Adjusting Your Nutrition When Your Workouts Change
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Have you been eating the same way for months… even though your workouts look completely different now? If you’ve added training days, increased intensity, switched from cardio to strength, or moved into a new phase, your nutrition needs to shift with it. In this episode, I walk you through why keeping the same macros year-round can keep you stuck and how to recognize when your body is asking for more fuel. I break down the signs you might be under-fueling, what to adjust when your workouts increase, and how to approach different phases like building, maintenance, fat loss, and deload...
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Why You Feel Hungry Right After Working Out (And What to Do)
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You finish a workout feeling strong and accomplished… and then twenty minutes later you’re standing in front of the fridge wondering why you’re suddenly starving. If post-workout hunger has ever caught you off guard, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s happening inside your body. In this bonus episode, I break down the science behind post-workout hunger, why it can feel intense, and what to do so you’re not stuck guessing whether you “should” eat or trying to ignore your body’s signals. You’ll walk away knowing how to fuel your workouts in a way that supports...
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5 Workout Mistakes That Keep You Spinning Your Wheels
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If you’ve been working out consistently but feel like your progress has stalled, this episode is for you. I break down five subtle workout mistakes that can keep you spinning your wheels, even when you’re putting in the effort. These are the habits that feel productive in the moment but quietly slow your long-term results. Here is what you will learn: • Why training to failure on every set can limit recovery and strength gains • How treating every workout like a PR day creates burnout • Why deload weeks are essential for continued progress • How under-recovering between sessions...
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Why Your Body Might Feels Stronger Than It Looks (And What to Do About It)
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Have you ever had a stretch where your workouts feel strong, your energy is up, and your recovery is better… but when you look in the mirror, you do not see much change? In this bonus episode, I break down why that disconnect happens and what is actually going on inside your body during those “invisible progress” phases. I explain how strength gains often start with neurological adaptations, meaning your brain and nervous system learn to use the muscle you already have more efficiently before visible muscle changes show up. We also talk about how muscle repair and body composition shifts...
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How to Actually Get Enough Protein in Your Diet (When It Feels Impossible)
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If you feel like getting enough protein is a constant struggle, you are not alone. I talk to women every single week who know protein matters for building muscle, staying full, and changing their body composition, but actually hitting their target feels overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down why protein can feel so hard to prioritize and how to make it doable in your real life. I walk you through the three biggest barriers I hear all the time: not liking protein-rich foods, feeling uncomfortably full when you try to eat more, and believing protein is too expensive. I also share...
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3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom
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If you’re a mom wondering when you should start tracking macros, this episode is for you. I get this question all the time, especially from new moms who want structure but are unsure if this is the right season. In this bonus episode, I walk you through three honest questions to ask yourself before you start tracking so you can decide if it will support you right now. I talk about whether you’re past the early healing phase postpartum, whether you truly have the mental bandwidth to track consistently, and how to tell if tracking will feel supportive instead of stressful. Macro counting is...
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My Best Tips for Feeling Confident in Your Body
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If you’ve been having one of those seasons where getting dressed feels frustrating, the mirror feels loud, or you keep comparing yourself to who you used to be, this episode is for you. Body confidence is not something you unlock once and keep forever. Some days feel steady and grounded. Other days feel heavy and discouraging. That does not mean you are failing. It means you are human. In this episode, I’m sharing my best reminders for building body confidence in real life, not in a “someday when I look different” way, but right now. We talk about giving yourself permission to be where...
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The Permission I Wish Someone Had Given Me Sooner
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For years, I believed rest was something you earned. I thought I had to work hard enough, prove I was disciplined enough, and hit the next goal before I was “allowed” to slow down. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing the permission I wish someone had given me sooner and the lesson I had to learn the hard way when my body finally forced me to stop. This conversation is personal and honest. I talk about how hustle culture shaped my relationship with rest, what happened when I kept pushing through exhaustion, and how everything shifted when I finally gave myself permission to slow down. If...
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7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent (And Actually See Results)
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If you’ve ever started a new routine feeling super motivated, only to fall off a few weeks later and wonder why you cannot stay consistent, this episode is for you. Real life gets busy, motivation fades, and relying on willpower alone eventually becomes exhausting. The good news is there are ways to stay consistent that do not require you to feel fired up every day. In this episode, I’m sharing seven unconventional strategies that make consistency feel doable, even with a full schedule, low-energy seasons, and imperfect weeks. We talk about building systems that remove decision fatigue,...
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Why Walking Before vs. After Meals Changes Everything
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Walking is one of the simplest habits you can build, but when you walk can make a real difference. In this episode, I break down the difference between walking before meals and walking after meals, and how each option can support your blood sugar, digestion, energy levels, and long-term results. You’ll learn how a simple 10–15 minute walk can help your body use food as fuel and support consistency without adding stress to your routine. Here is what you will learn: • Why walking after meals can help stabilize blood sugar • How post-meal walks support digestion and energy levels •...
info_outlineIf you’ve been waiting to feel confident before you start the thing… this episode is your wake-up call. Whether it’s the workout, the application, the unfiltered photo, or the hard conversation, so many of us put our lives on hold while we wait to feel “ready.” The problem? That feeling rarely shows up first.
In this episode, I’m sharing what changed in my life when I stopped waiting for confidence and started taking action scared. From launching this podcast to stepping on a WBFF stage, posting real photos, and building the Movement With Julie app, I walk you through the real-life moments where I chose action over hesitation, and how that decision completely transformed my self-trust, identity, and growth.
This conversation will help you stop delaying your life and start building confidence the only way it’s actually built: by doing.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
• Why confidence is built through action, not before it
• How waiting to feel ready actually strengthens fear
• The self-trust muscle you grow every time you act scared
• Why exposure shrinks fear over time
• How your identity shifts when you see yourself as someone who takes action
• A simple question to ask yourself when you feel stuck
• Practical examples of what “doing it scared” looks like in real life
If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy: Episode 23: 5 Steps to Building Unshakeable Confidence
https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/5-steps-to-building-unshakeable-confidence
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Website: www.juliealedbetter.com