Embrace Your Real

I know one of the biggest struggles many of you face is binge eating, over-indulging, over-eating, or whatever it is you want to call it. I know you're frustrated and you don't understand why you keep over-indulging. Why DO you do it? What CAN'T you stop? HOW can you break the habit? What SHOULD you being doing instead? I share one simple answer for ALL of these questions in this episode of Embrace Your Real. Related Links: Learn how many carbs, fat, and protein you need daily by checking out macrocountingmadesimple.com.

I used to have an obsession with being skinny no matter what it took. I would go to the extremes to become skinnier and skinner – sacrificing my health, my happiness, my relationships, experiences, all the things.

Thankfully, I met my husband, then boyfriend, who woke me up to what I was doing and how I was living. He showed me that in fact I DON'T need to be skinnier and I DON'T need to sacrifice all the above. Although, I'll be honest, breaking my toxic habits and breaking free from my belief that I needed to be skinnier was HARD. I cannot explain to you just how hard it was. It was a long journey going from obsessing about being skinnier to properly nourishing my body, to honoring my body, and eventually to building muscle.

On my journey to learning to love the muscle I built, I came out with so many lessons learned. And in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share 7 of them with you in hopes of making your journey a bit smoother and a bit more enjoyable, and hopefully help you get to the other side much quicker.

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Hey sis, do you try to always be in calorie deficit? If yes, do you get mad at yourself for struggling to stay there long-term? To be honest, I get countless messages a day from you ladies asking how the heck to do it because no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to stay there. Trust me, I know how frustrating this feels! But here's the thing: It doesn't haven't to be frustrating and in this episode of Embrace Your Real I explain why.

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I asked you ladies on my Instagram what your number one struggle was right now on your health and fitness journey and I had an overwhelming about of you respond saying you just can't seem to stay consistent. I've been there, I know the frustration, but I'm now on the other side and I want to share some insight on how to get there. So in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I chat with you about what's stopping you from staying consistent and what you can do to change that.

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So, you've gained some weight? I know what you're thinking…NOW WHAT?! Weight gain can be stressful, trigger anxiety, and heightened insecurities. And more importantly, weight gain can trigger unhealthy habits and unhealthy thought patterns that lead us to punish and deprive our bodies. So if you've gained some weight, I tell you exactly what you should and SHOULDN'T do in this episode of Embrace Your Real.

Are you AFRAID of building muscle? I know so many of you are, yet you want to lose weight and change your body. NEWSFLASH: The best way to build the body you want is through building more muscle. Want another newsflash? Cardio DOES NOT build muscle, and overdoing cardio actually contributes to the breakdown of muscle. Don't believe me? In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share 7 reasons why having muscle is so important.

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Are you extremely tired and exhausted in your life? Do you feel like you are always lacking energy? Have you forgotten what it's like to be vibrant and energized in your life? You're not alone! I remember when I first launched this podcast, I suggested going to bed one hour earlier at night to gain more energy and lots of you replied that going to bed earlier just wasn't an option. Sound about right? So how CAN you get more energy if getting more sleep isn't an option? There are ways to do it and in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to share seven of them. If you loved this episode, I know you will also love… 7 Things to Set Yourself up For an Energized Week

We all have an ego whether we like it or not, but you know what? We NEED an ego to function in this world. With that being said, not all egos are the same and not all egos are healthy. We want to ensure we don't have an ego that's too weak or an ego that's too big, but an ego that's healthy. So what are characteristics of a weak ego, a big ego, and a healthy ego? Let me tell you in this episode of Embrace Your Real!

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In this episode of Embrace Your Real I bring you some real talk on Self-Worth, because I know it's a struggle for many of us. As women we love to think so poorly of ourselves. We love to think we aren't enough, what we do is enough, and who we are isn't enough. We for some reason believe others are way more worthy than us and that we need to earn or prove our worth to them. Sister, this couldn't be further from the truth, so let's chat about it!

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If you have an unhealthy relationship with your body, food, or fitness, I know vacations can be filled with stress, guilty, anxiety, punishment, all the things. And I also know you oftentimes can't wait to get home so you can just get back into your boring routine, right? Vacation is a time to relax and NOT a time for you to stress out about "gaining weight" or "losing your progress". That's why in this episode, ⁣I share a few hacks on how to enjoy your vacations while still honoring your body. If you loved this episode, I know you will also love… Episode 36: 10 Ways to Stay on Track on the Weekend