Strong with Julie

Should You Change Your Workouts Based on Your Cycle?

We’re talking:

- what the research actually says
- why your gains don’t turn off
- cravings + hunger before your period
- auto-regulation > rigid rules

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In this episode, I break down what the research SO FAR actually says about strength training and fertility, including:

• Why fertility is a whole-system issue, not just an ovulation issue
• How muscle and insulin sensitivity indirectly support reproductive health
• What studies show about physical activity, IVF, and conception outcomes
• Why high volumes of vigorous exercise may work against fertility for some women
• The difference between cycle syncing and evidence based auto-regulation
• How to structure strength training, cardio, and recovery when fertility is the priority

This episode is for you if you’re trying to conceive, navigating PCOS or irregular cycles, preparing for IVF, or you simply want to protect your future fertility while staying strong.

This is educational, not medical advice, and everything discussed should be personalized with your physician or fertility team!!!!!

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I hope this episode was helpful! Sorry for the stuffiness... can't kick this dang cold lol! HAVE A LOVELY WEEK!

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This week on Strong With Julie we’re breaking down the fitness questions!!!!!

Should you workout when you’re sick?
Does keto hurt muscle growth?
Are carbs actually bad for you?
Is a 200 cal surplus enough?
When do you recalculate your macros?

HOPE IT HELPS!

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If you want the holidays to feel different this year… start with the standard you set for yourself!!!!!!!!!

Two Black Friday things to help you stay consistent:

1. My coaching program at juliexfit.com BLACK FRIDAY sale!!! If you’ve been wanting support, custom macros, a plan, accountability, and structure… this is the week to jump in!

2. 1UP Nutrition is running their huge Black Friday sale and my code JULIEXFIT stacks on top of it. My favs are creatine monohydrate, vanilla protein, and fish oil!!!

You’ve got this. Let’s make these last 6 weeks your turning point!!!!!!!!!

HI LOVES! Today we are talking about our FEELINGS!!! It’s not “just the winter blues.”

Research shows up to 10% of women experience symptoms of seasonal affective disorder each year. In this episode I broke down 10 actionable ways to prevent SAD, regulate your mood naturally, and protect your mental health this winter!! I HOPE IT HELPS!!!

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LETS TALK ABOUT UPF'S!!!

Where to find me:

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Studies discussed:

• Definition & scope: NOVA classification (Monteiro et al.), FAO brief; U.S. intake data (Steele et al., BMJ Open). PubMed+2Open Knowledge FAO+2

• Overeating on UPFs: NIH inpatient RCT (Hall et al., Cell Metabolism 2019) + summaries. Cell+1

• Eating rate/texture mechanism: analyses noting higher energy intake rate on UPF menus. ScienceDirect

• Depression risk: JAMA Network Open 2023 cohort; Harvard summary; umbrella review in BMJ 2024. JAMA Network+2Harvard Chan School of Public Health+2

• Glycemic swings & mood: Women’s Health Initiative analyses (Gangwisch et al.). PMC

• Microbiome & sweeteners: Suez et al. (Nature 2014) + 2024 review. PubMed+1

• Hyper-palatable foods criteria: Fazzino et al. (Obesity 2019). PubMed

• Dyes & behavior: FDA/OEHHA & meta-analyses showing small effects in susceptible kids. U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1

• Adolescents & mental health behaviors: Prospective Canadian cohort on sugary drinks & mental health. CDC

• Huberman Lab dopamine education: episodes/newsletter on intermittent dopamine spiking & motivation. 

I hope this episode was helpful!!!

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So many of us label ourselves as LAZY when what we’re really experiencing is overwhelm and decision fatigue!!! In this episode I broke down why your brain shuts down when life feels heavy, how that’s rooted in real neuroscience (nervous system dysregulation), and why beating yourself up only keeps you stuck :(

TOPICS COVERED:

• The difference between laziness vs overwhelm

• How stress, perfectionism, and mental overload trigger paralysis

• Science backed tools to get back into motion... even when you don’t “feel like it”

• Small habits to rebuild confidence and consistency again

• A faith grounded reminder that discipline is built not bought!

If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, this episode will feel like a deep breath and a gentle push forward 💛 HOPE IT HELPS LOVE YA!

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In this episode, I’m sharing:
✨ What FOMO actually looks like in fitness
✨ Why it kills confidence + progress
✨ How to flip it into JOMO (joy of missing out)
✨ 5 tools you can use TODAY to let go of FOMO for good

You’re not missing out when you choose alignment. You’re actually gaining energy, strength, and self-trust!!!!!!!!!!

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