The Complicated World of Body Positivity (a mini documentary)

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Body positivity. It’s not as straightforward as you think. I used to think I was being body positive if I loved my body, but apparently, it’s not that simple.
After embarking on my 90 day journey, I got so much negativity and backlash from fans saying that I hated my body. Did having a weight loss goal make me automatically a bad role for body positivity? Did having a fat loss goal make me automatically anti body positive?
I wanted to know if I had ever misused the term “body positivity.” I wanted to know what it really meant, where the movement came from, and who body positivity was actually made for. Are thin people allowed to be a part of the body positive movement or is it just for fat people? I wanted to know if I was out of line.
So, I did some heavy research and conducted interviews with women who were actively involved in the body positive community.
Big thank you to the following women!
Connie Sobczak
Website: www.thebodypositive.org/
Instagram: / conniesobczak
Simone Mariposa
Blog: simonemariposa.com/
Instagram: / simonemariposa
Lexi Eleni Placourakis:
Instagram: / lexieleni
Natasha Rusilko
Website: www.nourished-natasha.com/
Instagram: / nourishednatasha
Writer & Executive Producer: Cassey Ho
Cinematographer, Sound & Producer: Sam Livits
Editor: Danielle Murray
Sources:
New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/op...
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_acc...
Everyday Feminism: everydayfeminism.com/2016/07/...
Marie Claire: www.marieclaire.com.au/plus-s...
New York Post: nypost.com/2019/07/28/the-sec...
Quartz: qz.com/quartzy/1373610/americ...
Business Insider: www.businessinsider.com/women...
Adweek: www.allure.com/story/victoria...
Paper Mag: www.papermag.com/my-weight-lo...
Urban Dictionary: www.urbandictionary.com/defin...
Here is where I get all of my music! Epidemic Sound: share.epidemicsound.com/sgFTn
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Cassey Ho is an award-winning fitness instructor, entrepreneur and online personality. As the creator behind Blogilates, the #1 female fitness channel on RU-vid, she’s transformed millions of lives through helping them achieve their strength and weight-loss goals. She focuses on making fitness fun and the results are evident. Cassey's unique format, POP Pilates©, which launched as a workout video on RU-vid in 2009, has become a live fitness class that can be taken at gyms all over the world with over 3,000 POP Pilates classes being taught monthly. Her authenticity continues to shine through, making her one of the most relatable fitness icons online and beyond. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Hot Body Year Round and is the designer of her own activewear line, POPFLEX.
With a wide range of free workout videos available, Cassey's channel focuses on ab exercises, butt & thigh exercises, arm exercises, pilates, cardio routines, fat burning workouts, high intensity interval training workouts (HIIT), stretching and flexibility routines and so much more!

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@blogilates 4 года назад

Do you like these types of mini documentary style videos? What topic would you want me to dive into next?

@hy7994 4 года назад

Thank u for this, it was so interesting and educational and I like these styles of videos

@maramomo7023 4 года назад

Absolutely LOVE the mini documentary style! Soooo good!

@yahainHotPink 4 года назад

Yes, well done. Maybe how vegans and vegetarians started?? 😊

@RebeccaWife1Mom4 4 года назад

I love this video! Thank you for digging deep into this subject. 💛

@daynareneexoxo 4 года назад

How about “fat free” foods

@celinepope 4 года назад

“If you’re actively shaming someone for their body changing, you’re not being body positive.”

@blogilates 4 года назад

Sarah Pope so much truth.

@QueenofCarbs 4 года назад

This needs to be pinned

@QueenofCarbs 4 года назад

@@blogilates you should def pin this! ❤️

@mazstone6787 4 года назад

Amen ♥️

@MirandaInCanada 4 года назад

Sarah Pope totally agree with this. 💕

@rawr9652 4 года назад

Body positivity should NOT be thin shaming People please realise this.

@robinlillian9471 4 года назад

Who ever got attacked for being too thin? No one. This is just a new excuse to continue fat shaming.

@HyperactiveBunnies 4 года назад

Robin Lillian I have, just like countless others. I’ve been called anorexic, malnourished, asked if I ate enough... dragging people down just to raise yourself up is disgusting.

@rawr9652 4 года назад

Robin Lillian did you even watch the video? People should be able to do whatever they want with their bodies as long as it’s healthy. I love working out and I eat a lot because of how much I work out. But people don’t know how much I eat and they literally tell me to stop working out and eat more because I’m too thin to be working out. Exercising is healthy and I’ve been told not to exercise because I was “too thin”.

@naomichan4885 4 года назад

@@robinlillian9471 when I was 13/14 I was almost taken from my family because people thought I was anorexic. I felt so humiliated and hated my body for being so thin at that point. That ain't positive

@MirandaInCanada 4 года назад

Sv Rv EXACTLY!!! 🙌🏼💕🥰

@bamababii5989 4 года назад

Why do people feel like thinner people don't need body positivity? Honestly every one of every size need body positivity.

@HomemakerDaze 4 года назад

Bamababii I know right! It’s not fair when I’m a size 10-12 and so badly need the body pos movement yet some bigger people think I don’t belong. I’m recovered from a eating disorder. Any body size belongs in this movement!

@bamababii5989 4 года назад

@@HomemakerDaze 9000 percent correct. I used to be over weight myself.

@myaunteffy1440 4 года назад

Thank you. I love dressing with lots of skin open to the sun and the breeze. When I got old the world was frowning on it. Body positivity got me back into my short shorts and my small tops and I love being me. Also I am 115 lbs. I deserve body positivity too.

@Boston_woman 4 года назад

You can be 'thin' and still feel very insecure about some aspects of your body. Everyone needs body positivity.

@bamababii5989 4 года назад

@@Boston_woman exactly

@soibirki3886 4 года назад

Isn’t being healthy mentally and physically the ultimate goal?

@justyasje8775 4 года назад

Yea but we shouldn't be asses to ppl who aren't

@Mike_Mast3r 4 года назад

I think its happiness because for most people healthiness helps with being healthy

@chaconcha 4 года назад

No, being fat is the goal

@RonJeremy514 4 года назад

Mental health is physical

@littleentn7387 4 года назад

Being on a life long diet that never quite works, is certainly not great for mental health :)

@lilyann932 4 года назад

burning pictures of skinny girls, that doesn’t sound very body positive now does it?

@phoebeshunkerbell 4 года назад

Nope. but it was 1969.

@RajalaRime 4 года назад

Didn't she say that was the fat positive movement? It's a different thing than the body positive movement.

@lilyann932 4 года назад

Yumi Kurama still, fat positive people say they’re body positive, i should’ve been more specific with that though. you’re correct :)

@mlagv4045 4 года назад

I think they should’ve burned pictures of themselves of when they had the worst relationship with their bodies, that’s ten times more healing than shaming models.

@lilyann932 4 года назад

MlaG V big agree

@ej8358 4 года назад

As a healthy size 6-8, the "body positivity" movement doesn't seem to be including me. Models are either size 0 or size 16 and are completely airbrushed, which I don't think is body positive...

@panonymousbloom5405 4 года назад

As someone who's also size 6-8, 5'5 and perfectly average, I felt you sooo much. It's weird, always from one extreme to another makes us, the middle guys, feel left out. Like, we're supposed to be the majority and it's almost never the case lol.

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

So where do muscular women fit into this body positivity movement ?

@ej8358 4 года назад

Tudor Miller exactly! To me, body positivity should be accepting and embracing a large spectrum of healthy bodies. Sure we're making strides in portraying things like stretch marks and cellulite, but we have so much to go. I want to see ads and positivity about women with say noses that have been deemed ugly by society, different breast shapes, different body shapes (pear, rectangular, etc). I want to see women with small eyes and large noses and freckles and every style and texture of hair. I want to see size 4s, 6s, and 8s, muscular, thin, whatever. A variety of ages, you name it! Right now I only see size 0 and size 20, and they both have the same facial features and hourglass figure. Idk that's just my 2 cents...

@MissMadisonRuby 4 года назад

E J I resígnate do much with this comment. Society goes for extremes when most women are in the middle. No one uses those models!

@strongeronplants 4 года назад

sometimes I feel they include only the "extremes" (thats not the right word, everyone is beautiful, but you know what I mean) and "we in the middle" are just average and not interesting.

@paulinabajer1242 4 года назад

I’m thin since like forever. That’s just how my body is build. People used to make comments like „you don’t look like a real woman” or „men like curves”. „Why do you exercise? You’re already slim. You don’t need it.” „Careful with that food, do you want to gain weight?” I practice pilates not only to stay in shape but mostly to be stronger, confident and to develope my passion. When fat girls (no offence) claim they’re body positive and love their bodies it’s just fine and brave. When slim girls say so, they’re promoting anorexia. It’s just unfair.

@MademoiselleCl3 4 года назад

Promotting anorexia or bragging about themselves. I feel you girl. Im like normal-curvy, I work out and always struggle not to loose weight because I don't like when im at a lower weight and want to become stronger. I don't even TRY to talk about my weight and struggle with people around.. Mostly they end up telling me im so lucky to loose weight so easily.

@immisive3333 4 года назад

I have friends who WANT ANOREXIA. They think it’ll make them healthier and prettier. I even tried so hard to convince them that that’s not how it works.

@MademoiselleCl3 4 года назад

@@immisive3333 Dear.. Poor ppl :/ You're a good friend to support them. Anorexia is the worst u_u

@immisive3333 4 года назад

MademoiselleCl3 yeah...I guess I’m a good friend for trying to help..

@misses1768 4 года назад

Yeah like I used to like my body and then I got comenta saying I’m too skinny, I’m a twig, I was told my fingers are too skinny, I had people asking if I could gain weight, they told my brother I look like a door, etc. And I didn’t see anything wrong with my body before

@dogsarebetter 4 года назад

Anyone who doesn’t want to see you become the best version of yourself, whatever that looks like, is not a friend, they’re a parasite.

@kendybanana3815 4 года назад

I can do this negativity all by myself.

@thomaspamantung7651 4 года назад

you can't support someone who becomes, on purpose, anorexic or overweight tho it'd be unhealthy for the person and not responsible from you to let it happen

@kendybanana3815 4 года назад

@@thomaspamantung7651 thats true tho

@carolinamadronalmachero7583 4 года назад

@@thomaspamantung7651 she is referring specifically to " the best version of yourself"

@thomaspamantung7651 4 года назад

@@carolinamadronalmachero7583 and ? I don't get what you want to tell me

@madierenee473 4 года назад

"Change does not mean you hate yourself, it means you love yourself enough to put effort into growing!" Cassey, thank you so much for raising that point, it is SO validating to hear someone else say it! ❤

@1naturalbeauty 4 года назад

Madie Renee Love that she said this! It’s so true! 👏

@madierenee473 4 года назад

@@1naturalbeauty I so agree!! 😄

@blogilates 4 года назад

I really felt that in my soul when I said it!!

@madierenee473 4 года назад

@@blogilates Thank you for saying it!! This was a beautiful video and so informative!! Thank you so much for posting it!!! ❤

@tiredprincess451 4 года назад

i think the issue is a little more complex than that... sometimes i find myself thinking, i want to lose weight, i want to look more toned, i want lower body fat... but WHY do i want those things? i am already a healthy weight, exercise 6 days a week and eat healthy. so why do i still want to change? i feel it is disingenuous to say that the answer is as simple as "because i just want to". how can you decouple those feelings and desires from the societal pressure to look a certain way? i don't think you can. everything... from clothing ads to instagram to celebrities like cassey... it is hard or almost impossible i think to remove those stressors from the equation. even she has constantly talked about how being a fitness instructor people judged her harshly because she didn't have a 6-pack etc. maybe it is just me.

@michelle.pearl. 4 года назад

Body positivity is loving yourself, but I don't know how it turned into not wanting to better yourself. And your videos have always felt like the more real/healthy side of body positivity.

@1naturalbeauty 4 года назад

Michelle Pearl 🙌 🙌 🙌 I agree 100%!

@spicyyellowpickles7025 4 года назад

This.

@nadtjawemmers322 4 года назад

I agree 👌

@celestialgoddess9859 4 года назад

Body positivity has turned into fat positivity. Yes you can be happy and positive with your body while being overweight but glorifying obese isn't okay because it's not healthy same as being very underweight

@scandisnowgirl3696 4 года назад

@@celestialgoddess9859 you missed the point of it. Stop being negative about other people's bodies. Stay in your own lane and worry about your OWN body

@Tina06019 4 года назад

Women really do NOT need a “6-pack” to be fit & strong. It’s also fine to train to get one if you want that.

@charlieheaneyphotography7411 4 года назад

Exactly, body positivity should be loving yourself whatever you look like and supporting others whatever decision they make. If you want a 6 pack, awesome. If you don't, that's also awesome, it should be about feeling comfortable in your own skin and doing what feels best for you

@solar0wind 4 года назад

I want one, but I don't think I can get one in a healthy way.... :( So I won't. Well, being strong and healthy is way more important. Looks are a bonus.

@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 4 года назад

@xc5647321 xc5647321 " (it looks better though)" There's no arguing about taste. I don't think it looks better than a flat tummy without visible and defined 6 pack. It's a good thing we don't all like the same things :)

@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 4 года назад

@xc5647321 xc5647321 Depends on what you define as a 6 pack. At my idea of a 6 pack (very cut and defined) most men answer that they think it's a little too much. Doesn't mean they wouldn't date her though. Everyone would date their preferred body if they had the sexual currency, but still differences in taste exist. My preferred body doesn't align with some other people's preferred body, I know that for a fact. Most men probably have the same tastes, with some outliers here and there.

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

Why not ? It's weird how size zero women or plus size women are celebrated. But muscular women with big biceps and hard tight abs are ridiculed. Or called Transwomen.

@vadabowen5436 4 года назад

When Lexi said "And I feel like they're mad maybe because they wanted a reason to accept their lifestyle and feel like their lifestyle is okay." Thats some deep stuff. I loved this mini doc.

@asthenamesuggests9513 4 года назад

That shook me actually

@MaRi-dz4fu 4 года назад

in my opinion, one can be "body positive" whilst wanting to change their own body, but one absolutely cannot be "body positive" whilst wanting to change another person's body, I.e. telling anyone they are not allowed (wtf) to work on transforming their body, especially in a rude manner. Being positive about one's own body and negative about the bodies of others? - that's not how it works for psychologically mature people🤷‍♀️😆

@blogilates 4 года назад

Body positivity is more than just yourself

@Nutritionbypaolao 4 года назад

blogilates exactly!

@laurafisher9347 4 года назад

🙌🙌🙌🙌

@nicktheveganchick 4 года назад

Very true!

@YoowlOwl 4 года назад

I totally agree. It’s about accepting that other people might have different goals or opinions about THEIR bodies.

@Sandra-xy1hh 4 года назад

I think real “Body positivity” is about realizing that your value is independent from appearance, “It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are.” -Mewtwo

@MirandaInCanada 4 года назад

Sandra Bayona Amen!!! 🙌🏼💕

@taquito.duende 4 года назад

Did you really just quote pokemon?

@MissLizan 4 года назад

You did quote Pokemon.

@annnee6818 4 года назад

Amen

@asthenamesuggests9513 4 года назад

Best comment ever!!

@Yosya8059 4 года назад

“Change doesn’t mean you hate yourself. It means you love yourself enough to put effort into growing.” - such an inspiring phrase! It is really wise.

@ChickenOfAwesome 4 года назад

@@gracefire9067 This, so much. Body Positivity should be about loving yourself enough to do self care (whatever that means for _you_ ) and also respecting other people enough that you encourage them not to hate themselves through fat/skinny shaming or even shaming them about their mental health/illnesses/disabilities/blemishes/birthmarks/whatever, but to love themselves in a way that makes them feel happiest and healthiest.

@Aragorn7027 4 года назад

As someone who is in that "in-betweener" area, it really feels like no one is marketing towards me. There's thin models and plus-sized models but I haven't found any marketing to that 8-14 range. It's really discouraging cause I never feel like I looks right in the clothes i wear. Idk just food for thought.

@QTpatootie95 4 года назад

Rachel.Othon try watching Sierra schultzie I think you’d really like her!!!

@amiesparkle00 4 года назад

catsareneat I love Sierra! She’s great!

@lranieri1 4 года назад

I agree! I am fit, but I still have curves and it is a huge struggle to find clothes that flatter and not make me look frumpy! It's so frustrating!!

@Aragorn7027 4 года назад

@@lranieri1 Really tho! I'm pretty fit as well but my waist is super high and my hips are wide. No one makes clothes that flatter my body type. This happens a lot with fitness gear. My leggings never sit right.

@lranieri1 4 года назад

@@Aragorn7027 Thanks for sharing with me, because I really felt alone. As far as leggings go I've always had very good luck with Nike. I don't mind paying because they last forever, and fit me very well. XX

@erinyuan6912 4 года назад

I feel like people’s words only reflect their own insecurities and values.

@makaylaboren445 4 года назад

Preach. I cannot believe how insane some people's comments turn to.

@jl4260 4 года назад

Amen Erin

@AlyRoad 4 года назад

So agree. This would be them letting their Shadows (from Carl Jung) consume and take over.

@Dbxvc 4 года назад

That is so true. Their words reflect their thought process.

@firstnamelastname6016 4 года назад

Alright, who ruined the 666? This was at 666 (now 668 because of me but I didn’t start it!) and now it’s ruined!😢 Although I totally agree with OG

@joeldear9087 4 года назад

My dad says, “don’t give a s**t about what people say and just get on with life”

@gamesake999 4 года назад

Joel Dear smart

@kotaniyumiko 4 года назад

Easier said then done when you live in an abusive or toxic situation. Words, actions affect and hurt you whether you like it or not.

@Silvercentipede 4 года назад

Literally 😂👌👌

@Regina316 4 года назад

@@kotaniyumiko It is hard. But it can be done. Especially if you have the luck of realizing that´s what the situation is. If someone is being abusive or toxic, they are the problem. Not you. Them. Whatever they say, it reflects on themselves. It´s actually kind of pathetic if someone feels the need to do that to others.

@xeinbee161 4 года назад

My favorite thought I've heard about this topic is "instead of changing how we talk about beauty, maybe we should talk about beauty LESS" let what people look like especially women not be the main criteria their worth is measured on.

@griselacosta598 4 года назад

havent thought about this thank you

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

But with the growing trend of make-up tutorials on RU-vid and Instagram. How do we change that mindset ?

@brumhelldah917 Год назад

@@tudormiller8898 makeup and beauty are very subjective

@buyi249 Год назад

That’s wishful thinking.. women value will always be measured with beauty especially by ken cause men will always be biological inclined to be more attracted to beautiful women. We cant change nature and biology nomattter what we do

@mossbaby6292 Год назад

@@buyi249 shit like what you just said brings the movement down. Women do not exist solely to please men and attraction is so subjective. It’s not wishful thinking to change our minds, expect more from men and diversify our conversations

@sarahcohen9873 4 года назад

Honestly, i stopped using the term "body positive" when it became commercialized and commodified. It has no meaning. It means whatever the person using it wants it to mean, for good or for bad.

@SelenaLucia2011 4 года назад

You're spot on!

@blogilates 4 года назад

Yeah, the meaning has become diluted.

@amalil2562 4 года назад

Ding ding ding

@NalexKTorz 4 года назад

Sarah Cohen the same with diversity

@omchar8171 4 года назад

Exactly, some people think of it as only one thing and think others aren’t counted in body positivity, while others think it means anything that is related to the body, as well as whether wanting to change something about yourself counts for being body positive or not.

@briellepray9519 4 года назад

I recommend reading a book called “Beauty Sick: How the Obsession with Appearance Hurts Women and Girls”. The author, Renee Engeln, talks about how body positivity doesn’t work because we are still putting beauty at the forefront of importance. She argues that beauty is like a computer program, you can’t delete the software but you can run other programs more, such as talking about our dreams, failures, hobbies, etc. Regardless if someone is thinking well of our bodies or not, the problem is not in our view of our body but our obsession with it, either positive or negative. Especially if we are not viewing our bodies as functional, and capable of activities other than appearing attractive.

@peanutforever2191 4 года назад

"capable of activities" - obese people are capable of very few activities, and it is not someone else's fault. The reason body-positivity doesn't work is because it glamorizes unhealthy choices, people really don't need to try and come up with social theories.

@anleg98 4 года назад

this is a much more sustainable approach to this topics i think

@HereForTheShips 4 года назад

Thank you for the recommendation, sounds really interesting. I like this.

@asthenamesuggests9513 4 года назад

I've read this book! That's actually one of the most important book I've read last year

@lisar3777 4 года назад

I taught my daughters what my Mom taught me. "It's not what you look like that matters. It's what you attract that matters" I had no curves, Small breasts, Short skinny body. But at the end of the day I attracted a very successful Real estate developer for a husband.

@AbbySams 4 года назад

OMG I'm in a Blogiates video! That's me in the wheelchair in the Aerie ads!

@gabrielleaustin1761 4 года назад

Abby Sams :-)

@solarcowgirl 4 года назад

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@eps3154 4 года назад

That's really cool! ☺💗

@camillefaith2005 4 года назад

You are incredible!!! 😊

@lenayasutake6824 4 года назад

You look amazing! Congratulations!!

@nikkimoore6158 4 года назад

I have always been a very slim girl. I get comments sometimes telling me to “eat more” or “get curves”. I don’t think that people realise that body positivity is for everyone,INCLUDING skinny women.

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

Why don't any of those same people tell you to gain muscle like s female body builder ? It seems everyone is into women being plus size. I've seen the RU-vid videos of women gaining weight to be in The Guinness Book Of Records as the 'Worlds Fattest Woman'

@jessiehermit9503 4 года назад

@@tudormiller8898 That's really sad, that they're aiming for that as their goal.

@therforeitsgucci9039 3 года назад

@@tudormiller8898 no I think you mean slim thicc- like a small waist but still curves not exactly what plus size is but I get you

@dorotheapeach9606 4 года назад

It's so annoying how good concepts such as 'body positivity' become buzz words and lose meaning.

@MrsCrimsonQueen 4 года назад

Yeah, the whole thing got hijacked.

@khiahahaha 4 года назад

being someone who was extremely thin to being borderline obese - people have the same perception: you're never gonna be good enough. I never really felt like I'm me even when I wore nice clothes. Body positivity is not a movement. it's a mentality that needs to be addressed.

@huh4963 4 года назад

How is wanting to lose weight, getting healthy, doing things u love, and getting healthier mentally “fat shaming”?

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

Well it seems everyone is obsessed with either losing weight or gaining weight. But no one is obsessed with gaining muscle to get big biceps and hard tight abs. Why ?

@chiya9480 4 года назад

This is making me so emotional, it's ridiculous. This video is setting a perfect example on how you can recognise a precious, strong and pure-hearted person that is capable of handling the hate and transforming it into personal growth, while also enriching the community, educating people and lifting others up. Truly positive and inspiring, two very much needed feature in today's world. Thank you so so much, Cassey. 💖

@trothhammer 4 года назад

"Body positivity" should be synonymous with self-care, in the sense that you should self-parent instead of indulging in every whim. Eat a variety of vegetables, get your body moving, drink water, get annual bloodwork and checkups, monitor your mental health, keep toxic people out of your life, and much more. The takeaway message is "take care of the one body you get to have in this life", regardless of what size you are. Someone else who shames you for being a specific size isn't a priority in your life because they don't actually give a damn about your health or well-being. For reference, I'm 5'6", 180 lbs and a size 12-14, and I do most of the above (except exercise - sorry Cassey 😂) but I'm getting better about making daily exercise a habit so I can be a good role model for my family (no children yet). I won't lie and say I'm super happy or comfortable in my body, but it's only because I didn't start good self-parent self-care in my 20s and now I'm paying the price in my 30s (hip pain, chronic fatigue, poor aerobic capacity, PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.). I don't care if I'm a size 2 or size 22 - I just don't want to be in constant pain or be winded going up/down a single flight of stairs.

@ratsoftheplague 4 года назад

That's such a good point about the self-parenting instead of the indulging "self-care" we see so much on social media! I'm wishing you all the best for your future journey :)

@jlammetje 4 года назад

"get annual bloodwork and checkups", is that normal in the USA? Because it's not here in the Netherlands O_o

@trothhammer 4 года назад

@jlammetje Yes, annual bloodwork and checkups is fairly common in the United States.

@ratsoftheplague 4 года назад

@@jlammetje it's usual here in austria as well! prevention is the best medicine, i guess?

@amberisrad 4 года назад

what a great explanation :)

@Thefitty 4 года назад

*I'm seriously shook by the double standard in the modeling agency. And in media in GENERAL! You're damned if you're too skinny and you're damned if you're too "fat", or not skinny enough or not fat enough. At the end of the day, I've learned to just do m regardless of what other people think. THey know nothing and they're not relevant.*

@kTorres007 4 года назад

Right! Crazy how disproportionate a "plus size" model is to a "straight size" model. So media tells us if your fat you need to be extreme curvy like an hour glass. Where on the other hand be thin with no curves. Just look at history... It was really no different then either with trends and standards. Nowadays it just seems more acceptable to show more skin. #justbeyou Love your comment!!

@Thefitty 4 года назад

@@kTorres007 thank you. I'm so glad you agree!

@noellem9319 4 года назад

The double standard doesn't surprise me. The fashion industry likes extremes because it is easier to visualize. If it is easier for someone to visualize then they might be more likely to purchase. They do not care about inclusivity or "body positivity" because it is the right thing to do. They tout it and say they are because it makes money. I feel like smaller individual brands can work on being more inclusive because they are more hands on but the down side is that as a small company they may not have as much money to throw at it like Aerie or Lane Bryant or Macy's.

@haleymist09 4 года назад

I was shocked too! I assumed they used foundational garments to smooth things out, but actual fat suits and padding? Woah.

@Thefitty 4 года назад

@@haleymist09 it's a huge double standard

@blackswan4301 4 года назад

my kinda body positivity is "if i couldnt do tricep dip today, i will get stronger to do it tmrw, and not judge myself for I "cudn't do it today"

@thecraftybookworm1596 4 года назад

"Body positivity" and "fat positivity" aren't necessaril synonymous. Body positivity is loving your body. Wanting to be healthy and taking care of your body is still body positivity. Its okay to be happy where you are and still want to change. Be happily discontent :-)

@LesbiansOnline 4 года назад

@Bubble Buster I agree... that one woman she interviewed that was obese, if that was an anorexic girl instead, everyone would flip

@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 4 года назад

@Bubble Buster I don't agree. Source; I went to fashion school. Plus sized models exist because the market wants to see what the clothes look like on bigger bodies aka there was a demand for it and the industry responded to that demand by having plus sized models model plus sized clothes, plus sized models don't exist to normalize obesity or to pretend it's healthy. Underweight models exist because of a variety of reasons, including saving money and time (and time is money) on sample sizes and to create a bare canvas to let the clothes shine in a matter of speaking. Underweight models became standard in the 90's (60's Twiggy wasn't standard in the 60's so that doesn't count) and from then on it has been difficult to remove from the industry. Designers found out they could save a lot of money by having every model be the same small size. Designers found out having a model with almost no curves (and no bouncing breasts and swaying hips) meant that the focus was on the clothes a lot more, and in the hyper minimalist haute couture of the 90's they needed this. It's also much easier to add to a figure than to take volume away. So designers can build around slim straight up and down figures by adding padding/volume where they want to add it, and sell a variety of different looks that way. I also don't think using underweight models was to promote that as the ideal. It has been an unfortunate side effect of it though. Whereas plus sized models became more common because of the rise in obesity, not the other way around.

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

How many women bodybuilders do you hear dissing body positivity ?

@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118 4 года назад

@@tudormiller8898 I only know of one female bodybuilder who complains about body positivity. But that's probably because l don't know any other female body builders, so who knows how many there are. When they do talk badly about body positivity imo that's kind of a not so wise choice of them since that just opens up the flood gates more for the hate they already receive for deciding to look a certain way. The following strikes me as s little hypocritical too: the female body builder I've seen complains about body positivity but also complains about people telling her she looks manly. So she takes issue with body positive people who are working hard on accepting their natural flaws (stretch marks, hip dips, bow legs, etc.) and she says body positivity is a bad concept, but when someone calls her manly or says something about her body that isn't positive she's suddenly the victim.

@soniasusan3658 4 года назад

I'm a very thin girl, whenever I see girls posting body positivity all I see or hear is "it's okay to have fat belly" or "thicker the better" It feels like I don't belong in that community even tho I really want to, I got body shamed my entire life especially from fat people, it's like they have the right to judge me. Why do people think that skinny people don't have feelings and can say shit about their bodies. I never say anything back coz I don't want to hurt their feeling

@moonie3070 4 года назад

Sonia Susan YES, EXACTLY THIS!!! I've been thin my entire life. I have an extremely fast metabolism which always made keeping and putting any weight on difficult, so as a result I've been underweight my whole life. Everyone around me would comment on my body: the curves that I "lack", how skinny I look, how sick I look, question whether I eat anything, and question whether I deliberately have an eating disorder to be thin. A huge misconception is that everyone who is on the thinner side wants to be thin, and that's absolutely not the case at all. Nobody has ever told me that I am allowed to be okay with my body no matter how it looks. I was never taught that, so I struggled so much to accept it. The thing is too that even when I was underweight I still felt very healthy. I never got sick, I never had issues with fatigue, I still very much loved food and would eat a lot even if I couldn't keep any weight on, and I also had a healthy consistent menstrual cycle (when you're underweight, depending on how severely underweight, it can cause you to not have any menstrual cycles). I have successfully put on a bit of weight and I'm at a "healthier" weight now but honestly I feel no different than where my body was before the weight gain. I did want the weight gain, and I'm happy that I don't look super thin anymore, but I wish that I didn't have to feel so much shame for having a naturally thin figure, I wish I weren't so hard on myself before the weight gain, and I wish I could've loved my body throughout the entire journey.

@idkdeadinside 4 года назад

They're just jealous

@kbond1402 4 года назад

Sonia, I'm not thin girl, but I've seen and heard this happen which is BULLSHIT! I've always stepped up to say something because I've never been okay with it, and it's so HYPOCRITICAL! I've always thought, putting down others does not lift you up. If loving myself as a fat woman means disrespecting thinner women then my self love isn't really love and is coming from a place of hate and shame. I'm sorry this happens to you and I understand the stigma you would receive by speaking out, but I support you and your body, no matter what.

@jellyacc 4 года назад

omg same!

@jellyacc 4 года назад

@@moonie3070 your comment deserves 1000 more likes, i related so much to it. it made me teary eyed cause growing up thin sucked

@coolpersonwithcake98 4 года назад

I love how Cassey is so bright and positive in this video but you can see her firm and controlled anger behind her eyes! Like she's taking all her pain and turning it into a calm but firm argument. Cassey, I am so sorry you'd had to go through all the stuff you've been through since August. I love you, stay strong ❤

@nicktheveganchick 4 года назад

I noticed that too. ❤️

@hairyfrankfurt 4 года назад

Body positivity to me: doing things that are good for your body, treating your body kindly, feeding yourself good food when you need it, enjoying the world through your body., enjoying all the things your body can do, experiencing the world and your fullest potential physically. Which is why I have unsubscribed entirely from the "body positive" and "fat acceptance" movement. My body moves best when I'm in a certain weight and size bracket. My body functions best on whole foods.

@michaelamedel2341 3 года назад

I agree with your definition of body definition completely, and I can definitely relate to it. I think that instead of removing ourselves from the body positivity movement, we should try to remove the strict “rules” applied by others, encourage others to love their bodies without forcing them to change, and help people see that they define the term “body positivity” themselves - and that they are allowed to do whatever they please with *their* bodies. We should try to take our focus away from the fat acceptance movement, though. That is a whole different movement than the body positive movement, and it tells those who wish to lose weight because of health issues - or because they simply want to - that they should stay the way they are & if they don’t then they don’t truly “love” themselves.

@michaelamedel2341 3 года назад

^It’s also great to see that you know what your body needs to stay healthy and that you have your own individual way of viewing your body positively :)

@ariadnahoranpayne 4 года назад

So when I see this types of things I think, imagine if I love my long idk blonde hair. I love it so much. But then, one day, I want something new. My hair takes to much time to take a good care of, it makes my neck feel sweaty, it makes me feel hot. So I cut it short, maybe I dye it red. And I STILL LOVE MY HAIR, I love it now and maybe I love it more than when it was long and blonde. Changing something doesn’t mean that 1. Something was not good enough 2. The change will be worst. If you decide to lose weight because of health reasons, because you want something new, because of looks because of whatever it shouldn’t matter why you do it, just how. It should matter that everyone learned to have a healthy lifestyle, to be body positive and love themselves just how they are, without engaging in ED. Body positive should be a sign that you can love your body through the whole process, that even if you gain/lose weight you don’t need to be obsessed with that number on the scale because you are enough no matter what. That does not mean you can not change, it only means loving yourself even before the change starts, sometimes it even means loving yourself enough to say “this is harming me, I want to stop and take care of my body”. And by that I don’t mean only losing weight because your doctor said so, but also gaining weight because that’s what’s healthy for you. There are always two sides and extremes are never good in neither of them

@gracebrown3074 3 года назад

Love this! 💕🥰

@selenehernandez8279 3 года назад

Thank yo sm, I needed to read this

@fernlamasha 4 года назад

“It means you love yourself enough to put effort into growing” -Cassey I think that’s a badass definition ❤️

@alfie424 4 года назад

Thank you for uploading this Cassey and for taking a stance against people who are shaming you to conform to their definition of body positivity. Ironically, those who flame you are doing the opposite of advocating for body positivity by making you feel bad about your personal progress. It's just a projection of insecurity - ridiculously gatekeeping "body positivity" is too common in today's "cancel culture." Please just keep doing YOU, cuz you're killing it as always! You continue to inspire me 7 years later. :)

@blogilates 4 года назад

Thank you for being with me for so long!!

@michellemcgill9328 4 года назад

To me, to be body positive is to celebrate your body even for all it’s “ flaws” it’s to make anyone feel comfortable on either side of the spectrum. It’s also about celebrating all the wonderful things our bodies are capable of. Ladies, please allow all women to live as they wish, even if it means making changes. It’s up to the individual. You have to be happy and most of all healthy mentally and physically.

@fatalblue 4 года назад

This is gonna sound wild but imo rather then making "body positivity" about "loving oneself" it should be about "acknowlaging self worth". I feel in putting all the focus on trying to get ppl to "love themselves" the idea has mutated into a type of mental bondage where ppl feel more pressure to change or stay the same regardless of whether or not it's in their best interest. Imo, in encouraging ppl to acknowledge their self worth and the worth of others as human deserving of respect over trying to "love themselves" we better allows one to say "I don't like this, I want to change" or "I like this and I am fine where I am" without guilt. Tbc I'm not saying ppl shouldn't strive to love themselves on the contrary I think in working on acknowledging their self worth, the loving self AND others will come naturally regardless of where they are at the moment. It all about mental framing.

@amandaf7214 4 года назад

What I don’t get is that a lot of fat positive activists / groups take their ideas to the point that nobody is allowed to change and improve their body... like loving yourself enough to make healthy choices is one of the most body positive things you can do!

@qtbaba 4 года назад

Amanda F the intention for fat positivity is also to not see being skinny as inherently being more healthy. improving your health is not the same as losing weight. there’s some new studies that having more body fat is healthy especially when fighting diseases. because stored fat protects you.

@lindenpeters2601 4 года назад

So true. Health is so much more important than a number on a scale or a tag. But the fact remains: obesity is still unhealthy.

@shadowwolfgems8134 4 года назад

@@lindenpeters2601 did you really need to add the last part?

@lindenpeters2601 4 года назад

@@shadowwolfgems8134 You wouldn't think so, but there are science-deniers who think it's healthy. You can still be a beautiful, good person and be unhealthy.

@shadowwolfgems8134 4 года назад

@@lindenpeters2601 no, my issue is that you had a decent comment then you ruined by saying the last part.

@alyssaburns3241 4 года назад

Body positivity, to me, is doing what's positive for your body! I've been thin for most of my life but I gained 35 pounds in 2 years from dealing with a ln ectopic pregnancy, a near fatal asthma attack, and other stressful factors. I gave up on myself. I told myself it didn't matter if I gained weight because I still had that sexy hourglass shape. I've spent the last 10 months making healthier food choices and doing moderate exercise to help my body feel BETTER! Since losing 30 pounds my hips and back don't hurt as much, I'm able to breathe better, and I'm happier because I chose to honor my body and relationships. I want my body to be healthy so that I can carry a healthy pregnancy, and I need my mind to be healthy to raise healthy children. I never lost weight because I hate myself, I did it to show myself some love. If that isn't body positivity, I don't know what is.

@amberisrad 4 года назад

you are so strong i know how hard those things must have been for you but it's so awesome to hear that you are doing better now! good luck with the pregnancy!!

@fikuyo4378 4 года назад

I love how Cassey delves into the crux of topics such as these, no bullshit, all transparency 🌹

@madelineruss8143 4 года назад

I really loved this video!!!! I'm 47, and have been overweight my entire adult life, I once weighed 320 lbs. I was always told to lose weight, your stomach is too big, etc. It made me feel less than, unattractive. In my 20's and 30's losing weight was about appearance. Now that I'm 47, losing weight means so much more. It means quality of life. It means feeling good mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. It means being healthy. I understand the obsession many have to lose weight, because looking smaller means to many, acceptance. Many think that if they lose weight, they will feel better about themselves. Iit has been my experience, that you will not be happy until you fix what's in between your ears. The definition of body positivity to me is loving yourself for who you are at this moment, warts and all. But loving your body also means taking care of your body. Our body needs movement. Our body needs to be well nourished. Our body, mind and soul needs TLC. Losing weight should be the side effect of doing all those things. Fat shaming is wrong. Thin shaming is wrong. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

@merrycherry669 4 года назад

When Cassey said, "If a person wants to grow and embark on their own journey in a healthy way, LET THEM," I felt that. I think the definition of 'body positivity' is a bit loose so I'll describe her as a positive person because I've always known and seen her as a positive person. It means a lot that she still encourages us and made this video even after getting so much hate. She's truly such a strong and positive individual. Thank you so much for exploring what 'body positivity' means and always empowering us to be stronger, Cassey!

@MirandaInCanada 4 года назад

Merry Cherry totally agree with this comment! Thanks for taking the time to write out these thoughts! 💕🥰

@mckinneymindy 4 года назад

"Every day Feminist" published that?!?!? We need a video like this taking back the word feminism !!!!!

@blogilates 4 года назад

Yeah, it's still up

@PlaceboEllie 4 года назад

so you think black lives matter is for white people or

@mckinneymindy 4 года назад

@@PlaceboEllie I don't think you meant to reply that to me

@allie8442 4 года назад

There are probably a lot of other things feminist publications say that you’d be surprised by. There are a LOT of lies in the feminist movement. Including the idea that women weren’t allowed to work or go to school before they came along.

@sopleasedtomeetU 4 года назад

So you think the message that black lives matter ISNT meant for white people?! That makes no sense. If you want the world to be better for black people then you gotta have the white people who effect their lives on board. Duh.

@ShanaLeigh 4 года назад

Body positivity is for everyone, and we should not only love ourselves but love and support each other.

@thevoicesaysimalmostoutofm5710 4 года назад

I agree. I think it's for everyone but in some cases you have to let certain things go and not be a hypocrite

@tiredpeaches 3 года назад

My personal definition of body positivity. Loving your body. No matter if you change it or not. Workouts, surgery, or just doing nothing to it. Whatever will make you happy with yourself and not judging others for doing the same thing their way

@morganellsworth7228 4 года назад

It is just so silly to claim that someone is not being body positive while literally trashing on their body. It makes absolutely no sense 😂😂

@amberisrad 4 года назад

ikr!!!

@BouncySlim1 4 года назад

I prefer BODY HEALTHY over body positivity. THere a many that are living unhealthy (medically unhealthy--- thin and thick folk) lifestyles and are positive about their body (good for them) -- ultimately one ought to strive for BODY HEALTHY. anywho...…...this whole video felt like a DIG to those that are not in agreement with the journey. DO you, give the hand to the naysayers and move on.

@blogilates 4 года назад

yes, body healthy!

@thevoicesaysimalmostoutofm5710 4 года назад

To me it felt more like a message to the community

@qwertyCandy 4 года назад

Funny thing is that there are some people who would take issue even with that, unfortunately. I've seen people claim that promoting health automatically means being disrespectful towards people living with some disability 🤦‍♀️ Goes to show that even with the best intentions you can never win everyone. Probably the best we can do is strive to feel the best in our bodies, whatever that means for us practically :)

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

Where do muscular women with big biceps and hard tight abs fit into this Body Positive Movement ?

@user-ox3wr6uz1q 4 года назад

This video was on my recommendations. I clicked it out of curiosity. And I must say I loved the video. This is one of the few videos that gave a balanced approach to this. Taking perspectives from different people and coming to a conclusion that actually is acceptable to everyone. I believe this is what body positivity should be like.

@emmawood7820 4 года назад

"Growth looks different on everyBODY" YES!! Loved this xx

@glitterypoop7262 4 года назад

Michelle McDaniel should react to this

@QTpatootie95 4 года назад

skinny poop she liked a comment telling her to check it out on her newest video!!!!

@Sarah-pi2ik 4 года назад

I was thinking the same :D

@zekrazikitty2899 4 года назад

Thatd be awesome :D ObeseToBeast already made a video on this, i need to see the rest of the "Swolevengers" (as some people have been calling them) react to this as well✌

@pachtovaedita11 4 года назад

Oh yes

@peanutforever2191 4 года назад

Michelle is THE. BEST. I am actually listening to her ARL video in the background right now. :)

@celinepope 4 года назад

You’re a bright woman who helps thousands of others. Thanks for helping me. Your energy and workouts change my days. All my love and light, thank you.

@carolinekelly8330 4 года назад

This is such an important topic! I feel like the meaning of body positivity gets misconstrued all the time and the minute you talk about goals for yourself, you can be seen as having bad body image. So grateful for your videos and your attitude!! ❤️

@Elizabethvelasco01 4 года назад

Thank you for putting this out there! Body positivity is about loving yourself and doing what makes you happy in your own skin and letting others do the same! Your journey has been amazing! From the start you’ve been about trying new things and changing up your routines to see what happens and that’s why I will support you 100% !!!

@FromtheDepthsofMel 4 года назад

My thought: body positivity is about loving and caring about your body no matter what stage it's at... and not shaming anyone else for whatever stage their body is at, and instead celebrating all that each body is able to do. But I do know some people who say they're body positive while they tear others down which is quite irritating.

@MirandaInCanada 4 года назад

DepthsofMel aaaahhh YES!! Totally agree with your thoughts and SO wish more people would feel this way! I get so much hate online - it’s exhausting!

@harshita2763 4 года назад

Body positivity is all about being happy with your body, loving your body no matter what shape colour or size it is. Body positivity to me means keeping your body healthy and happy. Loving my body through the belly bloats or through the breakouts or tan or even through the flab when I get sick or during the holidays or whenever I'm lazy and just don't feel like working out for the week. You have absolutely made a huge impact on how I see things before and after i started watching your videos because now I accept my body for the way it is..... All thanks to you Cassey. You definitely are body positive because you promote us to be happy in your own skin by sharing you experience of having insecurities and still accepting them. I don't think you wanting to make changes to your body should mean you're not body positive anymore. Besides before every one of your videos you tell us that the changes don't have to be physical, like it's ok to have cellulite, it's ok not to have a bigger booty .You helped me realise I can be happy in my body without having to beat myself about not having a bigger booty or having man shoulders or having no curves at all. You make us realise body positivity is all about accepting our body and loving it through changes. You go gurlllll💕

@blogilates 4 года назад

Thank you for your definition.

@mabelperez1123 4 года назад

I wanted to see this video a long time ago and finally I sat down and saw it calmly: I think that body positive is about recognizing how you feel in your own skin and if there is something that you think has to change (like eating healthier, choose a type of exercise or just getting some rest) you go for it! Just because you notice and for some reason, you want to make a change in your life, for your body and for making yourself feel better, it dose NOT mean is bad! I don’t think that being body positive is only about accepting your body(which btw is super important). But like Cassie said, is a way to evolve… so later we can teach others, in a good/healthy way, when it comes to their body acceptance! ❣️ I loved the video Cassie! Thank you for teaching us things like this!❣️

@happinessnow928 4 года назад

Oh my gosh, I’m so glad you addressed this, Cassie. It just blows my mind how nuts people can get. Body positivity to me is a personal journey so I feel your frustration. Please know there so many of us who love you for YOU- not your body size. You’ve been inspiring me and motivating for years and I just love you no matter what you look like. I see all the beautiful qualities that matter and a lot of people need that! 💜

@LacrimaPhoenix 4 года назад

Oh wow. OH WOW!! Those superficially "tolerant" people just simply lack empathy --and *that's* a true shame. I feel so sorry for you! You did nothing even remotely questionable! Thank you for still continuing your youtube channel and not letting those *severely* insulting comments bring you down. I am amazed how well you take such rude attacks! You go, girl! Kudos for standing up to all those bullies! 🙏

@TheVildeStar 4 года назад

I’ve also been told that I hate myself because I decided to change my lifestyle to become healthier, but I have never felt so good about myself as I do now. I’m not body positive, I don’t stand for it, I don’t get into it and I don’t support what it is today. However, I believe that everyone should be the best version of themselves, regardless of how they look. Everyone deserves to be happy, everyone deserves love and support. But I see very little of that in the body positivity community and I think that is why it’s scary to try to step into the community. The body positivity community helped me a lot back in 2015-2016, and helped me look at myself a different way. But I can’t support what it is today, it’s toxic and people are being bullied and silenced when they talk about changing and wanting a healthier life.

@juliaedlund843 4 года назад

I love this comment! I mentioned that I wanted to lose a bit of fat around my stomach and my arms and a close family member immidiately (she is very Into the BP-movement) went Into how "I don't love myself and how what I'm doing is toxic." But I don't see it that way. I was never happy with my body growing up and I was bullied for it. In the last couple of years I have been able to lose a bit of weight and I am so proud of myself. I feel so much better. It's like conventionally thin people can't be unhappy with our bodies which I think is just plain stupid. Shaming someone for wanting change isn't positive - it's toxic. Now I can definitely see how what I'm doing can be triggering and may sound dangerous, but I'm not trying to lose weight. I'm actually happy with my weight. I'm keeping track of what I'm eating and I exercise, and I sometimes weigh myself to make sure I haven't lost weight. I don't think wanting change should be met with so much hate.

@jenniferchaconsalas8507 4 года назад

I just love how informed you are, every single video you post shows your effort. You research and used facts and not assumptions. Love you

@mariaardila3563 4 года назад

I have been following you since forever, I even remember and still love some of the very old ab workouts. And honestly you are the most relatable trainer EVER as I feel like seeing your body change through the years is very similar to what I’ve been doing and how my body has changed through the years. I love how you do things for you especially the 90 day transformation because it was for you. Sometimes we just need to something for ourselves and enjoy it and love it. In my case I workout for health reasons, I have severe asthma and working out helps my lungs a ton but I also adore rocking a bikini and looking strong and fit and I really don’t do it for anyone else, I do it for me as I just love how it makes me feel. You do you ! Thank you for all of your videos 😀

@anavanson1316 4 года назад

I’m so proud of everything you do and have accomplished!! You’ve always been an inspiration to me for working out and loving myself!!

@kbond1402 4 года назад

Lexi had it spot on. A lot of people are looking for validation in celebrities, especially models and influencers,who align with their own personal apsirations and values. They're looking for people to say, "Yes, it is 'okay' for you to exist, to take up space, and to be heard." And while having a variety of celebrities press the typical mold and lead to greater social acceptance is fantastic, it's all external validation. It's a slow process and changes won't be made over night. Whereas Body Positivity starts with yourself, and finding validation from yourself. Those changes are direct, made "quicker," and have a more immediate influence. You are your own role model, inspiration, and reason to be 'okay'. The fact that you exist, that you are physically here in this world, and have a mind with your own thoughts and opinions, means you have every right and reason to exist, to be heard, and to take up space wherever you are. It's a struggle at times sure, but once you find that self love, the next step of Body Positivity is realizing that others, including the celebs you most ardently admire or dislike, have the same right as you. The details of their struggles and loves for their body might be different than yours, but they're just as valid. I think the backlash and difference in opinion comes from a "social flinch." I think when people's expectations of a celebrity that they identify with is changed, suddenly, there's a moment of vulnerability where they feel like they, the celebrity with all their "power and influence" are telling them, "you are no longer a person. You don't deserve love. You don't deserve to be who you really are." And somehow, that makes you... us... them, recall those moments of pain we've felt when someone, somewhere, told us those things, and we believed them. Ultimately Body Positivity is about love, respect, understanding, and acceptance for yourself and others.

@Monika-wm4lq 4 года назад

I love how instead of being sad about the reaction you actually became passionate about the topic and made a really well researched video. I have been here with you from 2014 and I still love you and you are a big inspiration for me (not anymore for the fitness reason - I am not anymore letting my body to decide my worth, but because you are a hard working, business leader). Love from Czech Republic.

@lisasteward4419 4 года назад

This video is amazing! Thank you. I’ve been so confused. I have always struggled with my weight from a child, and have had some horrendous experiences with being shamed about my weight. I managed in my late 20’s to control my weight at a size 14-16 going to the gym. Then had a car accident that damaged my spine and made me less active. I ballooned to 23.7 stone( approx 138kgs) by the time i was in my late 30’s and was constantly shamed for my size. I had emergency surgery 15 months ago to stop me being paralysed from the waist down and it was successful. I have since lost a lot of weight and now weigh 67kg and all my health problems have disappeared with the weight. I hated my body when I was large due to the reactions I got from people. My partner stayed with me through out, we celebrate 27 years together this year. But with the weight loss I have experienced sagging skin and am now trying to love myself for a second time round. I have watched vids on ‘ body positivity’ and have been left confused as to what it means.....do I need to be large to feel it? And this has made sooooo much sense! It doesn’t matter what size, colour, shape, height ECT you are, being ‘body positive’ is loving yourself and others for who you are no matter what you look like. And striving to be healthier cannot be deemed as a negative thing! Why can’t we all just accept and love each other regardless of what we look like, if that’s the size we are, if we have any ‘imperfections’ ( usualy socially motivated ), our colour, what clothes we like to wear, ECT, ect. We should all have the basic right to feel comfortable in our own skins, regardless. We all have feelings, we are ALL beautiful in our own ways and we all have journeys that are unknown to the person judging us. I hope one day I can wear the things I would like without the stares I now get when they notice my ‘shrinkles “ on my upper arms. A ‘seconds’ glance I can understand, but when they stare and you can see the almost disgust on their face (and some people can’t seem to stop the stare once started) makes me feel so ashamed, and I’m working on ignoring this, believe me! Just wish people would think, like I said, they don’t know your journey in life, and stop and think how you would feel if the shoe was on the other foot, we are all the same really, all human and all have feelings. Thanks again, this video has made me understand ‘body positivity’ and I am going to strive to achieve this as soon as possible.

@idbbb 4 года назад

I love how u actually gave an effort to become educated about the topic! And in turn, u educate others. Thats how to take criticism to grow (even if I don't agree w how people shamed u for your 90 day journey)

@blogilates 4 года назад

I honestly wanted to know what it meant, so I needed to dive deep.

@b00_bxtch 4 года назад

As someone who was bullied and shamed as a child by her own father and family, I can testify that self love and body positivity do not rely on other people's opinions. I've gained and lost weight. I've cut my hair and gotten tattoos. And one day, I plan to have children and (if all goes well) grow old. All these things will change my body. Why should I love myself any less because of it? So all that to say, Cassey -- and anyone else who resonates with my struggle -- be authentic and courageous. Any hatred from outsiders is just a projection of their feelings towards themselves, so don't take it to heart. Return evil with good and take pride in your journey. Lots of love from a survivor. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@melodysafo5437 3 года назад

Geez your family really hated you, but probably didn't want to admit it. Hope you threw them away!

@b00_bxtch 3 года назад

@@melodysafo5437 Oh I pruned that family tree!

@Whatintheworld5885 4 года назад

Body positivity is loving yourself no matter what stage it's in

@kirbybunch2765 4 года назад

I luv your transparency! I've followed you for years and you're always honest about your journey. Body positive should simply be loving the skin you're in!

@Amuyilisia 4 года назад

All the articles you linked, all the research you did, all the people you contacted, it's truly amazing. Your body, your choice, applies to everything's.

@victoriagregoire567 4 года назад

Busy positivity is loving yourself through every rep and look in the mirror and telling yourself and your body that you are proud of what it can do

@ReignRules101 4 года назад

Body positivity: loving yourself physically mentally and emotionally no matter where you’re at, and accepting and appreciating others bodies (physically, mentally, and emotionally as well) wherever they’re at, loving yourself is doing things to make yourself the happiest and healthiest version of yourself you can be and loving yourself through physical mental and emotional growth

@lyssavaught4958 4 года назад

Cassey, I have been following you for eight years and you have brought so much joy to my life! Keep inspiring others to live healthy! Your true fans aren't going anywhere!

@dorraboussetta8214 4 года назад

Body positivity to me means accepting the way my body looks like at any given time while working on making it stronger and healthier everyday. I've been a popster for over 3 years now and I'm so so happy to have someone as amazing as you, Cassey, as a part of my life. I've never even realized that body positivity can have so many different definitions! And they're all beautiful as long as they make who said them happy!

@realwithro 4 года назад

Body positivity to me means loving and accepting your body throughout ALL of its stages - whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain weight, or grow stronger. It’s also learning to love and accept the changes in our body, such as stretch marks, body hair, hair loss, acne, cellulite, etc. We all have different goals when it comes to our personal lifestyles, and I think body positivity should involve everyone rooting for each other - regardless of the body type you have. Less comparing and excluding, more support and love! ❤️ P.S. I’m one of those silent subscribers that rarely comments on videos, but I just wanted to show you some love because I’ve been a fan for at least 8 years and I’ve always loved your energy and positivity! Thank you for being real ❤️

@emokid6944 4 года назад

I love you so much you’re the first person who introduced me to fitness and changed my life completely! Don’t worry about the opinions of other you’ve proved you’re beautiful, strong, and confident we love you💓

@kristinel5381 4 года назад

This is why I love Cassey, she never fails to open new perspective or mindset in a positive way. Thank you so much! By the way, you're blooming and I love ittt 😍

@fourcatsandagarden 4 года назад

Body positivity can definitely include having a weight loss goal - when I was at the absolute pits of depression, my physical abilities had deteriorated so much that I could barely get myself up off the couch (literally - not just emotionally but physically) and every part of my body literally hurt. It felt like my skin would split open at any moment. It doesn't matter how accepting the world around me is (and I do hope we push the world to be more accepting of every shape, including my own former shape), I was so uncomfortable, physically, that I could never have been happy. I got into muscle-building activities specifically (my ankles rebuke jogging, but I do try to get cardio in via swimming or riding my bike when I can...its just harder to work those in) and I'm still a chonky person and I know I always will be (unless I strike it rich and can afford to pay people to shape me elsewise, but that's not something I'd want to do even if I had money, so...), but I definitely lost weight in the process. I had to set specific goals for myself, though, because otherwise I probably never would have budged.

@shanakelly5489 4 года назад

I'm so so so happy you made this video and addressed this situation. Body positivity for me has always been about loving yourself despite what society may say and I think that everyone has twisted the term to mean something it's not. I'm so glad you talked about this and spread the word about what's happening❤❤

@samanthaselmanne9915 4 года назад

Girl this is why ive been with you since the beginning. Your always yourself and even if yourself has ups and downs emotionally im here cheering you on. Ive have ups and downs too. Dont let the shade they throw bother you. I rarely comment or post but just know your workouts and who you are keep me and will forever. Thank you for being there

@cjdee7091 4 года назад

I wish more response videos were this well thought out and articulated. You made your points without seeming defensive or argumentative. Well done!

@HelluuThere 4 года назад

I think the reason why some people hate your 90 day journey is because they feel like it sends out mixed signals. You’ve been saying for the past few years that you should love yourself for who you are, but then do a 180 and embark on this ‘weight lose’ journey. They don’t understand why you’re on this journey, they just see it as not body positivity anymore. No hate, just expressing my opinion on how other people think about this. Been a subscriber since 2012, going to be here until the end. 🖤

@candicepye224 4 года назад

I've found that focusing on practicing healthy behaviours instead of focusing on the number on the scale or on calorie counting has been an extremely body positive change for me! This doesn't mean I don't want to lose weight, or that I won't lose weight in the process, but it does mean that I am loving and caring for my body in the best way I can at any size.

@CharlotteMcNair 4 года назад

This was an amazing video. I've been subscribed to you since around 2011 when I was only like 14 years old. I stopped watching for a few years, and recently found your channel again after all of this crazy "controversy" went down. I know exactly what you're talking about with the whole body positivity movement being so complex and hard to understand. I'm also a relatively thin person who sometimes wants to lose a few pounds, wondering if I'm even technically allowed to be body positive by the many definitions of it. The past 10 years has also been a confusing time to grow up, as the "instagram" beauty standard has changed so much. I have proportionally bigger hips/butt compared to the rest of my body and when I was younger I was constantly insecure about it. At some point in the last few years there's been this crazy shift where people will tell me I have a fat butt and mean it as a compliment instead of an insult and IT'S SO BIZARRE. It would be amazing for you to make a video analyzing not only body positivity but the crazy shift in 'body trends' in the last decade that's gone along with it. To me, body positivity has meant accepting that my body is always changing and always will be. Not allowing myself to define my mood by how much i weigh, and accepting that fitness is a lifetime journey that will never be a straight line. If I set a short term weight loss goal, realizing that I may gain it back and it's not the end of the world because I have my whole life to repeat and evolve the process. I make a conscious effort to not talk about my own fitness or weight around others unless they specifically ask, because it's such a fragile topic for so many. Also supporting that other people are on their own individual journeys I know nothing about, and to not really ever comment on someone else's body even if I think it's something positive. (Ex. People telling me I have a fat butt as a compliment, when it makes me extremely uncomfortable. Best to not comment.) I know that everyone has different definitions, but this is roughly what makes sense to me. Really, our bodies should be the least interesting thing about us. The problem is, as women we've been raised with the media ingraining into us that our bodies are the ONLY thing that matters. All we can do is try our best to do whatever makes us feel good. Thank you for making this video.

@lillian7411 4 года назад

Just want you to know you’re a queen, my definition of body positivity is listening to, trusting, and enjoying your body and your body’s abilities at every size and shape.

@GirlishCinnamon 4 года назад

So I am a medical student and I can tell you that in some occasions wanting to lose weight or body fat is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Sometimes your bodyweight is making you unhealthy and the best decision you can take is to lose that extra weight and become healthier. But even if you have a helthy bodyweight it's okay to want to lose some pounds. I mean if everything that deliberately changes your appearance is not body positive then everyone should stop wearing makeup and kids shouldn't wear braces. The only way weight loss can be unhealthy is if you do it while hating yourself or if you are doing it in a dangerous way. So as long as you stay healthy weight loss sometimes is the most body positive thing you can do.

@denisel1553 4 года назад

Being fat isn't unhealthy by default. I wish you people in the medical field would get with the program and educate yourselves on this. What's unhealthy is the weight cycling that is ASSOCIATED with fatness, not the fatness itself. Correlation does not equal causation. I can post links to the research if you like. No hard feelings as long as people are actually willing to learn and stop spreading harmful misinformation that perpetuates diet culture.

@GirlishCinnamon 4 года назад

@@denisel1553 I have spent so many years educating myself, I have read so many researches and I am still trying to understand the human body. I can tell you with absolute certainty that obesity is associated with many health issues. I am not saying that anyone who has some extra weight is unhealthy and if you read my comment you can see that I specifically wrote some people and in some occasions. I wish people would trust their doctors more because their have spent most of their lives studying about the human body because they love people and they want to help them.

@Rentheflower 4 года назад

Weight loss often has nothing to do with body positivity. As an ‘in-between’ I know that struggle, I am too thin to be fat and too fat to be thin. I have been my whole time life, always on this balancing point of either end. I realized one day that I am normal, and I am happy with being normal. I don’t feel comfortable in my skin some days and other days I love that extra layer of fat around middle. I read your post about your results and have some of the same risks you have. While I am working on weight loss and healthy life styles changes it’s for my HEALTH. I am 27 and at risk for becoming type 2 diabetic, along with having extremely high cholesterol for my age. I am choosing to loose weight thru working out and practicing yoga, so I can live a life without fear of having to be on medication to maintain my cholesterol or blood sugar. Watching your journey and your choice to leave a diet that was benefiting you once you knew it wasn’t the best for your body make up, proves how body positive you are. Because to me being body positive is loving yourself but also loving yourself enough to know when to make chooses to take care of yourself. Everyone is beautiful and everyone is great the way they are. But it is your body and your CHOICE, so everyone who says you aren’t being positive isn’t being fair. If you want to build a more athletic shape do it! It’s your body and you are more of an inspiration for loving yourself enough to stand up and say ‘Hey! I’m doing what’s right for me back off!’. So thank you for helping a in-betweeny gain more confidence in her choices. And thanks for always having videos that kill my calves and make me yell at you in the video, because your attitude helps me push myself to becoming healthy and making my life longer. So thank you.

@amykimball5953 4 года назад

I’m SO happy that you made this video Cassi! It’s awesome to see you answer such negativity with a kind, logical, and level headed response. You go girl! ❤️💪🏻😎

@paolaestradapena 4 года назад

Hello Cassey! I totally get you and support you! Been following you for years and love your authenticity and honest personality, you’ve always been so true to you and humble with your own journey... It’s funny how sometimes we reflect in such weird ways in another person and misunderstand that person completely, this is not about the, but about us. Thanks for your energy and everything you share! Hope you continue being yourself because you rock! Loved this video and I really like your content, lots of love! Paola

@mariettemakin3475 4 года назад

You are the most positive, real person and trainer . You are so beautiful and awesome . You made my own personal life special by sharing your struggles and thoughts. You are such an inspiration 💖

@georgiapatrascu4758 4 года назад

Cassey, when I was very depressed and unhappy with my body and life 2 years ago, I found your videos and your workout plans. They were free, I could do them at home and they made me feel empowered. In a year, I lost 15 pounds which was a really big deal for me. I support you in your 90 day journey because I understand wanting to make changes in your life. What turned me off though and made me feel slightly uncomfortable is that you had numerical goals. In a way I was projecting my own issues, I admit. I stopped weighing and measuring myself very early on when I started working out with you. After the first month of working out with you, I was feeling really good about myself and my strength and then...I got on a scale and when I saw the number I sobbed uncontrollably. It was the heaviest I had ever been. I felt like such a failure and was even more negative to myself. My whole life I have struggled with the numbers. My whole life everyone has told me that I had to weight below 140 pounds for my height because that’s the standard. But my body retains water, bloats, and has large hips. My weight fluctuates depending on how much I sleep, what my mental health is like, what kind of food I eat, what my bowel movements are like...and so forth. I don’t have a goal weight anymore. I have a “do these pants feel extra tight?” goal now. I had to be realistic and tell myself the number on the scale was my enemy. Getting stronger and breaking my own preconceived notions about my strength were my new goals. Long story short, what I’m trying to say is that when I followed your 90 day journey, what I saw was a person who would work herself to death to achieve a certain number, be it weight, be it fat percentage. And that scares me because your life should not revolve around numbers. Again, I know I am projecting my own issues and that’s not fair, because we all live in our own bodies the way we want to, and no one should tell us what to do, but I do worry about other women who are struggling with not achieving the weight and look they’ve been told they have to have who look up to you and now are told by the person they trust the most that reaching a certain number is advisable. Keep doing you. Keep spreading positivity into the world and know there’s someone on this planet whose life you saved with your videos.

@koshira1977 4 года назад

This is exactly what she has done for me! I used to hate myself but now through her I'm learning to love myself while going on my weight loss journey instead of using the journey to hurt myself instead.

@Blue-rz1cv 4 года назад

Ive got to say that this video was really insprational. Ive only just started to watch your channel because I was looking for lower ab workouts to get rid of my muffin top and I found a creator and community that seems very supportive. The message of body positivity also helped me realize that wanting to be in better shape doesn't mean Im body negative, but that I am strovong for better body positivity and body confidence. Thank you for this 💕

@melissachanthalangsy3091 4 года назад

This video is so well-researched and well laid out and edited. Amazing job- keep spreading the love Cassey. Respect!

@Mijntjeeexxx 4 года назад

You are my role model and I am so happy I've found you 4,5 years ago. Thanks to you I'm getting closer and closer to my happiest self ❤️❤️❤️

@blogilates 4 года назад

HAHA at first I thought you said 45 years

@sabrinaself2016 4 года назад

The body positive movement has had a similar effect on me. Everytime I want to set goals and work out I get similar backlash from friends and family and coworkers. I have become unhealthy and unhappy in my body, ironically due to me suppose to be "body positive"in a body that is overweight and affecting my health. I completely agree. Body positive is not a weight. Unfortunately the movement has seem to put this label on it that skinny is bad and doing exactly what movement was trying to prevent in the first place:body shaming. There is a massive difference in wanting to be healthier or achieve a certain look than having body dysmorphia which is what I think is what the movement was orginally attempting to combat.

@tudormiller8898 4 года назад

So if you wanted to go to the gym and tone your body like a women bodybuilder. Would your family, friends etc be more positive ? Or is it because you want to lose weight ?