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December 06, 2022

Body Image

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How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair?

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Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? A tale of Instagram, Tiktok and… the Kardashians.

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What Is Dopamine Dressing? The Power Of This Viral Trend According To A Psychologist

Can we stop treating our bodies like fast fashion trends?

Why are we still crash dieting for special events?

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Is the BBL already over?

What is a hot girl walk?

The Danger of Diets on Daughters

Skinny Mirrors, Mirror Meditation, and What They Say about Body Image

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Freezing the Fat: Is CoolSculpting Scary Good or Just Scary?

Dear Cassey: Is it okay if I don’t want to change my body?

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Dear Cassey: Are meal plans and workouts safe for teens?

Dear Cassey: What’s the best exercise to get rid of cellulite?

Dear Cassey: I just had a baby and now I hate my body.

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6 Reasons Why Weight Fluctuation Happens (And Why You Shouldn’t Stress)

Dear Cassey: How do I love my body while trying to lose weight?

Dear Cassey: My best friend is fat shaming me.

Dear Cassey: My friend keeps body shaming herself

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Dear Cassey: I’m Getting Married But I’m Most Worried About My Thick Arms

Dear Cassey: My boyfriend makes me feel insecure about how I look

7 Reasons Why Your Abs Aren’t Showing – and Why That Shouldn’t Be The Goal, Anyway

It Wasn’t The Scale. It Was Me.

Too Fat? Too Skinny? I am SO sick of this.

Dear Cassey: Why does my boyfriend lose weight so much faster than me?!

Is It Ok To Have Fitness Goals That Are Just Physical?

Yes, Women Carry Weight Differently Than Men – Here’s the Amazing Reason Why

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Where Are All The Male Plus Size Models?!

Is It Okay To Want To Lose Weight?

Bloated? This Is What Is Happening to Your Body – and How to Fix It

Lizzo’s Message To Body Shamers Made My Mouth Drop

Dear Cassey: How do I deal with my unsupportive spouse?

Chrissy Teigen Just Schooled The Internet With This Post About Her Body

Dear Cassey: How do I balance my mental and physical health?

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Demi Lovato’s Journey To Embrace Her Body

Are We Still Obsessing Over Adele’s Weight Loss?

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Dear Cassey: Should I change my future career because of how I look?

Let’s Talk About The Quarantine 15

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Dear Cassey: I’m working so hard, but not seeing results.

Why Do We Gain Weight In Different Places?

Dear Cassey: How do I stop obsessing over wanting to be thinner?

How Much Do Calories ACTUALLY Matter?

Dear Cassey: Why does everyone look better than me?

Dear Cassey: What do I do when someone calls me fat?

Why people can’t stop talking about Adele’s weight | Day 4 of 20

Decoding the Instagram Beauty Standard | Day 32 of 90

Why is it ok for men to lose weight, but not women? | Day 11 of 90

Time for some #bootypositivity

Comparing old photos of myself…

What I’d look like if I had the “perfect” body throughout history…

I wore a crop top to the gym {Instathoughts}

5 things I wish I could tell my 22 year old self – my commencement speech!

New hair. New human. {Instathoughts}

Whether you’re too fat or too fit, seems like you can’t win.

Why I’ll give myself a deadline…but not an expiration date.

An honest conversation about my struggle with food guilt + Ice Cream Giveaway!

The fine line between body positivity and body shaming

Trying to feel beautiful. I still struggle.

I Can’t Stop Thinking About Pink’s Brilliant VMA Speech

Is Being Called Thick A Compliment or…?

That time I wanted boobs

Do you have a “hip dip”?

I have a soft body. So what?

What happens when I buy a waist trainer…

If social media is toxic for you…do these 4 things.

I took off everything…

Dark Bloom is out and I’m barely alive.

Instagram is the new beauty standard.

How to Combat Stretch Marks

Foods for Clear & Radiant Skin

What it means to not have a six pack…

PLOT TWIST: How to GAIN Weight

How To Get Rid Of Cellulite

What being STRONG really means…

Is “Metabolic Damage” a real thing?

Why I Will NEVER DIET again.

The “Perfect” Body

When Little Girls get called “Fat”

Umm, excuse me? Is this Target model for real?

Ke$ha has an eating disorder because Dr. Luke called her fat

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Not all leggings are created equal. But, it’s ha

Not all leggings are created equal. But, it’s hard to tell from online photos…especially with shady “dupey” brands photoshop everything from colors to bodies so you don’t even know what you’re getting.

I’m going to tell you an insider piece of knowledge: fabric is one of the biggest raw costs of a legging. There’s no getting around that. So if you see 2 leggings that look fairly similar, but one is way way wayyyy cheaper than the other…beware of fabric. When brands cheap out on fabric, you can’t tell in a pic, but once you get into any real activity, that thing will most likely not be squat proof and you’ll be pulling on it all day to stay on.

I’m excited to share that my @popflex_active Anti-Cameltoe Supersculpt Legging is back and in colors for the first time!

✔️pockets
✔️anti-cameltoe construction
✔️no pinch waistband
✔️squat proof
✔️anti-slip (major stretch and resilience thanks to the Buttersmooth fabric)
✔️ v-booty lifting seam
✔️3 lengths (petite, regular, tall)
✔️xxs-3x

Yayyyy!!! Any questions? Ask me below!

♥️Cassey

Ps: I’m 5’5” and wearing size small 27 inches.

One thing about me that you don’t know is that I

One thing about me that you don’t know is that I’m not someone who gets stressed easily. I don’t really get nervous either. But it wasn’t always like this. When I was younger, my body would physically shake when I got up to speak in front of the classroom.

How did I overcome my fear, stress and anxiety?

Well first, it took years and years of practice facing my fears head on…but…in doing so, I came up with a 3 step routine that helped me calm down in high stress situations.

EMOTIONAL: I talk it out with someone I trust. I’m so lucky to have @samlivits to vent to and cry in front of. It’s so important to allow yourself to feel the feels. Don’t suppress.
MENTAL: Once I get most of the feels out, it’s time to be logical and come up with a game plan. When I have a solution, immediately I feel better because it helps me know that the state I’m in is just temporary.
PHYSICAL: With a solution in place, now all I have to do is just do something about it. Whether it’s literally executing the game plan, making space between me and the problem, working out, getting a massage or giving myself a massage with my @therabody Theragun mini (which is on sale for Black Friday btw - it’s $40 off!) DOING is the final step. #therabodypartner

For my fear of public speaking for example, here’s how I dealt:

EMOTIONAL: I was in 5th grade, body shaking, terrified to be speaking in front of people. At this point in my life, I talked to my mom and dad about how much I hated giving speeches.
MENTAL: I told myself I wanted to get over this fear. I told myself I needed to find a way to get better at public speaking. I started searching for classes.
PHYSICAL: In 6th grade, I signed up for Speech as my “fun” elective. Then I entered my middle school’s speech contest. I ended up winning 2nd place. I would later go on to be a part of the speech and debate team in high school.

These days I use the same formula when I’m faced with a challenge. I’m running a business that’s rapidly growing, so literally everyday there’s new problems 🥲 But hey, I’m grateful for these problems because they force me to grow, get better, and get stronger.

Hope this helps you! What stresses you out??

♥️Cassey

A little storytime this Small Business Saturday.

A little storytime this Small Business Saturday.

It’s truly been a journey…but every challenge I encounter pushes me to be better. Thank you for believing in me. When I see you wearing my @popflex_active designs it makes my heart warm and it truly means the world to me. I would not be able to live out my childhood dream without your support. Thank you. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to keep growing with you. There’s so much in store fof 2023. I can’t wait to show you!

♥️Cassey

PS: If you haven’t tried @popflex_active yet, go shop my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale! It’s the biggest sale of the year! Have fun!! ✨Popflexactive.com

Everything I make, I needed it for myself first. M

Everything I make, I needed it for myself first. My inspiration always comes from problems that I have to solve because I can’t find what I want anywhere.

Since it’s Black Friday, I wanted to give more of you a chance to try my designs by dropping the prices on some of my favorite @popflex_active pieces.

1️⃣ Super 90 Day Journal (54% off), regular price $26, SALE: $12

I used my 90 day journal on both of my journeys and seriously, this was a game changer and a key factor to my success. I was dedicated to writing and reflecting in it daily everyday for 90 days. My food, mood, water, sleep, and workouts etc.

2️⃣ Ella duffle in rose (36% off), regular price $195, SALE: $125

I couldn’t find a cute gym bag that could hold my yoga mat too, so I made my own. I’m obsessed with the waterproof neoprene material! I use this bag on all of my travels as well because it fits my laptop, holds my 64 oz bottle, and has a secret compartment for shoes!

3️⃣ Starry Night 64 oz bottle (58%), regular price $48, SALE: $20

Hydration is important to be: great for my digestion, skin and overall energy! I wanted a super cute bottle that could hold 1/2 a gallon of water and would keep it ice cold for 24+ hours!

4️⃣ Vegan suede yoga mat in celestial dreams (41% off), regular price $59, SALE: $35

I’ve been making mats since 2013, always evolving and improving, and when the vegan suede hit in 2016, it stayed! I love this mat so much because it gets grippier as I get sweatier and the color doesn’t shred off! This is my staple Pilates mat.

I hope you are having fun shopping the sale! What are you grabbing?!

♥️Cassey

How many pockets does this backpack have? Guess!

How many pockets does this backpack have?

Guess! It’s my favorite number.

When I was __ I entered a pageant, my contestant number was __, and I ended up winning the crown that night. These days when I see the number __, I feel like the universe is telling me it’s going to be a great day (not a good day😉).

The @popflex_active ✨Stella Backpack✨ was supposed to be a simple shade of peach but in a last minute change, I wanted to do what my heart was asking - and that was to add the the flowers to the outside! When we did that, immediately my heart felt joy and I knew it was the right move!

✔️ laptop holder (fits 15 inch)
✔️ shoe compartment
✔️ yoga mat holder
✔️ big bottle holders x 2 (fits my 64 oz)
✔️ key ring clip
✔️ cushioned, adjustable straps
✔️ pen pockets + a multitude of inner and outer pockets to help organize

In total…this bag has 16 pockets!

And the best news is, it’s on super sale for Black Friday! It’s normally $165 and now it’s discounted to ➡️$85!!

Btw the huge 64 oz bottle you saw in my vid is also on super sale! It’s normally $48 and discounted to ➡️$20!!

The vegan suede mat (6mm thick) in the video is unfortch sold out but I have some others that are normally $59 but are discounted to ➡️$35!!

The @popflex_active Black Friday sale ends 11.26 so get get what you can! Things are selling out really fast bc it’s our biggest sale of the year! Literally goooooooo

If you have any questions please ask me or my Design Director @jennifersrobertsjohnson who knows every aspect of the backpack because she worked so hard to make this design come to life!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!

❤️ Cassey