trying a 5 AM MORNING ROUTINE ☀️ forcing myself to be productive, work out, & be healthy

Summary

In this energetic 5:00 a.m. morning routine, Ally shares her journey of embracing early mornings to boost productivity and confidence. From hydrating and stretching to a home gym workout, journaling, and a full beauty routine, she offers practical tips, personal insights, and motivational encouragement. Along the way, Ally experiments with an ice roller, scrambles eggs with her signature technique, and styles her hair and makeup efficiently. Through her relatable struggles, gratitude journaling, and playful humor, the video inspires viewers to create intentional mornings, balance self-care, and cultivate a positive, empowered start to the day.

Takeaways

• 😀 The routine starts early at 5:00 a.m. to set a productive tone for the day.
• 😀 Ally is not a natural early riser but aims to get into the habit on weekends for a more productive lifestyle.
• 😀 A 5:00 a.m. routine was inspired by a TikTok edit of Miranda Priestly from 'The Devil Wears Prada', aiming for 'corporate baddie' energy.
• 😀 The morning routine includes drinking water, stretching, using an ice roller, making the bed, going to the gym, showering, journaling, and getting ready.
• 😀 To wake up at 5:00 a.m., Ally follows tips from Nicole Liano: a good night routine (sleeping between 9-10 p.m.), no snoozing, and turning on the lights immediately.
• 😀 Stretching is important and Ally incorporates this into her morning routine, remembering her dancer flexibility from childhood.
• 😀 Instead of a store-bought ice roller, Ally uses a block of ice to massage her face, which feels refreshing and potentially increases blood circulation.
• 😀 Ally embraces the task of making the bed and brushing her teeth, emphasizing the importance of doing these tasks to feel more put-together.
• 😀 Despite being intimidated by the gym, Ally pushes herself to return, starting with light exercises and following an old favorite influencer’s workout routine.
• 😀 After a workout, Ally experiences a boost of endorphins and feels revitalized, reinforcing the idea that waking up at 5:00 a.m. can be energizing.
• 😀 Ally practices gratitude journaling in the morning, focusing on what she’s thankful for, including her boyfriend, health, career, and supportive community.
• 😀 The makeup routine is quick, efficient, and includes essentials like sunscreen, concealer, blush, mascara, and faux freckles to create a radiant look.
• 😀 Ally also shares her personal hair styling method, demonstrating how she blow-dries and styles her hair without professional equipment.
• 😀 Breakfast consists of scrambled eggs and toast, with Ally humorously discussing how her method of making scrambled eggs is 'Michelin star' quality.

Q & A

What time does Ally wake up for her 5 a.m. morning routine?

Ally wakes up at 5:15 a.m., a little later than her target of 5:00 a.m., because she snoozed once.

Why does Ally only wake up at 5 a.m. on certain days?

She sets her alarm for 5 a.m. only on Thrift days, and even then, she usually snoozes until around 5:45 a.m. on weekends.

What is the purpose of Ally’s morning routine?

Her routine is meant to make her productive, help her take care of herself, and embody a confident, corporate 'baddy' energy inspired by a TikTok edit.

What three tips does Ally share for waking up at 5 a.m.?

1) Have a good night routine by going to sleep between 9-10 p.m. with no screen time. 2) Do not hit the snooze button. 3) Turn on the light immediately.

What activities are included in Ally’s 5 a.m. routine?

Her routine includes drinking water, stretching, using an ice roller, making the bed, going to the gym, showering, journaling, reading, doing her makeup, styling her hair, dressing, and having breakfast.

How does Ally adapt using an ice roller in her routine?

She doesn’t have an ice roller, so she uses a piece of ice from her freezer and applies it to her face, aiming to increase blood circulation and refresh her skin.

What type of workout does Ally perform at the gym?

She starts with a 10-minute treadmill walk to warm up and then does strength training following a back routine inspired by fitness influencer Whitney Simmons, including exercises like cable kayak rows, pushdowns, bicep curls, and bent-over rows.

How does Ally approach journaling in her morning routine?

She practices gratitude by writing down things she is thankful for, such as her boyfriend, health, YouTube channel, family, job, and apartment, and also journals any general thoughts for mindfulness.

What is Ally’s approach to makeup and hair styling?

She follows a 7-minute everyday makeup routine using sunscreen, skin tint, concealer, blush, setting powder, eyeliner, mascara, brows, faux freckles, inner corner highlight, lip tint, lip gloss, and glitter highlight. For hair, she air-dries or blow-dries in sections, adding volume and twirls for styling.

How does Ally prepare breakfast, and what is her preferred method for scrambled eggs?

She makes scrambled eggs with butter and toast. She cracks eggs into a mug, stirs them, then cooks them in butter, following a method she learned on TikTok, which she finds practical and satisfying.

What does Ally say about the benefits of her 5 a.m. morning routine?

She feels radiant, alive, and productive. Despite filming delays, she finds the routine doable before work or school and highly recommends it for starting the day with a positive mindset and energy.

Why does Ally choose not to drink coffee in the morning?

Coffee upsets her stomach, so instead she opts for Boba, which satisfies both her savory and sweet cravings.