I’m 19 and live in my car full time – the only place I can shower is at the gym

A teenager has revealed she chooses to live in her car full-time because of the “freedom” it gives her when travelling.

Dayra Reynoso, 19, shared a clip on TikTok describing her unusual lifestyle, from the moment she wakes up in her small car in North Carolina to showering at the gym.

The woman, who runs a second-hand clothing brand on Instagram, said she loves living in her vehicle because it gives her “freedom,” writing, “The world is my oyster.”

The clip describes her outdoor lifestyle, from cooking her meals on a camp stove to her morning yoga routine in idyllic locations.

Ms Reynoso also shared how she uses her gym membership to shower, brush her teeth and refill her fresh water supply.

Dayra Reynoso, 19, shared a clip on TikTok describing her unusual lifestyle, from the moment she wakes up in her small car in North Carolina to showering at the gym

“I’m so thankful for gyms that are open 24/7,” she said. “You have a place to shower, exercise, do my business.

“I did my dishes there too, but you can also do your dishes by filling up your water jug ​​at the gym.”

It’s not all easy, however, as the clip captures her getting a parking ticket.

In another TikTok, the teen explained why she lives the way she does.

“I live in my car because I want to,” Ms. Reynoso said. ‘Why not? Anyone can live in their car for any reason. You have so much freedom.’

The woman, who runs a second-hand clothing brand on Instagram, said she loves living in her vehicle because it gives her “freedom,” writing, “The world is my oyster.”

Her videos have clearly struck a chord with others on social media, amassing more than 7.4 million views – and thousands of comments

She added that she was inspired to live in her car after watching others do the same: “I thought I can do this, why can’t I?”

Ms Reynoso said the biggest problem with her lifestyle is not being able to use the toilet whenever she wants. “You have to plan it,” she said.

Her videos have clearly struck a chord with others on social media, amassing more than 7.4 million views – and thousands of comments.

One user found it reassuring that other people live like this, saying: “Glad to know I’m not the only one living in my car.”

Another said: “I was living in my car when I was 19. I wish I would have enjoyed it more – the freedom. I was just so scared.

“I salute you for doing this so fearlessly.”