REALISTIC WEEK IN OUR LIFE | James and Carys

[@meganfeltham926]

My favourite channel to wake up to on a Sunday morning! ❤️

[@JamesandCarys]

Means the world to us 🥹💕

[@evang6919]

2 docs and a solicitor in your immediate family ! Holy moly you have a smart family.

[@JamesandCarys]

They were definitely shocked when 7 years ago we dropped out of university to do instagram 🤣

[@erinc.9157]

After 2 kids I was finally neutral about my body and proud of what it did. I let the neutrality go too far and forgot to take care of myself first, which has led to health complications. It’s so hard to be a mum and find the balance but I’m working on it. Positivity like yours definitely helps! I’ve been watching you since the 10,000 calorie challenge back when we were both in our fitness heyday! ❤️

[@SASkinPro]

That was my first video too!!!! I just enjoyed them as a couple and never stopped watching. Gosh, I wonder how many years ago that was!!

[@chelsealouxo5848]

This has honestly made my Sunday... So glad your back doing videos miss you all so much ❤!!

[@JamesandCarys]

Really means so much to us thank you so much lovely 💕

[@suefrantom6355]

Cary’s I love you so much, being someone who has tortured myself about how i look throughout my adult life you give me hope that i can try and except who i am. Thankyou 🥰💞🥰

[@jacquelinegraham2622]

Love listening to amber talk.so sweet.miss amber

[@laurenthomas9699]

I was having such a rubbish day, my daughter has gone to her dads for the first time since our separation and I’m so grateful for you keeping me company today! Loving the vlogs, feels like I’m chatting to a friend 🥰

[@helenoldham1611]

I literally need to move to Wales and have you as a best friend who reminds me daily to live life!!!! ❤ the opening talking about the Pintrest thing is so eye opening!

[@JamesandCarys]

Thank you so much lovely this means so much. You’re so lush 😭😭❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

[@livvyoj4509]

Love this video as per usual! Gonna miss seeing Amber but I completely understand you need to do what’s right for her and your family. Love you all🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@marlanamarquess3995]

I have that ❤sweater too!! I’m confused as to why you’re moving. Is it just for a better school system? You’ve made your house so beautiful and chosen every detail. Love you guys and your videos. Cary’s- you’ve helped me to accept my body as it is. Medication and illness has changed it so much in the last few years. Thanks to you (and my hubby’s support), I’m learning to love me as I am. Thank you! ❤️

[@JamesandCarys]

A few reasons for moving! I know, we’ll miss our house so much but can’t wait to create a new home in the new house and that will most likely be our forever home! I’m so sorry to hear about your medication and illness. That can be so so hard on you mentally and physically. You’re a hero don’t forget it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marlanamarquess3995]

@@JamesandCarys I forgot to say that I bought your journal and I love, love, love it!! 🥇🏆💖 I even take it with me to my therapist. It helps me keep track of my struggles and strengths better than any journal I’ve ever had. Sending you sooo much love across the pond from Ohio. ❤️

[@jackiebutler6157]

Aww Carys. You are amazing. Thankyou for being real. Your videos are a jot to watch. ❤

[@isabellesteven5112]

I needed to hear your first little rant about bodies. Thank you, this really hit home for me!

[@hannahprentice10399]

You and James are great parents missed you all!🥰🥰

[@JamesandCarys]

Love you boo thank you so much ❤️💕❤️💕

[@rebeccadinsmore5913]

Missed you all so much!! So lovely to see you all again🫶🏻🥰☀️

[@ollieslulliesandmore]

Never apologize for sharing your Wisdom of what you’ve been through of being absorbed by Fitness and now you’re out on the other side of it!

[@misschloemurphy]

Loved the vlog and I love that idea of lighting a candle when it’s time to relax and that if you go on your phone to work etc you have to blow the candles out 🤣 I’m going to try this! Thanks for always being so down to earth ❤️ excited for the house move updates 🏡xx

[@elinakarlsson3687]

So glad to have you back! I just started watching one day yesterday and I am obsessed!! But I did read the book when it came and also saw the movie and loves them both. So exited for this series though. Its sooo good☺️

[@gigihen6708]

You are just Lovely! I live in California (but my family is from Manchester) and I can so relate to the beginning of your video. Body image negative comments are everywhere, especially here. Oh by the way I am 62 years old and we are still required here to have a figure like Jane Fonda, who by the way had an eating disorder. It never ends. Thank you for you positive outlook on all of this. You are a natural Beauty. Keep it up.

[@amyparker2044]

if amber love the gruffalo, she would love 'MoorsValley country park' near bournemouth!!! such a lovely fun woodland trial too.

[@wendycowling4169]

Miss seeing Amber, she's so cute

[@bethann_louise]

Cary’s! Don’t forget to change your channel description to include Mabel!

[@mariolavalero3489]

Hi Carys, just wanted to let you know that you just shine with confidence😊😊 Thank you for being so inspiring❤

[@hannahdickson7951]

Love your video’s and for you all being so real!☺️

[@raecat90]

You both are absolutely wonderful! Can't believe Mabel is walking 😮😍😘❤

[@Jenslife222]

I needed to head that today Carys ❤ thank you you are so so beautiful ❤

[@Pixief13]

The Pinterest quotes talk at the start 👏 My toddler is the same as Mabel, so active and into everything! I can’t even go to the toilet or cook in kitchen etc without her getting involved 😂 Wow Mabel is a mini James tooo cute 😍

[@fitfatkittykat1789]

Omg Carys I put on one of your vlogs during pregnancy that you flared every time you used paint etc so it was something in the paint fumes and paint itself so I find it so coincidental that nail paint does it too. I have chemical asthma so laundry detergents and certain strong perfumes and candles set me off and air fresheners. You can be fine with one perfume then absolutely struggling to breathe with another. So I completely understand your struggle to figure it out. ❤

[@mdrookiam]

Dr. Mary Pipher wrote Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls its about growing up comparing ourselves to all other pretty skinny women in magazines Or movies and what it can do to our physical and emotional minds from early on. Its such a good read and her daughter wrote one for generation z. I bet if you searched it you could find her short film on it. Its so good!

[@Antoinette1998]

Favourite channel to watch!!💕🥰

[@mariabrii9564]

Lovely way to spend my sunday waking up with a cup of tea :) Also LOVED one day, so gripping finished it the day after it came out 😅

[@JamesandCarys]

Awww omg I was in TEARS!!! I loved it so much!!!!

[@beckie-sr1qw]

Where is your beige jumper you wore for pancake day from? I love it and need it 😅

[@darthbooks2005]

Mabel is so cute and amber ❤❤

[@JamesandCarys]

🥹🥹💕💕

[@poppyspartyeastman9295]

My little one is finally back to sleeping at 7 so i get some time back to catch up on vlogs and chill. Thanks for sharing. Can i ask you link the cup please x

[@bollyRAINBOW14]

Love the body positivity chat. It’s so so true. I had anorexia for a long time and my life revolved around looking a certain way and I was miserable. Now I have a gorgeous little girl and my priorities have completely changed. I have no idea what I weigh, my day consists of counting to 10 with my daughter instead of counting calories, I dance with her because it’s fun and don’t work out as a punishment any more. Honestly, you are such an inspiration, thank you!

[@Tararatus]

Can see the spinning bike/training is working👌🏼 you are looking more lean, one thing about spinning it helps drop the fat i used to be addicted to spin class! i have started it again as feeling fluffy and wanna feel better on my holiday in April👙, but yes can definitely see you are back on a healthier lifestyle 💪🏼😊

[@fayecooper856]

What brand are your glasses frames. X

[@fitfatkittykat1789]

Please please look at the ingredients in the primary box given your excema journey. I do get pr boxes etc but certain stuff I would avoid like the plague. On a positive note please share your hair care tips. My hormones have meant my pony that was like a horses tail is now a thin rats tail. Need help. ❤

[@georgiably4779]

Love watching your videos!!

[@JamesandCarys]

Thank you so so much, really means a lot to us ❤️

[@courtney33100]

I will be continuing to watch whatever decisions you make regarding your beautiful babies. Been watching you since you lived at James mum and dads house im sure it was.. I’m not going anywhere! Question, are you guys keeping your house and renting or selling? Hope everything works out with this house. Everything happens for a reason let’s hope the other houses falling through were to lead you to this one❤️

[@mikalajonesx]

With your flare ups, look into gel nail allergies - the reactions can look similar to eczema flare ups xx

[@JamesandCarys]

Yes I have stopped my gels for a while now and my eye eczema went away woo!!

[@mikalajonesx]

@@JamesandCarys you may still be able to get gels, Hema free gel polish (I use glitterbels) is a good place to start; certain polishes make mine flare up too xx

[@tineywifey]

I have been a follower of yours for years and years. I'm just alittle confused about your talk at the start video with being restrictive etc. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure in your fitness influencer era you always said you never restricted food? I bought your New You guide, followed your workouts and meals. If that wasn't what you were doing and you actually restricting food and was really unhappy, that's kinda BS. iunno, I'm glad you're really happy now but I'm just a bit confused about your content now and how you speak about your past fitness journey. From what I remember, you were happy, independent, less anxious etc. If that was all a front, I guess I feel a bit lied too.

[@PrincessPebbles0_0]

She probably felt happy in the moment… same happened with me. I thought I was happy and didn’t realize how anxious I was until later on. Y’all are so judgmental… I swear it’s ridiculous.

[@tineywifey]

@@PrincessPebbles0_0 I was not being judgemental at all, I was asking question. As I said, I have followed for years, have enjoyed her content. I bought from her, I took her advice. Her self love talk on this video just really opened up about her eating habits in the past and if what she was telling people online wasn't true to what she was doing its just a bit shit as a lot people followed her fitness journey and took inspiration from that. When you have a large platform and are influencing people, being questioned shouldn't be a problem. I still enjoy her family content, I'm a still a follower, I think its great shes happy where she is. I'm not being a troll, I'm just curious.

[@Stacey14608]

She’s lying. She was not restrictive in the sense of not eating during her fitness days otherwise she’d have never been able to have grown the muscle she did. She was in a calorie surplus that’s just science. What she means is she didn’t eat takeaway five nights a week like she does now and in that sense she was “restrictive” Now it suits the market for her to say she had issues with eating and her body because it’s popular on TikTok, rather than just say she’s lazier now. She’s fake and it’s the reason I unsubscribed from her 👍🏻

[@JamesandCarys]

Hey! the referring to restrictive eating etc was back in highschoool before I came onto social media and I hated my body and I was on an intense 8 week shed and ate the same things every meal and I was really unhappy I also did things like wear a waist trainer all day at school etc. I was so unhappy. So no you were never lied to! But I do agree like the other comment says here that you can sometimes think you’re in a happy place when in the future you look back and see you still had a long way to come! I still valued my body more than was a healthy amount in the past. Also by the time I released New You I was already into my self love journey so around that time is not what I’m referring to at all in this vlog. Anyway I hope that answers your questions! Thanks for being here for so long on my journey😊

[@tineywifey]

@@JamesandCarys Thank you for the response. Just a little food for thought, maybe be a bit more obvious that that's the time you were meaning as I, and I know others have interpreted you speak of your fitness days as your restrictive days. Priorities change, I know that. I only do workouts from home, I am now a mother as well, so I get it. But I feel as though you speak about those days in such a bad light, where as, I don't think you should. It was a chapter in your life which gave you so much. But now your focus has shifted, which is 100% ok. I just think you should be a bit more clear on that.

[@lucymarie9261]

What hair products/treatments do you use for hair growth Cary's? looks amazing!cx

[@debbieglen2800]

Hi hun were is that sports bra from am 38dd struggling to get good sports bra xx thanks

[@ljbugbee]

I miss seeing Amber....are u choosing not to show her anymore...will it be the same with Mabel when she gets older? Not seen her on Instagram either...love ur content but also miss Amber...she was a huge part of ur vlogs!😢

[@JamesandCarys]

Aw I know she was! But we felt it was the right time now she’s older ❤️

[@traceydemaid5921]

Loving your heart jumper may I ask where it’s from please ?

[@JamesandCarys]

It was from TikTok shop! I have it linked on one of my videos on TikTok because I can’t remember the brand name 🤣 (my TikTok is Carys.whittaker) ❤️❤️❤️

[@jenlfc9720]

Love this ❤

[@JamesandCarys]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much

[@aeaxo]

I am so glad you mentioned feeling comfortable when having sex after gaining weight, I’ve been with my bf 9 years and I STILL struggle with this😩 so hard to feel sexy when your body changes xxx

[@marionblair743]

There’s always one. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sianella9130]

I use that for my eczema it really does work amazingly 😁

[@katiehayes8990]

Love your videos, please can you share where the personalised mug is please xx

[@adubs1212]

I’ve missed a lot, is Jame’s mother ok? I thought she was sick, maybe I missed an update. Anyone know how she’s doing?

[@emilyhaygarth]

Hey Carys, hope you're well! About your eczema... have you tried cutting down your caffeine intake? I know you drink lots of tea! I suffered with eczema and severe dry eyes and I was told to cut out caffeine as much as I could by swapping to decaf and cutting down on fizzy drinks. Caffeine basically dehydrates our bodies immensely so dries our skin etc out. Hope this helps

[@emilyhaygarth]

I hardly drink caffeine now, I tend to have decaf (this has also helped with my anxiety) and I drink about 3L of water a day too and my skin is now silky smooth the majority of the time!

[@JamesandCarys]

Yes I really should try this thank you 😭❤️

[@scullykins7067]

Love watching your little family❤ ignore the nasty comments I have a little girl similar age to Amber and can’t imagine how tricky it is vlogging with her x

[@donnakenny9061]

Could I ask what baby monitor are you’s using for Mabel ? Is it the same one you had for amber ? Loving the content , keep being amazing ❤️

[@Liv12856]

I love your videos ❤

[@JamesandCarys]

Thank you so much it means so much 💕

[@alexwegner4221]

Seriously I have a hemp oil balm that is magic when it comes to exczema/skin healing.

[@bethanyhampton6328]

yayyyy lovee you guysss!!! xxx

[@sophiegriffiths6443]

U go to Cardiff Bay? My nan stays on Lloyd George avenue. 😊

[@MsFrancoise15]

Beautiful family ❤

[@emmaparsons4151]

Did she address not showing amber?

[@Olivia-yx3dt]

us thinking james & carys couldn’t have a baby that looks more like james after having amber. *mabel shows up*

[@lilysmith4244]

I could feal the rant comeing advert that quote on pintrest😂😂 all the love ❤❤

[@JamesandCarys]

Hahahaha love ya boo ❤️❤️❤️

[@vanessalopez4007]

Fav way to wake up Sunday morning !!!!

[@JamesandCarys]

Aww means so much thank you lovely!!!❤️

[@tillyflo1590]

Are you able to tag the name of the eczema cream please? ☺️ x

[@lauraveldman7430]

Omg I just finished the show One Day, get the tissues ready I was beside myself 😭

[@JamesandCarys]

Omg I was a MESS 😭😭😭

[@lauraveldman7430]

@JamesandCarys Such a good show, but I wish it didn't have to end like that 😭😭

[@ajohnson2381]

Have you sold your current house? Must have missed your update. Hope the cream does help.

[@emiliachapman3502]

Where is your sports bra from? 😍

[@rhonahorsburgh8599]

You should try Nioxin shampoo, it’s the only thing that’s thickened my hair x

[@Morganandhaylea]

You need hema free nail gel and colours etc x

[@Firestarter.999]

Give james your comb (for his funny bones)

[@JamesandCarys]

🤣🤣🤣

[@susannahskitchen]

Hi, love the video as always. I have a couple of pairs of old gym shark training leggings which I love in a medium but ordered some more and the large were really tight. I’m a uk12 but hate things tight on my tummy. You always look lovely in your gym shark leggings. Which ones might be better for me please? X

[@JamesandCarys]

Hi lovely! Yes the old training leggings were stretchier weren’t they!! Legacy leggings and elevate leggings are much better on the tummy for me. I’m a size 14 and I wear M but I do like leggings tight. I would say a M would be good for you in those styles. Maybe a L if you’re worried about the belly pressure but those styles are different less pressure on the belly than the new training leggings. Hope that helps! Xxx

[@susannahskitchen]

@@JamesandCarys you are a star, thanks so so much! X

[@Ali-yu7zi]

I’ve just realised I haven’t seen Amber for a while , are you not showing her anymore , did I miss you talking about it ?

[@jessicaatkin6974]

Carys mentioned in the second minute of the video that for work life balance they are mainly working/ filming on the days that amber is with grandparents! So I don’t think it’s an intentional excluding, more so they are giving all of their time and energy into amber on those non working days. Result, she’s not in the vlogs as much!

[@ljbugbee]

She isn't shown on instagram either...are you planning on never showing the kids again as Mabel gets older too? 😢

[@JamesandCarys]

Hey! Yeah like I mentioned in the video we just found that she was so clued up with everything and was asking about the filming etc we felt it was the right time to keep it separate from her life and film on days when we work!

[@emmam4412]

how come you don't show Amber anymore! She is the star of your channel

[@sadiedurham4058]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@JamesandCarys]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sadiedurham4058]

@@JamesandCarys 💜💜💜💜💜and hope both ok?and hope your lovely kids OK?or hope your lovely pet OK?

[@carolscammell3592]

Omg carys so very true what you had said size doesn't matter you are what you are it's what you are like inside and out hoes cute is Mabel so cute can't believe mabel is walking now how did that happen time does go by so fast live you guts take care. X

[@calvinliu6304]

Good Morning guys

[@JamesandCarys]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mandipandiacm]

Threenager 😂

[@jodiemcewan]

Hey!!

[@JamesandCarys]

💕💕

[@alanstaniland4597]

I miss amber

[@Bellavlogs237]

Hiya!

[@DeniseBennett-w1v]

Angus are for life not social media so shameful for money

[@Jocawe]

If your not choosing to show amber I understand that.but then by showing Mabel I feel like you couldn't just be impacting her mental health by leaving her out anyways 🤣 she's always ushered of to the grandparents and then you don't show her in posts...... What do you recon she would say when she looks back when she's older.... 🤣

[@emilycarter4886]

Wow judgemental much? it’s their family, their choice!

[@JamesandCarys]

I’m not sure where to start with my reply but basically we know we’re doing the right thing and doing exactly what Amber would prefer 😊

[@Antoinette1998]

@@JamesandCarys my favourite little family❤️ keep rocking it also been loving the content lately!!xx

[@carolvogt910]

Be quiet. You sound bloody daft.

[@PrincessPebbles0_0]

What are you going on about? Are you making up things in your head?

[@jjm3009]

Can’t ever make everyone happy. I’m sure you guys are used to that, I’m sure it’s still difficult. Always was a wholesome family, always will be. 🩷