Dr. Ashley D Fitness

My work squad is better than yours. 😎

Knocked another one off my bucket list!

Yachting in the British Virgin Islands ☑️

Thanks to bae for teaching me to yacht & my mother for gifting me a kid free week in the BVIs. 🐢☀️🙏🏽

I joined in our Transformation Challenge the past 8 weeks and my results are in.
🔸 Down 4% body fat
🔸 Down 8lbs body fat mass
🔸 Down .7lbs of skeletal muscle mass 😒

As a single mother with two nearly full time jobs, my life is constantly a balancing act. After OTF re-opened in June, I made a decision for my mental health. I valued myself enough to pay a nanny an extra 25mins 3x/week so I could at least run the tread blocks after I coached on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. That small decision re-ignited my love of fitness & my competitive side.

Since becoming a mom, I’ve been in awe of how strong I am both physically and mentally. I’m in love with my body today...no less than I was in love with my body the first day I started coaching at OTF two years ago (2nd photo). It’s not about how lean I am anymore. It’s about being strong, confident, & feeling free.

I made small changes the past 8 weeks that yielded pretty crazy results.

⚡️I demo with 25lb DBs instead of 15. Usually I can get in between 60-80reps daily just coaching my classes!
⚡️I walk between 5-7 miles almost daily between coaching, running & chasing around my toddler.
⚡️I opted for carrot chips & hummus instead of potato chips. Added at least 2 servings of added veggies daily.
⚡️Ate protein for breakfast daily.
⚡️Lifted weights 2x a week. Thanks .

It’s great to finally “look” as strong as I’ve felt since the day I brought my son into this world. But this look doesn’t define me or my worth. Only my brain has that power. ✌🏽

Special thanks to all the members and staff . You provide me with motivation & inspiration & support me in doing something I love every day.

Every morning I tell my Niko that he will never be this little again and I promise to cherish every moment we can together today. 💙

In true mom fashion, I’m a few days late for . 🤷🏼‍♀️ ⁣
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Celebrating strong women everywhere. Strong isn’t about a number you can lift, although that’s fun too. Strong is an attitude.⁣
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I’m so grateful for these strong women whom I get to call family. I’m proud my son gets to grow up with these boss women to look out for him. @ John Ringling Causeway

Dear postpartum body,
Thank you might not be enough. I can’t believe what you’ve so faithfully given.

I know you’re not the same, but I will treat you with all the respect and grace you have earned.

I know it will take time but I’ll love you while we heal and while we find a new rhythm.

And when I have dark days, I’ll look at the sweet little one and remember the sacrifice you made for him and I’ll smile.

You did so good. And I’m so proud of you.

Words by 💕

My main squeeze. 🥰🤱🏼

Celebrating one year as a Iron Maiden. This accomplishment was the culmination of months of hard work, commitment and visualization. I knew in my heart of hearts that I could complete this challenge. And that belief in myself (and a strenuous training program) made it a reality. I’m so glad I got Level 1 certified when I did as I found out I was pregnant just a few weeks later!

I used to spend my mornings at the gym-either training clients or training myself (preferably both!)

My mornings look a bit different now. Early morning feedings with Niko followed by pumping in order to build enough supply for when I return to work. Our faces say it all!

It’s my personal goal to continue exclusively breastfeeding until he is 6 months old. I would love to continue BF until he’s a year-let’s see how my milk supply holds up when I return to 40+ hour work weeks. 🤞🏽🤱🏼🤞🏽

Exposing my body today on our walk so I can work on my summer tan. 😎☀️🙌🏽

For those that don’t know me, I’ve never been a huge fan of my legs or wearing shorts! And I used to hide my stomach if it wasn’t a good day. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Luckily, motherhood has freed me from many of my negative thoughts about my body. This body created a little man (who is riding in my epic jogging stroller) and I’m proud of my journey so far and what’s to come.

It’s been 5 weeks between these photos. And countless changes.

At 1 week , I was still digesting my labor experience, adjusting to mom life and learning how to breastfeed. As much as natural instincts take over, breastfeeding was the biggest emotional roller coaster for me. Nikolai was jaundice and not gaining weight for the first week of his life. And the pediatrician threw formula at me as the cure for both. I felt unheard and frustrated. Luckily, I educated myself and had the support of my doula to help me be patient and allow my milk supply to come in.

We overcame the jaundice and weight gain issues but BF was still a challenge. It took time for us both to learn (after long, painful nights, clogged ducts and minimal sleep) but the journey was worth it. We are both pros now and I enjoy the bonding experience with him every time he feeds.

I alwAys heard BF makes you ravenous but it’s not been the case for me. I’ve been intuitively eating and enjoying the occasional donut and Mac and cheese. I always begin my day with eggs and opt for protein and veggies at dinner.

For the first three weeks postpartum, we only took 2 walks. I was exhausted and my body told me it wasn’t ready to exercise. However, the last 3 weeks we have been walking 30-40mins 5 times a week and my body is loving it!

There isn’t one postpartum journey. I thought I would be chopping at the bit to exercise and get back into the gym. But by listening to my body, I’ve allowed it to adjust and return gradually to its pre-baby state. Im proud of my body and proud of myself for bringing Niko into the world and learning how to be his mother the past 6 weeks. @ Fort Lauderdale, Florida