Hey hey beautiful human! The last few months of the year can make everything feel like it is moving faster. The holidays are coming. The calendar starts filling up. There are events, family plans, travel, work, errands, and a million little things that suddenly need your attention. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, it gets really easy to tell yourself, "I will get back to me in January." But I do not want you to lose the next three months just because life feels full. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing three quotes to carry with you this month when motivation feels low, your schedule feels busy, or one imperfect decision makes you want to throw the whole thing away. These are the reminders I want you coming back to when showing up for yourself does not feel easy, exciting, or perfectly planned. What's Discussed: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why the last few months of the year can make consistency feel harder </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How the version of you that you want to become is built by what you repeat </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why the routine you can actually come back to matters more than the one that looks impressive </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to stop asking whether you feel like doing it and start asking whether it matters to you </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why motivation is not required for something to still matter </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to walk into January building on something instead of starting over </li> </ul> The Movement With Julie app is there for the days when motivation is not. Open the app, follow the plan, and let me take the guesswork out of your workout so you can still show up, even when life feels busy and your energy is not perfect. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href= "https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-unconventional-ways-to-stay-consistent-and-actually-see-results"> Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results)</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you want practical strategies for making consistency feel doable, even on the weeks when nothing goes to plan. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href= "https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "http://www.juliealedbetter.com/">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

Hey hey beautiful human! The last few months of the year can make everything feel like it is moving faster. The holidays are coming. The calendar starts filling up. There are events, family plans, travel, work, errands, and a million little things that suddenly need your attention. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, it gets really easy to tell yourself, "I will get back to me in January." But I do not want you to lose the next three months just because life feels full. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing three quotes to carry with you this month when motivation feels low, your schedule feels busy, or one imperfect decision makes you want to throw the whole thing away. These are the reminders I want you coming back to when showing up for yourself does not feel easy, exciting, or perfectly planned. What's Discussed: Why the last few months of the year can make consistency feel harder How the version of you that you want to become is built by what you repeat Why the routine you can actually come back to matters more than the one that looks impressive How to stop asking whether you feel like doing it and start asking whether it matters to you Why motivation is not required for something to still matter How to walk into January building on something instead of starting over The Movement With Julie app is there for the days when motivation is not. Open the app, follow the plan, and let me take the guesswork out of your workout so you can still show up, even when life feels busy and your energy is not perfect. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results). It is the perfect next listen if you want practical strategies for making consistency feel doable, even on the weeks when nothing goes to plan. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human! The last few months of the year can make everything feel like it is moving faster. The holidays are coming. The calendar starts filling up. There are events, family plans, travel, work, errands, and a million little things that suddenly need your attention. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, it gets really easy to tell yourself, "I will get back to me in January." But I do not want you to lose the next three months just because life feels full. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing three quotes to carry with you this month when motivation feels low, your schedule feels busy, or one imperfect decision makes you want to throw the whole thing away. These are the reminders I want you coming back to when showing up for yourself does not feel easy, exciting, or perfectly planned. What's Discussed: <ul> <li> Why the last few months of the year can make consistency feel harder </li> <li> How the version of you that you want to become is built by what you repeat </li> <li> Why the routine you can actually come back to matters more than the one that looks impressive </li> <li> How to stop asking whether you feel like doing it and start asking whether it matters to you </li> <li> Why motivation is not required for something to still matter </li> <li> How to walk into January building on something instead of starting over </li> </ul> The Movement With Julie app is there for the days when motivation is not. Open the app, follow the plan, and let me take the guesswork out of your workout so you can still show up, even when life feels busy and your energy is not perfect. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href="https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-unconventional-ways-to-stay-consistent-and-actually-see-results" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results)</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you want practical strategies for making consistency feel doable, even on the weeks when nothing goes to plan. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li> Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'" rel="noopener noreferrer">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href="https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.juliealedbetter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

682: 3 Quotes to Live By This Month For More Motivation

Mama, when was the last time you ended the day and actually let yourself believe you did a good job? Maybe the house was still messy. Maybe dinner was whatever you could throw together. Maybe you lost your patience once or twice. Maybe the day looked nothing like the version you had in your head. But your kids were fed. They were loved. They were safe. And somehow, even with all of that being true, it can still feel hard to say, "I did enough today." If that feels familiar, this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, the bar for being a "good mom" got set so high that no real human could reach it. And now so many moms are walking around feeling like they are failing when they are actually doing an incredible job. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about three things that change when you stop trying to be a perfect mom. My hope is that this helps you loosen your grip on the version of motherhood that was never realistic and start seeing the ways you are already showing up. What's Discussed: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Where the pressure to be a perfect mom starts to come from </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why the "good mom" standard can feel impossible to reach </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What your kids actually learn when they see you handle real life </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How chasing perfect can pull you out of the moments you want to be in </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why taking care of yourself matters inside motherhood too </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What can happen when motherhood stops feeling like a performance </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The simple question that can help you quiet the guilt at the end of the day </li> </ul> If you are looking for a simple way to take care of yourself in the middle of motherhood, Movement With Julie was built for exactly that. The workouts are already planned for you, with options that can fit into real life, even when your schedule feels full. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href= "https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/how-exercise-transforms-your-mental-health-as-a-new-mom"> Episode 515: How Exercise Transforms Your Mental Health as a New Mom.</a> It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how even small amounts of movement can change the way you show up for yourself and your kids. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href= "https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "http://www.juliealedbetter.com/">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

Mama, when was the last time you ended the day and actually let yourself believe you did a good job? Maybe the house was still messy. Maybe dinner was whatever you could throw together. Maybe you lost your patience once or twice. Maybe the day looked nothing like the version you had in your head. But your kids were fed. They were loved. They were safe. And somehow, even with all of that being true, it can still feel hard to say, "I did enough today." If that feels familiar, this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, the bar for being a "good mom" got set so high that no real human could reach it. And now so many moms are walking around feeling like they are failing when they are actually doing an incredible job. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about three things that change when you stop trying to be a perfect mom. My hope is that this helps you loosen your grip on the version of motherhood that was never realistic and start seeing the ways you are already showing up. What's Discussed: Where the pressure to be a perfect mom starts to come from Why the "good mom" standard can feel impossible to reach What your kids actually learn when they see you handle real life How chasing perfect can pull you out of the moments you want to be in Why taking care of yourself matters inside motherhood too What can happen when motherhood stops feeling like a performance The simple question that can help you quiet the guilt at the end of the day If you are looking for a simple way to take care of yourself in the middle of motherhood, Movement With Julie was built for exactly that. The workouts are already planned for you, with options that can fit into real life, even when your schedule feels full. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 515: How Exercise Transforms Your Mental Health as a New Mom. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how even small amounts of movement can change the way you show up for yourself and your kids. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Mama, when was the last time you ended the day and actually let yourself believe you did a good job? Maybe the house was still messy. Maybe dinner was whatever you could throw together. Maybe you lost your patience once or twice. Maybe the day looked nothing like the version you had in your head. But your kids were fed. They were loved. They were safe. And somehow, even with all of that being true, it can still feel hard to say, "I did enough today." If that feels familiar, this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, the bar for being a "good mom" got set so high that no real human could reach it. And now so many moms are walking around feeling like they are failing when they are actually doing an incredible job. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about three things that change when you stop trying to be a perfect mom. My hope is that this helps you loosen your grip on the version of motherhood that was never realistic and start seeing the ways you are already showing up. What's Discussed: <ul> <li> Where the pressure to be a perfect mom starts to come from </li> <li> Why the "good mom" standard can feel impossible to reach </li> <li> What your kids actually learn when they see you handle real life </li> <li> How chasing perfect can pull you out of the moments you want to be in </li> <li> Why taking care of yourself matters inside motherhood too </li> <li> What can happen when motherhood stops feeling like a performance </li> <li> The simple question that can help you quiet the guilt at the end of the day </li> </ul> If you are looking for a simple way to take care of yourself in the middle of motherhood, Movement With Julie was built for exactly that. The workouts are already planned for you, with options that can fit into real life, even when your schedule feels full. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href="https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/how-exercise-transforms-your-mental-health-as-a-new-mom" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Episode 515: How Exercise Transforms Your Mental Health as a New Mom.</a> It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how even small amounts of movement can change the way you show up for yourself and your kids. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li> Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'" rel="noopener noreferrer">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href="https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.juliealedbetter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

685: 3 Things That Change When You Stop Trying To Be A Perfect Mom

Hey hey beautiful human! I have officially lost 40 pounds since having my baby. And yes, that number is exciting, but what feels even better is that I feel stronger than I have in years. My endurance is better. I am lifting consistently. I am training for a marathon. And when I think about where I started postpartum, it honestly feels wild. So if you have been wondering what changed, I get it. Did I overhaul everything? Did I follow some intense plan? Did I cut out foods? Did I start working out every single day? Did I finally find some secret that made the weight come off? Not exactly. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing the very unsexy advice that helped me lose 40 pounds, feel stronger, and build a routine I actually believe I can keep. It is probably not the flashy answer most people want, but it is the one I keep coming back to because it works in real life. What's Discussed: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why big results do not always come from big overhauls </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What changed when I stopped trying to make every day impressive </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How smaller habits can still count, even when they do not look exciting </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why a realistic routine will always beat a perfect one you cannot keep </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How giving yourself a range can make consistency feel less fragile </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why one missed workout does not need to become an entire missed week </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What the last 40 pounds taught me about the boring basics </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to build a routine that can actually survive real life </li> </ul> If you need help building a routine you can repeat, that is exactly what Movement With Julie is for. I did not want to create another rigid program that only works on your best week. I wanted something that can flex with you, with 30-minute and 60-minute options you can do at home, in the gym, or while traveling. Open the app, follow the plan, and choose the version that fits the day you are actually having. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href= "http://juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-unconventional-ways-to-stay-consistent-and-actually-see-results"> Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results)</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you want to build realistic systems that make consistency feel doable instead of relying on motivation to show up. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href= "https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "http://www.juliealedbetter.com/">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

Hey hey beautiful human! I have officially lost 40 pounds since having my baby. And yes, that number is exciting, but what feels even better is that I feel stronger than I have in years. My endurance is better. I am lifting consistently. I am training for a marathon. And when I think about where I started postpartum, it honestly feels wild. So if you have been wondering what changed, I get it. Did I overhaul everything? Did I follow some intense plan? Did I cut out foods? Did I start working out every single day? Did I finally find some secret that made the weight come off? Not exactly. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing the very unsexy advice that helped me lose 40 pounds, feel stronger, and build a routine I actually believe I can keep. It is probably not the flashy answer most people want, but it is the one I keep coming back to because it works in real life. What's Discussed: Why big results do not always come from big overhauls What changed when I stopped trying to make every day impressive How smaller habits can still count, even when they do not look exciting Why a realistic routine will always beat a perfect one you cannot keep How giving yourself a range can make consistency feel less fragile Why one missed workout does not need to become an entire missed week What the last 40 pounds taught me about the boring basics How to build a routine that can actually survive real life If you need help building a routine you can repeat, that is exactly what Movement With Julie is for. I did not want to create another rigid program that only works on your best week. I wanted something that can flex with you, with 30-minute and 60-minute options you can do at home, in the gym, or while traveling. Open the app, follow the plan, and choose the version that fits the day you are actually having. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results). It is the perfect next listen if you want to build realistic systems that make consistency feel doable instead of relying on motivation to show up. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human! I have officially lost 40 pounds since having my baby. And yes, that number is exciting, but what feels even better is that I feel stronger than I have in years. My endurance is better. I am lifting consistently. I am training for a marathon. And when I think about where I started postpartum, it honestly feels wild. So if you have been wondering what changed, I get it. Did I overhaul everything? Did I follow some intense plan? Did I cut out foods? Did I start working out every single day? Did I finally find some secret that made the weight come off? Not exactly. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing the very unsexy advice that helped me lose 40 pounds, feel stronger, and build a routine I actually believe I can keep. It is probably not the flashy answer most people want, but it is the one I keep coming back to because it works in real life. What's Discussed: <ul> <li> Why big results do not always come from big overhauls </li> <li> What changed when I stopped trying to make every day impressive </li> <li> How smaller habits can still count, even when they do not look exciting </li> <li> Why a realistic routine will always beat a perfect one you cannot keep </li> <li> How giving yourself a range can make consistency feel less fragile </li> <li> Why one missed workout does not need to become an entire missed week </li> <li> What the last 40 pounds taught me about the boring basics </li> <li> How to build a routine that can actually survive real life </li> </ul> If you need help building a routine you can repeat, that is exactly what Movement With Julie is for. I did not want to create another rigid program that only works on your best week. I wanted something that can flex with you, with 30-minute and 60-minute options you can do at home, in the gym, or while traveling. Open the app, follow the plan, and choose the version that fits the day you are actually having. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href="http://juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/7-unconventional-ways-to-stay-consistent-and-actually-see-results" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results)</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you want to build realistic systems that make consistency feel doable instead of relying on motivation to show up. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li> Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'" rel="noopener noreferrer">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href="https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.juliealedbetter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

683: The Unsexiest Weight Loss Advice That Gives the Best Results

Hey hey beautiful human! Some body image advice sounds really good until you are the one standing in front of the mirror trying to believe it. "Just love your body." "Say positive things to yourself." "Focus on the parts you like." And listen, I know most of that advice is meant to help. But when I was really struggling with how I felt in my body, some of it did not make me feel better. Some of it made me feel like I was failing at body confidence too. And that is such a frustrating place to be. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the body image advice that did not help me, why it felt so hard to actually use, and what started to make a difference when forcing myself into body love did not feel honest yet. My hope is that this episode gives you a more realistic place to start if body positivity feels too far away right now. What's Discussed: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why "just love your body" is not always helpful when you are struggling </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What to do when positive affirmations feel fake </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why focusing on the body parts you like can still keep you stuck in appearance mode </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How body neutrality can feel more believable than forced body love </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why confidence does not always come before you live your life </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How discomfort can still exist while you show up anyway </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What it can look like to respect your body before you fully love how it looks </li> </ul> Taking care of your body matters, even on the days you do not feel amazing in it. That is part of why I built the Movement With Julie app the way I did. The workouts are there for you at home, in the gym, or wherever this season has you, so you do not have to wait until you feel confident to start showing up for yourself. Head to movementwithjulie.com to learn more. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href= "https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/body-neutrality-vs-body-positivity-why-you-need-to-know-the-difference-1"> Body Neutrality vs. Body Positivity: Why You Need to Know the Difference</a>. It is the perfect next listen if body positivity has ever felt too far away and you want a more honest, sustainable place to start. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href= "https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "http://www.juliealedbetter.com/">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

Hey hey beautiful human! Some body image advice sounds really good until you are the one standing in front of the mirror trying to believe it. "Just love your body." "Say positive things to yourself." "Focus on the parts you like." And listen, I know most of that advice is meant to help. But when I was really struggling with how I felt in my body, some of it did not make me feel better. Some of it made me feel like I was failing at body confidence too. And that is such a frustrating place to be. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the body image advice that did not help me, why it felt so hard to actually use, and what started to make a difference when forcing myself into body love did not feel honest yet. My hope is that this episode gives you a more realistic place to start if body positivity feels too far away right now. What's Discussed: Why "just love your body" is not always helpful when you are struggling What to do when positive affirmations feel fake Why focusing on the body parts you like can still keep you stuck in appearance mode How body neutrality can feel more believable than forced body love Why confidence does not always come before you live your life How discomfort can still exist while you show up anyway What it can look like to respect your body before you fully love how it looks Taking care of your body matters, even on the days you do not feel amazing in it. That is part of why I built the Movement With Julie app the way I did. The workouts are there for you at home, in the gym, or wherever this season has you, so you do not have to wait until you feel confident to start showing up for yourself. Head to movementwithjulie.com to learn more. If you loved this episode, you will also love Body Neutrality vs. Body Positivity: Why You Need to Know the Difference. It is the perfect next listen if body positivity has ever felt too far away and you want a more honest, sustainable place to start. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human! Some body image advice sounds really good until you are the one standing in front of the mirror trying to believe it. "Just love your body." "Say positive things to yourself." "Focus on the parts you like." And listen, I know most of that advice is meant to help. But when I was really struggling with how I felt in my body, some of it did not make me feel better. Some of it made me feel like I was failing at body confidence too. And that is such a frustrating place to be. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the body image advice that did not help me, why it felt so hard to actually use, and what started to make a difference when forcing myself into body love did not feel honest yet. My hope is that this episode gives you a more realistic place to start if body positivity feels too far away right now. What's Discussed: <ul> <li> Why "just love your body" is not always helpful when you are struggling </li> <li> What to do when positive affirmations feel fake </li> <li> Why focusing on the body parts you like can still keep you stuck in appearance mode </li> <li> How body neutrality can feel more believable than forced body love </li> <li> Why confidence does not always come before you live your life </li> <li> How discomfort can still exist while you show up anyway </li> <li> What it can look like to respect your body before you fully love how it looks </li> </ul> Taking care of your body matters, even on the days you do not feel amazing in it. That is part of why I built the Movement With Julie app the way I did. The workouts are there for you at home, in the gym, or wherever this season has you, so you do not have to wait until you feel confident to start showing up for yourself. Head to movementwithjulie.com to learn more. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href="https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/body-neutrality-vs-body-positivity-why-you-need-to-know-the-difference-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Body Neutrality vs. Body Positivity: Why You Need to Know the Difference</a>. It is the perfect next listen if body positivity has ever felt too far away and you want a more honest, sustainable place to start. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li> Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'" rel="noopener noreferrer">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href="https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.juliealedbetter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

684: Body Image Advice That Didn't Help Me

Hey hey beautiful human! Some seasons take so much out of you that taking care of yourself starts to feel like one more thing you do not have the energy for. The workout you normally love feels impossible. Making a real meal feels like effort. Texting someone back feels like effort. Even resting can feel hard because your brain keeps reminding you of everything that still needs to get done. And then comes the guilt. Like you should be handling it better. Like you should be doing more. Like you should somehow be able to keep your normal routine while life feels anything but normal. That is exactly who this episode is for. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about five ways to take care of yourself when life feels way too hard. Not the cute, perfect, "reset your whole life" version of self-care. The real version. The kind that meets you when your capacity is low and helps you take the next small step without making you feel like you are failing. What's Discussed: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why hard seasons need a different kind of self-care </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to stop measuring today's capacity against a different version of your life </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What to do when your normal routine feels completely out of reach </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to let support in without making it feel like a huge thing </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why coming back slowly can be more helpful than making up for lost time </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What it can look like to keep taking care of yourself in small, realistic ways </li> </ul> If movement is one of the small things that helps you feel a little more like yourself, Movement With Julie can make it easier to start. Open the app, choose a 30-minute workout, and follow the plan without having to think through what to do. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href= "https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/why-imperfect-consistency-beats-trying-to-be-perfect-every-time"> Episode 612: Why Imperfect Consistency Beats Trying to Be Perfect Every Time</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you need the reminder that showing up in a smaller way still counts, especially when life feels heavy. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href= "https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Website: <a href= "http://www.juliealedbetter.com/">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

Hey hey beautiful human! Some seasons take so much out of you that taking care of yourself starts to feel like one more thing you do not have the energy for. The workout you normally love feels impossible. Making a real meal feels like effort. Texting someone back feels like effort. Even resting can feel hard because your brain keeps reminding you of everything that still needs to get done. And then comes the guilt. Like you should be handling it better. Like you should be doing more. Like you should somehow be able to keep your normal routine while life feels anything but normal. That is exactly who this episode is for. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about five ways to take care of yourself when life feels way too hard. Not the cute, perfect, "reset your whole life" version of self-care. The real version. The kind that meets you when your capacity is low and helps you take the next small step without making you feel like you are failing. What's Discussed: Why hard seasons need a different kind of self-care How to stop measuring today's capacity against a different version of your life What to do when your normal routine feels completely out of reach How to let support in without making it feel like a huge thing Why coming back slowly can be more helpful than making up for lost time What it can look like to keep taking care of yourself in small, realistic ways If movement is one of the small things that helps you feel a little more like yourself, Movement With Julie can make it easier to start. Open the app, choose a 30-minute workout, and follow the plan without having to think through what to do. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 612: Why Imperfect Consistency Beats Trying to Be Perfect Every Time. It is the perfect next listen if you need the reminder that showing up in a smaller way still counts, especially when life feels heavy. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

Hey hey beautiful human! Some seasons take so much out of you that taking care of yourself starts to feel like one more thing you do not have the energy for. The workout you normally love feels impossible. Making a real meal feels like effort. Texting someone back feels like effort. Even resting can feel hard because your brain keeps reminding you of everything that still needs to get done. And then comes the guilt. Like you should be handling it better. Like you should be doing more. Like you should somehow be able to keep your normal routine while life feels anything but normal. That is exactly who this episode is for. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about five ways to take care of yourself when life feels way too hard. Not the cute, perfect, "reset your whole life" version of self-care. The real version. The kind that meets you when your capacity is low and helps you take the next small step without making you feel like you are failing. What's Discussed: <ul> <li> Why hard seasons need a different kind of self-care </li> <li> How to stop measuring today's capacity against a different version of your life </li> <li> What to do when your normal routine feels completely out of reach </li> <li> How to let support in without making it feel like a huge thing </li> <li> Why coming back slowly can be more helpful than making up for lost time </li> <li> What it can look like to keep taking care of yourself in small, realistic ways </li> </ul> If movement is one of the small things that helps you feel a little more like yourself, Movement With Julie can make it easier to start. Open the app, choose a 30-minute workout, and follow the plan without having to think through what to do. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you will also love <a href="https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/why-imperfect-consistency-beats-trying-to-be-perfect-every-time" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Episode 612: Why Imperfect Consistency Beats Trying to Be Perfect Every Time</a>. It is the perfect next listen if you need the reminder that showing up in a smaller way still counts, especially when life feels heavy. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… <ul> <li> Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliealedbetter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@juliealedbetter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embraceyourreal/'" rel="noopener noreferrer">@embraceyourreal</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movementwithjulie/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@movementwithjulie</a> </li> <li> Movement With Julie | App: <a href="https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/</a> </li> <li> Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: <a href="https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/</a> </li> <li> Website: <a href="http://www.juliealedbetter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.juliealedbetter.com</a> </li> </ul>

688: 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When Life Feels Way Too Hard

Welcome to Embrace Your Real! I'm here to empower you to just be you. Are you ready?!

Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

I lived over a decade of my life constantly wishing I was something other than I was, comparing myself to others, and striving to be a person that just wasn’t me. I hated my body and hated who I was as a person because of it. Not anymore! In this episode I walk you through my journey from hating my body to loving it unconditionally. I also dive deep into the actions I took that successfully helped me shift my mentality about my body and ultimately helped me embrace my real.

How I Stopped Hating My Body and Finally Embraced My Real

Welcome to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter, a podcast where I empower you to just be you. My hope for you is to stop hating your body, picking a part every flaw, questioning your worth, doubting your strength, making excuses, and constantly starting over. 

I get it, I've been there. I know it feels like an impossible cycle to break, but let me tell you: I've successfully broken the decade long struggle, and over the last 8 years I have helped thousands of other woman do the same. I know it's possible and that's why I am here to ensure you do, too! 

Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self.

Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way. 

Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

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Welcome to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter, a podcast where I empower you to just be you. My hope for you is to stop hating your body, picking a part every flaw, questioning your worth, doubting your strength, making excuses, and constantly starting over. I get it, I've been there. I know it feels like an impossible cycle to break, but let me tell you: I've successfully broken the decade long struggle, and over the last 8 years I have helped thousands of other woman do the same. I know it's possible and that's why I am here to ensure you do, too! Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self. Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way. Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

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