I became the "boring" friend | feeling whole, at peace & proud of doing hard things | NYC VLOG

[@Claudia_K.]

I’m happily the boring friend, when it benefits my mental health. Also, let’s please rephrase: you become the friend with personal boundaries. Happy international women’s day!

[@DoeRaeMe]

I love this! Me too❤ happy international woman’s day❤

[@klets7698]

No one will ever beat the feel and vibe of your videos! Love it very much! Your style and personality is just inspiring ✨❤️

[@DoeRaeMe]

💯 agree❤

[@bernadetvandekamp8012]

Over the past couple years I’ve also become the ‘boring friend’. But honestly, I’m redefining what friendships mean to me and I’ve been loving how my life is not determined by constant chaos 😅😅

[@poppycalliope]

I'm glad you talked about the importance of weight training for women! More women need to realize how beneficial and important it is. Love seeing you in your fit girl/disciplined era Alia 💪 I'm definitely the "boring friend" too and that's totally OK ❤

[@DoeRaeMe]

I LOVE weight training! I’ve been doing that for years but now Alia got me into running! Week two for me with a 3 day split😅

[@_JamJam_]

+1 for weight training!! ❤️❤️ It really makes me feel great. It's super empowering to see other ladies doing this, too!

[@emccirculed]

The last 40 seconds of this video was truly an indie film. Got me in my feels with sweet youthful memories 🥹

[@vgh332]

It’s something about being in the gym lifting heavy, like 70 lbs farmers carry, 90 lbs plus deadlifts, and flipping those large tires! So empowering and it personally builds my mental confidence

[@noeleriksson3129]

i love the topic " POV: you became the "boring" friend and the your relationship to exercise. Made me realize that I am the boring friend, which is perfectly fine for me.

[@MsCgagne]

That green drink is from Arbonne; an MLM. Don't get sucked in! 🙂

[@anamartins1848]

Alia's arms are the first thing that make u notice that she is going to the gym, they are s SO BEUTIFUL!!Love the muscules ❤🎉

[@josim328]

The Arbonne boss babes got you! Arbonne is a huge MLM with really good marketing, buyer beware.

[@sandhya6766]

Indeed health is wealth!!! I am a big proponent of that especially after seeing my mom struggling in her later years in life.

[@gemmac.8986]

You became the disciplined, focused and WELL friend ❤ love to see it

[@aditipandey1769]

Typing here publicly my new challenge for the month: Start running daily. Thanks for inspiring ♥♥

[@gwendolinedecat-beltrami6638]

how cute at 17:25 you were sat next to French speaking people and as a French myself that made me smile :)

[@gastronomee_]

so so so happy for you. also trying to find inner peace like this as a fellow creator - i've realized i've become the boring friend because i'm hustling trying to make this page (my dream) come true - and seeing you be able to live as freely like this is inspiring.

[@kaliagonzalez5426]

I loved how when inconvenient things would happen to you, you would reinforce it with a positive outlook or dismiss the negative outlook you potentially could have had. Loveeeeddd this video keep it up love

[@Jibril_Abdulkadir]

Honestly being boring is fun 😂 everyone should focus on themselves and what makes them happy i than what others do or think 🤍💯

[@DoeRaeMe]

Yes! Preach 👏🙌💃😂

[@tessamareta240]

I love how you organize your life around sports

[@amyfaurote1488]

You are a go getter! Inspired. Discipline. Peace 🕊️

[@faithjohnson6039]

Girl your arms look so good!! You look so strong❤️ thank you for sharing your experience with training for aesthetics etc and now just wanted to feel strong and healthy! That was a great reminder

[@ozatanvi]

Hi Alia! thanks for sharing your journey! Your content always hits different, and it's amazing to see your growth. Happy Women's Day! You're such an inspiration, and I'm proud to be a part of your online fam! Keep shining bright! 💖

[@gyovanalisboa]

i’m literally the boring friend when it comes to exercise! lets go i’m proud of you!! im also learning ab running and im loving every part of it! you’re doing amazing lets gooo

[@leabrodeur]

was travelling to new york that weekend and the weather was INCREDIBLE, felt so lucky to experience early spring there💘 love the vlogs as always!!!

[@DoeRaeMe]

I CANNOT wait to click play on this later Alia, but right now I’m out in the sunny spring weather enjoying life with my kiddos! I’m totally taking a mental health day, but I just wanted to say you inspired me start running and while I’ve been active my entire life, I’m a first timer this spring! So, that’s exciting 🏃‍♀️ Can’t wait to see what you been up to because I definitely have been refreshing my feed for this video 😅❤

[@hukunamutata]

I watched you some years ago and recently found you again because we moved to New York around the same time. You truly seem like a genuinely cool person. I’m happy to support your race

[@mahas7111]

you're so relatable and real, and I really just wanted to thank you for being authentic in all of your videos

[@JenLauren]

wait i am so obsessed with this concept and relate SO HARD!!!! i'm running the brooklyn half on may 18!!! WE GOT THIS

[@ПолинаНеклюдова-в9п]

your ability to capture incredibly vibey and exciting moments is amazing! I have breakfast, recharge for the new day and feel grateful for this video

[@morgan3804]

I’m trans and sometimes I forget that female bodies strugggle to gain muscle and have to like stop and take a step back and remeber my body cannot look like those cis men I look up to. Thank you for this reminder to focus on performance and less on aesthetics! It’s like I KNOW this but also sometimes we slip back into it without realizing 🥵

[@katiekatie98]

I feel this so much. Sometimes I feel like I’m growing out of my friendships I made when I was in college because they still want to party every weekend and I’m the stick in the mud when I don’t

[@eleftheriaplafadelli]

Thank you for posting this video cause I feel bad for always focusing on me and spending less time with friends due to workouts/ schedule conflicts...Love the vibes once again🖤

[@makaylabrown5044]

Your videos always make me feel better

[@alessiagioiaa9827]

I love the realness in your videos. It shows real life and still is very inspiring!!

[@jessicamoonharris]

This kind of video is so comforting and relaxing, love to watch workout and foodie videos. So interesting about the half marathon I’m definitely in the same stage of life thinking more about health and strength than aesthetics! ❤

[@aiiiann]

How great your life is!! Doing what you want and just all of them. Even if the weather is not great today, tomorrow will be a better day. I become a person who like to stay alone more than before. To be honest, I couldn’t imagine this kind of feeling in the past, but I really find how relax it is. Wish all people can live in their lovely life

[@Discovering.jess.]

Also, soooo glad you released this video. I was missing your content this week

[@moditimekgole8281]

At the beginning of the year I was training for a 21km Marathon and I was super excited about it, had to pull out because I am recovering my knee (this was caused by the pain I had ignored for almost two years) watching your vlogs makes me excited to start running again and gives me the motivation that soon I'll is back on the starting line training for a 21k for 2025! 🥹

[@mozartstreet]

saame here ❤ i look forward to fueling my body right and going on runs 🤩 yesterday i was at a party and i didnt wanna drink, i wanted to be home quite early to be fit and productive the next day 😂 as a former party girlie thats big and it feels so right! ✨ take care

[@vanillasweetcream]

i just love the video diary style of your videos. always so many beautiful shots but we get to hear you & your personality too. my favorite types of vlogs:)

[@morgandriver7074]

Wake up kids! Alia posted

[@stellarkitty1431]

As im sitting here nursing a level 3 sprained ankle, i've realized how badly i miss weight training! You are my inspo because yes, hard things aren't fun but they're necessary. Thank you for the words i really needed to hear today!! ✌🙌🙏💪

[@laura_gancheva]

so cozy, nice and comfortable to watch 🥰

[@oliwkowepole]

I was laughing so hard when Ali said she's about to run in Yoni's jacket knowing the whole story from the previous podcast episode LMAOOO

[@camiglowup8165]

Alia I love your videos ❤❤, I would recommend that you do not eat lying in bed because it could make digestion much more difficult for your body. 🫶

[@juliap2448]

I really like this for you. It makes me happy to see your passion for this.

[@SigalCarmenate]

Love ya, Alia! It’s so moving to see more women take care of themselves in a healthy way. Great message, awesome video.

[@salenarichardson2766]

Yes to the running content! Even when I hate running, I absolutely love it. 😅

[@phoebemerryweather9125]

First here and cannot wait for this! ❤

[@doto659]

Alia sheems so happy, you're glowing❤️✨💞

[@Kawttarrrr]

I've been obsessed with your channel lately i loveeeeee your vids so much they're so comforting

[@aesmear]

I recently found out about your channel and I became literally obsessed with your contents. You’re so inspiring and also gives so much safe place energy 😭 🩷

[@kilya-valeria]

Your videos made me smile EVERY time✨️Thank you 🌸

[@iesal-yf8xq]

alia you're just too pretty you gave me the motivation to do something today instead of laying on bed and just sleeping

[@yasaubnett]

If you're the boring friend then I'm the dead friend 😭🤣

[@VitaminV29]

The ending of the video was so cute and sweet:) one day later in life it will be so neat to see you’re younger day in New York Anyway your videos have become my fav! You remind me to keep up with a healthy life style and sending love from Seattle we miss you but I can see your so happy

[@Peachblossom4711]

So calm and peaceful 🎉❤ I love the NY vibes at the end 🥰

[@catherinehuynh7068]

Yesssss lift heavy! and changing the narrative around taking care of ourselves as athletes. Love thissss

[@MarieEveryDay]

I actually didn’t want this video to be finished! So quick! I’m a new subscriber, love your vibes! ❤

[@ChawAkariSan]

Your vlogs are so therapeutic! ❤

[@Danisandwich]

I loved this vlog made me feel very motivated love to see that New York is going good

[@thevishnevets]

thank you! you motivated me with this “the boring friend” speech! love your vlogs!!

[@clovic2942]

I use the spirilina powder in smoothies! Works perfect. I normally do the combo blueberries, banana, strawberries, 1/2 orange , spinach. It normally gets grey and looks like concrete. But I think it's tasty. I also have som fiber in it like flaxseeds. (But just have like maximum 2 small teaspoons) 😊😊

[@heyduckypuddle]

I came across your content since I was moving to Seattle from New York City, and now I watch your content from Seattle and I'm able to see New York City stay the same and change too (there's so many different coffee shops, ha.). Well, I lived in your NYC area for a decade (graduate school and work) - I'm familiar with the restaurants, grocery stores, parks (Elizabeth garden was my go to for Friday evening book reading), waterfronts, and even the Blink gym in your video. Ha. Best with your marathon, and enjoy NYC.

[@cheyenneaudrey]

I clicked so fast, gmmmmm east coasters

[@ZoeGanis]

when i saw the arbonne green drink, i RAN to the comments omg!

[@melaniee.03]

I've slowly started becoming the 'boring' friend, and there's not much going on in my life - at first, that kind of hurt because it felt like i was missing out but i think i've come to terms with it and look at it in a positive life, there's not much chaos or drama and i have a lot of time that i put into my hobbies and mental health instead :)

[@Randilynn66]

My wife and I are the "boring lesbian friends". We don't drink, we don't do bars, we spend a lot of time with our dogs.... We're 100 percent fine with that.

[@kenniablancarte]

Happy International Women’s day!! 💕

[@itscindywitha_y]

I like the length of the rain coat on you. Just the arms were long. Thanks for sharing, springtime just hits different 🎉

[@whatinside237]

actually lifting weights really helped my anxiety

[@Jarawinter-vf4tw]

Truly my favourite KZbinr 🥹🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Mawi202]

Yes we want a video on starting to run!❤😊

[@_ange_queen9456]

This vid really Excited me to push myself more and got me productive in every angle 😂❤ luv u keep going ✨

[@futureselfFaith]

I love your vlogs so much. Definitely love the transitions.

[@thehannahlp]

Girl where do you live, because girls really do be in the gym 😅 (upstate ny area for me). Maybe not as many middle aged women, but I’m 25 and I aaaaalways see girls around my age. 😂 Cool that you’re training for a half marathon though, that’s inspiring. Hope I can do one someday, I have really bad asthma but I’ve been getting into running!

[@AJ-qz5qb]

i see how you had so much fun editing this it looks great, esp the intro !!

[@ekamikeladze8126]

i just love her ok

[@elisalin643]

Your videos really calm me down 💜🙏☺️

[@jadenina]

I love you! And btw those blueberry pancakes look delicious everytimeeeee!!

[@missalicerock]

My fave greens forever!!! So happy to see you like i. Always with a straw :)

[@user-bsmbsbzbbz]

I'm excited ❤️

[@Toonksbell43]

You in Yoni's rain jacket was adorable and hilarious. How can some people be so giant and others so teeny 😂

[@valentinemontazel]

Well, I'd like to be a boring friend as well!! You're just an inspiration ✨

[@jennifersegura7679]

wow your body looks great sis. keep It going. i remember just the other day you getting back on the grind

[@irisbalk2139]

And suddenly the video ended with GEZELLIG (dutch). Your video very cozy (gezellig), thank you!

[@KyCandicee]

This vlog was so warming

[@aveyclub]

This video hit at the right time, thank you!!

[@matocv]

Nice to see you thriving in NY ♥️

[@machoire__]

okay ARMS!!!

[@ginagiulia]

Anyone here from Switzerland, feeling lonely, absolutely loving her vibe and open to make a new friend? 🥺🤍

[@TheCarolinaLifestyle]

This video had the best energy ❤❤❤

[@caterosa3893]

Where are your tortoise glasses from?? they're so cute!!

[@sharlotececilia]

loved this vloggg

[@dianagomes624]

I rather be the boring friend and forever feel happy for doing everything in my power to be the happiest I can and healthiest ❤️

[@Claire_capricorn97]

LOL at the French people speaking in the background in your burrito clips 😄🥰

[@maryseptihet]

It’s funnier because Yoni can speak French 😅😂

[@ssskf248]

Just out of curiosity, do you ask about filming in your yoga class? I've seen a lot of discourse in reddit threads, both teacher and student, of people not being comfortable with filming in classes. Have you ever had anyone express anything to you about it? Loved the video overall!

[@cristinaelliottgarcia]

Really enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing!

[@MikeMills1]

I'm learning that I want to be the boring friend too. Lol I genuinely just be wanting to run and chill at home most of the time. 😂

[@kajdflm]

I was listening to the wtj pod and I realized thats the jacket you mentioned that wasn't water proof 😭

[@DoeRaeMe]

Can’t wait to notice that too ha

[@patsalas5170]

Same...when she rolled the bottom up and it was soaking wet...❤😂😭

[@DoeRaeMe]

@@patsalas5170 hahah! That was a GREAT story!!!

[@alexisk5978]

I'm the boring friend as well peace is just so much better