Embrace Your Real

Hey hey beautiful human!
So many of us have made a quiet deal with ourselves.
Once I lose the weight, then I will feel confident. Then I will wear the dress. Then I will book the trip. Then I will stop hiding in photos. Then I will finally feel comfortable in my own skin.
Well, I get why that feels true. When the discomfort feels tied to your body, it makes sense to think changing your body will fix it.
But here is the part that so many women do not realize: losing the weight can change your body, but it does not automatically change the way you see yourself.
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the "when I lose the weight" deal so many women make with themselves, why it does not always give you what it promises, and how to start building real confidence in the body you have right now.
What's Discussed:
Why the "I will feel confident when I lose the weight" mindset feels so believable

How the finish line can keep moving even after you reach a goal

Why changing your body does not automatically change how you see yourself

Where confidence actually starts to come from

Why keeping small promises to yourself matters so much

How movement can help you build proof that you show up for yourself

The one small promise to choose this week so you can start building confidence now

And if the promise you choose this week is movement, the Movement With Julie app makes that simple. You get five brand-new workouts each week that are challenging, effective, and time efficient with minimal equipment, so you are not wasting energy wondering what to do. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com  to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 280: 10 Truths About Your Self-Worth. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop tying your confidence to a number and start seeing yourself differently.
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Food can start to feel really heavy when every choice turns into a rule.
Should I track this forever? Did I overdo it this weekend? Can I eat out without starting over tomorrow? Is this nutrition advice actually true, or just another thing someone on social media made sound convincing?
If food has started to feel like something you need to control perfectly, this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are answering your nutrition questions about tracking macros, weekday restriction, weekend overindulgence, confusing advice online, and how to eat out without mentally derailing your whole week.
Because nutrition should support your life, not make you feel scared of it.
What's Discussed:
How to know when you are ready to step away from tracking macros

Why weekday restriction can make weekends feel harder around food

What to do when overindulgence has already started

How to spot nutrition rules that may not deserve your trust

Why eating out does not have to derail your progress

How to use structure without letting food control your day

Why a healthy relationship with food needs both consistency and flexibility

If this episode made you realize you want more structure around nutrition without more fear, restriction, or confusion, Macro Counting Made Simple is there to help. You'll learn how protein, carbs, and fats work together, how to build meals that support your goals, and how to include the foods you love without feeling like you fell off track. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com  to get started.
And if you also need a clear plan for your workouts, Movement With Julie gives you structured strength training so you are not guessing what to do next. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 546: How to Count Macros Without Obsessing Over Numbers. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand your nutrition without feeling controlled by every number.
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

If you have ever walked into a workout and thought, "Wait… what weight did I use last time?" this episode is for you.
Because here is the thing. A lot of women think better results come from finding a harder workout, adding more exercises, or switching up the plan again. But sometimes the thing holding you back is way more simple.
You are guessing.
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about why tracking your weights matters if you want to actually see progress from the workouts you are already doing. It may not feel exciting, but knowing what you lifted last time is what helps you know what to reach for next time. And that is how you stop going through the motions and start training with intention.
What's Discussed:
Why working hard does not always mean you are progressing

Why changing workouts is not always the answer

What progressive overload looks like in a real workout

Why you need to track both weight and reps

How to know when it is time to go heavier

Why your numbers can show progress before your body looks different

How tracking helps you stop guessing and start showing up with a plan

The Movement With Julie app makes this so much easier because you can log your weights and reps right inside the app. So instead of trying to remember what you used last week, you can look back, know where to start, and keep building from there. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also loveEpisode 566: What Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how to keep challenging your body without overcomplicating your workouts.
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human!
The halfway point of the year can hit a little harder than expected.
You think back to January, the goals you set, the promises you made to yourself, and the version of you that said, "This year is going to be different." And now you are looking at where you are today wondering if what you have been doing is actually getting you there.
Not to shame yourself. Not to spiral. Not to decide the year is already wasted.
But to get honest while there is still time to do something with that honesty.
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are doing a mid-year check-in together. We are looking at what is working, what is not, where you may be getting stuck, and what needs to shift so you do not end this year wishing you had started sooner.
What's Discussed:
Why the middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and get honest

How to recognize the habits that are actually working for you

Why small progress still deserves to be acknowledged

How to look at what is not working without beating yourself up

The question that can help you see where your current path is taking you

Why trying harder is not always the thing you need most

How to make the rest of this year feel more intentional

And once you know what needs to shift, the next step is having the right support.
If your workouts have felt random, inconsistent, or like you are not sure what to do next, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan to follow with five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com  to get started.
If nutrition is where you keep getting stuck, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you stop guessing and understand how to fuel your body in a way that supports your goals without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 652: 3 Quick Wins to Get You Back on Track. It is the perfect next listen if this check-in made you realize you need a simple reset, not another "start over on Monday" plan. 
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human!
If realizing we are already past the halfway point of the year makes your stomach drop a little, this episode is for you.
Maybe January was supposed to be the start of the year you finally got consistent, stopped starting over, built the body you wanted, or followed through on the goals you kept pushing off. And now you are looking up wondering where the time went.
But girl, this check-in is not here to make you feel bad. It is here to help you stop waiting until December 31st to ask the question that actually matters: Is what you are doing right now getting you where you want to go?
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are pausing to look at what is working, what is not working, and what needs to shift before the rest of the year passes you by. There is still so much time left, but only if you are willing to get honest now.
What's Discussed:
Why the mid-year mark can bring up frustration, pressure, or disappointment

How to give yourself credit for what has been working

The question to ask yourself before December 31st gets here

Why "trying harder" is not always the real solution

How to figure out what is actually standing in your way

Why the rest of this year can still look completely different

And if this check-in shows you that your workouts are the obstacle, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan so you can stop winging it and start following through. You'll get five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
If nutrition is the piece that keeps tripping you up, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body without restriction, overwhelm, or guessing. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent and Actually See Results. It is the perfect next listen once you know what needs to change and want a real way to make consistency stick.
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/

Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com