A certified social media star, Cassey Ho has over 287,000 YouTube followers, is ranked the The best healthy living blogger by Shape Magazine and the #2 most influential online personality by Sharecare, second only to Jillian Michaels. A fitness leader and apparel designer, Blogilates – Cassey's official site is full of great information.  Groomed-LA had a chance to sit down with Cassey for a quick Q&A  in the midst of her busy schedule.

Groomed-LA: If you could choose one what's your top ab workout? 

Cassey: I call it the Eagle Crunch.  Like the Eagle pose in yoga and add a crunch.

GLA: You have a lot of great recipes and meal plans on your site.  Any favorite LA restaurants?

C: Yes!  I love Cafe Gratitude and the "I am accepting" dish. Miso glazed brussel sprouts. Yum!  I also like Real Food Daily and their sea cake. Food is medicine and medicine is food.

GLA: Any fitness idols?

C: Marie Windsor.  When I was 16 I discovered her and have been a fan ever since. I actually had the pleasure of meeting her while filming a fitness video and was freaking out.  She's my hero!

GLA: What is your advice for someone just starting out who wants to make healthy changes?

C: Start small with choices that can make a lot of change. Eat more vegetables, drink a lot of water. Surround yourself with people with the lifestyle you want to live. Try Pop Pilates for begginers on my site.  Group classes can be great or check out YouTube. There is content everywhere with beginners in mind.

Check out www.blogilates.com to keep up with this rising fitness star. Authentic and cool Cassey earned the Groomed-LA stamp of yes!