Embrace Your Real

People have this idea that doing "more" is the solution for a better and faster results. Do more reps, do longer workouts, do more cardio, do double workouts, and skip rest days. Increased work load equals increased results.

However, this assumption is far from the truth.

In reality, results are not always proportional to the amount of effort expended during workouts. While consistency in exercising is essential to achieve desired results, finding the right balance between working out and recovery is equally crucial.

There's nothing more that I want than helping you achieve your body goals in a correct, safer, and sufficient ways. That's why, in this episode of Embrace Your Real, we will delve into the various workout scenarios to demonstrate that doing more does not necessarily mean better.

What I discuss:

1. Why Lots of Cardio Isn't Good

2. Why Doing a Bunch of Reps While Lifting Isn't Good.

3. Why Working Out Every Day Isn't Good

4. Why Longer Workouts Aren't Better

5. Double dipping is not always better.

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Movement with Julie | App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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In today's culture and age, the concept of finding balance in life is very popular. We are constantly bombarded with messages asking us to find balance between our personal and professional lives-- our relationships, health, and well-being.

However, the concept of balance prompts critical questions: Is it truly attainable or merely a mythical construct? Why do we persist in striving for it, if it's impossible?

In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, we're going to discuss when and why you might want balance as well as when and why you might not.

Link mentioned in the episode:

Episode 117 - 9 Ways To Reduce Your Stress

Merch Store - https://www.bonfire.com/store/official-merch-julie-ledbetter/

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Do you feel like you're constantly hungry, even shortly after having a meal? Do you find yourself frequently indulging in snacks throughout the day or struggling to resist overconsumption of food? Are you preoccupied with thoughts of food and find yourself allowing these thoughts to dominate your actions?

In this episode of Embrace Your Real podcast, we will explore five possible reasons why you may be experiencing constant hunger and provide practical recommendations to address each of these factors. We'll dive into the underlying causes of your hunger pangs and offer actionable solutions to help you manage your cravings and feel more satiated with your meals.

What I discuss:

1. You need to reduce your stress/emotions

2. You need more nutrient-dense food

3. You need more sleep

4. Your body needs to be better hydrated

5. You're not giving your body the proper nutrients or amount of nutrients that it needs.

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Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

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Are you your own best friend?

Do you treat yourself like you would your best friend?

"Treat others the way you want to be treated." This is the golden rule that we all know of. But have you treated yourself the way you treat others?

Being kind to yourself as you are to others is a significant component of self-care and may have a big impact on your confidence and general well-being. This is the second part of the two-part episode of Embrace Your Real podcast on Becoming Your Own Best Friend. In this episode, I'm sharing my own insight into becoming your own best, it's importance and how to do it.

What I discuss:

1. Get to know yourself.

2. Learn to be alone.

3. Set boundaries with others.

4. Celebrate your successes

5. Embrace your quirks.

6. Practice positive self-talk.

7. Practice forgiveness.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 326: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Own Best Friend (Part 1)

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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

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There are plenty of women that are reluctant to quit the gym because they think they need the machines to achieve the body that they want. Is this really the case? That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real podcast, I share my insights about dumbbell workouts, its pros and cons, and why it can actually give you better results than any machine.

What I discuss:

1. Dumbbells allow for greater range of motion than machines do.

2. Dumbbells require more stabilization than machines.

3. Dumbbells offer a greater variety of exercises compared to machines.

4. Dumbbell workouts can better help you build the body you want.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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

If you want more from me, be sure to check out...

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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Are you your own best friend?

Do you treat yourself like you would your best friend?

"Treat others the way you want to be treated." This is the golden rule that we all know of. But have you treated yourself the way you treat others?

Being kind to yourself as you are to others is a significant component of self-care and may have a big impact on your confidence and general well-being. And in this two-part episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I'm sharing my own insight into becoming your own best, it's importance and how to do it.

What I discuss:

1. When you treat yourself with kindness and respect, you begin to believe in yourself more.

2. Treating yourself with kindness and respect can also have a positive impact on your mental health.

3. Most importantly, when you start to treat yourself like you would your best friend, you learn to love and accept yourself.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Episode 108: Self Love: The #1 Thing That Transformed My Mindset

Episode 85: What Would You Do If You Loved Yourself More?

If you want more from me, be sure to check out...

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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Proteins play a critical role in developing the body you want as they are the building blocks of all tissues in the body, including muscle tissue. When you consume protein, your body breaks it down into amino acids, which are then used to build and repair tissues in the body.

But there are still women that are afraid of eating protein for variety of reasons, such as:

1. They are scared to eat more calories and are trying to eat as little calories as possible daily

2. They believe that eating more protein is going to make them bulky

In this episode of Embrace Your Real podcast, we'll be looking at the importance of protein in your diet to achieve the body that you want.

What I discuss:

1. Protein Helps Build and Repair Muscle Tissue

2. Protein Helps Boost Your Metabolism

3. Protein Helps Control Your Appetite

4. Protein Helps Preserve Lean Muscle Mass

Links mentioned in the episode:

Episode 317: 5 Reasons to Love Carbohydrates when Building the Body You Want

Episode 321: Why You Need Fat To Build The Body That You Want

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

If you want more from me, be sure to check out...

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

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Welcome to this episode of Embrace Your Real. In today's episode, we'll explore the topic of confidence-boosting compliments and validation. Although compliments are commonly perceived as a means to elevate one's self-assurance, seeking external validation for self-worth can prove to be counterproductive in the long term. Our pursuit of approval from others can hinder the development of genuine confidence, which is derived from an internal source. While receiving compliments can be pleasant, relying on them solely to feel good about ourselves is ultimately ineffective. Join us in this episode as we delve deeper into the intricacies of the relationship between compliments and confidence, and why true confidence comes from within. What I discuss:

1. Respect yourself.
2. Celebrate your successes.
3. Embrace your imperfections.
4. Practice self-compassion: Be kind and gentle with yourself.
5. Take risks: Push yourself out of your comfort zone and try new things.

If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Macro Counting Made Simple: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Exercise is crucial in maintaining good physical health. It can strengthen bones and muscles, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. But do we know how much exercise is enough? Or, are we doing too much? So, what's the sweet spot? What's the ideal amount to work out each week to ensure you see results? In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, we are going to explore the "Minimal effective dose" for working out, the maximum amount of exercise you should do each week, and the various considerations that affect how much exercise you should do each week. What I discuss:

1. It is dependent on the style of workouts you're doing.
2. It is dependent on your intensity/load.
3. This is dependent on your nutrition.
4. The amount you need to workout is dependent on your goals.

Links mentioned in the episode: Macro Counting Made Simple: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Macro Counting Made Simple: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Weight loss can be very challenging for many people, and sometimes it becomes an obsession. Counting calories, trying fad diets, and hours in the gym. This is all in the pursuit of perfect bodies.

But, it's time to take a step back and talk about something equally important - what happens when we stop obsessing about these things? What happens when we stop thinking about weight loss and stop feeling like we constantly need to change our body?

This is the second part of the two-part series of Embrace Your Real podcast, "What Happens When You Stop Obsessing About Weight Loss". In this episode, I'm sharing 6 things that changed in my life once I stopped obsessing about weight loss.

What I discuss:

4. I'm happy.

5. I'm More Confident

6. I'm no longer ruled by guilt and shame.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Episode 320 - What Happens When You Stop Obsessing About Weight Loss (Part 1)

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

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

If you want more from me, be sure to check out...

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi