Embrace Your Real

Are you feeling like you need to work off that "holiday weight gain"? Are you tempted to get into fad diets to lose weight quickly? I'm sorry to say this, but fad diets are not the solution. In fact, fad diets can have long-lasting effects on your health – and they aren't good!

To save you from getting into the fad diet trap, we are diving more into this topic in this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast. I'm going to share ten reasons why it's important to avoid these kinds of diets at all costs!

What I discussed:

1. Making extreme changes to your diet can be unhealthy because it can disrupt your body's natural balance of nutrients and may not provide all of the nutrients that your body needs to function properly.

2. Fad diets typically require you to drastically cut your calories. Eating too few calories can be harmful to your metabolism because it can slow down your body's natural calorie-burning process.

3. Many fad diets are not based on sound, scientific principles. They often make exaggerated or misleading claims about their effectiveness or the health benefits they offer.

4. Fad diets are hard to stick to long-term. This most often leads you to weight cycling… where you lose a bunch of weight, gain it back, lose a bunch of weight, gain even more back, and so on.

5. Fad diets can be expensive… Many of these diets require you to purchase special meal plans or supplements, which can be costly and at the same time, don't actually provide any additional health benefits.

6. Some fad diets promote cutting out carbohydrates… which, if you are looking to change your body composition, this is NOT a smart move.

7. Some fad diets promote cutting out fat… when in fact, fat can be SO helpful when trying to lose weight or build the body you want.

8. Fad diets will take away from your happiness and prevent you from living your life to the fullest.

9. Fad diets trigger unhealthy relationships with our bodies.

10. Fad diets NEVER led me to building the body I wanted and probably won't lead you to building the body you want either.

Episode Links about Fueling your Body:

5 Dieting Truths You Need To Know: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../5-dieting.../id1498254607...

A Breakdown Of Macronutrients & Why You Need Them: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../a-breakdow.../id1498254607...

11 Ways Macro Counting Changed My Relationship With Food: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../11-ways.../id1498254607...

5 Steps To Begin Your Macro Counting Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../5-steps-to.../id1498254607...

The 5 Macro Counting Approaches: Which Is Best For You: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-five.../id1498254607...

Food Scale: The Benefits, How To Choose + How To Use It: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../food-scale.../id1498254607…

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Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Macro Counting FREE Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Movement With Julie Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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The holiday season is now over, and we're all transitioning back to our "normal". As our reflections start to sink in, negative self-talk and feelings of disappointment of our bodies may arise. That's why in this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I am sharing five steps on how to deal with that negative self-talk.

What I discussed:

1. Acknowledge your thoughts without judgment.
2. Once you hear what you're saying to yourself, really try to respond to your thoughts with compassion.
3. When those thoughts arise, really try to look at them from an outside perspective.
4. remind yourself that just because you're thinking these things, that actually does not mean that they are true.
5. Respond to yourself with understanding.

Link mentioned in the episode:

Episode 212 - My Thought on Body Acceptance

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

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Macro Counting FREE Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Movement With Julie Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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

Starting from this day, moving forward is an opportunity to start the New Year fresh. We have a fresh availability to conquer this year, but it really is up to us. It is up to the choices that we decide to make. And I want to make sure that we are all starting this year with a healthy relationship, not only with ourselves, but with our body and also with health and fitness. And so in today's episode, I just kind of want to help you give some guidance as to how to start the new year with a strong relationship with yourself and really building a healthy, sustainable lifestyle when it comes to your health and fitness goals.

What I discussed:

1. Stop punishing yourself for past choices
2. Only commit to 1 to 3 habits this year and start implementing them into your day to day routine.
3. Make a plan and stick to your new habits.
4. Continue to remind yourself that real change takes time. Do not rush the process.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Episode 297 -5 Key Habits You Need to Implement in 2023

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

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Macro Counting FREE Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Movement With Julie Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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

So you didn't reach your goals this year? Don't be too hard on yourself, it is what it is. Instead of beating yourself up about it, it's going to be a lot more productive to figure out WHY you didn't reach your goals this year. That's why in this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I talk about the number one reason why most people don't reach their goals. Listen up, so you can avoid making this mistake in 2023. Are you ready to dive in...let's get it, let's go!

If you want to learn more reasons why you may not have reached your fitness goals in 2022, be sure to check out episode 191: 7 Reasons Why You Didn't Build the Body You Wanted this Year + What to Do About it.

Listen here: https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-reasons-why-you-didnt-build-the-body-you-wanted-this-year-what-to-do-about-it

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

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Macro Counting FREE Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Movement With Julie Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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

The new year is almost here and I know with that comes new years resolutions. It's tempting to want to adopt all these different habits all at once and to go on a diet and make these huge proclamations for what you're going to do to get back into shape. So, here's what I think: The habits we adopt aren't habits we should be trying to adopt in the first place, or we try to do too much too fast. That's why in this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I outline the five KEY habits I believe to be truly important that trump all other habits. This is just my opinion, but I think it can drastically help you come the new year! What I discuss:

1. Honor your body with movement.
2. Nourish your body with what it needs.
3. Prioritize what makes you happy
4. Express gratitude
5. Visualization

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

Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Macro Counting FREE Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook

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

Movement With Julie Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com

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

Are you showing up to your life authentically? That's a loaded question, right? Living authentically is different for everyone. However, there are some general shifts that happen when you start to align with your authentic self. That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real I want to share 7 signs that you are aligned with your authentic self. What I discuss...

1. You are truly living in accordance with your VALUES.
2. You feel grateful for the good — and the bad.
3. You're able to stand up for yourself when needed.
4. You have compassion for yourself.
5. You're aware of your fears and self-limiting thoughts but don't allow them to hold you back.
6. You do what makes YOU happy.
7. You live every day by your own rules - not someone else's.

What if you don't have any of these signs of living an authentic life? What do you do? It's okay, you can start working towards living more authentically TODAY. I put together simple guide on how to do so in Episode 226: 7 Things You Need to Do to Be More Authentic Daily.

Listen here: https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-things-you-need-to-do-to-be-more-authentic-daily

Want to 2023 to be better than 2022? Do you want to make sure you are starting fresh, with a a clear vision and a new attitude in 2023? If yes, then this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast is for you. I share 8 things you need to consider before entering into the new year. I suggest taking notes because this episode is filled action items and golden nuggets you definitely will want to look back on. What I discussed:

• Reflect on what your goals were last year and whether or not you reached them.
• Problem solve last year's obstacles so you can avoid them this year.
• Don't let 2022 define your 2023
• Define your priorities.
• Don't fall for quick fix solutions.
• Set your new goals
• Don't bombard yourself with a thousand new habits.
• Write letters to your future self.

Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 271: 8 Things You Need to Do to Achieve Your Goals Episode 86: 7 Steps to Setting (And Actually Reaching) Your Goals If you want more from me, be sure to check out: Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free eBook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Let's be real, sometimes we sabotage ourselves and prevent ourselves from enjoying ourselves to the fullest…especially through the holidays. The holidays are supposed to a magic time of year, but for many of us, they aren't. So, how can we change that? How can we ensure we are actually enjoying our holidays to the absolute fullest? That's exactly what I'm diving into in this episode of Embrace Your Real. What I discussed:

1. Be present.

1. Focus on what makes you happy, too.

1. Continue to honor your body with movement and nourish your body with what it needs.

1. Let go of expectations.

Link mentioned in this episode: If you loved this episode and want to get daily content from me, don't forget to check out Embrace Your Real on Instagram. I post golden nugget video clips from each podcast episode to give you a daily dose of Embrace Your Real! Go follow @embraceyourreal and like my last post! If you want more from me, be sure to check out: Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free eBook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Let's be real, sometimes we sabotage ourselves and prevent ourselves from enjoying ourselves to the fullest…especially through the holidays. The holidays are supposed to a magic time of year, but for many of us, they aren't. So, how can we change that? How can we ensure we are actually enjoying our holidays to the absolute fullest? That's exactly what I'm diving into in this episode of Embrace Your Real. What I discussed:

1. Be present.

1. Focus on what makes you happy, too.

1. Continue to honor your body with movement and nourish your body with what it needs.

1. Let go of expectations.

Link mentioned in this episode: If you loved this episode and want to get daily content from me, don't forget to check out Embrace Your Real on Instagram. I post golden nugget video clips from each podcast episode to give you a daily dose of Embrace Your Real! Go follow @embraceyourreal and like my last post! If you want more from me, be sure to check out: Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free eBook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Are you frustrated with the results that you are seeing from your workouts? Because of this, do you think you need to spend more time pumping your dumbbells or that you need to incorporate more cardio into your routine to see the results you actually want to see? Guess what, sister?! You don't have to workout more to see better results. In fact, working out more could cause you to see reverse effects. There are things outside of your workout that you can do that all factor into the results you see from the efforts you're putting into your workouts. And, without these 7 things, you're going to struggle to see the results you really want to see. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to share what you can do to make your workouts more effective without spending more time working out. In fact, these 7 things have absolutely nothing to do with your workouts but will have huge effects on the results you see. What I discussed:

1. Eat enough protein.

1. Eat enough food.

1. Don't go over on your macros consistently.

1. Honor your body with movement outside your workouts.

1. Take rest days/rest weeks

1. Get enough sleep

1. Drink more water

Link mentioned in this episode: MWJ app: sale.movementwithjulie.com Macro Counting Made Simple: macrocountingmadesimple.com If you want more from me, be sure to check out: Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Free eBook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi