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
I needed this post! Life gets so hectic and it’s a nice reminder to focus on what makes you happy/sane/calm, thanks!!
so glad to hear you didn’t fall off the face of the internet :P
i’m so glad that you too realize that sometimes you just have to drop everything and do what makes you find your center ! : ) it’s time best spent. . .
and know that we all thank you for your time spent HERE and on youtube being our own personal cheerleader in all aspects of life, teaching us to not just kill it in pilates but “kill it” in life… :P hehe
so scared of the stairmaster but i’ll try it just cause you said to!!! thanks for these awesome treadmill/workout printables, no idea what i’d do without them! they always keep things interesting just when i’m about to get bored and quit.
xx
Love, love, love your videos! Glad you are getting back on track and thanks for sharing your struggles. It helps the rest of us feel normal!!
I can’t wait to try this and kick my butt in the best possible way! I still did a stairmaster workout on Saturday despite this being up late. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for your elliptical workout!
I am so glad that my friend introduced me to your videos!! I can’t thank her or you enough!! Doing your videos motivates me and pushes me to extreme limits I didn’t think I could ever achieve!! You are a true inspiration and have definitely helped me challenge myself and set new goals all the time, I’m sure everyone can agree when I say how much satisfaction we get when we get through your videos!! Thanks SO much!!
Hey Cassey! I have prepared something very deep and meaningful that I think you will appreciate.
I call it “Ode to Cassey” *ahem*
Cassey makes workout videos and calls them POP Pilates.
She puts them on YouTube so us POPsters can look like hotties.
She loves booty shorts and tank tops…
and in everything she wears, her muscle definition really pops.
I hope one day to be so lean,
But to be like Cassey, I know I must train MEAN!!!
Thank you, thank you…And good job on realizing you also need time to yourself!!
<3 Brittany
aww that is so adorbs!!
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule for us! I love that you are passionate enough about your work to let it ground you, even when things get crazy. Putting yourself first can be tough but I think that if you put yourself on the back burner you won’t have enough energy for everything else for very long. I’ve actually never used a stair master because my gym doesn’t have one but I know that the gym on my campus has one so I may just (ok, I will) try this work out! Have a great day Cassey!
Hey Cassey! Wow, did you design those necklaces yourself? They are so FABBBBBBUULOUS. I wannt oneee :D. Do you create these work outs on your own? cauuse they are really good…. GETTING READY FOR MY GRANDE BUNS TO BURNNNNN. YEAHHH! and i HAVE to LOOVE IT! haha. that picture of you, oh pleaaase you look soooo goood just working out. When it’s me i’ll have some COWW EXPRESSION.
I just found this website and I am so excited!
I love your workouts! You are my inspiration! (or fitspiration!) Can’t wait to try this workout!
Hi Cassey!
I love your videos so much- one of my new year’s COMMITMENTS is doing at least one video a day. Thank you so much for making them and this amazing website and everything!! Doing your videos is like doing a workout with an extremely chatty workout buddy, so keep them coming!! Thanks so much :)
Sincerely,
Rhea
p.s I made banana pancakes for my family- they LOVED them! My brother now asks me to make them for him all the time :))
I love stairmaster interval routines!!! They are my go-to type of cardio next to running, and it gives the lower body a much needed boost. And I hope your transition starts to ease up! That’s one thing I’ve been learning a looooot for the last 2 years. Saying ‘no’ is not a bad thing and it can even inspire someone else to be less of a people pleaser. I think I’m naturally more geared to be that way, so even though saying ‘yes’ is easier for me, I’ve gotten better at taking care of myself AND OTHERS just because I’m able to set boundaries. Boundaries are so so so important! :) You can do this Cassey!
Welcome back! I love your videos they really keep me focused and going. I will admit, I have slipped up the past two days with my diet because I have been busy painting my house so after all that work I just want to grab something quick.. Should of thought ahead and premade the meals like these…
Thanks for Everything!
I am so excited to try this out at the gym today! I’m probably going to die at 5 minutes! :/ Super excited! :D
I completely agree with you about wisely allocating your time. I’m on a break from school now so I’ve been dedicating hours to getting your workouts done and working on a healthier me! Dancing is what calms me down when school gets hectic. It’s great having something that gives me a break from hustle and bustle. I love how encouraging you are and your workout calendar is super convenient. Your tweets also gives me an extra boost during the days! Thanks :)
Dear Cassey,
Over the past few months, you have greatly improved my life. You taught me how to love myself again and to always listen to my body and to be more positive! I am so grateful or your help and it’s great to know that you are so human! ha ha. Any other trainer or fitness famous guru try to trick us into thinking that they are perfect in fitness, in life, in everything. That’s not the case, sometimes we all need the reminder to just take a step back and evaluate what WE need and not everyone else. So, I know that we can all be demanding and want new things to challenge ourselves to but don’t be afraid to say that you need a few days off to just relax and be by yourself. WE WONT HATE YOU.
I know that we can all relate to this post, especially those who are just as busy as you. So, thank you for not just being our friend and mentor but for being HONEST.
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE THAT SPA DAY! ;P
Sincerely,
Alaura
Everyone needs some time just for themselves every now and then. I know that am one of those people where I need some me time or I will get grumpy and lash out if I don’t. Congrats on your new apartment and you should do a new video of it.
Oh gossh, the stairmaster routine makes my butt want to cry alreaddyy. And the boww necklacess are superr cute!
I know what you mean about feeling overwhelmed. These last few days I was so focused on other things I wasn’t eating very well or exercising much. Instead of feeling bad about it I moved on and worked to prevent it from happening again. This morning I made healthy frozen pizzas, so that when a pizza craving hits, I can heat up something super yummy in a few minutes. Whole grain pizza crust, home made sauce, and a ton of vegetables!
Cassey, you should never feel bad about taking a few days off or being a bit behind! You work incredibly hard for your followers and we love you for it, but you are still human and deserve a break every now and then! We understand! :)
I love the meal prepping idea. One of my unofficial goals for this year is to get better at meal planning and prepping. I’ve discovered mornings are the best for working out yet I usually have to leave quite early for uni and work during the term, so I want to try cooking larger batches of healthy cookies and banana pancakes in advance. Then I can still fit in my workout in the morning and just grab a ready-made breakfast on the way out the door! I also would like to try it for dinners, snacks etc but one step at a time ;)
Thanks for everything you do, Cassey – the videos, the calendar, the recipes, the giveaways – you’re amazing! Xo
My boyfriend used to laugh at me when I would do blogilates videos- he believes that weightlifting is all you need. I’d been asking him for months to do one video with me just to prove to him that you kick butts into shape. FINALLY, after seeing your new video, he agreed to workout with me. One move in, he looks at me, says “screw that” and walks away. So, thank you, Casey, for making me tougher than my boyfriend! And also, for helping to make me (and hundreds of other people) strong and confident. You are a gem!
Can’t wait to try this out and see the new video. you are such an inspiration to me and i love your enthusiasm in your videos. it doesn’t matter that you got off calendar. :)
Don’t feel bad! We’re not going anywhere. And it’s not like you don’t have 20 other videos/printables to tide us over till your new vid/printable is ready.
Don’t worry Cassey!! You are are very intelligent individual and we love you and support you! It’s hard to learn when to say no and take some “you” time. Whenever you can’t deal, we’ll workout and cook with you!! I realize I just sounded very sentimental, but whatevs…. Have a great week! Mwah!<3
I’ve never tried the stair master. Just might have to now! :)
Those are the cutest necklaces I have ever seen!!! I would absolutely love one. By the way, I’ve just been saying ‘Train the same or remain the same’ as I go in the gym that I go to. It’s so inspiring!!
making time for you is the most important thing, because you are the most important person in your life! everything else comes after that :) and everyone learns this lesson (or i hope they do!) eventually. <3
Thanks so much for the Stairmaster workout! I can’t wait to try this out tomorrow at the gym. I think I’ll show my mom who loves to run this one too. Your treadmill workouts KILL ME but I love them so much. Thanks for the workouts Cassey, sorry to hear that you’ve been overwhelmed and I hope it all turns out fine soon. Love you!
I totally agree with food prepping! I do it so much at university to save money :) thank you so much for all your motivation. Don’t know how I would cope without it!
Getting ready to start working out with a buddy! We’re going to get together and do your videos! So excited!
Good for you for learning a valuable lesson! Saying no can be tough. You do so much for others & have such a giving heart. Can’t forget to take care of yourself, too! Thanks for all your hard work :-)
So excited to do the Butt Builder routine but i’m kind of confused about the styles? How do you do the styles? LOL
Thank you! :)
Can’t WAIT to kill myself with the stair master work out!!! I am SO addicted to the BURN! Thanks Cassey!
hey cassey! i think you’re doing a great job!
thank you :)
i love the necklaces!
kisses from spain!
OMG I’m super excited for the second HIITilates video. The first totally killed me!! Thank you so much for all your amazing videos and support! Us POPsters love them and YOU! <3
Thanks so much for dedicating your time to us every day and helping us to be fitter and stronger people. We don’t expect you to be superhuman so no apology is necessary. Good luck catching up and allocating your time. YOU CAN DO IT :)
Cassey this comment is coming a few days late but I just read about the weight training app and downloaded it!! I just finished my first day of it and I have to say this is the most incredible workout app and plan I’ve ever seen!! I am so thankful that its free because its worth a million bucks!! Thanks so much I can’t wait to continue this journey!!
I completely agree with meal prepping! It really does make everything SO much easier, and thank you for all the amazing vids (as always). I find that combining the gym plus your workouts is setting me up to reach my goal in half the time. Thanks, Cassey!! <3
Love the “hate face”… every time I am working out at the gym and someone walks in and I glance up, I realize I am probably giving them a look like this. It’s only because I’m working hard and hurting! :)
Meal prepping sounds like a great idea! It will definitely help me eat healthier at the office. No more hoping on the take-out bandwagon for me. Now I just have to go buy myself some new food containers…
I’d love to have a necklace. :) It’s cute.
Hope you feel better soon. I can’t imagine how many pushups it took to wear your arms out!
Those necklaces are so cute!!! I am a college student and classes start back up next week, so I am looking forward to doing meal prep for the week on sundays. it’s a ritual I’ve missed!
i love the meal prep idea. i think it would help me alotttt. my vice is snacking on bad food because its convenient. baaaaad!
Freshman year in college, I remember telling my aunt that I was hanging out with a guy that I didn’t particularly like, and she said “I would hate to see such an intelligent girl like you waste your time on somebody just because you felt bad for them.” That pretty much changed my life, and I couldn’t be happier with the decisions I made to spend with myself or to meet different people who actually appreciated my company.
OHHHHHH my god! I just died! I’m dying in my room and for real I’VE BECOME THE SATIRMASTER’S MOTHER
Thank you for your great workouts! Give yourself a break, though, you’re still only human :)
Those bow necklaces are just too gorgeous. I woud love one!
I’m seriously looking forward to the butt builder stair master routine! I’ve been killing it with the HIITilates one! I’m actually getting ready to push the couch out of the way and give it another go :) And woo! at a second chance to enter for the necklace. I kinda let the day slip past me, oops!