NYC Adventures + No One Likes a Troll
NYC Adventures + No One Likes a Troll
Hey guys!!!
Wanted to give you a quick look at what’s been happening in NYC this week so far! I can’t believe it is already Friday WHATTT!!!
Ok here we go:
Visited my friends over at The Greatist (a positive health and fitness blog) earlier in the week! They have a cool lil office with a fun vibrant energy! We talked about the difference between being a 1 person personal blog (mine) vs. being an informational resource blog with a staff of writers (theirs) and it was very interesting! They said that even writing the word “toned” vs. “strong” could really turn off a male reader, so they have to be really careful with their words! Lucky for me, most of y’all are girls so I can be as pink and sparkly as I desire 🙂
Next I headed over to YouBeauty and filmed a little video showing 3 of my fave butt toning moves! The people there were so cool! I chose to demonstrate the long lunge extensions, the downward dog circles (don’t think we’ve done this yet), and half clam circles. I’ll let you know when the video is up!
Side note: So, I just wanted to discuss something real quick. I posted this picture on my instagram and because it made the Popular page, I got some REALLY nasty comments (from non-fans) saying how Asians “don’t have a butt” and shouldn’t be demonstrating butt toning moves. At this point, I’ve been online for about 2.5-3 years and I have learned to ignore such comments. I do not take those personally and I want to thank everyone who stood up for me.
So anyway, the issue isn’t about my butt confidence but rather about judging people’s bodies as if the person on the other side of the screen can’t read and can’t feel. Like, in what world is it ok to say to someone “hey, you have a muffintop” or “dude, your cottage cheese is nasty – put some pants on”? Like, what does that have to do with you, why do you care, and does judging someone negatively give you ANY BENEFIT? I don’t understand being mean. It doesn’t do any good for anyone except for maybe a group of mean people who get some type of sick entertainment out of making fun of others. I think this type of judgement is childish, ignorant, and can be resolved through surrounding yourself with people who don’t do that!
I know I don’t have to preach to the choir so I’ll stop there. But seriously!! Random instagram people who don’t know me have left some of the most ridiculous comments out of all my social media networks! I think Instagram and YouTube might be right there. The comments on the blog, twitter, and facebook are always friendly. It’s interesting to notice how people behave differently on each different network. Have you seen any trends? Thanks for making our home together here polite for everyone!
Then after I was done, fellow fitness instructor, Kristin McGee came by and did a little segment too! It was the first time we ever met in person. We’ve only been internet friends but when I saw her, I felt like I already knew her! The online world is awesome 🙂
Today I had a pop up interview at Fox News! I didn’t know this was gonna happen so I quickly ran to Forever 21 and picked up a bright neon orange peplum dress and teal shoes! I am so happy it turned out looking nice because, when I say quickly, I mean the interview was at 12:25 and I was in the Forever 21 dressing room changing from boots and pants into this dress at 12:15. Yeah.
Here’s me yay! I talked about winning a Shorty Award in #SocialFitness and was being interviewed by a reporter in LA who was with Tara Strong who won the Shorty for #Actress. I’ve never done anything like this before, so it was definitely a good experience talking live! I think I did alright! If you wanna see the interview, watch here!
Afterwards, I had my favorite soup in the world. Tomato Basil. Mmmm. What’s yours?
My last event of the day was to check up on the meetup space for Sunday! Event planning is seriously tough! I really respect you event planners out there! There’s a lot that goes into figuring out how to please people! The details matter! For you East Coasters, here is what the front of the building looks like. We have over 510 people RSVP’d – I cannot believe this – so I want you to come early to get a good spot. Doors open at 10:15am and class will start at 10:30am sharp on Sunday. Here is the event page again…make sure you have all the details right! As in…DO NOT SHOW UP ON SATURDAY!!!
NYC Meet Up: bit.ly/blogilatesNYC
And other good news! We just got Jamba Juice to sponsor some smoothies! YAY!!!
And of course Health. Join In. will have complimentary healthy food snacks and waters. AHHH!! And one more thing…WE’S GOT A DJ!!! YEAHHH!
I am so excited for Sunday! Get ready for a tough class, giveaways, friends, and tons of fun!
See ya then 🙂
<3 Cassey
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Please do a Seattle, WA meetup, Cassey!
You look absolutely gorgeous in that orange dress and teal shoes!
That orange dress is GORGEOUS! I wish we had a Forever 21 here!
Clearly those trolls saying negative things don’t know you or follow you, Cassey – you will always have your fans who know that you’re a beautiful positive person 🙂
Excuse me to those trolls! They obviously haven’t seen this asian- I actually have an ass! It’s one of my fiancé’s most favourite things about my body. Ugh, some people have nothing better to do…. Like u said, in your next post, what goes around comes around. I love the butt toning exercises btw!
wow, not only are their comments rude and unnecessary, but also RACIST! Asians don’t all have the same body build, that is ridiculous. Makes me so angry when people do that to others. You have a lovely bottom! haha.
Great job at the interview –I actually think that the interviewer was a bit awkward but you handled it with grace. It’s so exciting to see you getting recognition along with more and more opportunities for the incredible work that you do. Also, THANK YOU by the way, for the time, passion, and energy that you put into building blogilates for your community of thousands.
Hey, just wanted to post this video because I was reading this post the other day and then I just saw this video that was talks about why people write comments like that. I think she’s pretty on the mark…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDosP0LGGJU
Hi Cassey,
I’m so happy for you about the Shorty Award and interviews! I love how you made the audience do 10 squats. You look stunning at the awards, and as always ;-).
I don’t know why people would post negative comments, possibly because they’re jealous? I’m Asian and I have junk in my trunk. You have an amazing body and booty. Plus you have no visible cellulite. I’m still working on that. I have a bit in that area, but with your videos I know I can improve that area. I’ve been a popster since January 2013.
You’re such an inspiration! I wish I could meet you in New York, but I like far from there. Love you!!
Hey Cassey! Recently I got an article published in an Economics blog and I was super happy! Once I shared the link on my Facebook, I got a comment on the article suggesting I had plagiarized it from one of my classmates! Clearly I didn’t, and I posted a really polite answer inviting the commenter to link to the essay I had “plagiarized” so that everyone could read it and decide for themselves.
I didn’t even mind the comment, but it’s awful to think that somebody you know (probably one of my Facebook friends) thinks so negatively of you, and they need to seek refuge in anonimity to be able to tell you!
Cassey!! Obviously, I’m loving & agree with all the popsters’ comments. Amen!
Wanted to give you some mad props for pulling together the meet-up this Sunday. It sounds amazing!! (i’m NYC based, so I can’t wait to see you there!) But also, wanted to say how awesome it is that you took a moment to compliment Event Planners/Producers. Extremely respectful of you to point that out!
I am one! And DUH, I wish I could’ve offered helped prior. Please let me know if you need any help this Sunday to carry things off without a hitch! Of course, it’s going to be great, I have no worries! Just wanted to give a shout out & say I’m happy to pitch in anyway I can 😀
Seriously looking forward to the tush whipping!
Oh wow! Thank u for offering your assistance! Will you email me at blogilates@gmail.com? Perhaps you could give me some tips for making this a better fan experience for everyone!!!
Cassey,
You look amazing! You have a butt and no
Cottage cheese!! Lol I LOVE YOU!!!
He called you Casey at the interview! :/
OMG I totally hate when people do that online! It’s so inappropriate! Just today a picture was posted on a fitness companies Facebook page of my friend who is a figure competitor and someone commented on how “HE looked really good…oh wait…it’s a she” and I just couldn’t believe it! She looked amazing in the picture and she’s a sweet girl and she works her a** off in the gym every day and she’s going for her Pro Card this year. Like who says things like that and thinks it’s ok just because it’s online??
So I just stumbled onto your website about three weeks ago after I was looking for away to tone up.I lost about 40 pounds over two years ago and it was slowly creeping back up on me. Luckily, I have found you! You have kicked my butt with your calender. I run a lot and I thought I was in shape but nooooooo 🙂
I love your workouts, but mostly I love your positive attitude about life. It is what keeps me coming back. I saw all the comments about that picture and all I could think was “I would kill to have that butt!”
Thank you for all that you are providing and contributing to the world. You are an inspiration!
I love your stuff. I am 51 and enjoy how your workouts are’nt staged and are real. You rock it out so thanks so much for what you do.
You should come visit us in New Zealand.
Xxxxxxxx
Hi Cassey
I am 51 years old and am so happy I found you. Your workouts are FANTASTIC and fun. You are really funny……….
Thank you forvwhat you do.
Oh yeah, I live in New Zealand so you are definitely reaching all corners of the planet.
Xx
I absolutely LOVE your orange dress!
Hi Cassey! Congrats on your award and I’m so happy for you that you appeared on a national network! I noticed that IG and YouTube have a lot of trolls. They talk big and bad online but I bet they wouldn’t dare say it to your face in person! I’m taking an online publishing class and suggested putting comment boxes on the website we’re building and everyone in my class vetoed it because they’re afraid of trolls. 🙁 It’s a big problem but I wish people would realize that negative comments online shouldn’t affect your self esteem
Cassie,
You are very inspirational. As a trainer, fitness instructor and workout obsessed athlete I try and be happier in my workouts because of how positive you are. For the negative comments use them to fuel your fire. You are wonderful and are in great shape and have done so much in such a short amount of time! I know there is a lot more to come in your future! Keep up the great work!
Alicia
Reading your blog is always wayyy more interesting than studying! Can’t believe you picked out that dress in like 15 minutes! Loved the outfit! That would have taken me 30 minutes to pick out the shoes alone haha! Looks like you’re having a great time in NY! It’s so sweet what you’re doing for all of your popsters, all that event planning looks like a lottt of work! And on social media, I definitely notice a lot of hate on youtube, but I feel like sometimes people care too much or are being trolls. Like when people complain about youtubers not having their vlogs up yet, I think it’s kind of annoying because it’s like they’re doing it for you because they want to, and some people treat it like they have every right to hate and complain that a vlog is like 2 hours late. I was looking at the new Selena Gomez song on youtube yesterday and so many people were hating on it because they weren’t Selena fans, and then people were replying with really mean comments, I just think some people take it too far. Well, that’s my rant for the day. Hope yall have a fun meetup!! 🙂
Hey Cassey, you are a wonderful person with such a positive attitude and people trying to bring you down have no life. I hope we can have our online community soon so that everyone can have a safe and positive environment to share their stories and ideas. We all need to support each other & motivate each other rather than make rude comments. Can’t wait to meet you on Sunday!!! 🙂
Hurray for pink and sparkles!!
People are really mean on the internet and it’s a big reason why I homeschool my children ! Unfortunately adults seem to be in on the mean stuff too, which is ridiculous! Instead of trying to make the world a better place for the next generation we seem to be making it all the worse – all the work generations before us put into trying to make society friendlier and more supportive is being erased quite a good lot by the internet!
Good for you for standing up to it Cassey! Especially now that I have a daughter I am so much more aware of how I talk about myself and what sort of magazines I leave lying around the house – our poor girls are put down so much! – as if career, family, and just getting by aren’t enough!
It IS awesome to see you being so accomplished though, especially for young girls – they need more people like you around to be their healthy, strong and positive role models showing that what they do is most important!
Hi Cassey!!
Don’t you worry what others say, there’s always gonna be mean and nasty people online! It’s very sad, but very true. You have so many other positive people in your life!! Embrace it 🙂
PS: Going for round 2 workout with you shortly, loving it! Keep doing what you love Cassey, that’s all that matters!
Amy xx
I think of negative comments as sort of a reverse voo-doo, someone “pricks” you with one and in so doing, deflates a little bit more from THEIR own soul.
And stereotypes like “Asians” don’t have booties are outdated and cruel; as the mother of two adopted girls from China (one of whom has one of the CUTEST little booties I’ve ever seen), I feel you girl.
I love you Cassey! Your butt workouts made my butt awesome;) those haters don’t have a problem with you they got a problem with themselves! You have a hot bod girl!!
I think the reason is that Facebook and Twitter tend to be more personal (moreso Facebook, but I think a lot of people tell their friends their Twitter now too) and more connected to someone’s real life identity. In contrast I think a lot of users on Instagram and Youtube use accounts that aren’t connected to them personally, so it’s a lot easier to lash out and be mean/stupid. It is ridiculous, and I’m sorry you were targeted.
Then again, some people just don’t care how dumb they are. I have an Asian boyfriend, so I hear pleeenty of racist comments, and quite a few to my face as ‘jokes.’ They’re so funny. Can you hear my laughter.
And of course the readers of your blog are mainly your fans, and we greatly admire you so we wouldn’t say things like that. =) Congrats on the award by the way!! And as this is my first time posting, thank you for making me interested in exercising again, and feeling this good and sore when I wake up.
People can be so mean on the internet. I don’t get it. I’ve had my fair share of nasty comments before, too. It’s not okay.
I felt bad watching that Fox News interview because he never let you talk, or pronounced your name or blogilates correctly. But it was totally cool that you were on tv! Love the dress.
Wish I could make it this weekend, but I just got back from NYC :[
Have fun!
Hey Cassey!
Congrats on the shorty award, you totally deserve it! I’m writing my Phd thesis at the moment and your videos are such a great energy boost to help keep me motivated and fit! Yay! Fav soup – red lentil curry soup!
Looking amazing in NYC!
N x
I am very happy with my body. However, when shopping for a WEDDING GOWN many of the sales people commented on how certain dresses were for bigger chests than mine…or they suggested ways to make mine look bigger…without me even expressing interest!
I am happy with everything going on there…but it stings when it seems that someone searched for something to consider a flaw.
A jeweler thought my husband-to-be might feel insecure that his ring size was 8.5 (again, without him caring in the least) and she remarked “oh don’t worry…many Asian men have small fingers.”
As if someone would be upset that they have a healthy lean body including their hands?
Cassie, I hope you remember your own words (“Like, what does that have to do with you, why do you care, and does judging someone negatively give you ANY BENEFIT?”) when you’re fat shaming and passing judgement on others’ bodies and lifestyles.
Practice what you preach.
Welcome to NY! Hope you are having a blast here!
First of all Cassey, you have an amazing badonkadonk……(not meaning that in a sexual way at all, I just truly admire your body!) Second of all, everyone is a critic….People are always going to share their opinions…..I also wanted to say it’s amazing how quickly you have become a health/fitness role model for me. I”m addicted to your videos. Your personality and charisma is truly infectious. If those “haters” got off their butts and did some workout commands and pop pilates, they would be in a much better mood and improve their own BOOTAYS!!!!!!
Honestly, I’m a girl and “getting toned” instead of “getting stronger” or “building muscle” turns me off. I always feel like it’s trying make girls feel weaker/infantilized/less able than men, and there are lots of women who feel threatened by the idea of building muscle because they’ll turn into some sort of she-Hulk and be less attractive to men. Because our goals shouldn’t be to get our bodies to be strong and healthy and able to do lots of cool stuff, our goals should be to get “toned” and look great in a bikini.
Not that your exercises are easy by any stretch of the imagination! But I feel like sugarcoating them is sort of problematic.
Cassey- I think you’re amazing and are a inspiration to many women out there trying to stay healthy and get in shape. I look forward to watching your vid’s and listening to your encouragement and positive attitude. Keep it up, you rock! xoxo
People can be such trolls and haters Cassey, the world loves you and your beautiful spirit… haters gonna hate…let them drown in their own negativity. <3
I’m so proud and amazed by all your accomplishments Cassey! It’s crazy how you just started from doing pilates in a college just because you loved it and look at you now where you are at! I hope you stay the same being awesome and friendly and posting videos and helping us with your calendars! Ignoring those negative comments it’s the best you can do! Those negative people can continue being negative mean while you are shining and being happy that is what matters the most!(:
I don’t understand mean people either. How can it possibly benefit you to be cruel to someone. STAY NICE! 🙂
Hi Cassey,
I think you did an amazing job last week at the Shorty Awards and at Fox News… i cant get enough of all your activities and stuff thats going on in your life. Seriously, I can feel the positive energie right through my screen :-). I wish you all the best en succes this Sunday (so jealous i dont life in NY) and I hope to see/hear/read more of u soon.
Bye xoxo!
I normally never say anything on instagram, but when I saw it was a grown man making comments about your body I went kinda momma bear on him. Trolls, in my opinion, have too much time on their hands. Who goes to random instagram accounts to post womanizing/degrading comments?! So dumb. -_- Anyway, you are gorgeous and an inspiration. And please continue to kick my extra big butt into shape.
As a whole, our culture is hurting because of all the negative comments and judgement about people. We are leaving a message to the younger generation that if you don’t have it all together in your physical appearance then you are nothing. They don’t always see that even physical trainers get negative comments made about their physical appearance and that photoshop is used to extremes. This ideal image and trying to be perfect is is completely unattainable, but they still strive for it. As a side note I’m not talking about just striving to be healthy, that is completely different.
Cassey you are so strong and beautiful, those haters have no right to say what they did. You just keep on doing what your doing! Shine on Cassey!! <33
Ps my bro lives in Brooklyn and goes to work in Manhattan he might pass you and not even know it1 So jealous of him right now! hahaXD
Yeah, YouTubers can be mean. I think it has a lot to do with people having more anonymity and not necessarily linking their accounts directly to themselves (where as on facebook they have their full name). Also people will end up browsing tons of random videos and end up watching content which doesn’t appeal to them- and for some reason they have to make it known.
I love the community here on your blog. I’m kind of super nervous about everything ‘public’ that I write, but I feel safe here 🙂 hehe.
Looks like youre having a great time and I oh how I wish I could be in New York, Sunday looks like its going to be amazing!
P.S. And Pshhhh to the haters! You have an amazing-awe-inspiring-wish-it-were-mine booty!
haha, lotsa love! <3
Amen!
You’re really right about the different social networks. I know YouTube especially is always full of mean comments. I think it’s partly to do with how many people use it, and then it snowballs. Like one person makes a rude comment so others do too because they think that makes it ok.
One of the reasons I love this blog is that the people in the community are almost always nice and respectful 🙂
People have become non-sensitive to the fact that their words carry meaning ; no one thinks before they speak. I think this has a lot to do with reality TV shows and a few Disney /Cartoon shows that kids watch; people are not supposed to treat each other with such disdain in Life.
BTW, my favorite soup is tomato.
When people criticize you, it has nothing to do with you and everything to do with them. People tend to project their own fears through criticism. It’s hurtful, and wrong but remember this, it’s not you, its them. It took a long time for that too sink in for me because my family criticizes my body the most. I’m either too fat (I’ve never actually been overweight) or I do your workout plans and start looking toned, and then when I see them, they say I’m too skinny. I am now the fittest I’ve ever been, thanks to you, and even that’s not good enough. Once I understood that criticism comes from fear and insecurity, their comments don’t bother me anymore. If I catch myself being critical if my own body or any situation, I ask myself where the fear is coming from, which has helped me focus on what I love instead of what I don’t. I sort of lost where I was going with this but I hope this helps someone….
Truth! thanks for your comment. 🙂
I’m really glad you have such a fabulous time in NYC! Keep up the good work! I really hope I can join one of your popster meet-ups sometime.
Cass,
I’m so proud of you! You do amazing job! Thank you for sharing with us!
About trolling – I’m sorry and I really feel what you’re saying. I don’t use Instagram (I prefer to keep my life private) and on Facebook I use very advanced privacy settings. Why? Bcs since I’ve been a kid people used to judge me by the why I look. I mean, sure, it’s normal, everybody have to get threw this. Probably bcs I’m oversensitive all this stuff really hit me. I don’t have any issues with my body. I’ve been always fit, I like my body (I do poppilates to get stronger and maybe firmer) but I’m a redhead with, let’s say, original face. I remember when I was a young girl, around 17, but as well when I was 21, 23 – usually some random guys: at the street, school, party or wherever place else, for some reason had that need to tell me how ugly I am. And at that point it really killed my self confidence which I’m rebuilding right now – I still don’t know how to defend myself and protect myself from this type of situations. Maybe it’s just my country (I’m from Poland) or maybe..i don’t know. I don’t want to think “That’s me”, bcs its just slippery slope. The thing is, the only part of my body, which I used to…hate bcs of that, was my face. So I guess people online with all the anonymity would be much more vicious.
And the benefit they get for that? They can feel better about themselves. At least just for a while.
I work in social network now so I see everyday how mean people are to others. They judge so easily, they’re arrogant and above all: mean. I explain to myself that they have to be really frustrated about their life, maybe body, maybe feeling lonely (bsc this is sickness of our time) so they get angry and the easiest way to get rid of anger is to pass it on. It’s a little bit like gossiping: people love to gossip bcs when they judge someone they automatically feel better about themselves. They don’t have to focus on this difficult emotions (sadness, anxiety, loneliness) they feel. It’s a short term relief.
Congrats Cassie!
gorgeous dress cassey! don’t mind all the ridiculous comment on instagram, they’re just jealous.
That is such an amazingly flattering dress on you!
Awwww I wish I could join you sunday.. Too bad I can’t catch a flight to NYC from Belgium (well, actually I can, but I don’t have the money to just pop up like that haha).
Also; I’ve been noticing this negative “bully trend” on instagram too, and indeed it’s totally not worth spending your time and attention to it. You’re awesome, beautiful and inspirational and we, POPsters love you!
People are nasty because they are insecure, ignorant and/or just want to get a rise out of you. They also probably don’t think about you as a person with feelings (disconnected with you because they don’t personally know you)
But whatever! negative people will always try to bring others down with them. I just started watching your videos at the end of March and am following the April Calendar and I think your personality is so amazing!! You make working out fun/tolerable (for the really hard ones lol)
I wish I could go to your meetup but alas, I’m in San Antonio. Looks like it’ll be fun though, hope you have a blast Cassey!
You’re right, people on Instagram and YouTube can be nasty but I’m glad you are way above that Cassey!
So excited for all the popsters in NY who can go to the meet up! Jealous, wish I was there!
UGH they’re horrible! I’ve noticed that some Instagram users are horriiiiible to people who make it to the popular page. It really doesn’t make any sense at all for those demeaning comments to be written.
I’ve always had a bit of a belly that I just can’t seem to get rid of, so I’m very self conscious about it. If someone pokes fun at my belly pooch, I still take it to heart. 🙁
Hey Cassey.
I wanted to watch ur interview (with Fox News) but the link appears to be removed??
ok it works now!