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StrongHer For Life

Without hours in the gym, fad diets, or guilt. Creator of StrongHer For Life Programme. Hi, I’m Ashley Bishop and I was a fat personal trainer!

Women’s Health & Fitness Coach

Educating, guiding and supporting you to reconnect with your health, rebuild your confidence and energy, and feel more like you again. 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! I was able to spin all the plates I needed to. 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.

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

05/12/2025

Real Client Results... Just 4 Weeks

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

In just 4 weeks, this client achieved:

🔥 4.6kg 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 easy to push your own health to the 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…

Let’s talk about what getting started in January could look like and lock in my 2025 prices, saving you up to £303.

Please comment READY below, or if you prefer, send me a private message to find out more.

Ashley
Be StrongHer For Life

04/12/2025

??Why Nutrition Feels So Confusing??

Let’s be honest...

Nutrition should be simple.

But for most women, it feels like a complete minefield.

One day carbs are the enemy.

The next day you’re told to cut fat.

Then it’s fasting… detoxing… clean eating…

Low-cal, high-protein, no sugar, more steps, fewer snacks…

No wonder so many women feel stuck before they’ve even started.

Here’s the truth:

Nutrition feels confusing because:

There’s too much conflicting advice, often from people shouting the loudest, not those who understand real women’s real lives.

Most diets are built around extremes, not for busy women juggling work, family, stress, and zero time.

You’ve been conditioned to chase perfection, if you “slip up”, you feel like you’ve failed.

You’re exhausted, and tired bodies crave quick fixes, not salads and meal plans.

Diet culture twisted food into something to fear, instead of something that can genuinely support your energy, confidence and wellbeing.

But here’s the good news:

When you strip nutrition back to simple, realistic principles, everything becomes easier.

More clarity. Less guilt. More consistency. More confidence.

If you want to finally understand nutrition in a way that feels clear, doable and designed for your life…

Join me for my free training: The 6 Core Nutrition Principles.

These are the exact principles I teach the StrongHer For Life women so they can eat well, boost energy and feel more like themselves again. Without extremes, fads or guilt.

Comment “PRINCIPLES” below and I’ll send it straight to you.

Ashley
Become StrongHer For Life

03/12/2025

Meet Helen.

When we first spoke, Helen was juggling everything - running her own business, managing a home, keeping up with the kids, supporting her husband…

Like so many women, she did it all while putting herself at the very bottom of the list.

She was running on empty.

Because when you spend all your time looking after everyone else, it’s only a matter of time before your body starts shouting for help.

For Helen, that looked like:

Panic attacks
Struggling to focus
Needing afternoon “nana naps”, just to get through the day
Confidence that had slowly slipped away

In this video, Helen shares her experience of working with me and the impact it’s had not just on her health, but on how she feels as a woman, a mum, a partner, and a business owner.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “This is me…”

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

Then my StrongHer For Life programme could be exactly what you’ve been searching for, especially if you don’t want to spend hours in the gym, follow a faddy diet, or feel guilty for prioritising yourself.

If you’re curious, click the link in the comments to book a 30-minute StrongHer discovery call.

There’s no selling! Just a safe space to talk about what’s been going on for you and explore what feeling StrongHer could look like.

Ashley
Supporting you to become StrongHer For Life

02/12/2025

Question ...

What’s your superpower?

How do you impact the world?

Your family, your work, your friendships?

Please share in the comments below.

I’ll go first…

Recently, I had a 121 where someone asked me a really simple question:

“What’s your superpower as a coach?”

I didn’t even have to think about it.

My superpower is bringing out the best in you.

Because let’s be honest…

Most of us already know what we “should” be doing.

We’ve tried the diets.

We’ve joined the gyms.

We’ve bought the planners, the apps, the programmes.

Lack of information isn’t the problem.

The real challenge is everything that gets in the way...

The guilt, the overwhelm, the tiredness, the feeling of always being “on”, and that heavy sense of losing yourself under the weight of everyone else’s needs.

What I really do isn’t hand you another rigid diet plan or a complicated workout regime.

What I do is help you get out of your own way.

Quieten the noise.

Remove the pressure.

Reconnect you with your energy, your confidence, and the part of you that’s been buried for far too long.

When that happens, something amazing shifts…

You start to show up as the woman you’ve been trying to get back to.

That’s the magic.

That’s the work.

And honestly?

It’s my favourite part of the job.

Ashley
Helping you become StrongHer For Life

01/12/2025

Monday Morning Inspiration - Your Environment Shapes Your Results

Work, family, home life, everyone else’s needs… and somewhere right at the end of the list, our own.

But here’s something we don’t talk about enough:

Your external environment quietly influences how you feel, how you think, and how you show up every single day.

⬇️ Your environment impacts your feelings

⬇️ Your feelings influence your thoughts

⬇️ Your thoughts impacts your inner voice

⬇️ Your inner voice drives your actions

⬇️ And your actions determine your results

So if you’re tired of feeling stuck in that 2–4 week health-kick cycle… if you’re overwhelmed, low on energy, or struggling to feel like “you” again…

Start by paying attention to what’s around you.

Your routines

Your support system

Your boundaries

Your expectations

Your space

Your conversations

Small shifts in your environment can create huge shifts in your mindset, energy, and confidence.

If you’d love a supportive, uplifting space that helps you create an environment that truly works for you - join the Find What Fits Community.

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

It’s completely free, and it’s filled with women (Plus me as your guide) just like you who are ready to feel more like themselves again.

Have a amazing week.

Ashley
Helping you become StrongHer For Life

28/11/2025

Today, I was going to post about how we can work together…

BUT after a conversation this morning with a previous client, I changed direction.

Because it reminded me of something important...

For most women, it’s never really about the dress size.

And it’s not about the number on the scales either.

It’s about how you FEEL.

It’s about…

✨ feeling comfortable in your own skin
✨ feeling confident when you walk into a room
✨ having energy that lasts past lunchtime
✨ feeling calm, steady, and more in control
✨ not hiding behind baggy clothes
✨ liking the person you see in the mirror again

These are the things that matter.

These are the things that change lives.

These are the things women tell me they want — every single week.

So instead of talking about programmes today, I want to ask you:

👉 What’s the biggest thing you want to FEEL again?

(Energy, confidence, control, comfort… something else?)

Drop it in the comments or send me a DM — I’d love to hear your answers.

Ashley
Helping you become StrongHer For Life

27/11/2025

⭐ CLIENT WIN ... 4.5kg down in just 2 weeks …

Amazing right?

Yes - it is always great to see the number on the scales go down.

But here’s the thing …

The real magic isn’t the tangible result.

It’s the intangibles - the things you can’t see on a chart, but you feel every single day.

Here’s what this 4.5kg loss has created ...

✨ A sense of control again

✨ Energy way up

✨ Sleep that’s “a million times better”

✨ No sugar cravings

✨ Bloating massively reduced

✨ Feeling more like herself again

This is why StrongHer For Life works.

Not because of quick wins - but because women finally start feeling good in their own skin again.

And when that happens?

Everything else becomes easier.

Ashley

Helping you become StrongHer For Life

PS Want to join a community of like-minded women (and me as your guide) who want to become StrongHer For Life?

Click this link to join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/findwhatfits

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