Every goal you make has three layers to it: What the goal is you want to reach, how you're going to reach that goal, and why you want to reach that goal. Knowing what goal you want to reach is generally the simplest for you to determine. Figuring out how you're going to reach the goal can oftentimes be a battle. But what really holds you back from reaching your goal is never knowing why you actually want to reach it. The reason behind what is causing you to always "start again on Monday", and the reason you fall into these endless cycles of starting and stopping on your fitness journey, is because you don't know why you're doing what you're doing. You can definitely reach any goal without having a "why". But when you do, you'll find yourself feeling completely empty on the inside. That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share five simple steps on how to find your "why". If you loved this episode, I know you'll also love… Episode 50: 7 Mindset Shifts for Building a Healthier Relationship with Your Body

In the hardest times I destroyed my body for a peace of mind I never got. When I think about it, I used to under-eat, over-exercise, under-nourish, and over-restrict. I punished my body, I hated my body, and I destroyed my body. But for what? ⁣Why did I do all of that? To still feel dissatisfied? To still hate my body? To still wish it were different?⁣ Because let's be real, that's how we still feel, no matter the progress we've made. We never have any peace of mind. So how do we find the peace of mind we're searching for? That's exactly what I dive into in this 5-minute bonus episode of Embrace Your Real! If you love this episode, I know you will also love… Episode 32: 9 Things You Need to Know About Getting Abs or a Flatter Stomach

How many new years resolutions have you had or how many goals have you set? And out of all of them, how many have you actually reached? This is a serious issue! If we set a goal, we need to start following through and actually reach it! But how do we actually make that happen? I know, it's a lot more difficult than it seems. And that's why in this episode, I'm going to share a 7-step process on how to set and actually reach your goals. Follow this process and you'll 100% set yourself up for success.

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If you loved yourself, how would your life be different? What would you do differently? Because let's be real…most often, our lack of self-love dictates the decisions we make. We act in a certain way because we don't love ourselves more. We don't do certain things because we don't love ourselves more. And we do DO certain things because we don't love ourselves more. Ultimately, the course of our life can completely change due to the simple fact we don't love ourselves more. We may miss out on the greatest memories we could have ever created because we "have to go to the gym" or we don't chase amazing opportunities because we don't believe we are good enough. If we loved ourselves, our lives could be drastically different… and most likely for the better. So let's talk about it! If you loved this episode of Embrace Your Real, I know you'll also love... Episode 43: How to Lose Weight Naturally

How many excuses do you make daily or weekly as to why you "shouldn't" or "can't" workout? And how many times daily or weekly do you complain about not feeling comfortable or confident in your body? I'm guessing your answer is too many times to count. But, I need to let you in on a little secret…Excuses and complaining never got anyone anywhere. I know you want to reach your health and fitness goals and that's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I give you some TOUGH LOVE. Get ready for my best advice on how to stop your complaining and how to overcome the seven most common workout excuses. Are you ready?! If you loved this episode, you would also love... Episode 57: How to Motivate Yourself to Do Something You Don't Want to Do

When we're on our health and fitness journey, we have certain habits and routines we want to stick to, right? Because when we're on track, we're feeling great, we're energized and we feel like we're really thriving. But then we do something that doesn't align with the journey we're on, and it makes us feel super crappy. All of a sudden, we have zero energy, we feel super weighed down and we just feel gross. And after we do whatever it was that made us feel this way, we say, "Never again!" And in that moment, we think we learned our lesson and that we actually WON'T ever do it again. But then next time comes and we do it again. We say never again…AGAIN…yet we continue to repeat the cycle over and over again. Regardless of whatever that thing is and how that thing is making us feel, we KEEP DOING IT. WHY?! That's exactly what I want to dive into today in this 5-Minute Bonus Episode of Embrace Your Real. And I want to talk to you about what you need to do to ensure you actually NEVER do it again….for real this time. If you loved this episode, I know you'll also love... Episode 39: 3 Ways We Self Sabotage

So you think you don't have time to work out?! Well, in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to challenge you on that! I actually have five questions I want to ask you that I think will help highlight the fact that you do in fact have TIME.

Get ready because I'm about to make you think about what your priorities actually are, how you're currently spending your time, what boundaries you're failing to place, how you can begin to ask for help, and who in your life is using up (AKA not respecting) your time.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love…

Episode 80: Three Things That Deserve Boundaries

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Macros over memories or Memories over macros? How do you know when counting your macros, eating in moderation, and sticking to the foods that make you feel your best is your number one priority? And how do you know when creating memories and letting go of your goal-focused mindset is more important? I know this is a pressing question and that's why I'm going to share how I personally call the shots when it comes to which one I choose in this episode of Embrace you are Real. If you loved this episode I know you will also love… Episode 78: 11 Ways to Avoid Overeating this Holiday Season

Are you a people pleaser?!

I think most of us are people-pleasers and many of us don't even realize we are being people-pleasers –we think we are actually being nice. Sister, there is a HUGE difference and that's why I want to help you determine whether or not you are a people pleaser in this episode, and also what you can do to overcome it!

If you love this episode, I know you will also love… Episode 74: 5 Steps to Stop Letting People Stress You Out

Today I want to chat about boundaries. Because let's be real, none of us are setting enough boundaries in our lives. We are either scared, don't have enough confidence, or have no idea what our boundaries should be. So let' chat about it. I'm about to share three things that deserve boundaries, plus how to overcome your fear of setting boundaries, and how to determine what deserves a boundary! If you love this episode, I know you'll also love… Episode 74: 5 Steps to Stop Letting People Stress You Out In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share my 5 step-process for releasing the stress certain people are contributing to your life! We'll dive into setting boundaries, not making assumptions, defining what people actually mean to you, letting go of expectations, and more!