Hello POPsters!!!
Here is your stairmaster routine! Yes a day late, but ahh alas it is here! Give it a try. It is hard. It will trick you and torture you. It will KICK. YOUR. BUTT. (But you will love it!)
Kay, so I am changing up the #POPsterPresents Calendar to accomodate for my absence this past week. If you commented on the last post I did because you weren’t sure what to do for the Jan 11th entry (since I didn’t blog that day), that counts still but I will also let you comment on this post (which was supposed to go up that day) and make it count as an extra entry. Confused? What I am trying to say is…
Comment on this blog post and you will automatically be entered to win a bow necklace!
It’s been a hectic week and I had a crazy breakdown from that feeling of “never catching up”. With the move, meetings, getting to know new people, a switched up training schedule, being invited to this and that – I found myself scrambling for time for myself and my work. Never have I wanted to just be alone so BAD!!! You know what I mean?
Not that I am an introverted person that likes to just hangout with myself, but like, sometimes it is just TOO MUCH.
Your time is valuable and you must choose to allocate it accordingly. I am learning this now. You cannot say yes to everything. Really evaluate what you want to spend your time doing and see if it makes you happy or makes you a better person. If not, skip it. Too many times I get myself into situations where I find that I become involved in something out of obligation or because I “feel bad”.
If you ever feel like this, snap SNAP out of it!!! If you don’t wanna be there, chances are you’re probably not too fun to be around anyway, so skip it and do yourself and everyone else a favor.
Whoa that just sounded really pessimistic! Oopsies. Basically, choose what you want to do with your time wisely and you will be happier.
I realized this week that the 2 things that truly calm me down when all else is haywire are:
1. Cooking
2. Working out
I feel like these are the only 2 times I feel like I can just zone out and be truly, passionately encompassed by the activity in front of me. So yesterday I completely KILLED it at the gym!!! It was fabulous. This is a pic of me after I did pushups til failure…post failure. It’s my hate face.
Bout to go hurt someone.
I’ve also been meal prepping which is something I’ve been wanting to do for a loooooong time! This really helps me stay on track, eat clean, and saves me time. That is the most important reason why I meal prep – because I have food handy that’s healthy, it’s too convenient to pass up when hungry! I mean seriously…how many times have you had a fridge full of clean ingredients but you end up just snacking on junk in your kitchen counter or cupboard because it’s easy and quick? Yeah. No excuses when it’s just as easy to reach for veggies and lean protein as it is to reach for a bag of chips. Plus you shouldn’t have bad foods lying around the house anyway! Why make life harder for yourself!? Remove temptations. It is unnecessary energy wasted on fighting something that you wouldn’t have to fight if it wasn’t there.
The second HIITilates video is being uploaded to YouTube right now, so hang tight! I know you will love/hate this one even more than the first!
Remember to like and comment on the new vid for a chance to win the POP Pilates DVD.
I will announce winners from Jan 8-12 in one of the coming posts!
<3 Cassey
Thanks for the workout; can’t wait to try it! And please do take care of yourself. Especially with your birthday just around the corner. :D
It is a really good idea to take time for yourself. You’re super busy, too, so you definitely deserved it! I hope I have time today to make it to the gym to try this workout! And that no one is on the stair master. I killed it yesterday with interval running on the treadmill. Blah! Felt so good!
Hey Cassey, I understand you have a crazy schedule but thank you for having the time to also upload videos and tips and all of that.The new workout looks awesome, i need to buy one of those stairmaster but for now i’ll stick to my elliptical which has given me a little but lift.
One of the reasons I love to workout with you and check your blog is because you’re not one of those people who is perfect in every way, you have a lot of hard times and that makes you seem so normal and relatable! This is why I love you Cassey! I hope I win because I need that DVD! #POPsterpresents
Hey Cassey!!
I’m glad that you finally got to take some time for yourself. I know what you mean >.< Things get crazy, and then comes a breakdown. I'm only 16 and I've still had WAY too many from family drama and school overworking me. But then I get to come home, go running, and do a few of your awesome workouts!(: You really help me a lot. Seriously. Just since starting your workouts, I've gone from a stressed suicidal freak to someone that is actually starting to feel good about herself. And I thank you for that. I appreciate you more than you could ever imagine.
Thank you, Cassey.<3
Jasmine
Wow! I really wish I had access to a stair master!! Oh well. I’ll just kill it with some jogging (that’s what I did this morning) and blogilates vids. I hope you love your new place and are getting settled in really well! Stay positive, Cassey! We all love you.
I clean horse stalls to calm down XD I guess the smell of horses, the hard work, and the time alone to think are what helps me.
Can’t wait to see the new video!
cassey i cooked with miracle noodles for the first time last night and loved them!! also just finished your hiit bikini blast 1 and it left me so sweaty but feeling great! such a wonderful way to start my day <3
Cant wait to try both exercises. This will be perfect for switching up my routine
Oh my gosh I’m so excited to do this!! I’ve never done the stair master but im excited to try!!!
Thank you for making a stair master routine – it’s my cardio of choice! I can’t wait to try it out tomorrow at the gym! Remember to be kind to yourself while you are going through so many personal changes. Good for you for taking your stress out at the gym and in the kitchen.
So excited for the new workout!!! Also love the bow necklaces!
I wish I had stairmaster access, but i don’t. I loved the treadmill one! Thanks for all you post. You are so motivating.
Hey Cassey, I am so happy you wrote today, I tought I had problem with my internet and I couldn’t see your new post! Lol I can’t wait to try the butt builder stairmaster! I’m still on your sexy treadmill workout! It’s so hard but I feel it in my legs and my butt so much!!! It’s amazing! You are amazing Cassey! #popsterpresents
I’ve been having a crazy breakdown of my own this past week. I always feel sooooo much better after a good workout though, so you helped me get through my craziness. Thank you so much for that. You really do mean so much to us POPsters.
As a side note, I ordered the Call Me Lady Wallet from oGorgeous, and I am SO FREAKING EXCITED for it to come in! I also get a yoga mat keychain for my sweet momma for her birthday next week. I can’t wait to give it to her!
You have a lot going on now. It’s nice to take some time out for yourself.
I just started trying out your workouts for a week now. I love your workouts and your personality!
I love your workouts and blog! You’re such a great inspiration and you make working out fun! The necklaces look really cute :)
Sorry you had a tough week! Hope it gets a lot better for you. I am super excited to try this new workout out. I finally did the one from last week yesterday. OMG! It was killer!
Girl you need an assistant. You do enough work for 4 or 5 people. Seriously, you’re an inspiration.
Working out is definitely a great way for me to de-stress. I know if I don’t workout I feel terrible and I get cranky and stressed out.
Cassey,
You make life absolutely amazing for me. Before I found you in October, my life was an absolute disaster! I rarely worked out, only did things that didn’t challenge me when I did work out, and I let stress get to me horribly. When I found you, everything changed. My attitude has done a complete 180, and I LOVE working out, even if I’m at the gym and have no access to your videos. Anytime I get to something that I don’t want to do (like overhead presses or even my last half mile on the treadmill) I just think, “Cassey would want me to do this!” I guess it places a lot of pressure on you when so many people look up to you the way I do, and I’m sorry about that. What I’m trying to say is: You make a difference in so many lives. What you’re doing isn’t pointless. You truly are amazing, and you’re beautiful both inside and out. You’ve helped me get to the point that I’m comfortable with my body, I like eating clean, I love working out, and you’ve even helped me to realize what I want to do with the rest of my life. I want to become certified to teach Pilates, and I’m going to go to school so that I can be a personal trainer and, later, a physical therapist. For the first time in my life, I turn to working out when I’m stressed instead of to a big tub of ice cream, and that truly IS awesome. I couldn’t have gotten there without you. Your advice is always great and so very helpful. I thank you so, so very much for everything you do for us POPsters!!! We love you, Cassey!
Lots of love and good energy vibes headed your way,
Samantha
Yay, finally there is your blog post. I was missing you! haha, really I missed reading about fitness, healthy food and staying on track. I love you blog, your messages, and of course your workouts. My fitness level increased so much because I’m doing your workouts everyday and eat cleaner because of your advise. Thank you so much!
I will do the Hiitaltes 2 tonight: together with my boyfriend! it’s his first time doing one of your videos. I can’t wait to see how he does, haha :-)
Good on you for taking some time for yourself! You deserve it! #popsterspresents
Awesome! Thanks Cassey! I can’t wait to give it a go!
And thank you for helping me get in shape, I’ve never enjoyed working out as much as I enjoy a blogilates style butt kicking. = D
Christina.
Hey Cassey,
Thanks for this post – I definitely feel this way sometimes and I always need a little “me” time each day. As a medical student, it’s sometimes hard to fit in workouts everyday, although I’m really trying to be committed do better! And your workouts are so fun and upbeat that you keep me motivated to exercise when I get home at the end of a long day!! Thank you so much for that! :)
jaNEWary calender is seriously KILLAAHHHH!! Especially those cardio days… Cassey you’ve really outdone yourself this time with finding ways to kill us! But I love it cause I know I’m totally killing my workout! And im so super excited to try the new HIITilates video! The first one was AMAZING! <3
I am so excited to do this workout but also partially scared. I can usually only go on the stair master for about 20 minutes without dying but I am so ready to try this. Thanks for being an inspiration!
Thanks so much for posting that tip/advice on time, Cassey. I often commit myself to stuff because I feel bad or pressured, and I end up having fun in the end, but I dread it before. When I say no, I always feel bad, but it is MY happiness that matters, and sometimes I just want “me” time! (I have “me” time a lot, actually lol) Hang in there, girl. You are such an inspiration and a blessing to all of us, and we are all so very thankful to have you as an instructor, mentor, and friend! Blessings.
Im obsessed with butt workouts lately so I cant wait to try this. Thanks for everything that you do Cassey!! You may feel overworked, but at least you always have so many people supporting you and appreciating everything you do for your fans!
Hey Cassey!!! You are truly amazing for all that you do for us posters but lookout for you too. I know you want to please everyone and make this a special month for everyone but don’t worry so much about us. You just got knocked out of your normal routine with the moving, unpacking, having an new environment, etc. We completely understand the toll it must be taking. So, just breathe, and settle in. Your numerous following will still be here lol. I know I will :) Take care and be blessed.
OMGGGG. I can’t wait to do this. Can’t wait to get my booty kicked!!
Thanks Cassey!
Just finished an amazing workout beautiful burn and I felt every minute.. I am back and getting myself into a pre baby shape. I have toning to do. I love following your videos it’s motivation.
I would love to see some “recipe” tips and the idea of pre prepped meals are great. I just wanted to ask
do you eat that same meal for lunch and dinner that day how to do daily eat your pre meals?
Any advice.
I have always had fitness in my life, after two kids it has slowed down but I am always active. With the holidays passed it’s a lot easier not to be tempted to shovel bad food down ….
So any other advice would be great!!!
Wish I could go this workout, but I don’t have stairmaster. Took my day off yesterday and then working out today. Thanks so much Cassey!
Cassey this is one of the many reasons we, POPsters love you so much! You have so much on your plate, like 10 different social networks to update and you still make time for your personal life. Cassey you truly are a great person and you have a great heart. You help so many people get their life back on track as a fitness instructor-but more importantly a friend. You support us when we feel like we’re about to DIE from a hard workout and I think that’s why we love it when you tell us about what’s on your plate-because then we feel like we can help YOU and repay what can never really be repaid. Cassey, you have been the ultimate friend to thousands of people. “Thank You” doesn’t seem like a big enough thanks for everything you’ve done for us. You are such an inspiration for all of us and thank you for not giving on this community and for not giving up on us.
Cassey, from the bottom of all of the POPsters’ hearts-Thank You, WE LOVE YOU!<3
Cassey I’ve missed youu! I always wanted to learn how to eat clean but I don’t know how… where do you get you r food from?
I understand that all too well. It took me a number of years to learn to say no to people if I didn’t want to do something. I know now that reading, sewing/quilting, knitting and walking my dog calms me down and helps me refocus on what’s important. Good luck! Sounds like you have a lot going on but I’m sure you can deal with it!
Thanks for clearing everything up regarding the calendar! Also saw the new Hiitilates up on YouTube; gotta give it a whirl!
OMGGG IM SOOOO TIRED, SINCE IT WAS A REST DAY I TOOK THURSDAYS WORKOUT FROM LAST WEEK AND PUT IT IN FOR TODAY…..if i want to look like a beauty than i have to train like a beast right ;) ~commenting for the necklaceee, soooo adorable!!!,
Oh my god this is great, a new butt workout <3 I'd have to say your butt and an workouts are definitely my favorites, I'm always so pumped to do them! And you know high school, people are always checking out your booty. So I try to keep it in tip top shape ;)
I wish I could pre make meals! I always do that for lunches and sometimes snacks but my family kinda prevent me from doing so for dinners.it’s okay though! I love cooking anyway.
Cassey, I totally feel for you with the burn out! It happens to me almost every time I have a big move. . .so happy you were able to SNAP out of it :) Feels amazing to get back on track, doesn’t it?
Thanks for all that you do for us popsters! That workout looks great! Don’t forget to take some “me” time.
My body is ready for the new workout!
Take time for yourself. You serve an important role in the health world and have helped so many people. Have you thought about delegating some ot the work?
We missed you Cassey! Glad to see the new workout up :)
Hey Cassey! You just had a big move and everyone wants to see you because youre so amazing!!
I hope your upcoming week is easier! And way less stressful!
I cant wait to try the new videoo!! Im only a couple weeks in to your workout and i already see changes! When i dont feel like working out i go to your blog and read your posts which pumps me up. Thanks for your inspiration Cassey!
We all Love you and appreciate the hard work you put in for us!
Xoxoxoxox
I can’t wait to start this new workout to get my but my but in shape!
You Wanda kick my butt? Kick it then! I’m so ready!
Wanna*
Everyone gets stressed out and are busy busy! You justhave to take your time and you’ll get through it. Seasons change and everything will calm down. :) On another note, this month is the first month since high school that I have been sticking to a workout plan. Your calendar is totally kicking my butt and I am loving it!!! :))
My gym just got a stairmaster… and I am so excited!! Will definitely be doing this workout next week :)
I’ve been looking for a killer stairmaster workout, so I can’t wait to try this one! Working out and cooking are also my ways of staying sane when life is crazy…and sleep. Even when other things in my usual routine have to be sacrificed, I can’t sacrifice my workouts or sleep or else I will go insane. Congrats on your move, and I can’t wait to see more of your apartment!
Yeah!!! Let”s build some buttys