Hot take: Just because you're on a platform for body positivity doesn't mean you need to be the role model 24/7. It just means you need to represent the journey...and you do that just fine 😊

Ugh I feel the comment about “I believe it for other people just not for myself” so deep in my bones. That’s how I’ve always felt watching the body positive movement. It also sucks about literally every doctor ever being so incredibly fat phobic. My old OBGYN said she would drop me as a patient if I got pregnant before I was under 200 pounds. Needless to say, didn’t give her the chance and found an OB who listens to my problems. Life is just kinda hard right now, I feel you on that. Sending you all the love ❤

“Buying a ton of clothes looking for one that makes me feel confident and hides my body” I RELATE TO THIS LIKE CRAZY and I’m going through this currently. This is why I love your channel.

Being realistic about your feelings is the best way to be body positive. It’s a lifelong journey and this honesty shows how genuine you’ve always been 💜

Love the idea of 'vlogging like you're facetiming a best friend' or 'vlogging like you're on my close friends story' ☺️😅 the bare realness is relatable and i love it lol

Thank you so much for talking about your health, body image, diet culture, etc. - I’ve been healing from disordered eating for 3 years and I have to remind myself all the time that it isn’t a linear journey. Body image has been the hardest part for me as my body is the largest it’s ever been and in our society, especially with so many people taking weight loss drugs, it can be so hard to feel worthy in this body. I could write a really long comment but I just want to validate that you should talk about this and you should not feel bad for feeling the way that you feel right now.

I just want to say... If you are feeling guilty for being human and feeling your feelings about your body, maybe the people you are trying to please are the ones with the problem. Anyone who would look at you and say that you're a failure in any way is seriously out of their mind. You are a human being, you will go through ups and downs, and that's life. We love you and support you because of who you are, not because you are "perfect". You are so loved, Carrie, and I hope you know that your followers will support you no matter how you feel about your body and no matter what you are going through in your life. Anyone who doesn't support you through the good times and the bad is a weenie who doesn't deserve a second thought. Love you Carrie!

I 1000% understand the struggle of believing everything about body positive when it comes to everyone except yourself. It's so so so frustrating and you're absolutely not alone. Thank you for being open with us and I'm proud of you!! Edit: I loved this blog :3

Thank you for being vulnerable about your thoughts and feelings around body positivity, diet culture, health. It is incredibly relatable, I've been going through the same struggle. Anyone who has negative feedback on that real, open "conversation" may need to check with themselves where that judgment is coming from. Creating content around that premise doesn't exempt you from feelings of doubt or struggles. You've chosen to share that part of your life with the internet but you're human just like the rest of us!

Have you ever considered the negative feelings toward your body and health habits might coincide with your move to LA? I had a girlfriend, years ago, who left the Midwest and moved to LA and within two years, she was sick. And not just sick like, “I have a cold,” but mentally, physically, and emotionally sick. It took her leaving the subconscious mindset of LA to rest herself. We just had dinner a few nights ago, and she told me that she hadn’t realized that, again, subconsciously, she was trying to “fit in” to the LA scene. On this journey, I would urge to take note of how you feel outside of the influencer saturated world of LA and see if you feel any better. Think about people who take a break from social media, for example.

Love it. Life is beyond stressful right now, and Blogmas is bringing me all the joy. My middle-aged lady advice is F anyones rude opinions about how you spend your time, money, and efforts. I love that you are authentic and real. 🎉

Drew is adorable and a treasure

You have been so good for my health in the past several years, even when you aren’t feeling great. I’ve really needed your real, honest, relatable perspective in my 20s and I am SO grateful for every second of your vlogs. I love you ❤

the health and body posititivty is SO REAL i feel like wanting to be healthy and not triggering disordered eating habits is such a FINE LINE to walk and i totally agree with all your thoughts and appreciate your honesty❤❤sending you so much love

It’s so funny because when I see a photo of you on insta or whatever, I always think “I wish my size 14 looked like her size 14” because you just look incredible all the time! It’s crazy how our brain can distort our own body but be so kind towards others. Hang in there ❤

THANK YOU for the honesty & vulnerability about your health & body etc. SO relatable. I struggle w tummy issues & hormonal changes (I’m self employed so my insurance sucks) and trying to figure this all out is exhausting. I feel like I’d have to live on a liquid diet or something & that is not sustainable. I feel like my body is betraying me (again) so it’s hard to feel the love & positivity.

The idea of a Christmas bar is so cool to me! I'm trying to think about this kind of bar for a Jewish holiday. It would be like "stuff your face until you feel sick + put up with relatives you haven't seen in a year while they judge your life choices".

You are a beauty, Carrie. Inside and out - your honesty, vulnerability and relatability makes you a "diamond in the rough". :) Shine bright!

Body neutrality and "confidence" is a journey. It is something that has to be chosen every day. I'm in recovery from an eating disorder (10 years) and I have to battle/choose my thoughts daily. I agree 100 percent about surgeries and Ozempic. I respect those who need or choose to take those routes, but places like TikTok can be so toxic with the before and after photos/videos. It triggers old thoughts about my weight and I have had to know my limits with social media. Also, I'm sorry that a doctor told you to "lose as much weight as possible", WTF. Sending you lots of love and hoping that you will give yourself some grace while focusing on what works for you as far as a healthy lifestyle.

I'm shook. You literally described the spot I'm in with my weight and health and clothes and diet culture and all the things TO A TEE. Same girl SAME ❤ Sending so much love

girl I don’t know what kind of person would fault you for having feelings about your body that we all have even if we “know better.” that’s the most normal thing in the world and I’m sorry you have stress around sharing that

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with body confidence issues, it’s such a rollercoaster and it’s okay for you to go through peaks and valleys with this. It’s a LIFE LONG JOURNEY ❤

Thank you for being so real about your body image journey. I’ve felt those exact things and I feel like I regress sometimes and it’s so frustrating. Thank you ♥️

8:18 “Move out of the way, Stanley.” - my new favorite clip

Carrie! Thank you so much for saying your feelings about your health and body confidence. I made a resolution this year to be kind to my body, and I just feel like such a failure looking back on this year. Thank you for acknowledging how hard it is and sharing your journey with us!

Carrie it broke my heart what you were saying in the beginning, please be gentle on yourself. You being completely aware of your own negative thoughts is still so much more than most people are able to do. You are like a warm hug to me, please know all the difference you make in people’s lives and know what a special person you are

Hearing you talk about balance is like me listening to my thoughts daily. Proud of you for speaking your truth ❤

I love your honesty and vulnerability with us and I'm with you, girl!!! The health journey will always be hard because we already have so much going on in our lives. I always feel like around the holidays is the worst time for your feelings on your body because of seeing people and family that we haven't seen in a while and all the good food surrounding us for the holidays. 😅 Of course I have to say that you always look amazing, and I love how relatable you are. Your channel and your vlogs are so comforting. I adore you and I hope you're doing well! 💖

So thankful to hear someone saying this.

Love this. Love you. You laughing with your friends was so fun to watch and made me feel like we were all just hanging out!

I have had the HARDEST time accepting my body these days. I also am trying to let myself enjoy the holidays without the guilt and hateful self talk, while also making good choices. It’s all so annoying, and a waste of emotional energy cuz who cares. We’re alive and trying our best, but I spend so much emotional energy on not liking myself sometimes! 🤦🏻‍♀️

I truly understand and relate to how you feel! I have been trying to make peace lately with the fact that any healing journey includes periods of regression too! And that doesn't mean that we are going back to our unhealed versions! It means that we are aware now of the bad thoughts and we get to bounce from them quicker and quicker each time! I wish you all the self love and acceptance your heart desires ❤

Thank you Carrie. I lost 100 lbs about 2-3 years ago and was the healthiest I’ve ever been. However in the last year I have gone through depression and grad school and gained back 30 lbs and feeling terrible about myself. I really appreciate your honesty and I can definitely relate ❤

Can 100% relate! Our relationship with our bodies changes every single day ❤ Love your “being real” morning, thanks for letting us hang out. #closefriends

Hey Carrie I'm so sorry you're dealing with SIBO. My coworker/close friend has it and it's awful. He has major anxiety about his health and it's sent him into a mental spiral. Loosening the food obsession is really hard. Physical health can create a snowball amounting to mental health struggles. I hope you find some peace with everything soon and can get the support you need in '24. You are absolutely radiant inside and out, which I hope you can believe.

you’re not alone in how you feel and you’re not a traitor to yourself or us if you want to do what’s best for your health. ❤

I love all your "real talks" makes me feel less alone ❤

Honestly, as someone who is constantly fluctuating with how I feel about my body, I appreciate this video so much 🩷🩷 I have got an unbelievable amount of comfort and joy from your channel and you’ve made me so much happier about my body, even if how I feel changes. Your vulnerability is refreshing because it’s something I also experience. It’s a journey and the journey will be bumpy sometimes! But it’s definitely hard to deal with. Lots of love. 🩷🩷

THANK YOU SO MUCH for talking about being in a difficult place with body positivity. It feels like half of my friends are on Ozempic right now when I feel it in my body that I’ve been gaining weight (I don’t step on a scale, but I just can feel it in my movements, clothes etc). So it’s really hard to feel like I’m not slipping backwards as well. But I keep telling myself until you pull out the scale and count every calorie, you are not where you have been. But it is difficult when weight is so moralized with health. A podcast I listen to called Maintenance Phase has really helped me out emotionally. I highly recommend it, it’s hosted by Aubrey Gordon, author of What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat.

finding a healthy balance when it comes to your health/eating/exercise can be sooo hard 😢 love you for always being honest with us because we all go through rough days, weeks, months, etc.

I know you weren't fishing for compliments at the beginning of this vlog, but every video you have posted over the past few months, I have found myself thinking how happy and glowing you have looked. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Try not to listen to that doubting, critical voice inside your head. Your videos always make me smile. Thank you.

Drew’s face and then the “are we stuck??” in the elevator… 🤣🤣☠️

I think your honesty and vulnerability is what others who watch your videos admire about you most! If you’re anything like me, I feel like it’s hard to feel confident in your body when there are health issues going on even if those health issues don’t have anything to do with your weight, if hard to feel beautiful on the outside when there are many things going on on the inside

How about this? Your platform is on body positivity-but with it all the struggles and tribulations that some with it. Sometimes we are positive and sometimes we are not so positive. It’s all about getting to place where we aren’t shitting on ourselves constantly

I am definitely cope with body stuff by over consuming clothes and I feel so much shame over it. It’s hard because fashion is something that I find so fun and energizing, but I also know that over consuming makes me feel guilty and bad! It’s such a struggle. We are doing our best with what we have! Sending you all the love

Re-navigating body neutrality/body positivity after health issues is so challenging and not talked about often enough. It can really feel like a back to square one moment (it certainly was for me), but it really does get better with time. I realized a lot of my self worth (after recovering from an ED/dealing with body dysmorphia in my teens) was actually rooted in a lot of ableist bullshit. I only unpacked that after developing multiple chronic illnesses in my early 20s that were debilitating. Sending you lots of💖while you navigate through this new chapter in your relationship with your body.

I think w have our “seasons” where we just don’t feel like exercising, eating properly, etc. I know that’s where I am now. We will all get back there-give yourself some grace and enjoy the holidays!!!!🎄

You being honest and open about your body struggles is honestly the most helpful thing ❤❤❤❤ I followed you years ago for your honesty and I think a lot of us feel the same way

loved the friend footage around the coffee table. that shit warmed my heart bestie

Girlie, I feel you. The way society has gaslit us into thinking our very normal bodies are wrong... it's infuriating. I'm a few years older than you and have been battling against those negative thoughts forever. The thing that gets me is that I hate looking back on old pics where I look great and knowing I felt crappy about my body. So I keep fighting for current Jaime to show my love to old Jaime! All we can do is keep trying and keep spreading love and positivity to others.

Enjoy yourselves because believe it or not time flies.

I usually don't comment but I am a long time viewer of your videos. I just wanted to say THANK YOU CARRIE! I relate so much to what you were talking about with your health and body journey.I am in a very similar place and hearing you talk about it helps me so much, as I am sure it does for many others. Thank you for your honesty and your vulnerability. It is so hard to talk about but so needed. I will echo what you said, "You are not alone and you are perfect and wonderful the way you are." Being honest about the complex feelings, experiences and emotions that come with being body positive is so important, and part of why your followers are here. Thank you for everything you are doing. You aren't alone feeling these feelings or on this journey, so many of you followers are right there with you and cheering you on during it all. Sending you so much love

Thank you for speaking out and sharing how you truthfully feel because many of us feel the same way. I'm a little older than you, early '40s, and we never had to have a word for our year or all these journeys where it felt like if we didn't stay on it, we failed. There's so much more pressure due to social media and it can be very hard to set that aside and just live life happily! I discovered your channel earlier this year after an accident that left me in bed for several months. You are so refreshing to watch and I feel like you are my friend. Thank you for being vulnerable and doing what you do.

I so appreciate your honesty! We are all on a journey and it rarely goes in a straight line. You are making people feel less alone and that is a great gift.

Thank you so much for being open and vulnerable. It meant the world to me knowing I am not alone.

You and Noelle singing together 😭

So relatable re: body positivity. I fluctuate so hard with trying to be kind to my body and attempting to be comfortable in my skin with hating everything about it. And for me, it's intertwined with health, too. I don't eat very nutritiously and I haven't had a steady workout routine since pre-pandemic, so it's hard to figure out how to be healthy without also obsessing over how my body looks. I don't think it's a linear journey and I think regressions are completely normal! Just know we got your back and this is honestly so relatable

LOVEEEEEEEEEE the honesty!!!! It's easy to love your friend's exact body as yours and then you RIP yourself apart! Self love is HARD AF!!! ❤❤❤

Awww, was nice to see you having fun with friends. You deserve happiness and to not feel judged too. Please don’t be hard on yourself, and most of us understand that you’re just like us and aren’t perfectly confident and body positive all of the time. We all want to feel better about ourselves, but it’s not always possible, and we all just do our best ❤

i love you so much! i hope things get better soon

I know you probably feel like you’re failing your viewers by being honest about your thoughts about your body but I am here to tell you that this is exactly what I and probably many others needed today. Just hearing you being honest, feeling the same as I do, is like warm hug for my heart. I look up to you for your outfits and your fashion and putting on cute stuff no matter what size your body is. And hearing you have the exact same dialogue with yourself as I do is very comforting. It is not a linear journey, I don’t think there will ever be an end where I’ll just be set and completely happy. And that’s okay! You made me feel like that’s okay. Thank you Carrie, love love love from Germany.

perfect way to spend my lunch

Just love you and your honesty, big hug from all of us I’m sure. Also-really like the red lip on you! AND THE NAILS-please share what brand and color they are, thanks☺️

Yes to vlogging like we’re in your close friends!!!

Loved seeing you and your friends play games! Can you please tell us the name of the Japanese advent calendar?

I love you for being so real & open, so please keep posting because you are needed. 💜 Yes most of us who aren't genetically blessed that deal with weight fluctuating, finding clothes, & feeling uncomfortable that impacts our lives, it's awesome to see realness

I will forever be obsessed with that skirt shirt!! This video was everything I needed & more. Thank you for being so real.

The red lipstick was gorgeous!

YES. Yes to the comment about not believing it for yourself. I feel this to my core. I’ve been saying this for years and no one knows what I mean. I’m so glad you get it!!

Life is a series of seasons. Some seasons we might love our bodies and feel confident and during others we are the opposite. I feel like this is a normal part of life. I just keep doing the best that I can for myself - that is all I can ask of myself. My best will vary from day to day, but it’s all okay. Sending you love and peace. ❤

Vlogging like close friends yes! Casual sleepover vibes I love it!! So cozy!!!

Haggard who? Your skin is absolutely GLOWING in that last part after the night out🥰

I can totally relate to you girlfriend. I've had stomach issues for 12-15 years now and have had so many negative experiences with doctors along with my body image being shot. I also feel like I've put in so my work for very little result, and it's very frustrating, so I hear you. The best you can do is take it one day at a time and give yourself the grace to feel however you need to. Just know that one day, things will get better.

I feel like talking about how you know negative feelings about your body isn’t nice is still being ‘body positive’ You know it deep down and we all go through seasons xo

I love your realness and honesty in this vlog. ♥️ For every person who is negative there are so many more that relate and understand.

Not me singing along with y’all 😂😂😂😂

At the end-when u thought u looked so bad- you looked adorable! ❤

I completely feel you, I’m were you are! I am trying to get my mindset back on track as well. It is a struggle.

You are amazing. We all struggle with our confidence and our health. It is so hard sometimes. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤❤❤

Oh babe I feel you on the body confidence! I am a boudoir photographer so my job is centered around bodies and being a part of peoples journey with accepting themselves, etc. It’s okay to have times when you don’t feel that way. I’m my clients biggest cheerleaders and honestly think all of them look incredible no matter their size, gender, etc - but I don’t always feel those things myself. That’s normal, it’s human 🩷 And just as a side note, please do whatever you want with your journey as well! Don’t feel like any choice you make with your own body with mean you lose us! We love you no matter your size, hair color, fashion phase, etc. We are all here because we love your energy and the community your content brings us ❤

I love your vulnerability in all of this ❤ thank you for you! The fluidity in your health journey is so powerful and real and relatable. Love love love to you in it!

Thanks for being vulnerable and talking about your body image. I have an eating disorder in my past (4ish years ago was when my recovery started) and it's scary to think I might take steps back. I'm in a good place now but it's because I heavily monitor who is in my life and what media I consume (plus therapy). I made some brutal cuts to who is in my personal circle of people. I imagine it is much harder to do that when you're a content creator. Everybody feels entitled to an opinion on your body, plus an opinion on how you feel about it. Your circle includes people you don't know and will never meet. Plus you're dealing with a health issue that forces you to pay attention to what you eat. I am losing weight from ADHD meds because it changes the way I eat, and that can be hard. The additional thought process behind what and when I eat is tiring and I was worried for months that my disordered habits would creep back in. You know how to get to that healthy neutral place with your body image and it gets easier every time. It will come back and it will stick.

Lots of pressure to do this/not do that on the internet. It’s hard! Thanks for opening up about your own struggles. Helps others not feel alone! Loving vlogmas! :)

you’re HUMAM, you’re allowed to have these moments! just because you have a platform doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to be human and have down moments. we all have these moments, and it’s completely normal!! no one expects you to be perfect, and if someone gets mad because you’re in a rough patch right now, then screw them lol. also the bad period girlies get you 😅❤️

Echoing everyone else’s sentiments about your answer to how you’re feeling about your body. I absolutely empathize with you! I do have to say I thought you looked beautifulll in the beginning in that red top 😍 also we NEED to know what red lipstick you put on!!!

Thank you for being so real!!!! We love you just being yourselves!!❤

After years of battling my weight and my thoughts about my body, I finally went to therapy and realized that PTSD was the main reason why I wasn't ever following through with anything. I am finally in a place where I can feel confident and not be angry with myself for "eating the wrong thing" and have made big strides with binge eating. I'm not perfect by any means, but I do feel like I'm in a much better place. All that to say, I completely understand what you are saying and I think a lot of people will identify with those same feelings.

Carrie, you’re just the best & I love hanging out with you! ❤😊

Thank you for making me smile! 🫂 I sometimes have a problem with my body positivity! Sometimes I get very disgusted with myself. But I put on my favorite clothing and I’m happy.

Thank you so much for your honesty. You are a blessing to all of us struggling to love ourselves. ❤

I hate so much you are going through such a hard time body image wise but It feels comforting that I’m not the only one who feels like they took steps backwards on being body positive. It’s such an on going battle. I hope we find some sunshine in this rain ❤

Health stuff is so hard. Fuck those doctors for telling you to lose weight. I highly recommend the podcast Maintenance Phase, if nothing else their episode on myths about fatness. It's so empowering to know that it's not your fault for all the conflicting messages about weight and health. ❤

Hi Carrie, Im not usually one to comment but i just have to say that everything you're going through with SIBO is so valid. I have had gut and hormone issues for YEARS. I really dont want to overwhelm you with suggestions, but a resource that helped me so much was the "are you menstral" podcast. The host is a register dietition, and the information is science based and holistic. The focuse is adding things into your life, rather than restricting and taking things out. It really helped shift my mindset, and I felt a huge reduction in my symtoms following her advice. Wishing you the best!!

I get you! I haven't even finished the vlog but you talking about your body was so comforting and was so real! thank you for sharing your true feelings, this is what I love to watch after a lot of other videos being portrayed as perfect and amazing bodies! You are beautiful, i have digestive issues also, always have! But am striving to just have a healthier digestive system and balance as well as being kind to my body and just want to feel better! love you!

A CHRISTMAS BAR?!!?! I’m so jelly!

Nights like that are the best! What game were you playing? Sounded like a fun one for the holidays!

“She’s not wrong” You two are so cute 🥰🥰

Hey girl, new here... Learned about you from Jasmine Garcia. I just wanted to tell you that I don't comment often on creators videos, but I really respect and admire your outlook on body positivity❤❤ really enjoying your vlogmas

We appreciate you. 🥰Merry Christmas!

For me, adapting to a restrictive form of eating would be slamming me back into diet-culture, and all the practices that are unhelpful for my mental health: perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, constant vigilance etc. Moving away from an intuitive way of eating and developing trust in my body would be a real challenge. So give yourself plenty of time and get support for these challenges with your health as a whole. AND thanks for sharing this because i think it is something people need to hear. AND at the end of the day your body, your choice!!