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Holiday gift guide for preschool boys for 2021 by A Lady Goes West

Holiday gift guide for preschool boys for 2021

November 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

Hey, friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today, I’m sharing my final gift guide of the year, and it’s all about the kiddos. Now, originally, I called this post the “holiday gift guide for toddler boys for 2021,” because I still consider Brady a toddler. But apparently, he’s now considered […]

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Hi, I'm Ashley. I'm a mom and fitness instructor living in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love to help you live a balanced life with no extremes, making sure you never skip a rest day. A Lady Goes West is where I share my workouts, simple meals, clean beauty tips and wellness insight with you. Find out more about me and stay awhile!

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Hello, my friends. How are we doing?
Now that we’re two days from December and that holiday rush is in full swing, I thought it would be a good idea to remind you of a few things:
-Life is made up of much more than perfect meals, perfect routines and perfect abs.
-You are in charge of curating what you consume, and if something or someone isn’t making you feel good, unfollow them (in real life or on social media).
-Movement is medicine, and movement does not have to be an official workout.
-It’s never too late to start something new, and you definitely don’t need to wait until the new year to get that new thing going.
Be kind to yourselves, friends! I’ll be over here cheering you (and myself) on! -xoxo, Ashley

I’ve never felt or understood true contentment l

I’ve never felt or understood true contentment like I do in this very moment. This has been our first Thanksgiving in Charlotte, and it’s been with my (small but mighty) family, and it has also been so incredibly enjoyable. We are so appreciative of these moments and this time after missing out on it so much over the years before our move. My friends, I’m wishing you some peace, love and gratefulness for what you have right now too, because I bet it’s so much more than you think. Be well and wish me luck as I teach two classes tomorrow after all the food and wine!
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People often ask if we like living in Charlotte af

People often ask if we like living in Charlotte after moving from San Francisco, and the answer is absolutely yes. This weekend was a good showcase of why — full of friends, family fun, beautiful scenery and weather too. Also, Brady insisted on wearing his Santa hat to meet some dinosaurs today, and that totally works for me. Hope you had a good weekend, friends. We are ready for Thanksgiving week (and yes, we already put up our tree)! 🍁❤️

With Thanksgiving coming up in the U.S. next week,

With Thanksgiving coming up in the U.S. next week, I think it’s a good time for a reminder on the topic of earning and burning. If you’re with me, let me know.

Real talk on food. Every once in a while, I like t

Real talk on food. Every once in a while, I like to post a reminder on food in this space. It can be overwhelming to look around at the strict diets and protocols that so many people are doing. And if that works for them, that's fine. But being strict doesn't work for me, even though I sure tried to be strict for a long time years ago (ultimately leading to being underweight for a while, which isn't the best for my hormonal system). These days, I'm not strict at all, and I don't have a label for my eating habits, but I do eat to feel good, and I do eat to fuel my pretty intense workout schedule as a group fitness instructor.
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And here's the deal: On a weekly basis, I consume white bread, pizza, wine, sugar, dairy and also a lot of veggies, fruits, lean protein and more. I don't track macros, and I don't have a specific timed eating window either. While these can be useful tools for some folks, they don't have to be used if you're not into them. Instead of placing strict rules on how I eat, I shoot for mostly healthy food with a lot of nutrients, I shoot for delicious food, and I shoot for food that makes me feel really good. Sometimes that's pizza. Sometimes that's a salad. It's usually pretty colorful too.
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The point of this post is to remind you that you don't need a label. You don't need a strict eating plan. And you don't need to eliminate entire food groups (unless you're allergic to them). What you do need is to find out what you like to eat, what you can access or prepare for yourself, and what makes you feel good, both inside and out (discovered through trial and error). And most importantly, remember that what works for one person may not work for you. As always, you do you. And I'll be over here doing me. Happy eating, friends. 🙂 -xoxo, Ashley

A first for everything. Before we moved to Charlot

A first for everything. Before we moved to Charlotte, Dave worked in the NBA for 12 seasons, and we never once went to a game together as fans, because he was always working. Well, tonight, we went together, and we totally enjoyed it. We’re fully embracing a lot of changes over the last year, and we’re here for it all. 🏀❤️

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