I’m protecting the sweet, happy, and fun personality that most of us embody. I didn’t want this to become a complain-fest, but I do want to say that if you don’t appreciate being a part of the Blogilates community, don’t bring your negativity here. Negativity encourages me to want to stop. But as a human being myself, I’m affected when my genuine hard work to serve you guys is not met with some sense of gratitude. I just want you to know that I do these things for you when most people charge because you deserve it. I’m not asking for you to bow down and give me your first child guys. Again, many trainers put such videos behind a paywall in which you need to pay anywhere from $9.99 to $59.99 or more a month just to access it. I’m going to go find another trainer who gives free workouts,” in regards to my exclusive video in the app – hmm ok – cuz to my knowledge I’m still releasing full length workouts every Monday on YouTube as I have over the past 3 years. Oh yeah, and then saying that “Cassey’s changed. Being called “gluttonous” for this is appalling. I’m not even going to get started on how people have begun to complain about how much work it is to give a twitter follow or like a fan page for a whole 7 days worth of 40 meals. Is it because the community has grown immensely? A FREE meal plan that most people are charging hundreds of dollars for that’s probably not even written by a registered dietician who has to have a 4 year bachelor’s degree plus an extra 1-2 years of training – and you’re telling me that it’s “so annoying” to have to wait for the password and that you’re just going to leave the community for someone better now because I can’t keep my word. Yeah, talk about my body all you want, but when you start attacking my integrity for serving you guys – I, I just don’t even know what to say. You can’t keep promises,” it really hurts me. I’m not trying to get credit for how hard I work, but I do want you to understand that when I get comments saying “You promised the meal plan today and it’s not even out. When working on the 12 Week #Newbodymakeover meal plan with the registered dieticians of, I was really pressed for time between creating the graphics for the meal plan PDFs, shipping out journals, filming the Hunger Games workout and working on other secret projects for you. I’m starting to see people feeling entitled and some with no sense of respect for one another. Usually, you guys are really good about helping one another out and being super appreciative. You guys overall, are still amazing, but there’s a slightly different tone. I’ve noticed that over the past month, the tone in the Blogilates community hasn’t been as bright, happy, and vibrant as normal. Now, second part since I’m feeling fiery. You’re worth more than the distance between your thighs. I want you to take a moment and disconnect the fact that a physical attribute can bring you true happiness. To me, true success is being able to reach this state of selfless, honest, raw happiness that isn’t defined by “things.” Happiness is living your life with passion and purpose and being peaceful with yourself. Some people think that happiness means having lots of money, looking flawless, and being famous. Right? But who’s going to guarantee that? Do you think you can go on hating your body until the number between your toes has reached a certain “acceptable” benchmark ? Do you think that when this happens, OMG, all of a sudden life is going to be amazing and you’re going to be the happiest, most successful person ever? I know some girls are thinking that once they achieve those pancake flat abs, lose the muffintop, and sculpt the widest gap ever in the history of gaps, then they’ll be happy. I mean, that’s why most people start working out, but where does it stop – when can you finally accept that you’re beautiful and that I’m beautiful? Look, I’m not gonna be blind because as a certified fitness instructor for over 7 years, I understand that looking good is a big part of fitness industry. I’m starting to think some people just don’t get it…or don’t want to get it. A reminder that everything you work for isn’t just for vanity, that only lasts so long. From time to time, I like to remind you guys about loving your body for what it is every step of the way on your fitness journey, whether you’re looking lose weight, gain weight, or get stronger. I’m not in the slightest way offended or hurt (so don’t worry about me – I love my legs) but I am concerned about where our heads are in terms of what beauty means. PART 1: WHEN PHYSICAL BEAUTY DEFINES HAPPINESS… “No offense but your gap is weird, it has waves.” “Why is your gap curvy? I want a straight gap.” Then I come across this full on conversation about my thigh gap. So I’m looking through comments on instagram just to see what questions you guys have and what I can answer.
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