Fad Diet Truths (and What Actually Works Instead)
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If January has you questioning your relationship with food all over again… If the start of the year brings a flood of new promises, strict plans, and messages telling you this is the moment to reset everything, this conversation is meant to meet you where you are. Wanting change is understandable. Feeling pressured to fix yourself is not the same thing. In this episode, I slow the pace and unpack what’s behind the surge of January diet trends, how to recognize warning signs before getting caught in another cycle, and why restriction often creates the very struggle it claims to solve. We...
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How to Quiet the Voice That Says You’re Not Enough
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There’s a voice that shows up for so many women, and it usually gets loud right when you’re trying to grow. It’s the one that tells you you’re not doing enough, not moving fast enough, or not where you should be by now. That voice can sneak in when you’re working toward a goal, when you finally start feeling confident, or even when you’re doing your best to slow down and rest. In this conversation, I walk you through what that inner critic actually is and why it tends to show up during moments of change. We talk about how your brain tries to protect you by turning discomfort into...
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The 30-Day Strength Reboot You Need to Follow in January
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Hello beautiful human! This episode is for you if January feels heavy and you’re already feeling pressure to do everything perfectly. If you’ve ever started the year excited, motivated, and ready to change everything, only to feel exhausted and discouraged a few weeks later, this conversation is for you. Instead of chasing extremes, intensity, or all-or-nothing plans, we’re focusing on building strength habits that feel realistic, supportive, and sustainable for real life. I walk you through a simple 30-day strength reboot designed to help you rebuild momentum without burning out. This...
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Why the Word “Should” Will Keep You Stuck in 2026
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This episode is for you if the start of a new year has brought up quiet pressure instead of clarity. If thoughts like “I should be further along,” “I should be doing more,” or “I should want this by now” keep looping in your head, this conversation is meant for you. Those thoughts rarely feel motivating. They usually feel heavy, discouraging, and disconnecting, even when you are genuinely trying. In this episode, I walk you through why the word “should” tends to show up so strongly during transitions like a new year, and how it quietly pulls you into comparison, unrealistic...
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My Fitness Goals for 2026
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This episode is for you if you are heading into a new year and realizing that your fitness goals need to support more than just how you look. Instead of chasing weight loss, control, or short-term intensity, we talk about what it really means to build habits that support energy, strength, and consistency for the long haul. I walk you through my fitness goals for 2026, not as a checklist to copy, but as a framework you can use to rethink your own goals in a way that feels supportive and sustainable. This is about shifting the focus from extremes to aligned daily habits, building trust with your...
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Anti-Hustle January: Progress Without Burnout
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This episode is for you if January already has you feeling behind, tired, and overwhelmed by the pressure to change everything at once. Instead of pushing harder or trying to force motivation after the holidays, we talk about releasing the urgency that leads to burnout, so you can move forward in a way that supports your body, your energy, and your real life. We walk through five reasons why an anti-hustle January leads to more sustainable progress, along with grounded truths to hold onto as you reset your expectations. This is about building stability before intensity, stacking small wins,...
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5 Things to Let Go Of This Year + 5 Things to Remember Going Into the New Year
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This episode is for you if you are walking into the new year feeling a mix of gratitude, exhaustion, hope, and maybe a little disappointment that things did not go perfectly. Instead of trying to become a whole new person on January 1, we talk about gently releasing the pressure, shame, and all-or-nothing mindset that weighs you down, so you can actually build a year that fits your real life. Julie walks through five things to let go of that quietly sabotage your progress, and five truths to hold onto so you feel grounded, supported, and clear on how to move forward. This is about stacking...
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A Reminder on The Real Meaning of Christmas
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Today’s episode is a simple pause in the middle of a full day. Christmas can feel busy and rushed, and it’s easy to move through the morning without slowing down long enough to remember why we celebrate it in the first place. This conversation brings you back to what matters so you can step into the day with peace instead of pressure. We talk about the heart of Christmas, why presence matters more than perfection, and how small quiet moments often hold the most meaning. If this season feels emotional, complicated, or heavier than usual, this episode will help you breathe, soften, and feel...
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Boot Camp + Group Fitness Classes: Why They Aren’t Ideal for Building the Body You Want
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Today’s episode is for the woman who has been showing up, sweating through boot camps and circuit-style classes, but not really seeing the muscle definition or body composition changes she hoped for. If you have ever wondered why you feel fitter and more exhausted, yet your progress photos look the same, this conversation will bring a lot of clarity. Group workouts can be amazing for community, accountability, and conditioning, but they are not always built to truly change the shape of your body. If you are craving structure, strength, and visible progress, you need something a little more...
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5 Weight Gain Truths You Need to Hear Right Now
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Today’s episode is here to help you breathe a little easier. If the scale has shifted or your clothes feel different after the holidays, it can bring up worry or pressure. But your body responds to changes in sleep, stress, meals, travel, and routines, and that response is normal. This episode gives you five simple reminders that bring everything back into perspective so you can move into your week feeling calm, supported, and confident again. Inside this episode, you will learn: • Why most weight fluctuations are water, not fat • How many calories it actually takes to gain one pound of...
info_outlineHey beautiful human!
You were feeling good… until one scroll on social media made you question everything about your body. Sound familiar?
Whether it’s Instagram, TikTok, or even someone at the gym, comparison has a sneaky way of creeping in, stealing your joy, and convincing you you’re not doing enough. But here’s the truth: comparison doesn’t just mess with your mindset, it can actually mess with your metabolism too.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why comparison spirals hit so hard and how to break free so you can build real, lasting body confidence.
We’re getting into:
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How comparison triggers your stress response (and affects your sleep, cravings, and results)
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Why social media is designed to keep you feeling “behind”
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5 tools to protect your mental space and stay focused on your growth
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How structured workouts and personalized nutrition help silence the noise
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The one truth about social media that instantly takes away its power
If you’ve ever caught yourself feeling “less than” because of what someone else looks like online, this episode is your permission to step back and reconnect with your progress.
🎧 Want to go even deeper on this? Listen next to Episode 567: Why Your Brain Is Wired for Comparison & How to Unplug It
If you want more from me, be sure to check out…
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Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie
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Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/
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Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/
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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com