THINGS I REGRET PURCHASING

[@meganburns9763]

Well, I'm glad to have an honest, unpaid review of bloom finally. Saved me from wasting the money.

[@heidiiiiiiii]

The pre-workout is great if you're looking for one - I've been using it since 2018.

[@Eleese__]

same

[@myp4ntsrt1ght]

@@heidiiiiiiii agreed. Phenomenal pre workout that doesn’t make you itchy!

[@YurAmazingCourt]

For the Melatonin- I use to feel so groggy whenever I’d take it also. After doing some research and taking a nutrition course, I learned that the recommended dose is MORE than what we need. I started halfing the dosage and no grogginess & restful sleep!

[@beebernal352]

Same! I take half the recommended dose and it works really well for me

[@rangerlove7]

Good to know.the few times I took it I woke up feeling hungover.

[@madeline9538]

I started taking the 3 mg instead of the 5 mg and it still helps me fall asleep w less grogginess

[@laurenzasucha7136]

Yes! I bought a bottle on a whim to help with jet lag not realizing they were 10 mg!!! Now I just split the pills in quarters for a nice 2.5 mg

[@annabays8833]

Im late but you also want to take it like 2-3 hours before bed too, not right before. My Dr told me this is because you need to actually digest and process the melatonin. If you take it right before bed you could still feel the affects in the morning

[@nyae2006]

Kayla you are a gem. Thanks for being real. Your content is so refreshing. Keep up the good work.

[@figureskater71889]

I came into the fitness world when everyone was microwaving quest bars... and it was before you could get quest bars in Canada. I was so excited to finally pick some up when i was in the States... it was AWFUL!!!

[@Bwoood]

My microwaved "cookie" ☠

[@alexyssaubrie1606]

They’re like eating sawdust. I don’t trust people who actually like them

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

I love the transparency. Wish more people did this.

[@maryalice6375]

Melatonin gives me legit terrifying nightmares. Tried it in nursing school and then again years later when I was working night shift and my sleep schedule was chaos. Same thing - wake up in a cold sweat nightmares. Also good to know about bloom - I’ve gone back and forth but ultimately never bought any.

[@crushworthyxo]

If I ever start a punk band, I've always wanted to call it Melatonin Nightmares lol

[@denal4011]

Ok, but have you tried the Quest Birthday Cake protein bar? I bought EVERY FLAVOR available and hated them all EXCEPT the birthday cake ones.

[@Shreyoshree_f7f]

We are so close to 100k queen🌹🥳

[@jeannetteholohan5771]

Trader Joe’s red lentil and brown rice pasta is so good and great replacement .

[@rosalina2773]

I also could not get through that Aztec clay mask. However I did use it up in baths and found out that I really love clay baths.

[@nightmime5810]

The face mask is my favorite but I can only leave it on for like 10 minutes bc my skin is sensitive and I only use it once a week for exfoliating

[@mothercat6083]

I really love chick pea pasta because I'm allergic to gluten and the macros are great but I only buy the Barilla brand because it only has 1 ingredient! I'm not a huge pasta person because of my allergy so I only had a stomach problem once with chickpea pasta and it happened because I ate a ton of it in one sitting and my gut was NOT used to that ammount of fiber at once. For some reason my stomach also hates chia seeds that aren't ground up too and I had a very similar stomach pain with it. I make rice pasta or brown millet pasta when I cook dinner now and use the chick pea pasta for meal preps I have proportioned for the week so I don't over due the fiber. I drink alot of smoothie bowls and yogurt bowls with fruit to get extra fiber at other points in the day and space it out

[@danielaanna4418]

I've never had that reaction with a pre-workout, how interesting! I don't use them these days but I used to use naked harvest which is more natural and free of synthetic stimulants apparently lol

[@kato4298]

Naked harvest is the only brand that doesn't give me that reaction.

[@karleeharwell4036]

I spent a ton of money on alaya collagen thinking it would be great but couldn't tolerate the smell. Would try to get it in foods and ruined them. Endes up throwing away at least 80%. It was such a waste! Also agree with foam rollers. Have both and like the smooth one way better.

[@omegaweisser5703]

When I say everyone, I mean EVERYONE NEEDED TO HEAR THIS

[@Randilynn66]

Have you tried dive bars? They're amazing

[@kayla.nelson]

i have not! where can i find them?

[@mightyroze7898]

I definitely think protein bars are a preference thing. Some of my friends love certain brands of bars that I think are absolutely disgusting and vice versa. Quest bars the the only ones I like haha 😂

[@courtneyparry3708]

Dying to know where your sweater is from!

[@kayla.nelson]

Aerie of course!! it's their "Beyond Sweater" and it's on sale rn!! soooo cozy

[@tammystiletto]

I figure skate. I start the morning with the smooth foam roller. I carry the lumpy one to the rink. I use it to work out the deeper stuff. By that time it’s welcome. But I’m doing things normal people who do basic exercise would never to. So I get it. The lumpy on isn’t fun. If you must get any roller I would suggest never get a hollow one. You’ll be rolling out one day and it will just crack 😂

[@Krysb107]

It’s the beta-alanine in the pre-workout. There are SO many brands that taste WAY better, don’t have beta-alanine, and the ingredients are better. Alani Nu is awful!

[@brookesharee-88]

I found with melatonin I needed to take it when I knew I could get at least 8hours and was so tired but couldn’t sleep (my brain doesn’t shut off). If I don’t get 8hours I get the melatonin hangover but if I got 8+ it helped with like you said winding me down and keeping me asleep

[@KellyJelly9976]

I literally choked cause I'm watching this and eating Olive Garden spaghetti 🥰🥰 and regards to melatonin I heard a Dr say that it has been known to cause night terrors. I had already switched to magnesium (glycinate), but it was interesting to hear.

[@jamiemaxcold9325]

The quest protein bars are super nasty.

[@hannahexum4982]

God Bless!! 🙌🏼🤍

[@josheiswinninginherlife3720]

My Favorite video love ya chica💖

[@heidiiiiiiii]

I really like Bloom's pre-workout and they have great customer service..but I've been turned off by Mari's social media presence as her influence and company grew.

[@laraerae4321]

If I see an influencer promoting Bloom I literally unfollow 😂 I'm so sick of seeing that nasty, pointless, expensive powder everywhere. And it's always by people who I'm SURE are already eating plenty of fruit and vegetables.

[@heidiiiiiiii]

It's a shame too because Mari used to be so great to watch on KZbin..her pre-workout (been using since 2018) and customer service is great.

[@cindanelson2690]

I think you talk even faster then that😂😂

[@RebeccaABeaudoin]

I mean, do you! No reason regretting something if you learn from it

[@AbbyTheMusical]

Amen! I bought the coconut Bloom product because I just kept seeing it EVERYWHERE. So I thought it must be good. Hell no! It literally taste like poison! It’s so disgusting. I love my veggies and fruits so I don’t understand why it taste so god awful. Anytime I see an influencer advertising it now I immediately judge them. Hard pass.

[@Etanarios]

It’s not meant to taste good it’s for digestive health. It’s really improved my digestive system even tho I don’t like the taste too much

[@housemmr]

Yeah I bought it too and it’s just too much artificial sweetness for me

[@jaidenhart1870]

For melatonin, it's actually recommended to "micro dose" with 300-500mcg instead of the mega doses of 3, 5, 10 mg!

[@fallingformacroinvertebrates]

Please please please just throw things like pills in the landfill. Many parm products are not caught by waste treatment facilities and are dumped into rivers. This pollutant can cause effects to wildlife and food webs.

[@moxeev]

Omg Tiffany Ferg did a similar video about decluttering/deinfluencing your home! She talks about social media trends with interior design/decor. Really loving the topic and I think it’s time for the truth about some of the things we see online.

[@MiracleMadkins]

I remember getting a quest bars variety pack and they were all disgusting. The texture, the flavor, everything. But the ice pack bag it came with is very handy.

[@chandracox6814]

I bet it's Niacin in pre-workout that makes you feel that way. I don't use pre-workout. I don't see the point in it.

[@elizabethdorton3467]

Okay I love the bumpy foam rollers!! They’re helpful on my quads/hamstrings/glutes where I have a little more fat and the flat foam roller just doesn’t do it for me. Not the best for the back though 😅

[@carissamccolley4472]

I was gonna say the same thing the flat ones just don’t actually roll me out the way the bumpy ones do 😂

[@tammystiletto]

Yep. I need my lumpy one. Some of us just need to bri out the jackhammers.

[@katiedid6783]

Alani Nu pre workout made me nauseous and to their credit they gave me a full refund and didn’t even make me send it back. Spent $30 on Built bars on Amazon and they are like eating glue. Absolutely disgusting. I fell for Bloom and was also shocked at how gross it is. Better in orange juice but really just not worth it. I almost buy Gymshark all the time but never finish checkout because of the price. Definitely won’t be buying it now! Thanks for the honesty! There is a pre workout I get at Costco that has electrolytes, 100mg of caffeine, watermelon flavored, and doesn’t make me feel like crap if you’re looking for something!

[@taralm4371]

Yes to the melatonin! I took it every night for years and didn’t realize it was the reason my constant brain fog and headaches. I haven’t felt groggy since I stopped using it completely😅

[@katiedooner80]

Hey, I'm in the sleep medicine field! The doses of Melatonin that you can buy are extreme. You should only be taking up to 3 mg a night, or you're more likely to get the bad side effects like morning grogginess. Also, long term use isn't recommended!

[@Amyjwashere]

I just don’t like protein bars in general. Just eat yogurt or cottage cheese

[@jaimedyer2786]

I really enjoyed this! Nice to get some thoughts on products I was curious about or didn’t like either to see if I wanted to move forward or not!

[@beautifulstar2007]

Oh no! I love the Aztec clay mask. I consider it one of my holy Grails in skincare. Personally I use it once a week half water half acv.

[@sonestia777]

Loved the video, definitely saved me from wasting money and made me aware of money I’ve wasted in the past 😂 because of the influence culture

[@rachellenale]

The only quest protein bar that I have enjoyed is the s’mores flavor. I would agree with you about every other flavor though haha

[@Randilynn66]

Oh my God I love melatonin but I love the gummies and only 5 mg. If I can't fall back asleep after I get up to pee I will 21 but not past 3 AM since I get up at 6:30

[@smlskeletal]

thank you for the comment about the quest protein bars because i thought I was missing something for literally 7 years but yes they are in fact absolute ass. The chips though are really good!!

[@Life.W.Walkinshaw]

I loved this video !!!! also my doc told me melatonin is great for children although its hard on your liver... but instead try magnesium and I've never looked back! I also did a blood test and I was really low which is really common in people so talk to your docs before taking but maybe chat with them about it. I've ben really loving the Calming Magnesium powder a half hour before bed and I have chronic insomnia and its amazing for me :)

[@Hx3ney]

Is that the brand name?

[@Life.W.Walkinshaw]

@@Hx3ney' Natural Calm ' is the brand nam3 and i get the Sleep one its a berry flavour - I get mine off Amazon but I've seen it in some stores but it's really hit or miss... I also the instructions say to have it as a tea which is really great but I find I need to add more water than what's recommended otherwise it's kind of sour... like having a sour key candy

[@Hx3ney]

@@Life.W.Walkinshaw Thank you 😊

[@emmarad18]

The point of melatonin is to help you fall asleep but not stay asleep. I recommend a 5mg chewable tablet 5-10 min before you want to go to sleep.

[@sambbbb]

Melatonin should be started at 0.1mg and the average proper dose is 0.3mg. Most people are taking 3, 5, or 10mg. Taking larger amounts causes both the next-day grogginess and it often causes people to actually feel awake during the night. The pre-workout itching comes from the ingredient beta-alanine. Additionally dry-scooping is not how the product is intended to be consumed. I'm not pro pre-workout by any means, but I think it's important to know which ingredients are causing specific issues and correct usage of the product.

[@jennverstraete7829]

Loved the video! A product I DONT recommend buying/ giving into is the damn Stanley water bottle! I spend $30 on the 30oz bottle, its overpriced, the lid leaks and its so hard to screw the lid on... it's just not worth it.

[@armysoldier3398]

I'm here to tell you that you used the clay wrong. With sensitive skin, once a month is all you should've done. I completely agree with the popular social media brands, for me I've found better quality and price by shopping at Ross/Marshalls. I do regret buying a form roller, it's probably the most expensive cat toy I own now, lol.

[@rach9622]

Please don't flush them down the toilet lol take them to a Walgreens or CVS, they can dispose of them properly.

[@CrayonConoisseur]

The pre-workout probably had too much caffeine in it. I stopped using mine because I felt so jittery. I swapped for a 50mg caffeine pill instead.

[@xorayne_]

aww it sucks that you’re sensitive to chickpeas. i love Banza! so delicious especially being gluten intolerant

[@hecate2105]

I was shocked when i found out that the Melationin in America is so high in dose. In Germany this medication would be forbidden. I only take like 1,5 up to 3mg bevor the sleep and it helps me really good.

[@lindseyirene5836]

Almost bought Bloom and decided to pick something else… glad I did

[@lacroixal]

I’ve found with melatonin that the lowest dose works best. I take a 1mg gummy (only when I absolutely need it) and it does the trick without leaving me groggy or headachey in the morning.

[@jennsimpkins3]

I loved this video! Thanks for the honest and hilarious reviews! ❤

[@kikijean]

I had the opposite problem with the food sensitivity testing. It said I was barely sensitive to one maybe 2 things... k. But I figured it was legit enough since it's covered by FSA! So technixstill my money, but didn't feel as much of a hit at least. Annoying

[@kathymalo6638]

I love Bloom. It works for me but I have to agree about the taste. I tried different flavors but the only one I actually like it the citrus. And I agree on Gymshark. So not worth the money.

[@gabyintothewild]

Yey loved this! I'm not into pre-workout either (don't see the point) but beta-alanine is what causes the itchiness. I do take melatonin once in a while when I feel stressed or anxious and have a hard time falling asleep, and it does seem to help me fall alseep faster and stay asleep through the night... maybe you are taking it too late? But hey, we are all different! I'm sure there is an alternative that will work for you 😊

[@ivanamaryelle]

I agree so much with you about quest! I looove their chips but their bars are gross af. The rest I haven’t tried

[@isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016]

Melatonin gave me nightmares 😭

[@DanaHalpin]

So I also felt like chick pea pasta bothered my stomach. I know barilla has a lentil based pasta, it’s not bad but good alternative if you wanted to try!

[@sho311]

I feel the same way about the Buff Bunny fitness brand- so much hype, so expensive and not special at all

[@kelwil977]

Olive Garden is delicious

[@MissAmandaJoy5]

I love Quest protein bars 🤣

[@adrianab4832]

i loved this !!!

[@meganprotasio9311]

SHEFIT fitness bra biggest waist of my money . Great concept.. fell apart after two washes and super uncomfortable

[@sa8die]

pre work out is totally a marketing scam, and it did not even work, yeah, pre workout chemistry is basically like you said,. agitation,.,just watch the news for a Prue-workout,.lol

[@helllllloworld]

I was going to buy Blooms because my favorite fitness influencer uses it in every video of hers, Leana Deeb, but I'm glad I didnt. I find the constant advertising annoying now

[@jennyprice1208]

OMG! I didnt know that about pre-workout. I always get itchy/tingley when i have some!!

[@christinajones6500]

Very interested in your SIBO video! I’ve had it for years 😢. As far as that pasta, it’s probably the beans. I stay away from beans. I was also on accutane, do you think that could’ve caused yours? I hope you find some healing!

[@lauradrysdale832]

On the melatonin, yes that's designed to knock you out to sleep. My autistic kids are prescribed this. It wasn't good at keeping them, asleep so they get a slow release version which does the trick.

[@Kasiabobasia]

Omg yes to the lumpy foam roller. And the chickpea pasta 😅 I like the idea but it’s not good

[@madis6780]

I pay alo’s price because they’re sweatshop free! They also are solar powered. It’s worth it to have one sweatshop free alo legging to me than three of targets that are made in those conditions. Definitely pricey but there’s a reason for the cost.

[@georgemathis215]

I was just about to return my black foam roller for that specific foam roller.

[@muffinman472]

Melatonin makes me sleep through my alarm, and as a result I've been late getting up on time after taking it. I don't feel a difference in restfulness either

[@brieannaolder992]

I didn't get itchy from the pre workout I tried, but it made me have to pee sooo much for the rest of the day. And not only a lot, but with a very urgent feeling.

[@ellibarnett9320]

Literally had my tiny bloom container since quarantine, still looks very full lol its so nasty

[@Mclovin1212]

I love pre workout! Makes me get to moving. There’s a stim free workout too

[@Inked_Latina13]

Beta Alanine I think is the ingredient in pre workout that gives the tingles. I hate that so I bought one that doesn’t have it and it’s great.

[@monisacred]

I got a free quest sample at the gym and spit it out!

[@gaby1985jj]

I agree Olive Garden is so good! 🥰

[@reinalicermeno151]

I agree with everything you said except the bloom powder! Yes their advertising is too much with social media but it actually made a difference and helped with my bloating. I just wait till they go in sale though lol.

[@heidiiiiiiii]

Mari's social media presence and influencer status is obnoxious now...but I'll probably always use their pre-workout.

[@jenmitchell9119]

First video of yours that I’ve watched and I appreciate your content! I love being de-influenced! Thanks for the warning about pre-workout! On the other hand, the Aztec clay mask has totally worked for me! I only use it when I have cystic acne but it works every time. Not a miracle, but it instantly starts reversing the process.

[@shelly6176]

Thank you so much. Your honesty is refreshing and appreciated. You just saved me so much money. I have bought into so many health and nutrition fads and most were not worth my time. I can honestly say that out of all the KZbinrs out there I relate to you most and respect your opinions. Love you Kayla ❤❤

[@jay_deavyon]

As a curly girly the Aztec mask works SO well for curl definition. And for the face mask part I do it once a week and it worked really well, but more than that it’s too much for my face so I get that.

[@tammystiletto]

Okay, wait, you put the clay on your hair??

[@jay_deavyon]

@@tammystiletto yes! Look up Aztec clay “hair” mask. It’s the same thing and for people with really curly hair a lot say it does wonders reducing frizz.

[@TheLunarFire]

Have you tried rice noodles?

[@emilyreich1536]

Lol don’t compare stomach sensitivity test to 23 & me. One uses bogus science the other uses DNA.

[@CocoLicious]

The heritage part of 23andme and other such services is not an exact science, the confidence (the scientific degree of uncertainty) is around 50%. That is done to have nicer looking numbers. A 80 percent certainty with a confidence of 50 is a under 40% certainty at a confidence of 90. And the data also doesn't Show where you Genes originate, but where people live today with a similar gene makeup. Finding relatives or health information works well, but these have various security and ethical concerns attached.

[@aleesaivanov4572]

@@CocoLicious I’m taking stats in college right now and I kid you not this was the first time I found a statement using “with a blank confidence interval” interesting thank you hahaa

[@rachelsl9]

Lmao ilysm Thank you for your honesty 🤍 It’s flushed niacin btw in some preworkouts that can make you feel that way

[@lushbunn]

The pre workout thing is genetic. I dont get that but my husband does.