Embrace Your Real

It's not simple to ALWAYS stick to your routine. Plus, when you got out of your routine, sometimes it's hard to get back with it, right? Even though you know how much better you will feel if you move your body or nourish your body, actually doing it always seems to be another story! When I feel myself starting to get off track a bit, or feeling not so motivated, I have a little reset protocol I like to follow that makes getting back into the swing of things super easy. In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I walk you through this protocol, step by step, and explain why it's so powerful! What I discuss:

1. Honor your body with movement, it doesn't have to be a workout, it just needs to be movement of any kind.
2. Focus on exclusively tracking your protein intake consistently.
3. Hydrate! You need to flush out those toxins and reset your hunger hormones.
4. Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night for at least two weeks. This will give you the energy to feel like yourself again and help you get control of your cravings.
5. Plan out and visualize. Your brain can't differentiate between what you vividly imagine and your reality. So visualize yourself as your healthiest self and your brain will start to align your actions with this visualization.

Links mentioned in this episode: Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.com Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi 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

Are you just getting into macro counting but it feels too daunting? Or, having you gotten off track with your macro counting and can't seem to get yourself going again? Which ever one you are, this episode of Embrace Your Real is for you. I'm going to share a few ways that will make macro counting feel SO SUPER simple that you'll have no problem getting back on track or getting started in the first place. What I discuss:

1. Start with tracking protein only
2. Track breakfast and lunch only
3. Prep ingredients.
4. Prep your snacks
5. Commit to macro counting for just two weeks.
6. Be conscious, but not obsessive.
7. Realize sometimes you need to choose memories over macros.
8. Get some help!

Links mentioned in this episode: Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.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

Summer is great for so many reasons, but I know many of you aren't able to enjoy it to the fullest because you are too concentrated about what your body looks like. You allow your body insecurities to hold you back from enjoying your summer. So let's chat through some ways you can help reduce these insecurities and start to feel more confident in your body. What I discuss:

1. Practice Daily Gratitude
2. Prioritize sleep and relaxation
3. Focus on nourishing your body
4. Change your habits
5. Remember that you have the right to wear whatever you want
6. Ask yourself if you would judge your friends?
7. Remind yourself that you are not your body

Links mentioned in this episode: Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.com If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.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

Women seem to love doing lots of cardio…but do they actually love it? O Do they actually love it or do they think that cardio is the ONLY way to build the body they want? Do they think cardio is the best bang for their buck when the workout? Or, do they just not know what other types of workouts to do? I still do cardio from time-to-time, but my workout routine doesn't revolve around cardio anymore. I used to spend 1-2 hours A DAY doing cardio, and now I realized that was one of the worst things I could have done with my time. So in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to share 5 reasons why I decided to stop doing cardio-only workouts and how I benefited from it. Links mentioned in this episode: Calculate your maintenance calories with this free ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Start your journey with the Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Episode 243: What Are the Four Phases of Macro Counting? Episode 218: What the Heck are Secondary Protein Sources + Why Should You Eat Them? If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.com Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Girl, I know how easy it is in the summer months to toss your goals aside. You just want to go chill at the pool, or beach and enjoy summer festivities like BBQ's, or just hanging out on the deck with a refreshing beverage. So how can we keep ourselves on track this summer while STILL enjoying our summer to the fullest? Don't worry, I have 5 tips to share with you in this episode of Embrace Your Real. What I discuss:

1. Instead of skipping movement to go chill with friends, plan workout dates with your friends.
2. Realize that your movement doesn't always need to be standard workouts.
3. Schedule your movement around the heat.
4. Do yourself a favor and just have a plan to follow. It's going to make your life so much easier
5. Lower the commitment if that means you'll stay more consistent.

Get instant access to my workout app here: sale.movementwithjulie.com If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Free ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Newsflash: Macro counting is NOT a one-size-fits all approach to nutrition. If you took two people with the same height, weight, and body fat percentage, their required calories could still vary by several hundred or even a thousand calories per day. What does this mean for you? You can't just copy and paste someone else's macros and use them as your own. Plus, there are different phases of macro counting and depending on your goals, you need to start in a certain phase. So that leaves us with the pressing question: Where do we begin? That is exactly what I discuss in this episode of the Embrace Your Real Podcast. Get ready for simple 5-step guide to starting your macro counting journey! What I discuss: Step #1: Track your food without any macro goal. Step #2: Calculate your maintenance macros. Step #3: Figure out which phase you need to enter into and COMMIT to it. Step #4: Set yourself up for success. Step #5: Be Patient with yourself and give yourself grace! Links mentioned in this episode: Calculate your maintenance calories with this free ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Start your journey with the Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Episode 243: What Are the Four Phases of Macro Counting? Episode 218: What the Heck are Secondary Protein Sources + Why Should You Eat Them? If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.com Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

ALERT: This is episode is bringing you MORE real talk on our summer bodies! In fact, I dive into what my personal summer body goals are and exactly what they are not…and why! The purpose of this episode is to change your mindset around having a "hot girl summer" and instead aiming to have a "strong girl summer". This episode will change your mindset away from thinking you need a perfectly chiseled body to enjoy your summer to having full confidence in your body and enjoying your summer to the fullest! What I discuss:

• The pressure of having a "hot girl summer"
• How to definition of a "hot girl summer" has evolved
• The issues with aiming to have a "hot girl summer"
• What my summer body goals are
• Why we should focus on having a strong girl summer instead
• How to actually have a strong girl summer

What should you listen to next? I know you'll love this one… 240: A Pep Talk on Your "Summer Body" If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Workout app: sale.movementwithjulie.com Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Free e-book: 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

Don't let your lack of confidence hold you back from getting a killer workout! Whether you are working out in the gym or working out at home, learning how to feel more confident in your workouts will only benefit you! Not only will you actually be motivated and excited to go work out, but you'll also be a lot more consistent. So what exactly can you do to feel more confident in your workouts ASAP? This is exactly what I dive into in this episode of Embrace Your Real. What I discuss:

• Visualize your workout.
• Have a plan.
• Don't workout at peak hours.
• Tune everyone out.
• Wear clothes that you feel good in.
• Use weights you can actually lift.
• Focus on form not weight.
• Practice your form.

Interested in my Movement with Julie fitness app? Get instant access here: sale.movementwithjulie.com You get 5-brand new workouts weekly with both 45 and 30 minute variations and video demonstrations of every single exercise! If you don't love working out at the gym, I highly recommend checking out this podcast episode: Episode 241: Home Gym vs. Public Gym: Pros and Cons You Should Consider If you would rather work out at home, here's my complete guide to getting started: 229: 4 Essentials for Crushing Workouts at Home If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Free e-book: 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

In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I show up as that best friend that tells you what you don't want to hear but you know you need to hear. I have three unpopular truths I dive into with you today, because I know these three things can be holding you back in both your fitness journey and in your life in general. So stayed tuned because I know you will leave this episode with a new perspective on your goals. I'm about to give you some tough love, are you ready for it? Let's get it, let's go! If you loved this episode, be sure to check out… Episode: How I Dealt With Gaining 40 Pounds If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com Free e-book: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Macro Counting Made Simple: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-6bda1ca8?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_pub_influencer-6bda1ca8_dp_DgsIam9salgfi

Did you know there are four phases of macro counting? Most people don't know this. Most people download a macro counting app, eat in a serious caloric deficit, and think those are the macros they ALWAYS need be eating. But here's the thing: You need to eat different macros based on your goals. The macros will change depending on what you are trying to achieve. The macros need to lose fat will not be the same macros you need to gain muscle. Plus, living in a caloric deficit is one of the worst things you could do for your metabolism. That's why in this episode of the Embrace Your Real Podcast, I breakdown the four different phases of macro counting to help you understand WHY utilizing these four phases are so important for building the body you want in a healthy way. I explain a little bit in this episode why living in a caloric deficit instead healthy to help you understand why the body fat loss phase is not a phase you should live in. If you're ready to start macro counting, get instant access to my Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com If you loved this episode, be sure to check out… Episode 18: What happens When You don't Eat Enough Episode 46: Why You Should Consider a Reverse Diet (The Only Diet I Support!) If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Instagram: @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Fitness App: sale.movementwithjulie.com Free e-book: 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