Work From Home Week in my Life Vlog | Struggling + Getting Real

[@CamilleLouisa]

i feel like i could tell so much about your character from the way you negotiated not putting more tequila into your drink

[@amyrauch]

HAHA in a good or bad way

[@CamilleLouisa]

@@amyrauch definitely good. you held your ground lmao

[@amyrauch]

HAHA I’m crying, pouring the ice first was truly so dumb

[@implussed]

girl i feel you about the angst/difficulty focusing/putting things in perspective etc etc

[@amyrauch]

yessss 👏🏼

[@megantullos4235]

Loved your comment about listening to black influencers! So important to spotlight them. I missed your vlogs - my faves to watch!

[@amyrauch]

thank you so much megan! and yes, i think listening and learning is one of the best things we can do right now!

[@Tippie_T]

Amy, let me just say I absolutely love your content and how you use your platform. You are an inspiring person and as a black young woman I really appreciate you standing up as an ally in the crazy times we are in right now. I am moving to the area soon and you have really motivated me as a young college grad to really chase my dreams! You are great, thank you so much for all the videos and thoughtful discussions you have started!

[@amyrauch]

ahh this is so kind, thank you! dc is the best, you'll love it!

[@Gin19]

Awesome vlog! I appreciate how you are using your platform to encourage and display positive change! You do this in all aspects of life, race relations, equality, health, beauty, sustainability and so much more! Each time I watch I feel encouraged and motivated! 🤗

[@amyrauch]

this is SO nice, thank you so much ☺️

[@stephanieoj432]

I’m crying 😂 the anxiety of waiting to get into calls is REAL. Some of my calls are video and some are just audio and I panic hard waiting for someone to start and if their video is on or not

[@amyrauch]

hahahahha yes for sure

[@janniferbhuiyan3521]

Thank you for sharing resources to help us learn more during this important time Amy!

[@amyrauch]

the google doc was SO helpful for me!

[@maytay8461]

Thank you so much for starting your video off with ways to better educate ourselves on the movement and how we can do our part! Love your videos :)

[@amyrauch]

thank you for watching!

[@laurenot19]

just found you this week and have binged soooo many videos! so excited to keep watching more of you :)

[@amyrauch]

ahh welcome, thank you for watching lauren!

[@gracemathias2483]

I love how you evaluate and talk through the ethics behinds brands!

[@amyrauch]

it’s so important! thank you grace ☺️

[@MaddieCassidy]

thank you so much for using your platform for spotlighting what’s happening in our country - whitewashing is so real and listening to Black voices (always, but especially in this moment) is so important

[@amyrauch]

yes 100%, the google doc i listed has helped me a lot! thank you for watching maddie!

[@MichelleGovender]

I’m half way through the video, but I really needed this! Been dealing with a lot of issues with focusing while working from home + thinking of how to use this time to tackle my health and well being, so seeing you talk about these things helped me feel better and gave me some Inspo. Sending all the 💜

[@amyrauch]

yay im so glad!

[@NicoleMargot]

35 minute vlog? yes please

[@amyrauch]

yessss, i was chatty this week haha

[@beachlover1507x]

Thank you for providing some much needed resources!! Great video!

[@amyrauch]

thank you for watching! that google doc was so helpful for me so I had to share!

[@kelvinlee8919]

Ahh... the getting coffee and donuts in the morning! I missed this vlogs!

[@amyrauch]

the best!!!

[@ohhlivyahh]

The g7x is great!! Really does well for a small camera. Also I love your rooftop- you're so lucky to have that in your building!

[@amyrauch]

yeah! i really like it so far

[@KatieMusser]

* lives through Amy Rauch’s videos while procrastinating my own life *

[@amyrauch]

mood, me too

[@SimpleeEsme]

Great video as always, Amy! For nutrition, I wanted to recommend the free app Cronometer. Most people use it to count calories and macros, but I like to use it to track how many vitamins and nutrients you’re getting. It was v helpful when I was first starting out healthy eating to see where my deficits were. Hope it helps!

[@amyrauch]

interesting! thank you ☺️

[@milanliu1246]

hey girl!! loved your honesty in this video & how upfront you were about everything that's going down rn! re the health & fitness resources - my friend used collegenutritionist (she is an RD & has an insta + website) last summer and loved her! while I haven't used her plan myself, from what I know she has great resources about nutrition as well as weekly meal plans, and is geared towards nutrition/meal planning/food prep for one. Not sure if it's what you're looking for but thought I'd share in case it does end up being a good resource :)

[@amyrauch]

ill look into it, thank you!!!

[@sarah7496]

If you want workouts, Heather Robertson has a 14 week program on youtube (it's a playlist on her channel) and I find it amazing! You don't have to really think about your workouts, and it's a good mix of hit, fully body, and isolation workouts! I found I wasn't really getting any progress, but I have seen some after following her workout program!

[@amyrauch]

good to know!! thank you

[@hanaxleigh3]

That set is sooo cute! And glad to see you still are making those brussel sprouts hahaha

[@amyrauch]

making some rn

[@jeannelle_]

Such a cute rooftop to work out or relax!

[@amyrauch]

i love it so much

[@JillianDaigle]

Love how calming your vibe is! Pretty sure I’ve commented this before but feel the need to say it again!! 💓

[@amyrauch]

thank you Jillian!

[@thriftysimplicity]

Thanks for amplifying our voices!! ☮❤ ♥ 💕

[@amyrauch]

the bare minimum i can do!!

[@thriftysimplicity]

@@amyrauch Every little bit helps! 💜💛💙💘💖

[@karlkh]

omg your long vlogs are my absolute favorite 💛💛💛

[@amyrauch]

ahhh yay!

[@annietran7332]

hey amy! i had a similar problem w fitness/nutrition. my freshman 15 became a freshman 25, and i tried exercising more & eating more healthy but nothing really worked and i didnt see results which got super discouraging. so i started intermittent fasting (16/8) im sure you’ve read about it before, but ive been at it for 3 months now and am down 10 pounds!! i havent really exercised bc strain on my back, but i’ve seen that intermittent fasting still works for me and my metabolism is faster! just a suggestion - good luck ☺️

[@amyrauch]

ill do some research, thank you!

[@danaabelson6605]

I saw this mentioned in another comment but I am also a big fan of intermittent fasting. I don't necessarily do it for weight loss but have seen a lot of internal healing (generally feeling more awake, brighter complexion, chronic pain symptoms going away, etc.). The whole focus of the lifestyle is on listening to your body and your personal hunger cues, rather than crash dieting, and it's rooted in a lot of scientific evidence. It's really flexible and I couldn't recommend it more. To get the basics, I would look into "Delay, Don't Deny" by Gin Stephens.

[@amyrauch]

thank you!

[@maggiedoyle1041]

Tone it up sells a nutrition plan that is actually so helpful!! They detail everything you need to know about macros and protein and calories but they’re also super realistic about not going on “diets” but focus on ways to change your eating habits permanently. Also their workout app is incredible

[@amyrauch]

okkie okkie thank you girly

[@aneeta189]

For nutrition and fitness info, I really like natacha oceane if you haven't seen her videos yet! She completely changed my views on nutrition and fitness in general and is one of the main youtubers (that I've come across) who talks about health and fitness progress in a very healthy and productive way. She also takes a lot of effort to base the information she puts out on science (she even has a phD). I studied nutrition and struggled with falling into a lot of misinformation about health/fitness before that. But I definitely appreciate the honesty and info in her videos :)

[@amyrauch]

good to know, thank you!!!

[@nicoletolmie3201]

Watched all the ads! Great video!

[@amyrauch]

ahh thank you, i know how annoying they can be!

[@salenarichardson2766]

Add a crap ton of veggies and greens to every meal and you will feel much better!

[@amyrauch]

I eat a decent amount of camera, I end up filming the less healthy meals half the time!!

[@Alison_Hampton]

Love your long vlogs!! (:

[@amyrauch]

thank you Alison! ☺️

[@zoeheartsclothes]

Not sure where you are planning to donate but if I could suggest one I’d recommend Equal Justice Initiative. The work they do is incredible. Also would recommend reading the book Just Mercy. It changed my entire life - I left my career (teaching) after reading and am now going to law school because I read that book!

[@amyrauch]

I haven’t decided yet just bc Adsense takes so long to process that I’m not sure who will need donations when I get the money, I’ll look into them! thank you!

[@pandabossanna]

Thank you for doing good with your videos

[@amyrauch]

thank you for watching!

[@SamElle]

YES YES i totally believe in investing in eye makeup!! I'm always very careful with what i put on my face!

[@amyrauch]

totally! i LOVE the brow products and shadows, im so excited to test the liner soon too!

[@bailey_reed]

I’m not sure if this would be helpful at all, but Amanda Sevilla here on youtube & instagram is a registered dietitian and is always posting little tidbits about what certain foods do for you. I think she has some sort of food education program but I’m pretty sure it’s plant based, so again not sure if that’s helpful/something you’re looking for. Good luck! Trying to stay healthy is such a pain lol. Love the vlogs as always :)

[@amyrauch]

ill check her out! thank you!

[@santapaegle9207]

I’ve done a few courses on edX on Food and Nutrition and would definitely recommend them. You can choose a specific topic, most are free, self-paced, very informative and offer the possibility to ask questions to a professional nutritionist alone the way. Having struggled with the same issue of not really understanding much about nutrition, they certainly helped a lot. Hope you find value in them too! :)

[@amyrauch]

good to know! thank you for sharing!

[@fallofmanbrand]

Loved It!

[@amyrauch]

thank you!

[@ryanradiance]

Wow that's genius to tie your keys around your sweatshirt shirt! If only women's pants had actual pockets

[@amyrauch]

LOL so true, that would be too easy

[@justblairtv9095]

I would definitely recommend the book "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano!! It's not a health program or anything, more about adopting a healthy lifestyle and mindset. it was life-changing for me and also such an interesting read, I couldn't put it down!

[@amyrauch]

ill look into it! thank you :)

[@raquel8720]

I've learned a ton from watching Abbey Sharp's youtube channel--she's a registered dietitian and reviews lots of "What i eat in a day" videos and points out what works and doesn't work to create a balanced diet. Highly recommend!

[@amyrauch]

thank you!

[@Foreverizzy5]

I recommend Abbey Sharpe here on KZbin for more information on nutrition ❤️

[@amyrauch]

I’ll check her out!

[@theresegarcia631]

❤️❤️❤️

[@amyrauch]

🤍🤍🤍

[@LavenderLife007]

Just randomly speaking. It seems your body may be at a comfortable plateau. I mean you are already small. some people have a fasting window. and eat more plant based. And you also have to be at a calorie deficiet to loose. Two ways eat less and exercise more. like walking 10,000-15,000 steps a day to loose. Less to just maintain your weight. And if you just want to define your body incorporate weights and do more like sculpting or body building. A tip. the more carbs you eat the more carbs you crave. But girl you look great. dont stress.

[@amyrauch]

my weight fluctuates super super easily! but yes thank you!

[@shivaniithape6964]

Love from India❤

[@amyrauch]

that’s so cool, thank you! 💗

[@fallofmanbrand]

great video bro

[@amyrauch]

thank you!

[@99niaalice]

Dr. Eric on KZbin has awesome short educational videos!

[@amyrauch]

I'll check it out, thank you!!

[@pinklover9700]

Hi Amy! I'm actually the same age & live in Arlington. I felt the same way at the start of the year about nutrition. I was working out and eating what I thought was healthy, but only gaining weight! I decided to go on weightwatchers to learn more about nutrition and what to eat. I would highly recommend it even if you aren't looking to lose weight and just want to learn what foods to eat. You could easily follow the principles of the program without actually paying for the membership. I really enjoy it because there are so many foods that you can eat as much of as you want (whole wheat pasta, eggs, chicken, seafood, etc.). As long as you are mainly sticking to those foods there's not need to weigh out your food. Anyway, I'd highly recommend looking into it and let me know if you have any questions! I catalog my health journey on my insta @losingthefupa if you also needed recipe ideas or if you had any further questions.

[@amyrauch]

Thank you!

[@weaselruler]

If you're looking for good info on food & wellness, I really like Abbey Sharp's videos, especially the ones where she reviews What I Eat in a Day videos. I've learned so much from them, and she's really great. She is a registered dietician!

[@amyrauch]

yes! Ive seen a few of her vids!!

[@ekaterinanovikova9973]

regarding nutrition, I would highly highly recommend Pick Up Limes here on youtube! she's an RD and plant-based, but she doesn't push this way of eating, just gives information on the most nutritious foods and how can we improve our relationship with it, all very approachable and flexible! i'd recommend to check out her e.g. "plate method" video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mqmYqdrpqalZo) where she talks about how to make sure that with every meal you get enough protein, wholesome carbs and nutrients etc. She seems like a very nice and radiant and non-judgemental person in general :)

[@amyrauch]

thank you! ill check her out!

[@siladi96]

You should check out Natacha Oceane here on KZbin. She has so many informative videos about fitness and nutrition from a science-based perspective!

[@amyrauch]

thank you!

[@JenRob1109]

Great vlog as usual! I really love @clairechewning on Instagram. She's RD and all about intuitive eating. She has a website with good info and offers coaching if that's something you looking for.

[@amyrauch]

yay thank you!! I’ll check her out 🤗

[@druestinnett1830]

Abbey Sharpe/Abbey's Kitchen is very bias and unreliable! She thinks fruit is bad for you lol. I would look into taking an online nutrition class or look into Pick Up Limes. She's vegan, but she's a registered dietician who gives really good, holistic advice for non-vegans as well!

[@amyrauch]

Interesting interesting, okay ty!! Definitely not looking to cut fruit rn hahaha

[@AJAYSHARMA-pf4ct]

Hii Friend nice video and looking beautiful and where are you from

[@amyrauch]

DC!

[@PrttyBrwnEyez13]

Thank you for using your platform to amplify Black voices and the Black Lives Matter movement ♥️

[@amyrauch]

Of course, so important!