Embrace Your Real

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

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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

This episode is dedicated to every mom who has ever cooked a full meal for her family and then stood over the sink eating crackers because she ran out of steam before she got to her own plate.
Because that is just reality sometimes, right?!
In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am getting into the real reason this keeps happening, how to cope when you are in full survival mode and you are the one running the kitchen, and how to start fueling yourself well without treating it like a completely separate project on top of everything else you are already doing.
What I discuss:
Why feeding yourself as a mom often feels harder than feeding everyone else—and why it isn't a lack of motivation or discipline.

The invisible mental load of planning, shopping, budgeting, cooking, and managing everyone's changing food preferences.

Practical strategies for staying nourished during busy "survival mode" seasons, including prioritizing eating something over eating perfectly.

Simple ways to make family meals work for your own nutrition by building your plate around the food you're already preparing.

Easy, realistic habits that make healthy eating more sustainable, such as keeping convenient protein sources on hand and using leftovers intentionally.

How macro counting can provide a flexible framework for understanding your body's needs without requiring perfection or restrictive dieting.

And if you loved this episode I think you will also love Episode 662: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom. 
 
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

Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you should be doing better in every single area?
You want to stay consistent with your workouts, eat well, be present with your family, show up at work, keep your home together, grow as a person, take care of your relationships, and somehow not feel completely drained by all of it.
And when one area starts slipping, it can feel like you are the problem.
But what if the problem is not your discipline?
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the pressure to chase too many goals at once and why it can make you feel like you are failing even when you are actually trying so hard. If you have been feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you can never do enough, this episode is going to help you look at your goals in a completely different way.
What's Discussed:
Why feeling behind does not always mean you need to try harder

How to recognize when you are expecting too much from yourself at once

Why one area of life may need to take priority for a season

How "good enough for now" can give you room to breathe

Why narrowing your focus can help you feel less guilty and more present

How to decide what matters most in this chapter of your life

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 474: Overcoming Unrealistic Expectations of Yourself. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop holding yourself to standards no real woman could live up to. 
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 want stronger legs, more glute growth, or that lean, defined look, it makes sense to wonder if one leg day is really enough.
And if you are already putting in the work, it can be frustrating when your lower body still does not look as defined as you want it to.
So naturally, your brain goes to the next question: do I need more leg days?
In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are answering a question from the Movement With Julie community about training legs multiple times a week, repeating muscle groups, and what actually helps your body build definition without burning you out.
What's Discussed:
How recovery plays a role in building muscle and seeing definition

What to look at before adding another weighted lower body workout

How to make leg exercises more challenging without needing heavier weights

Where walking, HIIT, Pilates, and yoga can fit into your routine

Why nutrition matters if you are training consistently but not seeing the definition you want

How to get more out of the work you are already doing

If you want a strength plan that takes the guesswork out of your workouts, Movement With Julie gives you structured training you can do at home or in the gym, with 30-minute and 60-minute options that help you build strength without overthinking what to do next. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
And if you are putting in the work but not seeing the definition you want, your nutrition may be the piece that needs more attention. Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body for muscle, recovery, and real results without restriction or overwhelm. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 566: What Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to keep training smarter and getting better results from the workouts you are already doing.
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