Embrace Your Real

As we come to the years end, I know some of you might be frustrated with where your fitness is at right now. Maybe you thought your fitness journey would be different, maybe you thought you would have seen better results right now or maybe you've developed an unhealthy relationship with fitness. Whatever it is you might be feeling, I wanted to put together an episode outlining a few things that I've learned throughout my fitness journey that might help you look at your fitness from a new perspective. What I discussed:

1. Progress is NOT as linear as I thought it would be.

Your progress is going to be up and down. This is a normal aspect of the process. If you're going about changing your body in a healthy way, you're not going to see rapid results and you're also not going to see constant results.

1. Your mind will take you further than your body can alone.

Everyone is capable of showing up for their workouts 3-5 days a week. Everyone is capable of consistently nourishing their bodies. The difference between the people who do and the people who don't is their mindset.

1. Not everyone is going to support you or understand you and THAT'S OKAY!

In fact, that is MORE than okay, sister. You don't anyone's approval to stay committed to your goals, other's opinions and feedback on your dedication to your goals also don't matter.

1. Sometimes, showing up is all you can do.

What matters the most is you show up. All you have to do is show up and honor your body with movement…whatever that movement looks like today.

1. You can't follow your fitness plan perfectly at all times…don't judge yourself for it.

It's all about being consistent with movement, not about perfectly executing your fitness plan. Focus on honoring your body daily, not executing on your fitness plan perfectly. Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 191 : 7 Reasons Why You Didn't Build the Body You Wanted this Year + What to Do About it 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

The holiday season can be a hard time to embrace our real. It can be hard to move our body, nourish our body, and love our body. It can be hard to reflect on where we're at now compared to where we wish we were. It can be hard to navigate the time spent with family. It can also be hard to stay on track and feel good in our bodies. That's why I put together this episode of Embrace Your Real – to share a few reminders with you that I think many of you need to hear this time of year. What I discussed:

1. Don't let anyone food shame you.

1. Don't food shame yourself.

1. Count your macros 80% of the time during the holidays.

1. Continue to honor your body with movement.

1. Don't punish yourself for getting off track.

BONUS REMINDER #6: Just because you didn't accomplish what you wanted to this year doesn't mean you failed. Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 189: 5 Steps to Reseting after Over-Indulging macrocountingmadesimple.com sale.movementwithjulie.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

The holiday seasons can be tough for money of us – we might feel a lot of pressure or a lot of loneliness. But isn't the holiday season to be a time where we feel full of love and joy? I believe it is and that's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I have a few reminders I think you need to hear. What I discussed:

1. Don't feel pressure from social media to do things that you don't actually want to do. The holidays is about creating real memories, not just taking photos for more likes on Instagram.
2. Don't feel the pressure from social media to spend more money than you need to. You don't need to have a pinterest-worthy holiday. You can have a super special holiday without going way over your budget.
3. If you feel lonely, immerse yourself into a community.
4. Reach out to those who need you. Spread the love and joy of the holiday season.

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

The holiday season is here and I know for many of you this can cause a lot of anxiety around your relationship food, fitness, and your body. Many women want to take a healthy approach to the holiday season, which I completely support. But, for some, the health approach they think they are taking isn't actually all that healthy. The approach is more obsessive and is actually fueling their negative relationship with food, fitness, and their body. That's why I would like to explain which habits aren't healthy and how you can actually navigate the holidays in a healthy, balanced, and enjoyable way. What I discussed: The healthy habits that are actually obsessive are…

1. Working off the "extra" cookies or pie you ate.
2. Working out so you deserve to eat the cookies or pie.
3. Not eating all day because you know you have a holiday party to go to.
4. Eating less the next day because of what you ate the day before.
5. Using all your willpower to avoid the holiday foods.
6. Giving up and going all in until January 1st.

The 6 steps to taking an actual healthy and balanced approach are… Step 1: Get your macros counted. Step 2: Budget your macros. Step 3: Focus on protein Step 4: Keep the same workout plan. Step 5: Be consistent. Step 6: If you get off track, just get back on track. It's as simple as that. Link mentioned in this episode: 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

Thanksgiving is a day to express our gratitude. Most often, the gratitude we focus on is the people around us and the people we are thankful for most. While this is an amazing to celebrate, because the people around us are so important, we forget to be thankful for a few other important things. In this episode, I'm going to reminder you of five more things you need to take the time to be thankful for, not just on thanksgiving, but every single day you are on this earth. What I discussed:

1. Everything your body does for you.
2. Your health.
3. The food you eat daily.
4. Your strengths.
5. Everything you have.

If you loved this episode, I highly recommend tuning into Episode 192: The Science of a Gratitude Practice. I dive into WHY gratitude is so powerful and why you should stop overlooking it as a daily habit you practice. I personally think my gratitude practice is just as important as nourishing my body with what it needs and honoring my body with movement. Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 192: The Science of a Gratitude Practice 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

Thanksgiving is THIS week, how crazy is that?! I know this week can cause some anxiety for some of you as you want to enjoy all the thanksgiving foods but you also want to enjoy it moderation so you continue to feel good and continue to work towards your goals. That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share 7 tips that will help you stick closer to your macros on Thanksgiving. Full disclosure here: I do NOT think you should obsess over your macros on thanksgiving. I think you should be mindful about how much you are eating but I do not think you need to hit your macros perfectly on the holiday, heck i don't even advise you to count your macros on thanksgiving. If you decide to, that is 100% your choice. This episode is just meant to help you not go way overboard and to help ensure you feel good at the end of the day, and wake up the next day feeling good! So, whatever you decide to do is completely up to you and you can do what you want with the information I'm about to share. What I discussed:

1. Limit the appetizers.
2. Load up on turkey.
3. Carb down when possible.
4. Do dairy-free with some ingredients.
5. Low fat/sugar free.
6. Don't forget about left overs.
7. Eat to the point where you feel good.

Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 78: 11 ways to Avoid Overeating This Holiday Season 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

The holiday season can not only be a tough time for staying on track with our nutrition and for some it can be even more tough to stay on track with our movement. If you're finding that you don't seem to have the time or maybe you simply don't have the motivation to keep moving your body the last few weeks of the year, then this episode is for you. I not only share some hacks to make honoring your body more simple, but I also share some mindset shifts you need to make that will help you keep honoring your body the way it deserves. What I discussed:

1. A short workout is better than no workout.

1. Moving your body will keep you more energized through the holidays.

1. It's okay if you are just "maintaining" and not "gaining".

1. Commit to moving your body for 30 minutes daily for the rest of the year.

1. Make not doing it not an option, just do it

1. Don't judge your movement.

1. Do what you can with what you have.

1. Just because you "ate bad" doesn't mean you might as well skip your workout, too.

1. On the flip side, don't punish yourself with movement because of what you ate.

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Struggling to love your body? Does it feel impossible to feel confident in your body? What if you stop focusing on trying to love or feel confident in your body and instead, you focused on trying to find peace within your body? Sometimes this mindset shift can be all you need to actually feel good in your body. But how do you actually find peace within your body? I have 4 effective ways I want to share with you in this episode of the Embrace Your Real Podcast. What I discussed:

1. Realize that you don't have to fall in love with your body to have peace with your body.
2. Stop forcing your body to fit into clothes.
3. Honor your body with movement and nourish your body with what it needs.
4. Remember that your body is normal.

Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 214: 5 Things We Need to Normalize 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

It is half way through November already! How did that happen already? It felt like fall just started and now it's basically winter depending on where you are living now. So wild!

The holiday season is settling in, with Halloween passed and thanksgiving around the corner, if you haven't caught the holiday spirit yet, it's about time you do!

With that being said, I know when the holidays hit, there can be a shift in our motivation to stay on track and continue working towards our goals. That's why in this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I just wanted to share a friendly reminder for those who have goals they are working towards.

Okay, so what is this reminder I have to share with you?

The year feels like it's almost over, right? It's basically half way through November and that's it's December and then it's 2023.

I know when the holidays hit, and we get slightly off track, it's easy to just toss in the towel and say you'll start fresh in 2023. Does this sound familiar?

You think that you're already off track and there's not that much time left in the year, so why not just get off track and worry about getting back on track January 1st?

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We've all heard it before: You are the sum of the 5 people you associate with most. The people you spend the most time with shape who you are. They determine what conversations dominate your attention. They affect which attitudes and behaviors you are regularly exposed to. Their habits dictate your habits. Eventually you start to think like they think and behave like they behave. If they are constantly skip workouts, you will, too. If they are constantly eat foods that fail to nourish their body, you will, too. If they are constantly saying poor things about their body, you will, too. If they think they aren't good enough, you will start to think that, too. On the flip side, if you surround yourself with people who are dedicated, hard working, confident, positive, and motivating, you will become these things, too. So, take a look at who you are spending your time AND whose content you are consuming the most whether it's Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, podcasts, etc. Who are the people that you are spending the most time with in person and online? Are they helping you get closer to where you want to be, are the pushing you further away, or are they simply not contributing anything at all? While I'm not suggesting you just ditch the people who are helping you, but I do want to bring up the idea of the importance of spending time with people who influence you positively. But I understand that is easier said than done and that's why I want share some simple and unconventional ways to add more positive influential people into your life. What I discussed:

1. Rethink Instagram by curating your feed.
2. Listen to podcasts daily.
3. Read a book for 10-20 minutes daily.
4. Find in-person meet-up groups.
5. Join online groups.

Link mentioned in this episode: Episode 8 (throwback!): Removing Negative People from Your Life 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