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Join me for a little fall 2020 coffee chat

September 22, 2020 11 Comments

Sometimes I just feel the need to chat with you, my friends. And this post is going to be just that. So grab your beverage of choice, get comfortable, and let’s hang out. Truth be told: I started this post a couple of weeks ago and it turned into a major journal entry. I had […]

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Hi, I'm Ashley. I started this blog when I moved from Florida to the SF Bay Area, and I love to help you live a balanced life, making sure you never skip a rest day. I'm a mom and fitness instructor, and A Lady Goes West is where I share my workouts, simple meals and wellness tips with you. Find out more about me and stay awhile!

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I don’t know if you’ve heard this already toda

I don’t know if you’ve heard this already today, but apparently we have 99 days left in 2020 ...There’s a lot we’d all like to forget from this year, but there’s also a lot to remember. I’ve absolutely loved watching this little man grow up and spend so much time with him every single day, and I’ve also loved realizing what’s really important to me and what’s not. I think we’ve all had a chance to reevaluate that list, right? Here’s to doing the best we can to make the most of these last 99. Ready for it? Me too!

Hey, you! Guess what? It’s okay if you’re not

Hey, you! Guess what? It’s okay if you’re not super fast or super strong or even super motivated. What really matters is that you show up and you try your best, most of the time. With a lot going on in the world right now, it’s easy to let exercise fall by the wayside, but even just a few minutes can be a big mood booster for you and for those who are around you too. A walk, a run, a ride, a class, just do it! Movement heals, and movement connects us, and I think we all need that right now. Also, swipe over to see my visitor, as usual.

Two years! It feels good to be a part of something

Two years! It feels good to be a part of something with a purpose. Even though you mostly see the red lipstick and the charcoal masks, there’s a lot more to Beautycounter than that. I know a lot of people roll their eyes at anyone “selling” anything, but let’s be honest: Why wouldn’t you want to support a friend or person who’s sharing things they believe in and using themselves? I turned to Beautycounter after I had Brady because my skin needed some help, and I wasn’t about to use some of the toxic junk that’s out there. While I originally joined as a consultant just to get a discount on the products I was using, eventually, I totally bought into the team, the mission and the values, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I’m so happy to be talking about safe makeup and skincare, and I’m so happy to be doing it with some other awesome women by my side — we have fun, we care about what we put on our bodies, and we like to help others do the same. Here’s to doing more things that you enjoy, no matter what other people think about it. I’ll be over here in my (nontoxic) red lipstick having a good ol’ time. 💄❤️😍

Sunday. Is it the beginning of the week or the end

Sunday. Is it the beginning of the week or the end of the week for you? It could go either way, if you ask me. On Sundays, I almost always take a rest day from exercise, and so today all I did was a tiny bit of yoga and some foam rolling. Also on Sundays, I like to write out all the things I’m hoping to accomplish during the upcoming week in my planner (a planner with many things crossed out for the year, but it’s still hanging on and serving a purpose!)
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Here’s what I’m shooting for this week, outside of work and family to-dos that are already written down:
-drinking 100 ounces of water a day
-exercising for 30 minutes a day, with at least three resistance sessions
-spending at least a few hours tech free each day
-getting in bed by 10pm every night
-listening to 2 podcasts for a little inspiration and entertainment
-making all my meals at home Monday through Thursday
-starting a new fiction book
-going on at least one solo evening walk, because I missed those the last month of bad air quality, and they help me clear my mind
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What’s something you’re hoping to accomplish this week, friends? Big or small! Also, I’m rocking some @caliabycarrie in this pic and will likely wear this outfit again this week. #caliabycarrie #happysunday

Currently grateful for the following things in no

Currently grateful for the following things in no particular order: better air quality than we’ve had in a full month; spending time with my little family during the upcoming weekend; the ability to move my body regularly; and our new red front door. What’s something you’re grateful for, my friends? There’s always something to call out! Happy Friday!

Back with another Instagram vs. reality for you to

Back with another Instagram vs. reality for you today (swipe to see). And that’s not wine in my cup, it’s purple kombucha. Believe it or not, I actually did put on red lipstick and jeans today to be in the “live virtual” studio audience of a talk show from home. The experience on the show was entertaining, but totally bizarre. I’ll add it to the list of strange things that have come about for me during the last six months of quarantine. What’s something strange and unexpected that you’ve done lately? And what’s in your cup right now?

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