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669: Fitness Q&A Aug 24, 2026

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A workout plan can be great and still feel hard to stick with.

Motivation fades. Progress feels slow. Travel throws off the routine. Discipline starts to feel confusing. And suddenly, the thing that looked simple on paper feels a lot harder in real life.

Not to burst your bubble, but the plan might not be the problem.

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are getting into the mindset side of fitness that matters just as much as the workouts themselves. I'm answering your questions about motivation, plateaus, travel, consistency, and the line between healthy discipline and pushing yourself too far.

What's Discussed:

Why frustration with your body is not the best long-term motivation
How movement can become about what it adds to your life, not just what it changes on your body
How long to give a workout program before deciding it is not working
Why progress can show up in energy, strength, confidence, and consistency before the mirror catches up
How to tell the difference between a plateau and a sustainable place for your body
What to do when travel or work throws off your normal routine
Where healthy discipline ends and toxic discipline begins

Movement With Julie is built for the life you actually have. Inside the app, you get five brand-new workouts each week, full-length and 30-minute options, minimal equipment workouts, and the flexibility to train at home, in the gym, or while traveling. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

And if the nutrition side feels just as confusing, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you learn how to fuel your body in a way that supports your training without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If this episode had you rethinking what actually makes fitness sustainable, go listen to Episode 649: 5 Fitness Rules Then vs. Now: What We Got Wrong and What Actually Works. It is the perfect follow-up if old fitness rules are still making consistency feel harder than it needs to be. I will link it in the show notes for you.

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

668: How to Feel Confident in Your Body Right Now — Not When You Lose the Weight Aug 20, 2026

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Hey hey beautiful human!

So many of us have made a quiet deal with ourselves.

Once I lose the weight, then I will feel confident. Then I will wear the dress. Then I will book the trip. Then I will stop hiding in photos. Then I will finally feel comfortable in my own skin.

Well, I get why that feels true. When the discomfort feels tied to your body, it makes sense to think changing your body will fix it.

But here is the part that so many women do not realize: losing the weight can change your body, but it does not automatically change the way you see yourself.

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the "when I lose the weight" deal so many women make with themselves, why it does not always give you what it promises, and how to start building real confidence in the body you have right now.

What's Discussed:

Why the "I will feel confident when I lose the weight" mindset feels so believable
How the finish line can keep moving even after you reach a goal
Why changing your body does not automatically change how you see yourself
Where confidence actually starts to come from
Why keeping small promises to yourself matters so much
How movement can help you build proof that you show up for yourself
The one small promise to choose this week so you can start building confidence now

And if the promise you choose this week is movement, the Movement With Julie app makes that simple. You get five brand-new workouts each week that are challenging, effective, and time efficient with minimal equipment, so you are not wasting energy wondering what to do. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 280: 10 Truths About Your Self-Worth. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop tying your confidence to a number and start seeing yourself differently.

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

667: Nutrition Q&A Aug 17, 2026

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Food can start to feel really heavy when every choice turns into a rule.

Should I track this forever? Did I overdo it this weekend? Can I eat out without starting over tomorrow? Is this nutrition advice actually true, or just another thing someone on social media made sound convincing?

If food has started to feel like something you need to control perfectly, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are answering your nutrition questions about tracking macros, weekday restriction, weekend overindulgence, confusing advice online, and how to eat out without mentally derailing your whole week.

Because nutrition should support your life, not make you feel scared of it.

What's Discussed:

How to know when you are ready to step away from tracking macros
Why weekday restriction can make weekends feel harder around food
What to do when overindulgence has already started
How to spot nutrition rules that may not deserve your trust
Why eating out does not have to derail your progress
How to use structure without letting food control your day
Why a healthy relationship with food needs both consistency and flexibility

If this episode made you realize you want more structure around nutrition without more fear, restriction, or confusion, Macro Counting Made Simple is there to help. You'll learn how protein, carbs, and fats work together, how to build meals that support your goals, and how to include the foods you love without feeling like you fell off track. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

And if you also need a clear plan for your workouts, Movement With Julie gives you structured strength training so you are not guessing what to do next. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 546: How to Count Macros Without Obsessing Over Numbers. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand your nutrition without feeling controlled by every number.

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

666: Why You Need to Track Your Weights To See Better Results Aug 13, 2026

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If you have ever walked into a workout and thought, "Wait… what weight did I use last time?" this episode is for you.

Because here is the thing. A lot of women think better results come from finding a harder workout, adding more exercises, or switching up the plan again. But sometimes the thing holding you back is way more simple.

You are guessing.

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about why tracking your weights matters if you want to actually see progress from the workouts you are already doing. It may not feel exciting, but knowing what you lifted last time is what helps you know what to reach for next time. And that is how you stop going through the motions and start training with intention.

What's Discussed:

Why working hard does not always mean you are progressing
Why changing workouts is not always the answer
What progressive overload looks like in a real workout
Why you need to track both weight and reps
How to know when it is time to go heavier
Why your numbers can show progress before your body looks different
How tracking helps you stop guessing and start showing up with a plan

The Movement With Julie app makes this so much easier because you can log your weights and reps right inside the app. So instead of trying to remember what you used last week, you can look back, know where to start, and keep building from there. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also loveEpisode 566: What Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how to keep challenging your body without overcomplicating your workouts.

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

665: Mindset Q&A Aug 10, 2026

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Hey hey beautiful human!

The halfway point of the year can hit a little harder than expected.

You think back to January, the goals you set, the promises you made to yourself, and the version of you that said, "This year is going to be different." And now you are looking at where you are today wondering if what you have been doing is actually getting you there.

Not to shame yourself. Not to spiral. Not to decide the year is already wasted.

But to get honest while there is still time to do something with that honesty.

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are doing a mid-year check-in together. We are looking at what is working, what is not, where you may be getting stuck, and what needs to shift so you do not end this year wishing you had started sooner.

What's Discussed:

Why the middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and get honest
How to recognize the habits that are actually working for you
Why small progress still deserves to be acknowledged
How to look at what is not working without beating yourself up
The question that can help you see where your current path is taking you
Why trying harder is not always the thing you need most
How to make the rest of this year feel more intentional

And once you know what needs to shift, the next step is having the right support.

If your workouts have felt random, inconsistent, or like you are not sure what to do next, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan to follow with five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

If nutrition is where you keep getting stuck, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you stop guessing and understand how to fuel your body in a way that supports your goals without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 652: 3 Quick Wins to Get You Back on Track. It is the perfect next listen if this check-in made you realize you need a simple reset, not another "start over on Monday" 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

664: Mid Year Check In: Is What You're Doing Actually Working? Aug 06, 2026

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Hey hey beautiful human!

If realizing we are already past the halfway point of the year makes your stomach drop a little, this episode is for you.

Maybe January was supposed to be the start of the year you finally got consistent, stopped starting over, built the body you wanted, or followed through on the goals you kept pushing off. And now you are looking up wondering where the time went.

But girl, this check-in is not here to make you feel bad. It is here to help you stop waiting until December 31st to ask the question that actually matters: Is what you are doing right now getting you where you want to go?

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are pausing to look at what is working, what is not working, and what needs to shift before the rest of the year passes you by. There is still so much time left, but only if you are willing to get honest now.

What's Discussed:

Why the mid-year mark can bring up frustration, pressure, or disappointment
How to give yourself credit for what has been working
The question to ask yourself before December 31st gets here
Why "trying harder" is not always the real solution
How to figure out what is actually standing in your way
Why the rest of this year can still look completely different

And if this check-in shows you that your workouts are the obstacle, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan so you can stop winging it and start following through. You'll get five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

If nutrition is the piece that keeps tripping you up, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body without restriction, overwhelm, or guessing. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent and Actually See Results. It is the perfect next listen once you know what needs to change and want a real way to make consistency stick.

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

663: Nutrition Tricks for The Mom Who Feeds Everyone But Herself Aug 03, 2026

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This episode is dedicated to every mom who has ever cooked a full meal for her family and then stood over the sink eating crackers because she ran out of steam before she got to her own plate.

Because that is just reality sometimes, right?!

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am getting into the real reason this keeps happening, how to cope when you are in full survival mode and you are the one running the kitchen, and how to start fueling yourself well without treating it like a completely separate project on top of everything else you are already doing.

What I discuss:

Why feeding yourself as a mom often feels harder than feeding everyone else—and why it isn't a lack of motivation or discipline.
The invisible mental load of planning, shopping, budgeting, cooking, and managing everyone's changing food preferences.
Practical strategies for staying nourished during busy "survival mode" seasons, including prioritizing eating something over eating perfectly.
Simple ways to make family meals work for your own nutrition by building your plate around the food you're already preparing.
Easy, realistic habits that make healthy eating more sustainable, such as keeping convenient protein sources on hand and using leftovers intentionally.
How macro counting can provide a flexible framework for understanding your body's needs without requiring perfection or restrictive dieting.

And if you loved this episode I think you will also love Episode 662: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom.

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

662: What happens when you chase too many goals Jul 30, 2026

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Have you ever looked at your life and felt like you should be doing better in every single area?

You want to stay consistent with your workouts, eat well, be present with your family, show up at work, keep your home together, grow as a person, take care of your relationships, and somehow not feel completely drained by all of it.

And when one area starts slipping, it can feel like you are the problem.

But what if the problem is not your discipline?

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the pressure to chase too many goals at once and why it can make you feel like you are failing even when you are actually trying so hard. If you have been feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you can never do enough, this episode is going to help you look at your goals in a completely different way.

What's Discussed:

Why feeling behind does not always mean you need to try harder
How to recognize when you are expecting too much from yourself at once
Why one area of life may need to take priority for a season
How "good enough for now" can give you room to breathe
Why narrowing your focus can help you feel less guilty and more present
How to decide what matters most in this chapter of your life

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 474: Overcoming Unrealistic Expectations of Yourself. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop holding yourself to standards no real woman could live up to.

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

661: Should You Train Legs Multiple Times a Week If You Want More Definition? Jul 27, 2026

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If you want stronger legs, more glute growth, or that lean, defined look, it makes sense to wonder if one leg day is really enough.

And if you are already putting in the work, it can be frustrating when your lower body still does not look as defined as you want it to.

So naturally, your brain goes to the next question: do I need more leg days?

In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are answering a question from the Movement With Julie community about training legs multiple times a week, repeating muscle groups, and what actually helps your body build definition without burning you out.

What's Discussed:

How recovery plays a role in building muscle and seeing definition
What to look at before adding another weighted lower body workout
How to make leg exercises more challenging without needing heavier weights
Where walking, HIIT, Pilates, and yoga can fit into your routine
Why nutrition matters if you are training consistently but not seeing the definition you want
How to get more out of the work you are already doing

If you want a strength plan that takes the guesswork out of your workouts, Movement With Julie gives you structured training you can do at home or in the gym, with 30-minute and 60-minute options that help you build strength without overthinking what to do next. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

And if you are putting in the work but not seeing the definition you want, your nutrition may be the piece that needs more attention. Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body for muscle, recovery, and real results without restriction or overwhelm. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 566: What Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to keep training smarter and getting better results from the workouts you are already doing.

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

660: How I Am Getting My Fitness In This Summer While Still Fully Enjoying It Jul 23, 2026

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Summer can make it feel like fitness has to wait.

The schedule is looser, the kids are home, trips are happening, weekends are fuller, and suddenly your normal routine feels harder to hold onto. So you tell yourself you are being flexible, you are enjoying the season, you will get back to it later.

But then later keeps getting pushed back.

And instead of feeling free, you start feeling off, tired, frustrated, and disconnected from yourself.

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm sharing the simple summer fitness commitment that is helping me stay consistent without making the season feel strict. We are talking about why waiting for motivation does not work, how a few non negotiables can make fitness feel easier, and why getting it done first can help you enjoy the rest of your day without guilt sitting in the background.

What's Discussed:

How to stay consistent without needing a perfect routine
Why making movement optional can leave you feeling less like yourself
The simple movement and strength commitments I'm using this summer
Why removing the daily decision makes follow-through easier
How to keep showing up when travel, kids, and loose schedules are in the mix
Why consistency can help you enjoy summer with more energy and less guilt

The Movement With Julie app is there when you need your workouts to be simple, effective, and easy to fit into real life. You'll get 30-minute and 60-minute options, home and gym workouts, band-friendly options, five brand new workouts every week, and exercise swaps for limited equipment so you can stay consistent wherever summer takes you. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.

If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent and Actually See Results. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand what makes consistency stick during summer and every other season of life.

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

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