A Lady Goes West

We were sweaty from morning until night, but we had a really good time! Another (hot) 4th of July in South Charlotte is complete. I’m thankful to spend it with my special little crew! 🇺🇸

10/10 recommend a little getaway with your mom and brother! Somehow, my brother and I had not taken my mom on a little trip before — with just the three of us — and we loved it. We spent just under 24 hours in Asheville, and our highlights included:

-Lunch at
-Walking around the
-Shopping around downtown Asheville on foot
-Happy hour and people watching at our beautiful hotel
-A delicious dinner at sitting at the best table in the house
-Fun games at the very cool bar beneath our hotel
-Breakfast at Green Sage
-Plenty of quality family time, talking about life now, life back when and everything in between

In need of some family time? Book the trip, make the call and soak it up. We haven’t done enough of this lately, and it truly felt good for the soul.

School is out for summer, and we’re trying our best to have all the fun!

-Brady finished 2nd grade and started a new soccer league.
-I’ve been teaching a million classes and had the best time at a special Pilates & Prosecco event at .charlottenc this weekend as well as a special family workout (see my last reel for a proud moment).
-We’ve been hitting up the pool a few times a week, always in the late afternoon and evening hours - the best time!
-We went to a family kickball birthday party and let our competitive spirits run free - highly recommend.
-We’re planning a couple short getaways this summer, otherwise we’ll be soaking up the sun, heat and life in South Charlotte.

Here’s to a great summer, friend! Hope you get to live it up a little and also take a quality group fitness class. ☀️💪😘

What’s in my daily stack as a group fitness instructor? Let me show you my list, brought to you by one of my favorite wellness brands, . .

1. Collagen in my oat-milk latte at home every single morning to support healthy joints, bones and skin.*

2. Plant-based protein in my post-workout shake to help me reach my daily protein goal of about 145 grams a day.

3. Micronized creatine monohydrate in my post-workout shake to promote the growth of lean mass and promote optimal performance.*

4. BCAAs in my water cup during my classes and workouts to support muscle retention and recovery.*

I’ve been taking this line-up for a couple years, and the combination helps fuel my active job to keep me feeling good and moving well. I often add in electrolytes here and there too.

By the way, you can use my code ASHLEY for 20 percent off at NOWFOODS.com through the rest of the year.



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease ... https://www.instagram.com/p/DZYqhWwgSh7/

What’s in my daily stack as a group fitness instructor? Let me show you my list, brought to you by one of my favorite wellness brands, @nowfoodsofficial. #ad. 1. Collagen in my oat-milk latte at home every single morning to support healthy joints, bones and skin.* 2. Plant-based protein in my post-workout shake to help me reach my daily protein goal of about 145 grams a day. 3. Micronized creatine monohydrate in my post-workout shake to promote the growth of lean mass and promote optimal performance.* 4. BCAAs in my water cup during my classes and workouts to support muscle retention and recovery.* I’ve been taking this line-up for a couple years, and the combination helps fuel my active job to keep me feeling good and moving well. I often add in electrolytes here and there too. By the way, you can use my code ASHLEY for 20 percent off at NOWFOODS.com through the rest of the year. #NOWWellness #NOWPartner *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The thing is, you can focus on what’s going well or what’s not going well. And 9 times out of 10, the more energy you put into the good, the more the good flows. It’s not silly, it works.

Some good things I’m loving right now?
-the most fulfilling times teaching 9-10 classes a week at .charlottenc
-renting my clothes from and opening up a new package of stuff each month (it means less spending and less waste)
-soaking up more time outside with my three boys
-fun, late nights with friends, mixed in with many routine early nights at home
-watching life fly by, but knowing I’m making the most of it in my own unique way, surrounded by some good peeps

Here’s to focusing on the good. ❤️