F**k Diet Culture! - what I eat in a week *ACTUALLY* | vanlife vlog

[@annak1542]

How do you guys figure out sleeping, showering and toilet situations while on the road? It'd be super fun to have a video on all the realities of car camp life! Oh and while you're on your trip, perhaps you can make a list and journal about the positives and drawbacks of this experience and talk about them + give tips!

[@alexandrachaffanjon7576]

Such good questions Anna. I was also wondering about the sleeping, showering and washroom situations :) Especially for the days when you were driving from place to place and in between longer stretches at a campground. Loving watching your adventure Julia!

[@soffmosele4904]

Yes I’d like to know too!

[@alexandrachaffanjon2226]

And the dish washing situation too ✌️😊

[@annak1542]

@@alexandrachaffanjon2226 You're so right, I was curious about that as well

[@aprilsmith9422]

I'm wondering the same thing.love the journey.

[@AlysiaP]

I understand the talk about eating out can some times become repetitive and also not that interesting lol sending love and light from USA

[@thepiggiesarehungry2444]

Hi Julia, recently I have been struggling with body image and dieting pressures, thanks for reminding me that food freedom and living life is possible

[@mirandarosdrosey]

Your brother is the sweetest brother I’ve ever seen. The way he holds so much space for you to be yourself is so beautiful to see. You are incredible blessed to have him.

[@kirstenafrica3698]

Please do a what a spend in a day - van edition? Love your vlogs and the van cooking segments 🌻

[@Angelas.Eye_]

Your brother seems so sweet, this was so fun to watch. So special you two got to share this experience 🥰

[@Honeyshouldwehomeschool]

Just finished watching the video and you said you were getting a bit sick of the fast food. When I went travelling, after a week of struggling I downloaded the happy cow app and legit started planning my travels around good places to eat ;)!

[@numivis7807]

Love to see you and your brother bonding, it’s so cute that he asked you to join

[@stephanievillagran6812]

I'm so happy your brother joined you for your travels. So important to stay connected to our siblings 🥰

[@juliah.1471]

Julia you are just the cutest human being. I love watching your videos, they always lighten up my day. Thanks for that 🌈☀️

[@abbrakadabraalakazam]

I have watched several of these videos and am not sure how I didn't realize your brother was with you before this video. I must not have been paying attention to all the parts :x HOWEVER I am not so excited to know that he has been with you and y'all have gotten to bond and spend such good time together.

[@TheLientje99]

Wonderful to see that your brother gets more interested in trying new flavors to 👌🏻 ~you never know until you’ve tried it…more than once~ ☺️😄

[@CitrusAndCinnamon]

I love this journey you're on & getting to hear about it. Would love to hear all things planning, expectations vs. reality, and more about your experiences roadtripping!

[@soffmosele4904]

I can see you are thriving and healing Julia. I know it’s not an easy road and it’s normal to have ups and downs but remember we have to accept and follow our own paths ❤️

[@julimarkortiz5364]

I hope Julia sees this and if she does I just want you to know I've been following you for forever and I truly admire you

[@juliaayers111]

Thank you for your support, I love and appreciate you💛✨🥰

[@vegan_farm_bus_princess]

Your brother seems like a real sweety 🥺💛

[@rafaellalentz]

Loving this new era/adventure ☺️🌍💛

[@TreeHugginT]

Depending on when/if I decide to go back to work I am thinking about planning some kind of adventures down here in Florida this fall and winter.

[@brownbearjournals]

I just moved to a new city on my own for the first time. And watching you go on this adventure and the change has really helped me deal with the same.

[@mackydeebs6345]

lololol sask slang "bunny hug" means hoodie like a throw over hoodie -- how cute, hey?

[@sla-do6no]

There’s something about your videos they are soo comforting💖

[@annaburke8537]

I don't know if there's any chain gyms in Canada that has a cheap membership and showers, but if you'd like to take more regular showers that could be an option. In America I've heard of people on voyages like this use Planet Fitness. You probably thought of this already but thought I'd mention it 🎆

[@vanamarkarian]

ur always beautiful but somethings different cause ur GLOWING in this video maybe it’s all the fresh air, u seem so happy which is amazing!!!

[@073dikshitadwivedi5]

As always ur videos are amazing 💗 u are such a positive vibesssssss💓

[@Olivia_0018]

Yayayay! Your videos are the highlight of my week!! ❤️🥰

[@Ratsfrom42]

I hate eating out a lot too it just is disappointing the taste yk. like i know how i like my food !

[@madisontrusty343]

I relate to you Julia with how you are the only vegan in your family. Seeing the interactions with you and your brother is very familiar to me! Like, "Is mustard vegan." LOL

[@juliaayers111]

It’s so funny because you think most people know, but then you realize just because your aware of these things doesn’t mean other people are 😂

[@Honeyshouldwehomeschool]

Can you please add the link for your pots and pans in the description of your videos :) Loving watching your adventure btw, hope it’s everything you were hoping it to be ❤️

[@liesib4838]

In Germany McDonalds has a few vegan options and they‘re really good. But Burger King is topping McD. !!😮

[@Ratsfrom42]

washing hair with only water is also really good esp if your hair is more oily than dry

[@ariafrost7292]

Julia I hope you see this, your videos make me smile and you give me hope in living a healthy life without giving a fuck about stressing about food and peoples views on me, including myself

[@evamarie5283]

from a girl whose hair is oily from the morning of the second day and desperately wants to be a once a week washer-i would love to hear tips on not showering for so long!! i’ve pushed the hair wash days to about every 3 days but the third day is soo gross and doesn’t seem to be getting better

[@kay4829]

I used to wash every second day cause my hair got greasy so quickly, I’m currently at about 7/8 days. I think you mostly just have to push through it - it can take a while, your scalp is used to producing a quantity of oils that suits how often you wash your hair (and the products you use), your body needs time to adjust to changes in that routine. There’s loads of diy treatments that can help and you can cover your hair with hats/wraps or use dry shampoo (corn flour works) in between if you need.

[@thegurlwiththeliontattoo]

Did you mean Selkirk MB? Curious Manitoban 😂 also lol I love the Mighty Kiwi juice bar

[@ariafrost7292]

I agree with you about cooking, i love it so much! I went to Pemperton for four days and ate out for all four days uh 😅 it was rough...coming home I craved a smoothie and gulped down a ton of smoothie and made a ton of plant based meals

[@balancinglifewithem]

Could always do a wrap with a hash brown or fries in it (they use veggie oil now in Canada for frying) and some veggies in it (whatever veggies McDonald’s even has HAHAHA)

[@fuzzles93]

Wow you came to Winnipeg … woot woot no one ever comes here lol . Hope you enjoyed it.

[@ileanaaa]

The editing in your videos are amazing !

[@paulagentsch4292]

Love your vlogs soooo much at the moment 🤩😊 They give me a comfy feeling :)

[@butterfly-yi3ed]

Good speech! Hahahah Home cooked food is so freaking delicious. 😍😋

[@isa2000dg]

I enjoyed so much this blog! ❤️

[@Kawillingham]

Love your tatts! They’re so vibrant and beautiful 👌🏾

[@annoyingbutmorallyconsistent]

Sadly, the onion rings at A&W aren't vegan...I was devastated 😭

[@marygordon8293]

They changed it recently!! As per their ingredients on their website and people reviewing them on a billion veg app

[@annoyingbutmorallyconsistent]

@@marygordon8293 omg, that is very exciting news!!!!!

[@marygordon8293]

@@annoyingbutmorallyconsistent right!! :)

[@mariahpenner9868]

Stellas!!! Stellas is my favourite!

[@caitlinbrown8420]

just want to say, i understand how difficult it must be as a very passionate vegan travelling with non-vegan, not having anyone to vent to about how frustrating it must be having so few options! it’s okay to feel mad at the world for being so meaty - i would struggle if i were you, eating the same bland bagel over and over because mcdonald’s doesn’t care enough to do better! in my country (england) veganism has grown hugely in the last few years so it’s very rare that i am stuck with this few options, for example mcdonald’s has a fully plant based beyond burger with vegan sauce and cheese etc, and pretty much every restaurant / cafe has a good few vegan options, if not a whole menu! i hope for everyone’s sake, and yours, that this starts to happen across canada and the US soon because i hate to see you missing out on so much!!!

[@harrietmcdonald3084]

I enjoyed this video. It's great that you are spending time with your brother and did I hear him say he may have to try veganism?😊Wellcome into da fold brother.🙃Sending great vibes your way ☮

[@pre_tales]

omg,ur brother is sooo cutee

[@starryxhope2858]

I am such a bigg fan of you honestly started my day with your vedio . Please don't stop making vedios

[@ghzltnsr20]

Pls upload twice a week :D i realised i was missing your video after 3 or 4 days of ur last upload

[@Ratsfrom42]

okay that oatmeal looked so good and simple and I'm craving that now!

[@sylviechatillon7655]

You seem to have a lot of fun! Happy for you! 🙂

[@carolinachavez5747]

Hola Julia ☀️🌻🌈✨!! I love your videos!! I def will try not washing my hair for a week and will comeback for the update! Haha

[@Nae641]

Is the black bean paste with taste enhancement like glutamat?

[@paula-ey5go]

I was having an incredibly shitty day so far and you just made it sooo much better. thanks

[@crystaldalley3439]

This was so fun so glad you guys are having a great trip 😻😘😽

[@lorienrhiannonmorganpaulson]

Thank you for being vegan Julia! Thank you for being such a beautiful person who posts such wonderful videos!

[@christinam81]

Your brother sounds super chill. Laidback voice like Johnny Depp

[@roseliebe]

I love this video ! Miss my lil brother ...

[@lildavelda1489]

you look so happy and i love it! i also love this type of content, im dealing with an eating disorder and your videos just helps me to change my mindset and start again and different (im trying, slowly but trying)

[@napsiyah1]

Hey Julia! Love ur vids! I love how u make what u want and don’t care what people make! A tip I have for you is maybe to try t9 make a different style video than what i eat in a week again? Idk, I think that maybe doing like a food challenge video or something different? I absolutely LOVED the car video where u showed everything in ur 🚗 car!

[@aleyafoulks7324]

Pleasseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee tell me where you got your white graphic hoodie from. I'm in love with it!

[@ariafrost7292]

Nice what kind of smoothie did you get from Mcdonalds? Its nice to have options at Mcdonalds as a vegan.

[@suspiriatic1109]

there are no vegan smoothie options at mcdonalds. she's eating regular low fat yogurt.

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaa126]

What kind of noodles did you use in the first stir fry?! Thanks!

[@iyve2829]

I just love you so much ❤️❤️

[@kulianalove8891]

So much fun!🧚‍♂️

[@maryem9225]

awww ur fam is so like “go vegan” u know. Like when ur step aunt said it’s nice there’s more vegan options and ur brother said ur showing people u can eat vegan on the road. Very supportive! Love to see it!

[@haleemakhan8935]

Hi Julia, I used to work at A&W and they fry their fries and onion rings in the same fryers as their chicken products. Just wanted to let you know so you could look into it.

[@chris-en9xe]

these things are hard to avoid when eating out generally don’t worry about it too much if the options available to you are limited:)

[@Que_sera]

13:20 이게 치즈없는 피자구나!

[@mmschwartz84]

Living in the states (currently Michigan, but lived in Minnesota for 10 years) I am curious as to your locations and route across Canada! Showing a map with your progress so far would be really cool! Having been to different places near the Canadian border when living in Minnesota, seeing the beauty of nature where you have stopped reminds me of my former home... so pristine and beautiful! My heart will always belong to MN, where I truly felt so connected to nature and so free to be me ❤️

[@ariafrost7292]

Julia can you come to Vancouver:) plz

[@Tharushi1.0.1]

I really hope you enjoy your adventure Julia. I bet living in a car must not be easy but I wish all the happiness and be safe my girl 🥺🥰 p.s - Thank you for giving us content even though you are travelling. If I am you, Idk how will I do that. Love you 🤗

[@Enterriley]

I love your videos. You're definitely one of the youtuber people should look up to. It's so harmful seeing people on YT say you HAVE to intermittent fast to be healthy, or seeing people say bacon is healthier than fruit because of sugar lol. I'm trying to heal my relationship with food so I don't restrict nor binge on a regular basis anymore. Thank you for being you.

[@alexabirch]

Yes, please don’t wash your hair every day. It’s likely oily BECAUSE you wash it everday lol it’s overcompensating. You’re stripping it of its natural oils. If it’s really that deep, rinse without using chemicals. Fully washing your hair once a week or once every two weeks is often enough.

[@mirandarosdrosey]

Julia you are such a sweet soul. So happy for you and these experiences.

[@opidasdagoat]

I find it so adorable how you say ''bagel'' in the uk we pronounce it like ''bay-gel'' 😂

[@paulinafunk9473]

thank you

[@Kleigh8484]

I always save your videos for when I have a warm oat latte and I can enjoy every minute! I am sick with the flu today so thanks for adding some light to my day x

[@margarett_b]

The food is one thing but honestly, the connection you're building with your inner self and your brother, that's the most magical. It really brings me joy to watch you adventure Julia and I hope the rest of it will be as wonderful (or even better) than it has been so far! Lots and lots of love!

[@danika6850]

Lovely content 🌻🦋🌈🌲Your cross Canada road trip is reminding me of my own a couple years ago. If you’re heading west, you should definitely visit Canmore! Similar to Banff, such a picturesque town that sticks out in my memory, allll the mountains. I totally get how draining it can be not being able to cook the same. I remember how much my skin was breaking out from eating fast food and just a different hygiene routine. I wouldn’t be able to do it now feasibly because I’m also gluten-free 😅

[@imchristinac]

my hair would literally be soaking wet with grease if I didn’t wash it for a month 😅

[@hejtujess]

I smiled during the whole video! :) great vlog Julia 🤍✨

[@Kx____]

your brother seems so sweet :) nice to see you two

[@annaschusser9661]

loved this! you seem so happy :)

[@alexapimkie]

does your brother not eat with you, i’m just wondering? x

[@juliaayers111]

My brother is cooking for himself, I’ll give a taste of what I’m making if he wants it but he’s kinda picky and wants to do his own thing!:)

[@alexapimkie]

@@juliaayers111 ahh that absolutely makes sense

[@uhoh5395]

IT TASTES HEALTHYY *laughs in vegan*

[@jasmynd9537]

Can you do a video of what you get at the asian grocery store when you go? Im really curious

[@savanastevenson1684]

I don't think I will try not washing my hair, My hair gets greasy really fast. Haha 🤣. I love your videos

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

💕

[@debbiecs1964]

What does your brother eat if you make a dish for one serving?

[@AJ-cn3fn]

im pretty sure wine isn’t vegan..?

[@AA-hk9bp]

neither are all the fried foods she's eating are fried in meat oil! none of those shops use separate old i kno for a fact 😂😂 veganism: but only when its ez is a better title for the channel

[@kasironi]

Are y’all even vegan??

[@NomadNotMad]

her diet is vegan and not plant based… Oreos are vegan but it’s not plant based

[@ACKRYL]

The protein powder in a smoothie looked awfully cursed lmao

[@sonnenlichtstereo9663]

To top it off, that's how the Indians lived, and they were rich, had everything you need. Clear. we need fields. Resources like wood and food, but we shouldn't destroy more wilderness. Getting up with the sun was a good thing back then, but they probably slept in too. They were just not tied to the time. "What do we need the time for? Back then, in the old days, we didn't need it. We aligned ourselves with the beginning and setting of the sun. We never had to rush. We never had to look at the clock. We didn't have to be at work at a certain time. We did what had to be done when we felt like it. But we made sure to do it before the day ended. We had more time because the day was still whole."

[@evavillachavez4554]

Who is him?

[@steffaniehockley9325]

Her brother:)

[@asfiyaazizah1307]

Is he julia's brother?

[@steffaniehockley9325]

Yes:)

[@ariafrost7292]

Is that your boyfriend or brother in your video m

[@ansley4269]

that's her brother!

[@ansley4269]

that's her brother!

[@ctrlaltcassie]

Wow, wasn't expecting the amount of eating out in this video! Will future videos go back to actual cooking, or is this going to be the norm for the rest of the "car life" stuff? Not really feasible to be encouraging people to constantly eat subpar quality meals at McDonald's, I miss the real food.

[@danika6850]

How is she encouraging subpar meals or eating McDonald’s? She’s documenting *her* life on the road. Clearly you’ve never done it, because cooking from scratch constantly is hard and she’s trying new places. Don’t be weird. Your dyslexia comment a few months ago-also equally weird, rude & uncalled for.

[@ctrlaltcassie]

@@danika6850 Hi, welcome to the internet. I'm entitled to my opinion, weirdo. Thank you!

[@user-ks8mm7hk5s]

As much as you are entitled to your opinion we are allowed to say why we think it’s stupid :) is her traveling encouraging people to stop everything and leave to go see the world which isn’t feasible 😱? No of course not. She is simply sharing her life and she is happening to be eating out and enjoying the food different places have to offer. Life is short and she is enjoying it. Why does she have to prepare everything at home for your convenience? Doesn’t matter if you miss it, make your own. She is experiencing new things and eating out is part of it. I think it’s great she doesn’t fear monger about diets. Ur acting like she’s eating junk. It’s a breakfast scramble 💀 even is she was eating “unhealthy” let her have fun.

[@ctrlaltcassie]

@@user-ks8mm7hk5s I almost didn't respond to this because you're honestly being a bit of a jerk*, but for the record: I am not stupid. I am Autistic. If my tone is taken poorly and Julia herself hasn't told me, I'm not sure why she needs a bunch of assholes coming out to "defend her" from my question, but I didn't say anything rude to Julia or to you. She repeatedly said she'd be cooking the same way leading up to this "trip", and repeatedly said she'd be showing us how to eat healthy and consistently from a car - which is why I continued watching and being subscribed. This is like the second video and already, it's nonstop fast food. I'm not sure why you're bringing up "eating junk" when I didn't say anything about junk? I literally asked if this is what I can expect moving forward so I know if I should continue watching or not. Not sure who pissed in your Froot Loops, but mute me if you don't like what I have to say, you absolute weirdo.

[@danika6850]

@@ctrlaltcassie I see you used autism for an excuse in a comment you posted that’s now gone-which I knew you would do. Autism isn’t an excuse to be rude. I’m on the spectrum too. I called you weird because you did so to Julia prior…

[@honeybun777]

Honestly I think the not washing ur hair being good for ur hair thing is a myth and plus u stink after not showering for 30 days no??

[@balancinglifewithem]

Onion rings from A&W aren’t vegan in Canada. If you weren’t aware 🫶🏻. No hate, we ain’t perfect!