Instagram Hacks & the Truth behind Social Media...

Is social media real or is it fake? Well, I actually think it's what you choose to make of it. In this video, I will share with you my best tips for taking really stellar Instagram selfies, food porn pics, product lay downs etc. in order to grow your audience and online following. I also discuss some of the ugly truths behind social media in a vlog at the end.

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Cassey Ho is a certified Pilates and fitness instructor, named Greatest's Top 25 Health & Fitness Influencers in the World alongside Michelle Obama. She is the winner of the "Social Fitness" Shorty Award and FITNESS Magazine named her their "Best Healthy Living Blogger". She's been featured on Dr. Oz, EXTRA TV, The Steve Harvey Show, COSMOPOLITAN Magazine, SHAPE Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, SELF Magazine, NY Times, LA Times, and many more.

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[MelanieAnneAhern]

I love how you're slightly making fun of the silliness of insta photos yet actually giving real, helpful tips 😜

[iamvanessae]

I got a sarcastic feel throughout all the tips and I thought you were gonna say JUST KIDDING at the end...but you didn't haha

[adorkable]

I saw Cassey's instagram post and I'm honestly so sick of people claiming she's not fit enough to be promoting workout/healthy videos. I don't understand why people don't get that there are different ways to get fit or eat! Not everyone lives in a place to be a high carb fruit eater vegan or not everyone likes to lift weights. Also Cassey has a fit and healthy body unlike some people in the health industry who go through extreme measures to get their shredded physique. They go on crazy low carb diets, count their macros everyday, do water depletion, and take supplements and to me that is not healthy at all. All those crazy chemicals can't be good for the long run and can even cause cancer so just because someone has six packs and is shredded doesn't mean that they're a better fitness role model than someone like Cassey who is fit and more moderate...

[Mallika]

Cassey, I began doing your workouts just a month and a half ago, and I have noticed a great change in my body! I am stronger, more confident, and I have definitely shed a few pounds! You have also motivated me to eat healthy and clean. Thank you so much for these workout calendars, workout videos and amazing motivation ❤ You're honestly changing lifestyles for the better, which is something that you should be really proud of! Ly. xx

[panicatdx]

i love how this is indirectly critisizing essena o'neill. "social media" can't be fake. it's a medium and it's all about how you use it. just because essena was fake and desperate for money and attention doesn't mean everybody else was. love you cassie xx

[iCelestrian]

Yeah I completely agree. I know one or two people who have become utterly depressed and borderline suicidal because of feeling like everyone else is pretty, going to a party, have loads of admirers etc. No-one is going to post their sad or ugly moments on social media because that's not what other people do. It's a real problem: in theory, social media is about keeping up with your friends' lives, but in practice, it's about seeing their manicured, filtered, exaggerated, best possible life. Don't compare yourself to others!!!! <3

[MadiJunkie]

Is there anyone else who got a parody feeling from this video?

[shermajacqueline]

Cassey you're the BEST! You are always out to HELP others, your authenticity is refreshing! Love Love Love you!!

[mr.essolve-it-torium]

I totally thought you were being sarcastic when you said like. ..make sure you take like 50 photos to find the best one....

[paigedellinger]

I really loved your take on this! Emphasizing the reality that social media is just portfolio is such a great message to send, to younger viewers especially! Always love your positive energy girl. x❤️

[YoowlOwl]

I found the plant VERY natural, too! xD

[CoryScott]

LOVE THIS!! "Comparison is the thief of joy" so true!

[AminaSophia]

Love your honesty and integrity, Cassie <3 never changeee

[msmandychy]

I LOVE your realness Cassey and I LOVE you! Thanks for sharing!

[marcellamyers]

Cassey, your positivity lights up my day and gives me hope that yhere are still pure-hearted people out there who care more about their mission in helping and inspiring others than being popular and getting millions of followers and likes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not being consumed by fame... Your heart and your integrity has played a huge, huge, HUGE part in getting you where you are today. <3

[sarahgoddard]

"I'm gonna add this plant in because thats totally normal." This was hilarious and wonderful

[Anna_Kian]

this video came in a perfect time... i was so depressed by looking big insta accounts, from girls that have the perfect body, the perfect stuff, the perfect life... but you have to rember that all this is just the top of the iceberg... thank you so much for waking me up, i was starting to feel really bad for myself.

[BeJoyfulBeWell]

Thanks a lot Cassey for sharing this, I've always wondered how you can take pretty pictures and now I know. You're awesome. You just inspired me to make some banana pancakes soon. 👌💜😚

[seenamonshugar]

I agree with u! Social media has def changed. I used to be active in beauty blogging way back 2007-2010 and bloggers do it for their love of makeup and meeting new ppl who like the same stuff. We didn't care about money we just loved what we do. Some beauty bloggers who i've interacted with became famous now like zoella. I mean, i miss the times when beauty bloggers were honest and sincere on their posts and not rave about a product just cause it's sponsored. And now the effect of IG is just insane just like kylie jenner's lips! Ever since she had it done more and more girls even in their teens and early 20s have had their lips done because of the trend. It's just crazy!

[Madzlife]

Your amazing I feel so much better thanks to your workouts