4 Reminders That Changed How I See My Body
Embrace Your Real
The holidays can bring so much joy, and they can also stir up body image thoughts that steal your peace. Photos, family comments, richer foods, and a disrupted routine can make you hyper-aware of how you look instead of helping you live the moments in front of you. In this episode, I am sharing four reminders that helped me shift from controlling my body to caring for it. These are the truths I come back to when the season feels loud and I want to move through it with more freedom, grace, and confidence. Here is what you will learn: The simple lens I use to remember what actually makes life...
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Holiday Fitness Q&A: Staying Consistent Without the Guilt
Embrace Your Real
The holidays are a beautiful season, but they can also be a season where your routine gets stretched. Travel, family gatherings, different foods, colder weather, unpredictable schedules. All of it can make consistency feel harder than usual. And if you’ve ever felt that tension between wanting to enjoy the moment and wanting to protect your progress, you are so not alone. In this episode, I am answering real questions from the Movement with Julie community about how to stay consistent through the holidays without guilt, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. We are talking about breaks,...
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How to Maintain Progress When You’re at 60% Effort
Embrace Your Real
Today, I want to talk about something that so many of us struggle to accept — the idea that you can’t always give 100%. Some days, weeks, or even months… all you have is 60%. And that’s not failure — that’s being human. We live in a culture that glorifies “all or nothing.” It tells us that if we’re not giving it our absolute best — crushing workouts, tracking macros perfectly, staying on top of every little habit — then we’re somehow falling short. But it doesn't have to be this way. When you start giving yourself permission to scale...
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7 Rules You Need This Thanksgiving + Holiday Season
Embrace Your Real
The holidays can bring so much joy, but let’s be honest, they can also bring stress. Between travel, family gatherings, endless food options, and your normal routine flying right out the window, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost your rhythm. But this season doesn’t have to derail your progress or your peace. It just requires a little intention. So today, I’m sharing seven simple rules that will help you stay consistent, confident, and in control, without missing out on any of the fun. These are the exact things I remind myself of every single holiday season,...
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What If Self-Discipline Has Been Misunderstood This Whole Time?
Embrace Your Real
For years, we’ve been told that discipline means pushing harder, eating cleaner, and saying no to anything that doesn’t fit the plan. But what if that version of discipline, the one rooted in restriction, guilt, and grind culture, is actually the reason you’re burning out and losing motivation? In this episode, I’m breaking down what self-discipline really means and how to rebuild it in a way that feels supportive instead of punishing. You’ll learn how to recognize when your discipline is coming from fear instead of alignment, how to reconnect with self-trust, and how to make...
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What I Learned From Tracking Macros for Almost 15 Years (and How I Do It Differently Now)
Embrace Your Real
Today’s episode is one I’ve been so excited to record because this is a story that’s been such a big part of my own journey — and one that I know so many of you will relate to. We’re talking all about what tracking macros has actually taught me. I’m going to share what tracking gave me, what I wish I had known sooner, and then walk you through the six phases I went through — from tracking every single thing to where I am now, which is living in a place of peace, trust, and balance. By the end, you’ll know how to stay consistent without obsession, how to...
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7 reasons you’ve stopped seeing results after years of training
Embrace Your Real
If you’ve been lifting consistently for years but your progress has stalled, your strength feels the same, your body looks the same, and your motivation is fading, this episode is for you. You’re doing everything “right”: tracking your macros, showing up for your lifts, sleeping, recovering… yet somehow, your body isn’t responding the way it used to. The truth? You’re not broken, your body has simply adapted. In this episode, we’re digging into what’s really going on when your progress plateaus after years of consistent training, and more importantly, what to do about it....
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The One Mistake Women Make with Dumbbells
Embrace Your Real
If you’ve been showing up consistently but not seeing the strength or definition you want, this episode might just reveal why. The most common mistake I see women make with dumbbells? Going too light, for too long. We’ve been told that heavier weights make women “bulky,” that lighter ones are for “toning,” or that cardio is the safer path to fitness. But those myths are holding you back from building the strong, confident body you actually want. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why lifting too light stalls your progress and what to do instead so you can finally...
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Pre-Holiday Pep Talk: How to Stay Consistent and Confident Through the Holidays
Embrace Your Real
The holidays are around the corner, and let’s be honest, this season can feel like a minefield when it comes to food, fitness, and consistency. One minute you’re excited for family and traditions, the next you’re stressing that all your progress is about to be undone by travel, late nights, and holiday cookies. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to toss in the towel or “start fresh” in January. You can enjoy the season and stay consistent, if you set yourself up with the right mindset and a simple plan. In this episode, I’m giving you a practical pep talk you can come back to...
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Should I Eat After 7pm? The Truth You Need to Hear
Embrace Your Real
You’ve probably heard the “rule” that you shouldn’t eat after 7pm if you want to see results. Maybe you’ve even felt guilty grabbing a late snack, like the clock itself was going to derail your progress. But here’s the truth: your body doesn’t own a watch. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I’m breaking down the real science behind nighttime eating so you can finally stop stressing over the clock and start focusing on what actually matters for your goals. We’ll cover: Why calories aren’t magically stored as fat after 7pm The difference between one late-night snack...
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Let’s talk about that gut-punch moment we’ve all had…
You step on the scale after a big meal, a holiday weekend, or a night out—and boom. It’s up 3, 4, maybe even 5 pounds.
Cue the panic: “Did I just ruin all my progress?”
Here’s the truth: one meal can’t make you gain five pounds of fat—it’s not scientifically possible. But what the scale does reflect might surprise you… and in this bonus episode, I’m breaking it all down.
We’re getting into:
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The math behind fat gain and why 5 pounds overnight just isn’t real
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What’s actually happening in your body when the scale jumps
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Why trying to “make up for it” with cardio or restriction backfires
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The exact steps to take after a big meal to support your body (and your mindset)
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How to stop fearing food and finally ditch the all-or-nothing guilt spiral
If the number on the scale has ever messed with your head, this episode is going to help you breathe easier, think clearer, and stay consistent—without the shame spiral.
🎧 Want more on staying consistent without the stress? Listen next to Episode 477: Mastering Nutrition Even on a Busy Schedule
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