A Lady Goes West

3 nights at Atlantis in the Bahamas was not enough! Our time was super full, and we loved it. Fun fact: Dave and I went to Atlantis on a work trip more than 16 years ago, and it was cool to return as a family of 3! Here’s what we did, what we enjoyed, and some real feedback too …

-We stayed at The Royal, which is super central for all things Atlantis, and our room was small, but did the trick
-We did a half-day excursion through Pieces of 8 (booked through the Atlantis Resort), and this took us to Rose Island to feed and hold pigs, do water sports, have a local lunch and go on a super-fast, rough and fun boat ride — we loved this and felt like it was worth the spend
-We snorkeled a ton in the Cove Beach area (way prefer that area to the main Atlantis beach) and saw beautiful fish, reefs and even followed a sea turtle - this trip marked Brady’s first time snorkeling and he was so into it
-We did the resort Aquaventure activities, and they were fun, but so crowded — we tried a couple slides and went on the Rapid River twice - loved the river and one of the slides, but one was too scary for me, and I bruised my butt
-We watched a World Cup game at the Atlantis lounge, which was fun, even though the game was a loss
-We ate at Amber and enjoyed our meal
-We ate at Nobu, and felt like it was rushed and overpriced, even though that famous Black Miso Cod was mouth-wateringly delicious
-We walked the beach, sat by the pool, explored The Dig and sipped on some tasty frozen drinks

If you’re thinking of going to Atlantis, I highly recommend doing the water park activities first thing and saving the beach until later. You’ll need reservations for your dinners, and you should bring plenty of snacks and a reusable water bottle everywhere you go.

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to take this fun family trip! Until next time, Bahamas! ☀️

Sunshine, slides, snorkeling, snuggles and sand in our bathing suits. Our little family loved and needed this cute island time together. ☀️

Dave and I both have very in-person jobs, so we’re always extra grateful for some family travel, even when it’s short and sweet like this one was!

We were sweaty from morning until night, but we had a really good time! Another (hot) 4th of July in South Charlotte is complete. I’m thankful to spend it with my special little crew! 🇺🇸

10/10 recommend a little getaway with your mom and brother! Somehow, my brother and I had not taken my mom on a little trip before — with just the three of us — and we loved it. We spent just under 24 hours in Asheville, and our highlights included:

-Lunch at
-Walking around the
-Shopping around downtown Asheville on foot
-Happy hour and people watching at our beautiful hotel
-A delicious dinner at sitting at the best table in the house
-Fun games at the very cool bar beneath our hotel
-Breakfast at Green Sage
-Plenty of quality family time, talking about life now, life back when and everything in between

In need of some family time? Book the trip, make the call and soak it up. We haven’t done enough of this lately, and it truly felt good for the soul.

School is out for summer, and we’re trying our best to have all the fun!

-Brady finished 2nd grade and started a new soccer league.
-I’ve been teaching a million classes and had the best time at a special Pilates & Prosecco event at .charlottenc this weekend as well as a special family workout (see my last reel for a proud moment).
-We’ve been hitting up the pool a few times a week, always in the late afternoon and evening hours - the best time!
-We went to a family kickball birthday party and let our competitive spirits run free - highly recommend.
-We’re planning a couple short getaways this summer, otherwise we’ll be soaking up the sun, heat and life in South Charlotte.

Here’s to a great summer, friend! Hope you get to live it up a little and also take a quality group fitness class. ☀️💪😘

What’s in my daily stack as a group fitness instructor? Let me show you my list, brought to you by one of my favorite wellness brands, . .

1. Collagen in my oat-milk latte at home every single morning to support healthy joints, bones and skin.*

2. Plant-based protein in my post-workout shake to help me reach my daily protein goal of about 145 grams a day.

3. Micronized creatine monohydrate in my post-workout shake to promote the growth of lean mass and promote optimal performance.*

4. BCAAs in my water cup during my classes and workouts to support muscle retention and recovery.*

I’ve been taking this line-up for a couple years, and the combination helps fuel my active job to keep me feeling good and moving well. I often add in electrolytes here and there too.

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What’s in my daily stack as a group fitness instructor? Let me show you my list, brought to you by one of my favorite wellness brands, @nowfoodsofficial. #ad. 1. Collagen in my oat-milk latte at home every single morning to support healthy joints, bones and skin.* 2. Plant-based protein in my post-workout shake to help me reach my daily protein goal of about 145 grams a day. 3. Micronized creatine monohydrate in my post-workout shake to promote the growth of lean mass and promote optimal performance.* 4. BCAAs in my water cup during my classes and workouts to support muscle retention and recovery.* I’ve been taking this line-up for a couple years, and the combination helps fuel my active job to keep me feeling good and moving well. I often add in electrolytes here and there too. By the way, you can use my code ASHLEY for 20 percent off at NOWFOODS.com through the rest of the year. #NOWWellness #NOWPartner *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.