> At a Glance
> – Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, 41, says holiday eating left her “sluggish” and “crummy”
> – She plans a “dry-ish January” but will swap wine for THC gummies on an upcoming girls’ trip
> – The mom of two credits gummies for “belly laughs” and calming effects similar to wine
> – Why it matters: Reality-star wellness choices spotlight cannabis products as alcohol alternatives
The former Bachelorette told followers her post-holiday body feels the toll of seasonal indulgences, prompting a January reset that bends the rules when travel calls.
Health Reset After Holiday Excess
In a Dec. 28 Instagram Story, Fedotowsky-Manno admitted, “I’ve just been feeling so crummy with how bad I’ve eaten over the holidays. I’m like sluggish and just don’t feel great.”
Her response: a self-improved fitness plan featuring:

- A mostly alcohol-free January
- More strength-training workouts
- Extra greens and salads
Gummies Over Glasses
While mulling a “dry-ish” approach, the star realized a pre-booked girls’ trip could clash with strict sobriety. Her solution? Stick to the break from booze but pack THC-infused gummies.
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno wrote:
> “I cannot recommend gummies enough… They make me belly laugh when out with friends… take the edge off at the end of the night like wine would.”
The admission adds her to a growing list of public figures candid about cannabis use:
- Kelly Stafford calls gummies “like the glass of wine” for calming effects
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen and Zac Affleck overdid dosing and “were in a different universe”
Fedotowsky-Manno shares daughter Molly Sullivan, 8, and son Riley, 7, with husband Kevin Manno.
Key Takeaways
- Holiday overeating spurred her clean-up plan
- Alcohol abstinence includes a cannabis exception during travel
- She credits THC gummies for social relaxation without a hangover
- Several celebrities now openly swap wine for edibles
Her refresh shows even wellness-focused moms sometimes blur the lines of “dry January.”

