Hey guys,
So this is going to be a feeling post. A really long one.
I get scared when I write feeling posts because when I just say or type what I am honestly feeling I tend to get a lot of mail saying how I should censor what I say. Or take a step back and ask myself if I problem. Or how I am being disrespectful to someone. Or someone’s higher being. (“Don’t say OMG!”)
Ugh.
I’m not feeling so great right now. In fact, I am tearing up as I write this.
I don’t mean to attack anyone in this post, ok? Just wanna say that off the bat. I love you all. But below are my thoughts on some recent “attacks” that made me really sad:
I’ve just had a lot on my mind lately, reading some comments (on here,facebook, youtube, twitter) and as hard as I try not to, I take them personally. Very personally. I care about what you guys think. You shape me to be a better blogger but sometimes it’s hard for me to hear some things. Especially when it’s a callout that doesn’t align with my healthy living philosophy. The heathy philosophies that I work hard to cultivate daily and share with you all.
I feel like recently there’s been a lot of ED talk going on. How my Inner Thigh Gap printable workout should have been named better. How it could have triggered someone. How checking progress in the mirror is ED’d. How my definition of healthy is really just being skinny as possible. How I am just obsessed with working out and that’s all I do.
Then there’s the food attacks. You shouldn’t eat dairy. You shouldn’t eat soy. What’s wrong with meat? Why are you drinking so much water? Peanuts are really bad for you. Only ignorant people use Splenda. How dare you share this information with people.
Let’s not forget that some people think I’m fat. Others yell that I want to tone up. My hairs too long. I should cut it. Why teach a butt workout when you don’t have a butt. Is your arm broken? Your makeup is horrible.
The physical comments hurt, but not nearly to the degree that food attacks and ED-related stuff can sting.
On addressing the food comments: First of all, I am not a licensed nutritionist or registered dietician. I don’t know everything. I read books. I read articles. I read blogs. I try my best to gather information as accurately as possible before I say something. I am learning new things every day.
For the record, I am NOT on some crazy low cal diet that is comprised of whey protein and miracle noodles only. And I do not advocate eating as little calories as possible! How much do I eat a day? Probably somewhere around1800 calories. That’s probably a lot more than what a lot of you trying to lose weight are eating. It’s a balance of fats, carbs, and proteins mostly from whole, natural, and unprocessed foods. I eat to workout hard to build muscle to burn fat.
On addressing the workout obsession comments: Second of all, working out is not the only thing I do. Yes and I love it and that’s really all I talk about on here because it’s a fitness blog. I think you all come here to maybe get a little motivation, find a new workout, and get tips on how to work towards your dream body? Right? I feel comfortable giving fitness tips because I am a fitness professional. I don’t get attacks in this arena but I get irked when it comes off as me being obsessive.
I don’t write about my designing, my friends, my love life, my affinity for dogs, dancing, and trivia nights because it’s not what you come here for. Or do you?
I was really sad and upset when I read that someone felt that my thoughts were eating disordered and that my definition of healthy was being skinny. It was like a bullet to the heart. My blog is ABOUT healthy living. I try MY BEST to be a good healthy living blogger…and (sigh)…the message that I hope gets across is that being healthy means being strong and fit to do the things you love.
You know how sometimes you THINK something and you know it totally WRONG or POLITICALLY INCORRECT but you’re totally aware of it? To me it’s ok to have those thoughts once in a while. I mean who’s mind is pristine all the time? Well the problems begin when you decide to share those thoughts. It’s even worse when you share them publicly. I guess that was the problem with my mirror-checking habit from yesterday’s post on motivation. I know it sounds crazy but I shared anyway because I thought it’d be relatable to other women.
On addressing my desire to tone up: I am aware of what I eat and how I workout because YES I AM trying to lose fat. And I’m serious about it. I’ve got to be if I want results. If I were at maintenance I wouldn’t be so critical. But why Cassey are you trying to lose weight?
I said this before, but you new ones may not have read it. I‘ve always been in control of my life. My grades. My passions. My entrepreneurial ventures. I’ve always been able to figure out the tricks and the formulas. But there’s one thing that I couldn’t really figure out how to get a hold of. And that’s my body.I’m not saying I hate my body or that it’s not good enough. I’m saying that I want to figure out the formula for me. The formula that will allow me to know what works for me and what doesn’t. I’m still writing the equation.
I like challenges and I like achieving goals. I’m considered healthy and fit by most people that see me. So why not stop there? I must have a body image disorder. Why not just be happy with where I am now? I must have major psychological insecurities. I am a perfectionist and an over-achiever at heart. It’s a bad thing sometimes. But it’s helped me push harder and harder in life and do things I never thought I could do.
It’s no different with my physical activity and my body. Maybe I want to compete in a fitness bikini competition one day. Not to win or anything. Just to do it. Much like how I ran my first half marathon to try something new, but not to get a medal. I wanna know how to get there. I just wanna do it. It’s not a goal for a lot of people, but I’ve considered it. I admire the ladies who can lift super heavy and show up the men in the weight room. All I want is to be able to know how to get there. Then I can share with you guys what I learned.
Man, I don’t even know what I just wrote. Just a lot of bla bla bla.
Bottom line – I hope that through watching my videos and doing my workouts, you get that I am about balanced health and fitness. If it doesn’t come off as that, well wow, I must have an ED I didn’t even know about.
Anyway, I genuinely wanna thank all of you who did write me, comment, and call out any of the above mentions. Even though it hurts to hear those things, you took your time to share with me your thoughts and I APPRECIATE THAT. It means you’re paying attention where maybe I didn’t. You make me more aware of my blogger responsibility.
This blog and community are one big conversation. Open forum. Always speak up. I love reading your comments. Even if it makes me cry.
Thanks and love you all. Going to bed now.
Thoughts for me?
As someone who has struggle with an eating disorder my whole life, your blog is very inspirational to make myself more healthier. It make me want to be stronger and fit instead of being only thinner. I thank you for being motivational to me!
Hey Cassey,
I just thought I’d let you know that your videos and desire to workout and eat healthy is such an inspiration. People are ignorant, and on behalf of them I do apologise, because it’s awful what they are saying to you. You make me specifically want to try my best to lose weight, eat right, and be healthy! And I think that’s a great message you give to people, especially teenage girls who need to learn eating habits young so that they can continue with a healthy lifestyle.
So much respect for you, don’t stop doing what you do! :)
Cassey! I’ve only been subscribed to your blog and youtube for two months but so far I love what I’ve seen! My friends sometimes judge that I’m too skinny but what they don’t know is that my body is totally unfit, your videos encourage me to train my stamina, strength and flexibility! You’re such a ball of sunshine, so encouraging in your videos and I can even feel your enthusiasm reading blogilates! As cheesy as it sound, you’re amazing just the way you are! Sending you love from down under <3
Hey,
I cannot believe people would say you might trigger people with EDs! I am a ED -survivor, you might say. However, I will never be completely recovered…It’s something I have to control. I’ve always thought your posts and videos were very motivational, inspiring, and also encouraging healthy habits. Keep doing what you do!
I’d also like to say that I’m also a very devoted ballerina. My personal esteem and confidence (as much as I would like it not to) does run off of how I do in class, how I looked, if I felt skinny enough blah blah blah… And I truly think your vids have helped me build my self esteem without all that. (Plus, I’ve gotten a little stronger since doing your exercises too) They make me feel healthy and refreshed, strong and motivated.
As always, haters gonna hate… remem you still are changing people’s lives!
Hannah
You are so insparational<3 Stay beautifull and strong<3
You are inspiring so many people to lead healthier, happier lives.
Don’t give the haters any air time. While you’re out changing lives, they’re home on their computers spreading negativity.
Your fans love what you do and we are so grateful you do it. Thank you Cassey!
Haters gonna hate. They’re just jealous they’re not as motivated as you are :)
And don’t take down your blog posts just because people write angry comments! I for one am in a sort of a diet rebound/slump and wanted to read your post on regaining motivation, but the link’s broken. :(
Cassey,
What you do and how you present yourself is so inspirational, never lose sight of that. It is hard to not succumb to the negativity and to feel like you are to blame for other peoples’ problems. I struggle with insecurities and feeling alone at times and today was especially rough. I came across your blog and it changed my whole day around! I did some of your pop cardio workout and loved them! I felt like you were right there with me, cheering me on with finishing that last killer burpee ;) I left my workout feeling lighter, happier mentally and physically so thank you.
Continue to do what you do because it is truly incredible!
Hey Cassey!
I have not been following or using your blog for long, but I just stumbled upon this and wanted to say how sad it made me, and how amazing and vulnerable your response to negativity was. I am in recovery for an ED and your blog has actually HELPED in my progress and given me some great strength training that does not feel triggering or disordered. Like others have said it is really hard for me to look at blogs without feeling triggered or that the writer has an unhealthy few of their body, exercise and food. Please do not be discouraged and continue to do your own thing! I think you are doing a fantastic job!!
Blessings
Erin :)
you go girlfriend~! haters gonna hate. negativity breeds negativity, just ignore all that bitterness. it most likely comes from a place of jealousy. your passion is INSPIRING and UPLIFTING! don’t let those a-holes get you down.
Dear Cassy,
It’s remarkable that someone so positive, and so warm could listen to hateful people. I suppose it’s because of your light hearted and fun-loving attitude that makes you more susceptible to these imbecilic attacks. That anyone would call you fat is laughable; moreover, the fact that you can handle all of these pilates moves (and not be shaking the entire time) proves how incredibly fit you are. I agree that striving for improvement is laudable, but just because you’re still working on progress should not make you insecure about any part of your life. When we stop striving to be better, we stagnate. With a martial arts background, I can’t help but reference the great masters. No great martial artist ever decided he or she was “good enough.” Improvement was always possible to attain, no matter how great a person was. Please stop taking these pathetic attacks on you to heart. You have no idea how many people you’ve helped. The internet is full of people who try to upset and hurt others because people can get away with it. What’s more, is it takes a coward and, frankly?, an asshole to rail against someone like you–someone who tries to help and always motivate. It’s too easy to be bogged down by negative people. You have to let their hurtful comments go. Insults that are not true, should never hurt you. Only if you question yourself in those areas does it become hurtful. Start being more confident–I know you must believe that confidence and self-esteem is a vital part of every person’s health, so realize that you have so much of which to be confident and proud! Those attacks should never affect you. You know why? Because if someone called you a…let’s say a “fire hydrant,” you’d laugh right? Because you know it’s not only not true, it’s also ridiculous. Realize that so many people are unhappy with themselves that they’d turn to happy people and try to bring them down. Everyone has faults, but our goal is to figure out our faults and improve ourselves.
Please don’t let negative people get you down. It’s so rare to have a positive person who tries to build people up. Don’t deprive your audience or your friends of that.
Stay golden!
-Jamie
Hi. I used to have an ED so I think I have an idea about the matter. And I think you are very healthy, balanced and realistic.
Yes, you push yourself and others, but only to be healthy and strong.
I’d almost given up hope of finding a blog as good and NOT ED as yours. And then I found you!
And you’re terrific and inspiring. Don’t let them get you down.
Thanks for everything. You help lots and lots of people live better lives.
Don’t listen to people like that ! What matters is the people who look up to you and admire you. When I found your blog and your youtube videos I was inspired by you to start eating healthier and exercise more often. I love who you are on your videos and how you always stay positive and keep me motivated. I think everyone out there putting you down are just jealous ! Stay positive Cassey !
Cassey you are to ignore the haters. People are just jealous of the joy you have and there are always going to be trolls on the internet. Somehow they feel that they might get attention this way i guess. You spend alot of time making people happy like me doing what you do as i follow your excercise whenever possible for me. The haters are disrespectful and not real fans.
Hey Cassey :-)
Of course everyone has the right to say how they feel and if people are concerned, they should write to you . It just sadden me to see that sometimes , they forget the most basic respect . You are providing more than 50.000 people with FREE adivces. You share because you’re passionate about it, you’ve achieved to control your weight and you want to help. You never pretended to be some kind of specialist, having a fancy dietician degree or having some kind of ground breaking formula. You keep it simple, remind us that it is mostly COMMON SENSE . And you make it VERY CLEAR that no one should starve themselves to lose weight ( check the 90 days plans : it’s clearly written not to eat less than 1200 kcal / day and to adapt it to your lifestyle) .
As far as I’ve read , I’ve never seen you writing about an ideal low weight but more about a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE , the loss of weight coming as an extra benefit.
I’m sorry people forgot all the efforts your putting in sharing your experience. I’m sorry they feel like they have a right to judge you as a human being , when they should stick with expressing their feeling about the information that you share . And I’m sorry if the ones that are so grateful towars you, like I am , failed to support you and show you how amazing you are when you are always there to support us .
You know your lifestyle is a good one. You don’t have to please everyone , even tough that post shows how much you care and how responsible,you are towards all of us :-)
Xx Steph
hey Cassey! anyone who thinks you have an ED is crazzzyy!! you are so fit, strong and energetic and that is NOT a sign of ED! They are jealous of you cassey! and about being a perfectionist- I’m one too. like you said it can have pros and cons. But you shouldn’t get too emotional about the results as no one is perfect. Just like you don’t have to be too perfect a blogger! Most of the popster love you so you don’t have to listen to the rest of them!
love ya <3
Love you and your blog! Your my inspiration! *hugs*
haters are going to hate mama! you have to turn it into a positive, they are most likely jealous of you in some way – mostly because of your success. i think you are great! cheesy, cooky, funny, you make me want to work out! stop worrying about the negatives and go with it girl.. it cant all be good all the time! roll with the flow.. love those haters!
much love!
I haven’t read any of these negative comments you are referring to. I don’t usually read comments or leave comments b/c I don’t care what other people think about what is right or wrong for me or anyone else. But this caught my eye. I decide what works for me. I question everything from what Casey says to what my doctor says. I question if its right for me. Just b/c something is right for someone else doesn’t make right for me. On the flip side , just b/c something is wrong for me personally does not make it wrong for everyone.
How ridiculous is this discussion. This is a BLOG! You have not gone to a doctors office for advice or ideas on how to change your life your health or your situation, you went to a blog. This is where you get ideas that have worked for others people. Licensed experts are typically in a practice setting, not on a blog. Use critical thinking when reading blogs and extract what works for you and leave the rest.
If people don’t like this blog or think it detrimental to them, they should just not come to this blog, find one that suits you better and brings you the support you need. Take your negative energy out of here, or keep it to yourself.
This blog is amazing! It helps so many of us who are not as creative with our workouts and meal planning and need the ideas. I would be really disappointed if Casey stopped doing what she is doing, b/c of nay-sayers. Casey you are amazing, I am 50 and struggle to keep up with you but love to try. I use my good judgement and modify as needed, I love the new ideas you bring weekly to keep my workout fresh.
As a side bar, my 20 year old son, who is in amazing shape is challenged by your workouts too. We often do them together, great bonding moments with “the hot Pilates chick” as he refers to you. Who would have thought?
Keep it up! Love you and your spirit.. Don’t change a thing!
Sometimes people are cruel, don’t care about them! You’re helpful for us! you’re are always in a good mood and it makes us motivated! You’re the best! I Hope blogilates will continue very verrrryy long time! Wanna proof? I’m french, living in New Caledonia (in the middle of pacific ocean) and even 20 000 miles ago, you’re inspiration for someone! Don’t give up! <3
Your an amazing inspiration. I love your blog & all your videos. Your videos make me WANT to get up & workout, that’s saying alot. I love that you care so much about your blog community, we care about you too! Your a breath of fresh air, please keep being you, your lovely personality brightens up my day! Your so happy & energetic in your videos, it makes me want to do them all day! :) & of course I love that everything you do for us is free. As a single young mom, free, is such a great thing. Thanks so much for everything you do. You really are amazing, never forget it!
Hey, I’m also sad you got ED comments on your last post. You post so many goddamn pictures of food on here! You’re obviously all about loving life, and that’s why we love Blogilates.
It sounds clichéd, but haters gonna hate.
Look Cassy, there will always be people wasting their time criticizing others for what they do. My mom has a neighbor who sits on her balcony and calls the cops when a car parks where it shouldn’t – very regularly… That type of person may also go online and tell you that she (or he) doesn’t like your looks, while hating him/herself. Someone else will freak out about milk, or soy, or who-knows-what. There are people who purposely go on websites to piss other people off. When I researched WW2 documentary music for a soundtrack project recently, I saw that on almost every youtube posting someone had written that the holocaust never happened, and that Jews are just liars! Totally insane! No matter what topic you touch online, some idiot will make an effort to disturb you.
SO DON”T LET IT GET TO YOU!
You seem like a sweet and sincere person, and I like your videos. I am a master student in composition and a mother of a little boy. Your videos keep me in decent shape, as they are short and I can do them at night when he sleeps and when my work is done. I appreciate them, and your bubbly attitude that forces me into another leg-lift, sometimes way past midnight…
Thanks for that, and just ignore all this silly criticism. Do what you do, as you do it well!
I would just like to say that for me you are a super inspiration! I talk to everyone about your web. Not only you take the time to make and share this wonderfull workouts, mealplans and so on, which you surely started doing out of the generosity and godness of your heart, but also, when I am feeling a bit down and put on one of your workouts, your interesting comments some times and chit chat others just picks me right up!!
So thank u, thank u, thank u!!
Hi Cassey,
This is my first time actually commenting on here because I think this is very serious. I KNOW that the people that write those stuff doesn’t have anything to do with their lives. Seriously! I know I kind of sound like them right now but it pisses me off when someone is doing something and being proactive, others try to bring them down. Everyone have their way of living, and theirs is to just be ignorant by hiding behind a monitor and judge people. I follow gurus on Youtube and many rude people are saying mean things to them saying they’re ugly and that they’re fat and all those stuff. I just don’t understand how people can be so mean! I truly am ashamed for them. I plan on following you once I get financially secure and give birth to my baby. NOT because I want to look skinny or have “gaps” between my legs (okay I don’t wannna have gaps because im pear shaped and legs rubbing against each other are not cute! or comfortable -_-) but I want to get back in shape and get confident like you! I truly appreciate people like you Cassey and those haters can kiss YOUR BUTT! you DO have one ;)
I just came across your blogs and find your site very helpful to me. The diet plan is strict to me but you are simply sharing with us what you are doing and what You are passionate about! Ignore those people who try to put you down! You are a blessing to us!
Hello, I just want to say that with popularity comes good things and bad things, people are never going to like everything, if you gain an ounce you are a fat pig, if you loose weight you are an anorexic and need help, if you eat meat omg you are a murderer but if you don’t, what is wrong with meat? so don’t you even care about that, be strong and keep being as happy and healthy as you are, fear of what people would think or say is what causes the fear to succeed and you are definitely not that kind of person.
With love your Mexican friend, PAU
Keep it up, Cassey! We love you, and you’re the best! <3 xoxo
This is my very first comment on your blog, but I felt the need to give you support in some way. I don’t want to comfort you. You are a successful person and by being that you’ll always have to deal with jealous and envious people. Nevertheless, I simply wanted to thank you. Because of you I started to work out a lot more, to live much heartier and my body is much fitter. I feel great, I look great and all that because I discovered Pilates and your videos on you tube. You are an inspiring person with distinctive energy. Just keep it up! Greetings from Serbia!
Agreed! Some of my friends and I just recently stumbled upon your videos and I LOVE them, infact, I look forward to trying a new one each morning (even if I don’t do a full hour ;)) and then sharing with those friends which ones we tried and how sore we are. I love it and we love you <3
I agree, this is my second post on your website and I thought there was the need to write this post. From the moment I discovered your Pop Pilates I told EVERYONE about it. Your work outs are great and the blog is very helpful. I personally visit your blog for tips on healthy eating and loosing weight. People that are writing negative comments are those that are jealous and do not want to commit to loose the weight. They have problems, not you.
Cassey,
Keep doing what you’re doing. SO many people have benefited from your site including me. You have changed my life and my friends. Let them hate behind their computer screens. Everyone’s got haters but in my opinion it means you’re making a difference. Those haters are seeing in you what they wished they had for themselves. Keep up the awesome work!
I like you! *hugs* Im sorry that people are so harsh but, im glad to know that you do read the comments. That tells me, that you do actually care about your readers! I think you look healthy and because you do have muscle, you clearly dont have an eating disorder.
I would ignore the haters and keeping doing what you do! Lots of love! XOXOXO
Cassey don’t stop posting, you’re an inspiration, and since starting following your videos and trying the workouts I feel better about myself.
I think people want to pick holes in everything, and often push their own insecurities onto others.
Don’t be sad, just look at the positives.
xxx
I’m picturing some fat, greasy haired, chip eating troll watching your videos and jealous as hell instead of getting off their lard ass and changing. Don’t even worry about them. Just do what you do. You motivate the majority or we would not seek you out everyday. Do it for us..not these jealous losers. They are not your audience. We are.
Cassey,
I am sorry that you were sad. I love your workout videos. I love your blah, blah, blah. Without that I couldn’t do half (which is always 1/4 of what you do) of what I do. I love your personality. Of course as a Mom, I think you look perfect just the way you are, but you have to love the way you look.
Obviously, by your success, people love you. You motivate me. I am constantly forwarding your e-mails to my daughter and my friends. You are the first thing I check for in the mornings when I wake up. I am always excited to see what you have to offer.
You give so much, free, to the world. I am grateful for you. Thank you for giving so much without asking for anything in return. I am sure that your parents are proud of you. I know I am!
Keep up the awesome job. You are helping people all over the world.
Gratefully,
Vera
I just want to say that I saw and read a lot more posts about “your body is beautiful” and “fuck thinsperation” before I hit sites like blogilates, and while I agree that thinsperation shouldn’t be the goal, there are still a TON of problematic aspects of the body positivity blogs that are putting you down (e.g., forcing someone to accept their body at their current state, assuming anyone who’s trying to get fit or toned up has an eating disorder or body image problems).
I’m sorry that you had to write this post (and cry during it!), this really shouldn’t have to happen to anyone, especially yourself!
Hello Cassey ,
I’m glad that I meet you on youtube, I made your exercice for a few times and I can say that U are amazing.
and about all the people that don’t make anything, but say bad things to you, please don’t take them into consideration….your work is appreciated by real people :)
I send all best and have you a nice day.
Hey Cassey
Don’t listen to the trolls dear, they’re just insecure people who have nothing better to do than rage on the internet. I found your website and videos about a month ago, and I absolutely love them. You keep me motivated to workout, something which I have struggled with for a long time. Coming from a fitness background (My mum is a Nutritionist, my dad is a Personal Trainer), your philosophies and healthy living advice is completely in line with what I’ve been brought up to believe. You take what I already know about fitness and healthy eating and make it fun and exciting, and for that, I have to thank you. Checking your progress in the mirror every day is not unusual or ED-orientated, it’s normal! Every person I know who has ever embarked on a weight-loss journey has said that the best part of what they do is being able to look in the mirror and see something they admire, something they can be proud of. It’s a measure of progress, and in my mind checking your aesthetic progress is much healthier than checking your weight on a daily basis, as observing the physical changes in your body can be a much better indicator of progress than weight loss.
Thank you so much for all you do Cassey, you’re a brilliant blogger, and you make me motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Anyway, must be off, I’ve just printed out your August Workout Calendar – time for me to get some Awesomesauce Arms!
Hey Casey,
I literally discovered your videos on YouTube last week and you have already got me hooked on Pilates!! It’s a great addition to my Insanity workouts. It was amazing to see your transformation from your 2010 videos to your 2012 videos! I am so proud of you and I hope to be where you are at now one day. My body is also one thing I feel I have the least control over. Thank you for being so honest and genuine with us. I was surprised to come across this post, but I guess you can’t get away from criticism. I got hooked because you are oozing with enthusiasm for being healthy and you don’t hold back when you make work out videos. It’s unfortunate that some people get offended, because there are others who might want the assurance that it’s perfectly all right to look in the mirror every day to observe the work-in-progress! You have a new fan! :)
Hi Cassey,
Don’t listen to all the ‘haters.’ They’re just trying to bring you down because they’re jealous. Jealous that you have the motivation to want to make a change and then actually do it. I have a degree in Nutrition and have a Dietetic Technician license and in reading your posts/workouts/meal plans, all I have to say is good for you. You understand what it takes to eat well, get lean, and stay healthy. You make no promises to people, and everyone should always consult a doctor or nutritionist before they start any meal plan or workout plan, but in my opinion as someone in the nutrition field (and a PopPilates fan!) I think you’re doing a FABULOUS job! There is a lot of nutrition information (and MISinformation) on the internet; eat this and lose 5lbs in 3 days, don’t eat eggs, eating this causes cancer, etc, etc. But your philosophy of eating whole foods and working out is one of the best I have seen. And furthermore, your workouts kick my butt…and you’re right…I LOVE IT! Keep up the good work and don’t let all the ‘haters’ get to you!
This post made me go “huh?”. I found you about a week ago, and you don’t know how happy I am to have done so. You provide great motivation, corny at times, but that is part of why I love you. Oh no, I just said the “L” word. Yes, I did! Your stuff is tough, no-nonsense, silly, and entertaining. There will always be naysayers, and with the cloche of internet anonymity, some may get rude. Advice is never really meant to be one-size-fits-all, if they don’t like what you have to say, they can unsub and find someone else to support their endeavors. I hope you take those comments, that I am sure have been directed at others as well, and unsub to what those rude trolls have say. Something tells me that you will have no problem high-kicking these comments to the curb, and continuing to pump out awesome and positive material. Thank you!
Hi Cassey!
I stumbled upon your POP pilates videos on youtube, and just found your blog today. WOW! I feel like I have a workout buddy with me when I’m doing your videos! You are so full of life, charismatic, and fun! Your pilates videos make me excited to workout again. This is coming from a total stranger, keep in mind. There will always be people out there who want to bring you down with their own insecurities. Like Jason Mraz says, Hold your own, Know your name, and Go your own way!
You’re doing a wonderful thing by helping people out, and it’s great to have people like you in the world. Don’t let a few people who misunderstand your message bring you down. :) You’re a healthy, happy inspiration to us all!
Hi Casey,
I’m sorry that all these people are being like that,
they are just Internet trolls and not worthy of your time,
so please keep making great videos and helping me feel better about myself!
Love from the UK
Don’t listen to them, Cassey. They are either jealous or frustrated (most likely both), because they don’t have enough willpower to do something with their looks/lives. Thanks to your videos I changed my lifestyle, I’m finally eating clean, you got me hooked on working out and for that I’m really thankful. I feel much better now and I stay positive, keep on working out to see the results I want. Stay the way you are girl, because you are great. You’re an inspiration.
You are so honest and down to earth, I appreciate that. I was surprised to hear some of the complaints about you, how could someone not freakishly love you (except when you are making me die in workouts).
But I think I understand why some people feel this way, a lot of blogs these days have a certain mentality about being healthy and yours slightly differs from that. You are more honest not only to us, but to yourself. 1,800 calories is definitely sufficient! A women of your height and weight and how many times you workout, seems right to me.
I also want to say that I don’t think you promote eating disorders at all, actually RECOVER from one. I’ve had an eating disorder since I was 12 and have been trying to recover for years. A few months ago I found your videos and started doing them. I felt STRONG and I wanted this strength (mentally and physically) more than being thin. I started increasing my calorie count to keep up with my exercise. Now I’m at a healthy weight and a lot stronger than I was before.
You helped me become healthy, happy, good looking, and strong. I haven’t been this happy since I was a little kid.
But thanks for being honest and even though it hurts (another strong thing to admit) you don’t get mad at any of your followers expressing their opinions. But you also don’t let political correctness or censorship stop you from speaking your mind.
Cassey,
I was having a conversation with someone the other day about trainers and fitness and how it’s always easier to workout with a trainer who is having fun. I totally agreed with them, and you are that trainer for me even though I do your workouts online! I would love to be as healthy and fit as you and you motivate me and let me believe that I can.
Train insane or remain the same right?
Even though your workouts burn so bad (/good (: ) and sometimes I scream things at my computer screen, after I’m done I always feel happier because you are so positive.
You are awesome!
Thank You!!!
I think your blog is wonderful.
Some of your diets and fitness plans may seem a little extreme to me, but that’s because I want to start out slow, and I’m a sucker for food!
But your blog has helped me no end and anyone that say’s it is no good clearly just can’t appreciate how much effort and time you put into sharing your life and trying to help us.
I think you’re great :)
xx
Hi Cassey,
Thank you so much for such an inspirational blog. You are amazing at what you do, you are so full of positive energy and enthusiasm.You could motivate anyone to get off the couch and get healthy.
From your message I see that you like most of us will focus on the negative comments people make. Even when you get 100 messages of praise and one negative it will be the one negative message that you think about. There will always be people that are negative and are only too willing to tell you all about what they think. But stay positive and think of all the people that love and enjoy what you do.
It is clear to see that you are healthy and you are promoting a healthy lifestyle in a fun manor. At the end of the day you are a fitness professional, and you are brilliant at it, you have found your niche!!
Thank you for the inspiration, looking forward to more posts and workouts!
Pamela
Hi Cassey,
I think some of these people are trolls and say things to wind you up, nothing that I’ve seen on your website has been aimed towards obtaining an unhealthy obsession with losing weight.
Your website and videos are a fantastic way for people to do exercise at home without having to pay out for a gym membership or a personal trainer, so ignore these comments, for the 1 negative comment you get there are 100 positive ones.
Thank you for all your help!
Keep it up! :)
Hi :)
i just want to say i think you are amazing! Thankyou so much for what you are doing
you are honestly saving and making so many peoples lives better
You’re a wonderful human being :)
I am an average teen girl and I just love pilates
You inspire me every day
I just wanted to say
THANKYOU !!!!
your videos are the best workouts I have ever ever come across anywhere, i can’t believe how amazing they are
just wow thankyou
I love your videos. I find them inspirational and very useful… esp. when you talk us through workouts while everything is burning.. lol. Some people just get off on being mean and spiteful, do not listen to them. There is a difference between constructive criticism and just plain nasty. Thanks for all the great, selfless work Cassey!
Don’t listen to them Cassey. You’re a great person and an inspiration to many people.