Embrace Your Real

This one is for the woman who feels like she is doing everything "right" and still feels stuck.
The workouts are happening. The calories are being watched. Portions are smaller. Dessert is skipped. The discipline is there. And somehow, energy feels low, cravings feel louder, workouts feel harder, and progress still feels like it is not moving.
So the next thought is usually, "I just need to be stricter."
But girl, what if eating less is not what your body needs right now?
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about why eating more might actually be the answer, especially if your body has been running on too little for too long. This conversation is not about eating everything overnight or ignoring your goals. It is about learning how to fuel your body in a way that helps it feel strong, safe, supported, and ready to respond again.
What's Discussed:
Why eating less is not always the next best move

How under-fueling can show up in your energy, cravings, workouts, and recovery

Why consistency can feel harder when your body is not properly fueled

What a reverse diet can help you do after eating low calories for too long

Why protein is one of the simplest places to start

If this episode made you realize you are tired of guessing what your body actually needs, Macro Counting Made Simple is the best place to start. Inside, I teach you how to calculate your unique macros based on your body and your goals, so you are not pulling random numbers from the internet or trying to figure it out alone. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to learn more.
If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 549: Everyone's Talking About Reverse Dieting, But Do You Actually Need One? It is the perfect next listen if this episode got your wheels turning about reverse dieting and how to do it the right way.
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, can we talk about the guilt for a second?
I swear, after becoming a mom, guilt can attach itself to almost anything.
The workout you needed.
The easy dinner that saved your sanity.
The moment you asked for help.
The boundary you set.
The quiet thought of, "I need a break," followed immediately by, "Wait, am I allowed to feel that?"
And for a while, I think I confused that guilt with caring.
But what I am learning is that guilt can take an already full, already demanding season and make it feel even heavier.
So in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am sharing seven things I have stopped feeling guilty about since becoming a mom. Not because I have motherhood figured out, but because I am learning that having needs, goals, boundaries, and hard days does not make me any less grateful for this life. And I am hoping that this episode helps you set down some of that guilt too. Not all at once. Not perfectly. But maybe just enough to remind yourself that taking care of your family does not mean forgetting how to take care of yourself.
What's Discussed:
Why mom guilt can attach itself to even the smallest decisions

How workouts can still count when they look different than they used to

Why asking for help does not mean you are failing

How saying no can protect your time, energy, and family

Why loving your kids deeply and finding motherhood hard can both be true

If one of the things that feels hard to make time for right now is movement, come join me inside the Movement With Julie app. I give you five brand-new workouts every week, so you never have to spend your limited time deciding what to do. Just open the app, press play, and let me take care of the programming while you focus on showing up in whatever way fits your life that day. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 527: Overcoming Guilt: Prioritizing Your Health and Wellness While Caring for a Newborn. It is the perfect next listen if you are learning how to take care of yourself in the middle of a full 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

Someone recently asked me what "embrace your real" actually means.
Not as a podcast name. Not as a cute phrase. But on a random Tuesday when the mirror feels hard, life feels messy, and the version of yourself in your head does not match the season you are actually in.
And honestly, I have not stopped thinking about it.
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are going back to the foundation of this show and unpacking what this phrase really means in real life. Not the polished version. Not the pretend-you-love-everything version. The real one.
This conversation is for the woman who has goals, but does not want to hate herself into reaching them. The woman who wants to grow, but is tired of building everything from pressure, shame, and comparison.
What's Discussed:
The question that made me look at "embrace your real" in a deeper way

Why this phrase is not about giving up on your goals

How to start from truth instead of pretending everything is fine

Why real life has to be part of the plan, not the thing that ruins it

How to stop measuring your progress against someone else's timeline

Why the routines you actually enjoy matter more than you think

How to look at your story without letting shame have the final word

Movement With Julie was built for real life, not perfect conditions. Inside the app, you get five brand-new workouts each week with minimal equipment, so movement can meet you in the season you are actually in. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 108: Self Love: The #1 Thing That Transformed My Mindset. It is the perfect next listen if this conversation made you want to keep working on the way you see yourself.
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

A workout plan can sound like it needs to be complicated.
Pick the right split. Choose the right exercises. Decide how many days to train. Figure out what equipment to use. Make sure it fits your goal, your schedule, your energy, and your real life.
And that is where so many women get stuck.
Not because they are lazy. Not because they do not care. But because they are trying to follow plans that were never built around their actual life in the first place.
In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are breaking down how to build a workout plan that actually works. Not the kind that looks good on paper and falls apart two weeks later. The kind that fits your goals, works with your obstacles, feels realistic for the season you are in, and helps you stay consistent long enough to see results.
What's Discussed:
Why a workout plan needs to start with a clear goal

How to identify the obstacles that have gotten in your way before

Why realistic always beats impressive when it comes to consistency

How to choose movement that you actually want to come back to

What makes a workout plan the right fit for your life

Why writing your own workouts can make consistency harder

How a structured plan helps you stop guessing and start showing up

The Movement With Julie app was built for women who want a clear plan without the overwhelm of creating one from scratch. Inside the app, you get five brand-new workouts each week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, minimal equipment workouts, and the flexibility to train at home, in the gym, or wherever life takes you. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
And if nutrition is the piece you want to make sure supports your workouts, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you will also love Episode 613: The Best Workout Split to Follow in 2026. It is the perfect next listen if you want help choosing a workout split based on how many days you can realistically train each week.
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

Postpartum body talk can get so loud.
The bounce-back pressure. The timelines. The before-and-afters. The feeling that your body is something to fix as quickly as possible after it just did the most incredible thing.
But mama, what if your postpartum body does not need your punishment? What if it needs your awe?
In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm sharing what I wish more moms knew about their bodies after having a baby, especially when the world keeps telling them to hurry up and "get back." This is a conversation about honoring your body, rebuilding with simple habits, and learning why the slow route may be the thing that gets you further than rushing ever could.
What's Discussed:
Why postpartum can change the way you see your body

How awe can shift the way you treat your body after having a baby

Why getting back into movement does not have to be complicated

The two simple habits that supported my postpartum season

Why obsessing over daily results can make the journey feel heavier

How slow, steady consistency can create real change over time

Why the "fast route" often leads to more starting over

When movement feels like the promise you are ready to keep, the Movement With Julie app gives you five brand-new workouts each week that are challenging, effective, and time efficient with minimal equipment. The workouts are designed to help you honor your body through movement at home, at the gym, or wherever this season of motherhood has you. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started.
And if fueling your body feels confusing in this season, Macro Counting Made Simple can help you understand your protein, carbs, and fats without restriction or overwhelm. It gives you a simple way to support your body, your energy, and your goals while still living your real life. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started.
If you loved this episode, you'll also love: Episode 622: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom. It is the perfect next listen if you want to decide whether macros make sense for the season you are in.
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