Embrace Your Real

Did you know you shouldn't be living in a caloric deficit? And did you know it's hard to lose fat and get more toned at the same time? And did you know you there are four different phases you need to go through to build the body you want? This episode is for the women who are perpetually living in a caloric deficit, who have been living in weight loss mode for years, who feel like their metabolism is broken and who are still unhappy with their bodies. In this episode I walk you through the four different phase, and also dive you a step-by-step guide on how to cycle through them. Are you ready to find out?! Let's get it, let's go! If you loved this episode, you'll also love... Episode 46: Why You Should Consider a Reverse Diet (The Only Diet I Support!) Episode 119: How to "Cut" Calories Properly to Maximize Results Free Ebook: www.juliealedbetter.com/free-ebook Macro Counting Made Simple: www.macrocountingmadesimple.com

I'm tired of all you women hating on your body! I'm ready for every single one of you to just embrace your body, embrace your real, and realize you're SO MUCH happier when you do! So no matter where you are on this journey of embracing your real, I have three things I want you to remember about your body.

Here's a sneak peek...

1. Your body is the only place you'll ever live in. Whether you like it or not, you can't get a new body. So love, accept, embrace, move, and nourish the one body you'll ever get in this life.
2. You are not on this earth for the sole purpose of losing weight. ⁣You are here for so much more, don't lose sight of that.
3. Your body will never look the same as anyone else's. No one was created the same. Each of our bodies are uniquely our own. ⁣So stop forcing your body to be something it's not.

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This podcast episode is going to be a little different because today I want to share some words from an Embrace Your Real follower that I believe you will relate to and that will resonate with you…

Her name is Chandler and the journey she has been on is so relatable…and I pray every single day that you all have the same realization as her. When I saw what she posted the other day, the second I read it I knew I needed to share it with you all.

If working out feels like PUNISHMENT, I highly recommend joining the Movement With Julie ladies inside the app. Plus, we connect every single day inside the private Facebook group to talk about our struggles AND our accomplishments and we have fun together along the way. It's literally only 66 cents a day, so why not give it a try?! Go get access to it now, here!

Today I want to chat with you all about CUTTING. And what I mean when I say "cutting" is cutting the amount of calories you eat daily. This is actually an extremely important topic for us to discuss, as most women, when they want to lose weight, go about it in the wrong way.

To get real with you, the way most women like to go about their "cut" actually slows down their metabolism, making it SO much harder for them to lose weight. So if you're looking to cut back, there is science to it that you need to know in order to do it safely and effectively, which I'll be sharing with you in this episode of Embrace Your Real!

If you loved this episode, then you will also love…

Episode 18: What Happens When You Don't Eat Enough and Episode 46: Why You Should Consider a Reverse Diet (The Only Diet I Support!).

I saw this quote the other day and it really hit the nail on the head it said: Switch your mentality from "I'm broken and helpless" to "I'm growing and healing" and watch how fast your life changes for the better.

And sister, this couldn't be any more true. The stories we tell ourselves become our reality. If you take anything away from this episode, literally, I want it to be that. That is the MOST important thing you need to know. But that means identifying the stories we are telling ourselves is the most important thing we need to DO if we want to change our reality. Make sense?

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Episode 19: 5 Steps to Change Your Story

Let's be REAL…stress is a part of our everyday lives. Often times it's our natural response to anything and everything. But stress not only holds us back mentally, but it also holds us back physically as well.

Stress can disturb our sleep. Stress can trigger heightened appetite and emotional eating. Stress can even trigger weight gain due to raising our cortisol levels. And chronic small, underlying stress can build into causing serious health issues long-term. So, if we want to be the healthiest, happiest versions of ourselves, we need to learn how to take control of our stress!

That's why I'm going to equip you with 9 ways to help you start carrying the stress more efficiently that can lead to overall reducing it.

Let me give you a quick recap…

1. Realize stress doesn't accomplish anything

2. Take action!

3. Accept what's out of your control

4. Write everything down

5. Fear First

6. Envision the worse-case scenario

7. Ask for help

8. Remember everything will be okay.

9. This too shall pass

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Episode 74: 5 Steps to Stop Letting People Stress You Out

Alright sister, today I'm here to bring some real talk for the woman who doesn't feel like herself right now.

For the woman who feels unmotivated, who is lacking excitement and passion, who never feels like she has energy, who feels completely OFF, who just doesn't feel anything like who she truly is. In fact, I'm going to share a 3-step process with you that can help bring you back to YOU again.

Here's a quick recap of the process I discuss in this episode…

1. Give yourself some grace.

2. Prioritize yourself, your needs, and your happiness.

3. Try something new.

A final thought on not feeling like yourself…⁣When I'm personally feeling off, movement is the number one thing that brings me back to ME. ⁣That's why I have vowed to honor my body with movement for at least 30 minutes daily so I KEEP feeling like ME. ⁣I challenge you to give it a try with my Movement With Julie workout app! Check it out, here!

It's time for me to bring you some REAL TALK on nutrition, sister! Because I know SO many of you think you're doing the best thing for building the body you want, but in reality, you're making it so much harder on yourself by making the wrong nutrition decisions. That's why I want to clear the air and bring you 5 nutrition truths I think you absolutely need to know!

Let me quickly give you a recap…

1. Fat doesn't make you fat

2. Carbs don't make you fat

3. Protein doesn't make you bulky

4. Calories in, Calories out WORKS, but MORE is not better.

5. You can still reach your goals by eating whatever you want, but nutrient-dense foods are still important.

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Episode 18: What Happens When You Don't Eat Enough and Episode 111: 7 Weight Loss Truths You Need to Know

Alright sister, let's chat about OVER INDULGING…because let's be real, this is a struggle for MANY of you. And guess what? I have three fail-proof tips for overcoming over-indulging that I'm about to share with you.

Here's a quick recap of these three tips:

1. Think about how it will make you FEEL.

2. Ask yourself what's more important: temporary pleasure or lasting happiness?

3. Eat balanced meals.

And BONUS TIP: Count your macros!

Wondering how? I have a FREE macro counting E-Book that explains everything you need to know about macro counting AND how to accurately calculate your macros. So if you struggle with over-indulging I can not recommend downloading this ebook enough. You can download it, here!

Recently I asked you all on Instagram what your greatest obstacle is when it comes to working towards your goals. And there was a large majority of you that shared how afraid you were of failing.

This REALLY got me thinking because to be honest, I was quite surprised by this answer. So I thought I would put together a podcast episode address this specific obstacle to help you overcome your fear of failing. I'm going to use it in the sense of using your health and fitness goals, although the same mindset shifts can be applied to ANY aspect of your life. Here's a recap of the 5 thoughts on failing I want to share with you…

1. We have a tendency to focus on everything that can go wrong instead of focusing on everything that could go right.

2. The worse you can do is end up back where you are now.

3. Failing is not the opposite of success, it is a part of success.

4. There is no such thing as failure, there are only results.

5. Struggling and failing is not the same.

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Episode 14: 3 Ways to Stop Feeling Like a Failure