghost_Friend69]

There are farmers market in the uk they arent normally everyweek normally once a month, althought weekly markets with food sellers they are more often.

[@life_als]

Amazing video as awlays and good luck in your new job. Love the food and wish i was that fit. Disney performances tomorrow to Sunday . Your so inspirational like your sister❤❤

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

Plastic is just one issue. What about all the air miles/transport environmental impact of that load of produce from abroad? The water used to produce it? If non organic, the chemicals used in fertiliser and pest control?

[@freeelf8252]

You're so hardworking..!! You inspires me :)

[@freeelf8252]

@@StudyWithShreyality i subscribed :)! I love watching such videos! And i watched many of your videos too.. i loved it..!

[@vmcovers1]

Hey Holly, i come with some unsolicited advice, when you’re doing lat pull downs (the machine at 11:36) try not to bring the bar too low, it puts too much stress in your wrists and can be pretty harmful if you start pushing yourself with more weight, instead, try pulling the bar until it touches the top of your chest or until it gets just bellow your chin and then let go. Anyways, Love your videos💕

[@irum9264]

There are definitely markets in the UK where you can get stuff cheaper than in even Aldi... my family have been using them for decades

[@incolourxx2613]

I’m American but my sister’s household is in the military and they were stationed in the UK, and when I went and visited we went to farmer’s markets all the time! I ate the best blueberries I’ve ever had there! But just because you buy food wrapped in plastic doesn’t undo the effort you put forth to create less. We live in a world where we constantly have to balance how our actions affect the world around us, whether it’s buying food or clothing or cleaning products, and you can’t get it perfect every time. All you can do is your best, and that’s enough!

[@sylveandescapism7502]

I love your vlogs so much!!! I love seeing snippets of someone’s life and your videos always calm me down :D

[@Pencilbox-lq6os]

There are so many farmer markets in the UK! You literally walked pass a stall and said you were gonna take their bananas!

[@emilyl3365]

Have been binging your channel recently and love all your videos!!! You’re a great inspiration to all of us! Thank you!

[@PAARDEBLOEEM]

maybe try out the market soon? might be better/more useful than you think :-) where i live there are also a lot of turkish sumermarkrts that use way less packaging than the big supermarkets, usually cheaper as well

[@bdguha8520]

Love you for constantly uploading videos! Had an awesome chemistry exam.. And your study tips helped me a lot! Thank you so much😊 you have a huge part in my exams going well.

[@bdguha8520]

StudyWithShreyality thanks!

[@AaaAaaa-rw9xv]

Omg cutie pie the most natural person I have ever seen do you have to be always cute like this ?

[@hodsh1]

love that you've talked sensibly about zero waste and explained your approach and aims! i'm living in kingston right now and there are no ways i can think of to get unpackaged organic fruit and veg at a reasonable price, so sainsbury's it is. i think there were at least more options when i was in oxford. i'm recovering from chronic illness on the medical medium protocols and not earning any money right now, just living on my savings, so that money needs to last. then i get to think about how i am going to pay off 4 years' worth of student loan plus interest :p

[@musative]

We have farmers markets in the UK lol. In the country but also most major cities. I'm actually mates with someone who runs most of the London ones. We used to have a weekly one at my uni too. Maybe after Cambridge you will find one!

[@emma3111]

In The Netherlands fruit and veg from smaller Turkish supermarkets are usually way less packaged! And cheaper as well :)

[@yullovelevolluy]

I want to be productive but I end up binge watching Holly's videos, which is still productive in a way

[@kellyhelou5044]

There's waitrose, they have a section where fruits and veg are in crates and you can pick out the amount u want, place in a bag and weigh them to get the price

[@tamarazjohnson]

LOVED this blog Holly! Always love when you vlog a packed and busy day at uni!! can't wait for the next one! Lots of love, especially today xoxo

[@hettainthesky]

Go to the market in Cambridge on sunday morning- there are so many veggies!!

[@KarenX]

It's great that you are able to reuse your glasses frames! I presume that it's a lot cheaper to just get new lenses for existing frames than buying new frames as well. Have you considered buying a spare pair of glasses or prescription sunglasses online? There's several companies out there that do it and you can get really good glasses for not much money!

[@liudynka]

I have the same problem with eyesight and when I only found out (in the process of getting my driving license) it made me very sad. But what to do. I'm in your glasses team :) And + for trying to live a day zero waste. I'm sure it would be super motivational video

[@madihayes1793]

yes holly smashing out those videos!!!

[@RosieCrawford]

Think this was my favourite video of yours ever tbh 😍 be careful of your knees on the leg press though! Put your feet hip width apart and a bit higher up making sure they're completely flat and plant when you're pressing ❤❤❤❤

[@natashadaley6644]

Have you heard about eco bricks? You use plastic bottles and stuff in your plastic packaging. Thinks there's abit online about them and what you can put in them and where to take them once full! Just a thought x

[@billieee8617]

For the ‘fancy machine’ (I don’t know what it’s called either!) you’re meant to have your feet / legs at a 90 degree angle to you’re body. Great video holly :)

[@o0OHermioneO0o]

But what about Market Hill square? They offer local produce there, don't they?

[@claralyon1869]

could you please do a video of how you didn't give up after you bad grade few weeks ago. I had a bad grade and I didn't expect it at all and I understood why but I feel like I'm a failure and I won't succeed. Thanks Holly !

[@fatimafathykhalaf6070]

Ohh I really love those videos of yours 💐💐 they just make my day , Have a productive day 🌸🌸

[@sunflowerthebunbunbunny]

Fatima Fathy Khalaf - Same 🌷

[@melmartin4925]

Hi Holly! I understand what you mean about hard study having an impact on your eyesight. I’m in a very similar situation to you. I am genetically predisposed to eyesight problems through both my parents, that being said my eyesight isn’t that bad. The glasses I wear I wear all the time, but mostly they are for reading and computer use. My major is literature so I am reading a lot and I find that I need glasses to be able to comfortably read. I am slightly short-sighted, and I have the blue coating on my glasses and prisms so that my eyes don’t have to stress about focusing too much. I guess are eyes are fairly similar 😊 Though for my new prescription I am getting new frames, I don’t think I could survive without my glasses 😢😂😂 Your glasses really suit you!

[@Anonymous-tw3bd]

Fresh ripe jackfruit is amazing !! You'll love it . Personally I prefer the harder ones than the soft ones

[@shakkalomusic]

Hahaha! I love the new sweatshirt! I understood the joke only when I saw it for the third time :D Your videos always motivate me to work💪!!! But they make me think... What do you do when you’re alone and feeling blue? Through Instagram and social media it’s hard to even believe that you can be blue sometimes. I’m soo waiting for your answer!💙 You’re so inspiring, and that’s very weird for me, cuz we’re the same age

[@laurelkerossow9924]

Watching in 2022, I really love the way you cook, I keep trying to get my SO to see how simple it is to make good food since I am teaching him to cook.

[@fuzz1233]

I have a list of places were I can buy certain items without packaging and I try to get items from these places as much as possible!

[@plannergirl777]

Yeah i also have difficulty avoiding plastics (i live in tokyo). Would love to see your zero-waste challenge!! I want to try one myself after that!😁

[@mdsquared33]

Lovely video as usual, but I just saw that the new Narna sweatshirt is already out of stock in 2 sizes!!! Are you planning on restocking soon?

[@hemamalani9528]

Hi holly!!!! Maybe u could have another colour of the “let the mango” sweatshirt (like black or navy blue) to make the words pop out more!!! Just my opinion :)

[@francescacaivano3446]

Hi Holly, I was wondering if you have a list somewhere of the equipment you use to film your vlogs (I tried checking the captions of a few of your videos and browsing your ig, but with no luck). Btw, I really like your glasses, I think I'll go for something similar when I have to change them again :D

[@zazzyrox]

Holly if you want to try cutting down on plastic the veg from the stall in Market Square is actually quite cheap. Sometimes they have like 5 avocados for £2! If you ever have a spare 10 minutes between lectures go check out the veg stall (the one opposite Marks and Spencer’s/the Gap) ☺️ Edit: Just realized you actually passed it in the video 😂 Go have a look at their prices one day!

[@niharika4565]

In India, we daily have this grocery thing out in the market early mornings where farmers directly sell you the fruits & veggies. It's so fresh and good. Love you channel.

[@ninad3397]

Hey Holly! Your videos are always so refreshing! :) Do you read books? If so, please make a video on your reading lists and recommended books! :)

[@rebeccamadl9957]

while i think it’s important to do as much as you can for the environment, it’s also important to remember that there is no ethical consumption under capitalism and there is always gonna be something that is not ideal about the way people shop/eat/dress themselves and so on. and i think it’s amazing that you are already doing so much by being vegan and simply being aware of the conditions of our environment and spreading the message, i don’t think you should be beating yourself up too much abt buying stuff with plastic, especially if there isn’t really a way to avoid it? for example here in germany we have the regulation that pesticide free grown fruits and vegetables have to be wrapped in plastic because otherwise they could touch foods with pesticides, which i think is a good example of what i said earlier: do you buy the pesticide free product wrapped in plastic or the one thats not wrapped in plastic but is otherwise environmentally damaging. obviously everyone should constantly think abt what they are doing and how they can improve BUT even more than that we should put pressure on those who are truly responsible for the current situtation (big corporations and monopolising companies) to force them to improve their ways and also on our goverments to put more and stricter regulations in place. also i absolutely loved this video and the new sweater!! xxx

[@HollyGabrielle]

thank you rebecca! i totally agree with your point! i suppose i just feel that sometimes i need to justify it because a lot of people will immediately criticise when i buy lots of plastic you know??? having said that, i would still like to reduce my plastic use because as an individual, i am just always looking for ways to live a more ethical lifestyle!

[@fienn5227]

Hey, I agree (I live in Germany too) but just wanted to point out the fact that "Bio-food" wrapped in plastic is not simply a bad thing: it "saves" a lot of veggies that would otherwise be thrown away because of damage caused by transport, or because they don't stay fresh long enough when they're not wrapped in plastic. So the plastic saves a LOT of food from being wasted. The question is what is better or worse. Ich hoffe es war verständlich, relativ schwer es auf Englisch auszudrücken :D liebe Grüße

[@Hundefan123]

Another Idea for plastic reduction: Unpack your veggies directly at the supermarket! This doesn´t affect plastic usage itself, but the store has to care for recycling them. And if many people do this, it gets expensive for the store and it puts pressure on the producer. And it makes other people aware of the issue.

[@sharonkerketta6957]

Can you please make a video on how much does it cost you studying at cambridge ? (Including food and living cost etc.) All of your videos are great. Keep it up.

[@sineadryan4424]

I'd love to see how you manage a week living 'zero waste'. I'm a student myself so need to keep to a budget too!

[@robinspain811]

Hey there are some really nice independent grocers on Mill Road in Cambs that r pretty cheap and might use less plastics/ use paper bags instead 👍

[@amberthorntn]

could you take your own reusable bags for loose fruit and veg? not sure how much more it would cost, but it would definately help to cut down on wast x (love you passion by the way)

[@Sam-oo1uo]

There are farmer's markets, but only a few and they're usually only open once a week or so where I live. They have far fewer options, are too far to travel to and so not convenient for most people to shop at.

[@ASahara001]

We have aldi too (actually i think it is a german brand? Not sure though) and our stores have a lot of fruit and vegetables without packaging and I just have reusable packages for veggies. Still cheap and in budget and it makes me wonder why it is so different in your country.

[@jennychan99]

hi holly! I just wanted to tell you your feet should be positioned higher up on the leg machine because your knees should not go over your toes. just telling you so you don’t injure yourself!! xoxo

[@HollyGabrielle]

oh right i see thanks!!!!

[@emilyruth9925]

Your videos really do help me be productive in my day and I really love your accent 😍💞

[@jintarang]

Amazing work by Narna. Keep up your work and keep motivating like this girl. We love you and bless you the most:)

[@oliviamae5866]

Always click on your videos soo fast !! I’m in love with your videos 😊

[@athenanewton6834]

@@StudyWithShreyality seems like you have a good level of patience girl.

[@themagicalmystery3936]

I need to get my eyes checked because I definitely know that I have a bit short sightedness and also if I’m on computer all day long during college I get headaches so I’m hopefully getting some before I go to university

[@naomiscupham6392]

We do have farmer's markets here!!! They are great! Xx

[@anweshatomar7974]

Let's get HOLLY to 200k!!

[@rhythmicelegance4670]

Beau ordered a mango sweatshirt for me today! Looking forward to wearing it! 🎀🥭

[@ak__ri583]

I really want to know how foreigners cook their veggies! 🥗 Do you guys boil your vegetables..? And if yes then what after that? It looks really healthy I also want to make veggies like that though I am new at cooking. Please someone tell me...

[@sparklesintime]

When will there be more Valentine sweaters!? I love them so much and didn’t get the chance to get one when they came out :c

[@starappleburn4868]

Your hair looks so good in this vid Holly :)

[@millywebster9109]

I go to my local fruit and veg market whilst at uni and I get all of my fruit and veg for the week for under £10 (normally around £7), with a few exceptions. For instance, I needed a squash this week for some soup and my market didn't have any so I made sure to go somewhere like Lidl where the squash is package free. I am in no way preaching about this as I have only just transitioned to Veganism and recently started going to the market. But they use paper bags for loose things (mushrooms and tomatoes) and take my reusable bag to put all of my produce in. It does reduce my plastic intake dramatically as everything else I get from supermarkets is mostly in glass jars or in tin cans. I hope you can find a compromise soon! 💚

[@mahamquraishi7708]

keep shining Holly!

[@jihenenasr6678]

OMG I love ur videos you always encourage me to be more productive ❤️❤️

[@marianakassapi]

Celery is required by law to be in plastic because of allergies

[@klaramentzlova1617]

Interesting, do you have a source? I'm curious because obviously celery isn't the only allergen.

[@Sarah-mc3hw]

In what country? In the U.S., I buy celery with no plastic

[@marianakassapi]

@@klaramentzlova1617 no unfortunately a greengrocer told me, we were talking about how there is too much packaging, this is in the UK btw, and he said that celery is the only one he has to sell in plastic because people are alergic, everything else was plastic free. Obviously som one allergic to celery would not touch it in a store but people working distribution or store staff might still be allergic but have to touch it hence the plastic

[@marianakassapi]

Additionally celery contains a group of substances called psoralens that might cause burn like rashes but only under certain circumstances so still safe to eat if you are not allergic

[@marianakassapi]

@@Sarah-mc3hw In the UK

[@PheebsXox-fw7bh]

Whilst plastic is destroying the environment plastic is relatively sterile which is why it is used. Thing such as celery must be packaged due to allergies. The important thing is that your doing your best and that's all anyone should strive for xx

[@cora3089]

Can I recommend not using glasses if you can help it? I’ve been using them since I was 2 and when I stopped using them altogether for a couple of years at 12-14 my eyesight actually got better! I forced my eyes to work rather than my glasses doing the work for me. My eyes have gotten even better since then and I’m 29 now. Might make you tired etc in the short term but even now still don’t use them unless I’m really tired already.

[@katep448]

Have you looked into ecobricks? They’re a good way of using waste plastic... just as long as there’s a collection point near you. There’s loads of info online x

[@polinaschroder]

Loved this video! I have a few tips for you to decrease risk of injuries in the gym, hope you don’t mind!💪🏼 You did very well on first machine but try to keep the bar more near to your face and don’t go down as much. The other machine where you wrote „arms“ is actually not primarily for your arms but your chest! So try to push out of your chest while keeping your shoulders on the backrest. Also, the fancy machine which is a legpress should be used to push out of your heels and not toes! Other than that you did really well! I hope this didn’t sound mean! I really just want to help you to be safe! You go girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@polinaschroder]

StudyWithShreyality thank you! really trying to inform people rather than judging ☺️

[@danagold8367]

Ok, I really need all the Songs Holly is playing in the background cause they really put me in a productive mood 😅 Does anyone know any of these songs?

[@irispflug247]

I laughed so hard at the mango joke 😂 lovin‘ it!

[@theresabanuyenen1894]

yeees please "zero waste challenge"!!

[@patriciacotoi3775]

Ohh yess,can't wait to see this video. Love u❤️

[@itsbeingmejess]

Waited all day for 7 to order my sweat! So excited for it to come 😍

[@sunflowerthebunbunbunny]

Your strength and flexibility shown in the gym is incredible. My abs are no where near that good (I’d be dying doing gym with you!) and my flexibility isn’t great but I’m trying to get a little better or at least maintain where I am now. Also a dancer - wish I was as good as you!

[@HollyGabrielle]

thanks! but remember, everyone is one their own journey!!!!!

[@sunflowerthebunbunbunny]

Holly Gabrielle - Thanks for replying! Ur so inspirational 😊

[@dianastefan8255]

You look gorgeous with glasses 🤩♥️👓

[@dianastefan8255]

@@BellaBella.. Hi

[@HollyGabrielle]

haha thanks!

[@dianastefan8255]

@@HollyGabrielle OMG😆...I can't believe my comment's got a ♥️ from you...on Valentine's Day.🤩🍉

[@mainsera6449]

your eyes are just like mine. the left eye is doing all the work if i'm not wearing it. i have to wear glasses to class, when i'm driving and at night or any place with bright lights