StrongHer For Life

21/01/2026

It’s hump day

We’ve already had Blue Monday…
We’ve already had Quitters Day…

So this is just a gentle check-in.

How are you doing, really?

Are you still moving towards your health and wellbeing goals, or have you noticed old patterns starting to creep back in?

This happens to so many good, capable people.

Not because they don’t care.
Not because they lack motivation.

But because they’ve lost clarity on why their health actually matters in the middle of real life.

When that clarity fades, it’s easy for walking, movement, food choices, and self-care to slowly slip.

If this resonates, I’m running a free live Zoom workshop tomorrow evening for anyone in the community who wants a reset without pressure:

🗓 Thursday 22nd
⏰ 8:00–9:30pm (UK)
🎯 Inspirational Goal Setting

I’ll share:

How to get clear on why your health is vital to your life.

How that links to energy, mood, patience, confidence and showing up for others.

A simple daily routine to keep that clarity front of mind
(so you keep taking small, consistent action, especially on busy days).

If you’d like to join us, comment below or send me a message, and I’ll share the link.

No pressure.

Just support, clarity and momentum.
Ashley

21/01/2026

What worked in your 20s doesn’t work anymore... and it’s not your fault.

This is the quiet panic I hear all the time.

You’re still:

Eating fairly well
Moving your body
Putting the effort in

But results have slowed or stopped.

Not because you’re lazy.
Not because you’re doing it wrong.

But because your body and your life have changed.

Since your 20s:

You may have had children
You’re carrying more responsibility
Stress is higher
Recovery is different
Hormones may be shifting

Therefore, the old approach no longer fits.

This is exactly why I created the StrongHer For Life Framework.

It’s not built for your past life.

It’s built for real life now... fluctuating energy, busy days, and a body that needs a different kind of support.

If this feels familiar, a Clarity Call is a calm space to talk it through and identify one realistic next step that actually fits your life.

Comment “CLARITY” or message me, and I'll send you the booking link.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

20/01/2026

Meet Chris

It’s a small world.

Until recently, Chris and I hadn’t actually met, yet we grew up in the same village.

Chris is genuinely passionate about helping people start their own business or scale the one they already have. What really stood out to me is his community-first approach.

As a small business owner of more than 20 years, I know first-hand how lonely building a business can feel at times. Having the right people around you, people who get it and make a huge difference.

That’s why I love what Chris is creating.

He’s launching a new networking event in Chelmsford designed to bring business owners and professionals together in a supportive, inclusive way.

Here’s a snapshot of what it’s about:

🔹 Connect with like-minded professionals
🔹 Gain fresh insights
🔹 Build genuine relationships
🔹 Be part of a growing business community

Progressive Business Network Chelmsford

A monthly, in-person networking event for professionals and entrepreneurs at all stages, whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale.

📍 The County Hotel Chelmsford
🗓 Wednesday 28th January 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

If you’re looking to meet like-minded business owners, expand your network, and be part of a supportive local community, this is well worth checking out.

Here’s the link to book your place:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/progressive-business-network-chelmsford-tickets-1979841254488?fbclid=IwY2xjawPcitpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA2aUw5aDlnbGx5aHU4VFJDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhQMlPG0kkhD9S5KgaZviDdlJfomCMQkoknoZ37yMuxIzEPJlCvlMTkAQSi2_aem_d2TPvUTNuw5Xa5KUdv0VDQ

It's always great to see people creating spaces that genuinely support others.

Connect with like-minded professionals, get exclusive insights & unlock opportunities to grow your business. Be part of a thriving community

19/01/2026

STOP taking health advice from everyone.

The moment you say you’re working on your health, it starts…

“This diet worked for me.”
“You should follow this person.”
“I asked ChatGPT.”

It’s well-meant, but it’s overwhelming.

Too much advice.
Too many opinions.
Too much noise.

Here’s the truth:

There is no perfect plan.
There is your plan.

What works for someone else’s body, lifestyle, and priorities may not work for yours, and that doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Real progress starts when you stop chasing every new idea

… and start doing more of what actually works for you.

Stay in your lane.

That’s where consistency lives.

If you want clarity on your next step, not another generic plan, book a StrongHer For Life Clarity Call.

This is a calm space for a focused conversation to help you cut through the noise, get clear on what fits your life, and identify one realistic next step you can actually stick to.

Click the link in the comments or send me a private message, and I’ll send you the details.

Ashley

16/01/2026

The women I speak to don’t fail programmes...

Programmes fail because they don’t fit their lives.

The women I work with are capable, busy, and used to putting everyone else first.

Work matters.
Family comes first.
Energy changes week to week.

Most programmes ignore that.

They’re built on fixed plans and rigid rules... with no room for real life.

So when life gets full, the programme breaks… and the woman blames herself.

That’s why StrongHer For Life is a framework, not a programme.

A programme tells you what to do.

A framework helps you decide how it fits your life.

Built around three pillars:

Food. Move. Rest.

Simple habits that adapt when life does... so you don’t disappear again.

StrongHer For Life fits around your life... not something you have to fit your life around.

If this resonates, book a 30-minute StrongHer Clarity Call.

It’s a calm, pressure-free space to talk through what’s been getting in the way and whether a framework like this could work for your life.

No judgement.
Just clarity.

Ashley

15/01/2026

From the outside, you look like you’re coping.
Inside, you’re running on empty.

Meet Vicky.

Business owner.
Mum.
Cook.
Cleaner.
Taxi service.
Many other job titles.

And finally… her.

Vicky didn’t lack motivation or willpower.

She works incredibly hard... for everyone else.

She came to me because she was exhausted, frustrated, and fed up with feeling like she should be doing better… but couldn’t make anything stick.

From the outside, Vicky looked like she was coping.

On the inside, she felt flat, uncomfortable in her clothes, and disappointed with how far her health had slipped down the priority list.

She’d tried:

Starting again on Mondays
Short bursts of effort
Being “good” for a few weeks

And every time, life got busy… and everything stopped.

This is exactly why I created the StrongHer For Life Framework.

Not for women who need pushing harder.

But for women like Vicky... who are already doing everything.

Instead of another strict plan, we focused on:

Simple habits that fit around real life
Rebuilding energy that will lead to lasting results
Consistency without guilt or all-or-nothing thinking

No extremes.
No perfection.
No pressure.

Over time, Vicky started to feel more like herself again.

She had more energy.
Her clothes felt more comfortable.
And most importantly, she stopped feeling like she was constantly “failing” at her health.

She didn’t overhaul her life.

She built habits that worked with it.

If this sounds familiar, the next step isn’t more motivation... It’s clarity.

I offer a 30-minute StrongHer Clarity Call where we:

Get clear on what’s actually holding you back
Talk through what you’ve already tried
Explore a simple, steady way forward that fits your life

No pressure.
No hard sell.

Just an honest conversation and a realistic next step.

Book your clarity call via the link in the comments.

You don’t need to try harder.

You need something that fits your life.

Ashley

14/01/2026

If motivation worked, you wouldn’t be starting over every time.

You start strong.
Life gets busy.
Energy drops.

And quietly… everything stops again.

It’s not a discipline problem.
It’s not a willpower issue.
Motivation comes and goes... sometimes in minutes.

Relying on it is what keeps you stuck in the 2–4 week health-kick cycle.

That’s why I don’t start with workouts or meal plans.

I start with Inspirational Goal Setting... then anchor it with a simple daily routine, so you keep showing up even when motivation drops.

This is for women who are tired of starting over and want a steadier, more realistic way forward.

If that’s you, I’m running this live as a group workshop on Thursday, 22nd Jan, 8:00–9:30pm.

Comment “Inspiration” and I’ll send you the link.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

13/01/2026

Are you a landlord in Essex?

With the new Renter’s Rights Bill coming into force, are you fully clear on what it means for you and your rental properties?

If not, a good friend of mine, Mary Bugg, is hosting a FREE in-person event designed to break it all down in a simple, practical, and easy-to-understand way.

📅 Thursday 29th January
⏰ 6:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 City Space, Chelmsford

Mary’s aim is to help landlords understand:

What’s changing
What you need to do
How to stay compliant without unnecessary stress

👉 Click the link to book your space

Join us in person to unpack the new Renters’ Rights Bill and see what it means for you!

12/01/2026

Change is awkward. And that’s normal.

Whenever you start a new habit or try to upgrade an old one… it often feels:

• Awkward
• Challenging
• Uncomfortable
• Difficult

That’s because your subconscious brain hates change.

It wants familiarity. Comfort. The status quo.
So it’ll do everything it can to pull you back to what you’ve always done.

The answer isn’t more motivation.

It’s imperfect consistency.

Keep showing up.
Keep doing the work… even when it feels clunky and messy.

Each rep makes it a little easier.
Each attempt builds confidence.

Until one day… it clicks.

And what once felt hard becomes your new normal.

Here’s to a strong, steady week ahead.

And if you need a bit of support, just drop me a message.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

09/01/2026

You’re not bad at looking after yourself.

You’ve just made everyone else the priority for so long… You disappeared.

Read that again.

Work gets done.
Family comes first.
Everyone else is taken care of.

And you?

You cope. You manage. You wait.

Not because you don’t care about your health... but because you’ve learned to put yourself last without even noticing.

Until the tiredness feels normal.
Your confidence takes a knock.
And you quietly feel frustrated with yourself.

Here’s the shift that changes things:

Your health doesn’t need more time.
It needs permission.

I had a client juggling work and family with no spare hours at all.

We didn’t add more to her plate.
We made her health fit the life she already had.

And that’s why she’s finally consistent... without the guilt.

If this feels like it’s describing you, message me “TIME”.

We’ll have a brief, honest conversation, and if it feels right, I’ll invite you to a 30-minute StrongHer Clarity Call to explore a steadier path forward that aligns with your life.

No pressure.
Just clarity.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

08/01/2026

She was coping on the outside.

But exhausted, stuck, and running on empty behind the desk.

Tajana works from home, sits most of the day, and was juggling everything... but her energy was low, the weight wouldn’t shift, and she felt stuck.

We focused on simple, realistic habits that fit real life.

She lost 6kg.
Her clothes fit again.
And she said she felt the best she had since her teens.

If this feels familiar, the next step isn’t doing more... it’s getting clear.

Book a 30-minute StrongHer Clarity Call to understand what’s been holding you back and what will actually work for you.

If it makes sense, we can also talk about the 6-week ReEnergise programme.

Comment “CLARITY” or message me, and I’ll send you the details.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

07/01/2026

You don’t stop because you’re busy.

You stop because one slip feels like proof you can’t stick to things.

That’s the part no one really talks about.

It’s not the missed workout.
It’s not the takeaway.
It’s not the messy week.

It’s the meaning you attach to it.

You tell yourself:

“Here we go again.”
“Why can’t I just be consistent?”
“I can handle everything else, why not this?”

And that quiet frustration is exhausting.

Because on the outside, you’re capable.

People rely on you.
You get things done.

But when it comes to your own health, one imperfect week can be enough to make you step away, not dramatically, just quietly.

Here’s the truth:

All-or-nothing thinking turns normal life disruption into an identity issue.

I had a client recently who had a messy week.

Missed sessions.
Ate off plan.

She didn’t restart.
She didn’t disappear.
She kept going.

And that single decision did more for her progress than any “perfect” week ever had.

If this feels uncomfortably familiar, you don’t need more motivation or stricter rules.

Message me the word “STEADY”.

We’ll have a short, honest chat and if it feels right, I’ll invite you to a 30-minute StrongHer Clarity Call to help you get clear on a steadier way forward that actually fits your life.

No pressure.
No judgement.
Just clarity.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life