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Creator of StrongHer For Life. Hi, I’m Ashley Bishop and I was a fat personal trainer! I was able to spin all the plates I needed to.

I work with women who feel exhausted from always putting everyone else first to reconnect with their health, regain their energy and confidence, and feel more like themselves again — without extremes, fads, or guilt. I launched my personal training business in 2005 and within 3 years with no business knowledge, I was fully booked, delivering 40 – 50 60 min PT sessions a week. This meant when you added in the running of the business, I was regularly working 60 – 70 hour weeks. In those early days, I could manage that because I lived at home, mum and dad did everything for me, and I had no children! Fast forward to when I was married, Caitlyn and I had a home to look after, and we’d just had our first born Thomas I had a lot of plates to spin, and something had to give. What gave was me, I stopped looking after myself. I didn’t exercise, I ate a lot of junk food, lots of coffee and whiskey and by the time Thomas was 1 I’d piled on 3.5 stone, couldn’t get to the top of the stairs without being breathless and generally struggled to give my best to those I loved most. I needed to sort myself out, this is when I decided that diet and exercise alone wasn’t the answer. I needed to learn how to create real change in my life that was long lasting over those traditional peaks and troughs of ‘I’m on it’ or ‘I have no motivation to do it’. Fast forward to today, I work with people just like me …

Business owners who are focused on growing their businesses so they can make a bigger impact in the world BUT also do what they do because they want to give their families the best life possible. The only way to excel in business and thrive in life is to create daily routines and habits that fit into your lifestyle and optimise your physical and mental fitness.

27/12/2025

January doesn’t need a reset.
It needs momentum.

This January, I’m keeping things deliberately simple.

No detoxes.
No extremes.
No all-or-nothing thinking.

Just three small daily actions to help you feel better, think clearer, and build consistency:

💧 1+ litre of water
🧘 1+ minute of box breathing
🚶 1+ mile walk (around 15–25 minutes)

That’s it.

These aren’t about fixing yourself or chasing quick results.
They’re about showing up, creating space, and letting momentum build naturally.

If you’d like to join me for the January Momentum Challenge, comment “I’m in” below 👇

I’ll invite you into the Find What Fits Community, where we’ll keep things simple with daily accountability and support throughout January.

Steady. Sustainable. Done together.

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

Christmas has a way of gently reminding us what actually matters.
Not the rushing.
Not the pressure.
Not the endless “to-do” lists.

But the people around your table.
The laughter in the room.
The quiet moments that refill your cup.

I hope today gives you space to breathe, to be present, and to enjoy the memories you’re making…even the imperfect, noisy, beautifully real ones.

Wishing you a peaceful and truly happy Christmas

22/12/2025

Christmas is a time to slow down, spend time with the people you love, have a bit of fun, and create memories that actually matter.

If you have a chance, I invite you to take a moment over the festive break to reflect on 2025.

What worked, what didn’t, and how you really felt along the way.

From there, think about your intentions for 2026.

Not big, unrealistic promises… just honest intentions about how you want to show up.

Those intentions can then be broken down into a simple, realistic plan of action.

One you can start implementing when you return to normal life in 2026.

If you’d like support with that, you’re welcome to book a discovery call with me.

We’ll have the time and space to map out a realistic plan that fits your life, your priorities, and where you are right now.

Click the link in the comments below.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

19/12/2025

This is what progress actually looks like…

One of the biggest shifts this client shared wasn’t just the numbers.

It was this:

“I’m loving how it feels to be focused again.”

And when focus comes back, everything changes.

💫 Choosing food that feels right for her, not just going along with everyone else
💫 Saying no to the things that usually derail her
💫 Feeling comfortable in her clothes again

Yes, there have been physical results too:

✨ Just over a stone down
✨ Over 13cm off her waist
✨ Over 7cm off her hips

But the real win?

Feeling back in control of her choices... without extremes, fads, or guilt.

That’s exactly what the 6-week ReEnergise programme is designed for.

Not a fresh start.
Not an all-or-nothing plan.
Just six weeks to stop firefighting and start looking after yourself again.

If you’re reading this and thinking “I just want to feel like myself again”…

Comment RE-ENERGISE or send me a message and we’ll have a relaxed, no-pressure chat to see if it’s right for you.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

18/12/2025

“New Year, New You.”
“28-Day Fat Loss Challenge.”
“6-Week Body Transformation Programme.”

These are hooks I’ve used myself over the past 20 years.

And I still see them everywhere this year.

But honestly?

I no longer believe in them.

Not because they never work short term... they often do.

But because I’ve seen what happens after.

Women go all-in.
They follow the plan.
The scales move.

Then real life kicks back in.

Work gets busy.
Their family needs more.
Energy dips.
The structure disappears.

And within a few months, nothing has really changed.

Not because they failed... but because nothing underneath ever changed.

Beliefs stayed the same.
Behaviours were borrowed, not built.
Environments didn’t support them.
Their relationship with food, movement and rest was never addressed.

So when the programme ended… everything slowly slid back.

You don’t need a “new you”.
You don’t need another countdown.
You don’t need to fix yourself on a deadline.

What you do need is support that fits your real life... not just January.

That’s where energy comes back.
That’s where confidence rebuilds.
That’s where progress finally lasts.

If this resonates, comment “READY” or send me a message.

I offer a free 30-minute discovery call.

A relaxed, judgement-free chat to explore what sustainable progress could look like for you.

Then, if we both feel working together could be the right fit, I’ll share more details about the StrongHer For Life programme.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

17/12/2025

Meet Jenni...

Business owner, PTFA Chairperson, wife, mum… and woman.

From our very first conversation, Jenni said something that stuck with me:

“Ashley just got me. He understood my challenges and why I’d struggled in the past.”

Like so many women I work with, Jenni’s life was a constant juggling act.

Business. Family. Responsibilities.

And her health and fitness? Always last on the list.

We didn’t overhaul everything overnight.

We started small, one change at a time, and built from there.

The results over 5 months?

2.5 stone lost
A huge boost in confidence... personally and in her business
Enough belief in herself to onboard several new clients

But the biggest shift wasn’t just the weight loss.

It was how she felt:

More confident
More energised
More like herself again

Does Jenni’s story resonate with you?

If you’re ready to reconnect with your health, regain your confidence and energy, and feel more like you again…

Click the link below to book a 30-minute StrongHer Discovery Call

This is a completely judgement free space where we’ll talk about:

What’s been going on for you
The challenges you’re facing
What you’d really like to achieve

If we both feel we’re the right fit, we’ll talk through the next steps.

No pressure, no obligation.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

PS Let’s talk now so you’re ready to get started in January and can also lock in 2025 prices.

16/12/2025

This client didn’t “push harder”.

She didn’t slash calories.

She didn’t panic or quit.

She learned to recognise what her body was doing... and why.

And over the space of just 5 weeks, she was 6kg down.

During two weeks where the scales didn’t move, she adjusted her expectations, stayed kind to herself, and kept showing up imperfectly.

When her body was ready… the weight started to shift again.

That’s the difference between chasing short-term results and building something that actually lasts.

This is exactly how I support women inside my StrongHer For Life programme... helping you understand your body, your cycle, and your patterns, so progress doesn’t derail you mentally every month.

If you’d like that level of support and guidance so you can reconnect with your health, rebuild your confidence and energy, and feel more like you again...

Click the link in the comments to book a 30-minute StrongHer For Life Discovery Call.

This call is a judgement-free space to share:

What’s been going on

The challenges you’re facing

What you want to achieve

If we both feel we’re the right fit to work together, we’ll talk through the next steps.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

12/12/2025

Real Client Results… Just 5 Weeks

Before we talk about you, let me show you what’s possible…

In just 5 weeks, this client achieved:

🔥 6kg down
🔥 13cm (5.1 inches) off her waist
🔥 7cm (2.75 inches) off her hips
🔥 1 jeans size down

These are the tangible results... the WHAT we all want to see.

But the real magic?

That’s in the WHY…

💛 She feels back in control of her health
💛 Her relationship with food is improving
💛 She’s sleeping better
💛 Her energy lasts throughout the entire day

These are the changes that genuinely transform your life, the things you feel every single day.

And let’s be honest…

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s so easy to push your own health to the very bottom of the 2026 to-do list.

But if you already know January has to be different…

If you’re ready to feel more like you again…

Then let’s talk about what getting started in January could look like for you.

Do you want to achieve results similar to this client's in the first 6 weeks of 2026 with my StrongHer For Life Re-Energiser Programme?

Right now, you can lock in 2025 pricing and save £100 by signing up before 31st December.

2025 price: £297
2026 price: £397

If you’re ready, comment READY below, or if you prefer, send me a private message to find out more.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

11/12/2025

Scales vs. Experiences… What Really Matters?

I had a conversation recently with a woman who said something I’ve heard hundreds of times:

“If I could just get to that number… maybe then I’d finally feel happy.”

The challenge when you pin your happiness to a number...

To wake up, step on the scales, and let that moment decide whether you feel proud…

…or disappointed.

Motivated…

…or ashamed.

Hopeful…

…or like you’ve failed again.

It’s exhausting.

And it steals joy from the parts of life that actually matter.

But then there are the women who shift their focus, not onto a number, but onto their experience of life.

They’re the ones who say things like:

“I want more energy to keep up with my kids.”

“I want to feel confident walking into a room again.”

“I want to wake up without feeling tired to my bones.”

“I want to enjoy my holidays instead of hiding in photos.”

“I want to feel like me again.”

And something incredible happens when the focus moves from shrinking your body to expanding your life:

You start sleeping better.

You feel calmer.

You stop fighting with food.

Your clothes feel more comfortable.

You smile more.

You breathe a little deeper.

You feel proud of the choices you’re making.

And here’s the paradox…

The woman who focuses on living better... on energy, confidence, experiences, and joy... almost always loses weight along the way.

But the difference?

Her happiness isn’t tied to a number anymore.

It’s tied to how she feels in her body and her life.

And that is what lasts.

So let me ask you gently…

Are you chasing a number?

Or are you building a life you want to fully experience?

Because one of those paths leads to pressure, guilt, and starting over every Monday.

The other leads to freedom, confidence, and a lifestyle that actually fits you.

If the second path is the one you want and you’re ready to reconnect with your health in a way that feels supportive, realistic, and sustainable... I’d love to talk.

You can book a free 30-minute StrongHer Discovery Call here:

https://calendar.app.google/LFN9s95qN8XVnzw88

No pressure.

No judgement.

Just a safe space to talk about where you are, what you want, and how to get there.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

10/12/2025

Meet Cat... Business Owner, Wife, Mum… and Woman

Cat came to me wearing all the hats, running a business, raising a family, keeping everything going, yet quietly struggling behind the scenes.

During her initial Discovery Call, she shared some incredibly honest challenges:

“My weight is out of control. I’ve gone from a size 12 to a 16, nearly an 18… and I feel uncomfortable in my own skin.”

“My energy levels are so low. With the way my business is growing, I’m struggling to keep up.”

“I had to run for a train recently, and I genuinely thought I’d need an ambulance at the other end.”

Cat didn’t need more pressure or another extreme plan.

She needed a realistic approach that worked with her hectic lifestyle, not against it.

So we started simple.

We focused on hydration and sleep... two small, manageable wins that created the space for bigger shifts in her food choices, eating habits, and relationship with food.

As Cat’s confidence grew, so did her momentum.

With a busy schedule and a family to care for, we needed to build habits she could actually sustain, habits that helped her look after herself without neglecting her business or her home life.

And the results?

Yes, the tangibles were impressive:

2 stone down
Back into size 12 clothes

But what truly matters is the impact this had on her life... on her energy, her confidence, her self-belief, and her ability to keep up with the demands she faces every day.

I’ll let Cat share that part with you in her Success Story.

Are you ready to feel more like you again?

If you’re ready to reconnect with your health, rebuild your confidence and energy, and create simple, time-efficient habits that actually fit your busy life.

Click the link in the comments to book a 30 minute StrongHer For Life Discovery Call.

This call is a judgement free space to share:

What’s been going on
What challenges you’re facing
What you want to achieve

If we both feel we’re the right fit to work together, we’ll talk through the next steps.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

09/12/2025

Nutrition doesn’t need to be confusing.

During a recent StrongHer Discovery Call I heard this...

“Ashley… I feel like I’ve spent half my life dieting.

I know every ‘rule’, every plan, every trick…

Yet I still feel lost, tired, and frustrated in my own body.”

And she’s not alone.

So many women I speak to feel the same - smart, capable, successful women who somehow end up believing they’re failing because the results don’t last.

But the truth?

You’re not failing.

You’ve just been given confusing, short-term advice.

Most nutrition advice is designed for quick wins… not lifelong confidence, energy, and balance.

So let’s strip it all back.

Here are the 5 simple nutrition essentials every woman should focus on, before worrying about anything else:

1️⃣ Calories - Your Energy Balance

Not “good” or “bad” foods.

Just understanding how much your body needs and creating the right balance for your goals.

2️⃣ Protein - Your Secret Weapon

Helps you stay full, build strength, support fat loss, and keep your energy stable throughout the day.

3️⃣ Fibre - Your Gut’s Best Friend

Supports digestion, improves hunger control, balances hormones, and keeps you feeling good from the inside out.

4️⃣ Meal Planning - Your Weekly Safety Net

Not strict rules. Just simple planning to reduce stress, avoid last-minute choices, and keep you consistent when life gets busy.

5️⃣ Hydration - The Easiest Win

More energy. Better mood. Fewer cravings.

Most women are simply dehydrated and don’t even realise it.

Start here. Keep it simple. Stay consistent.

These five pillars turn nutrition from something that feels overwhelming, into a lifestyle that feels doable, sustainable, and right for you.

If you’d like a full write-up breaking each of these down into simple, practical steps you can start using this week, comment YES below.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

08/12/2025

“Ashley… I’ve tried everything.”

Atkins.
Keto.
Paleo.
Cabbage soup.
Diet clubs.
Meal replacement shakes.
Starving myself.
Gyms.
PTs.
Classes.
DVDs.

“It must be me!”

“I must just be destined to be this size… always tired… always exhausted… never quite comfortable in my own skin.”

I hear this more than you’d ever imagine.

My heart always sinks when I hear this... because it’s simply not true.

You don’t need more information.

You don’t need another diet.

And you definitely don’t need another programme telling you you’ve “failed.”

Over the past decade, I’ve asked thousands of women one simple question:

Which option best describes you?

A — “I have no idea how to achieve the results I want.”

B — “I know what I should be doing… I just struggle to do it consistently.”

97% chose B.

Only 3% genuinely lacked information.

The rest were stuck in the cycle of knowing... but not being able to keep going.

Not because they’re weak.

Not because they’re lazy.

But because life is heavy, and they’ve spent years carrying everyone else’s needs before their own.

You don’t need more information.

You need support in becoming the woman who takes consistent, imperfect action... even on the messy days.

And that starts with learning your patterns, understanding your triggers, and finally giving yourself permission to change at a pace that fits your life.

If this speaks to you... If you’re tired of doing it alone... Join us in the Find What Fits Community.

It’s a safe space where women just like you are rebuilding their confidence, their energy, and their relationship with themselves… without guilt, pressure, or perfection.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/findwhatfits

You deserve to feel more like you again.

And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

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