I have struggled with weight for the better part of my adult life. It was the one thing that I could not get control over. I had beaten drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking, and other hang ups but could never get a handle on my weight and what I put in my mouth. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic I realized that my obesity was dangerous and could lead to me potentially dying of Covid-19. This terrified me. I finally realized how unhealthy I was and what a risk this posed to my health and life. Something clicked, I completely changed my life, and lost over 85 pounds. I wanted to share with women exactly what helped me lose weight, and let them know that weight loss does not have to be awful, so I started Team Thurmond, LLC. I knew what worked for me, but I also wanted to be educated on how to help all women in their own health and fitness journeys. I became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. To further my education I also became certified as a Weight Loss Specialist through NASM. Early in 2023 I fell in love with Yoga and got certified as a Yoga Teacher through My Vinyasa Practice. I have been able to help hundreds of women improve their relationship with food & fitness through Team Thurmond, LLC since 2020. ​

In 2022 I had what I thought was a lipoma removed for cosmetic reasons. The more weight I lost, the more apparent this "lipoma" became. Well, long story short, after surgery I found out the lipoma wasn't a lipoma but a malignant tumor. Thank God that He nudged me to lose weight in 2020. The weight loss led to me caring about the tumor and taking action to have it removed. When I was overweight it didn't bother me. Not until I lost 85 pounds did it become an issue. For this reason alone I am even more passionate about helping women get healthy. This isn't about being skinny. This is about being healthy. It is about being strong. It is about getting to know our bodies and take care of them. It is about taking charge of our health and doing all we can to honor and love the only body we have. Weight loss saved my life, in more ways than one. The tumor was a stage one, grade one. Very early stages and we got it out super early. It didn't spread. It didn't come from anywhere. No further treatment needed. It is totally gone, and I am 100% cancer free, Praise God.

I want women to know that we don't need a gym, or fancy equipment to work out. I have never stepped foot in a gym during my entire weight loss journey. You can workout right in your living room, or wherever you are. We do not have to give up whole food groups, or our favorite things in order to lose weight. I have never once given up foods I love. I can show you how to fit it all in while accomplishing your goals. You don't need tons of time. I am a busy mom so I have to squeeze it in where I can. This is possible for you, too. You have to be dedicated, but you can reach all your goals! 

I am committed to coaching, encouraging, and holding you accountable when you are ready to make the same decisions and get your health in order. You deserve to be confident. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to be healthy. It won’t be as hard as you think. Small daily dedications add up over time. I can’t wait to work with you and see you succeed in all your goals!

Love, Ashleigh

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