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Embrace Your Real
Welcome to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter, a podcast where I empower you to just be you. My hope for you is to stop hating your body, picking a part every flaw, questioning your worth, doubting your strength, making excuses, and constantly starting over. I get it, I've been there. I know it feels like an impossible cycle to break, but let me tell you: I've successfully broken the decade long struggle, and over the last 8 years I have helped thousands of other woman do the same. I…
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- Embrace Your Real
How I Broke Free From Living in Chronic Weight Loss Mode
How long have you been living in a perpetual state of "needing to lose weight," and how has it impacted various aspects of your life? Welcome to the "Embrace…
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Toxic vs. Authentic Positivity: Why You Need to Know the Difference
How do you differentiate between authentic and toxic positivity in your own life? In a world inundated with rainbow-filled motivational social media posts, the…
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How to Stay on Track When Traveling (Part 3: Workouts)
Staying on track with workouts during travel can be both simple and enjoyable with the right planning and tools. Welcome to the final episode of our three-part…
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5 Body Neutral Affirmations to Repeat Today
Have you experienced challenges in accepting and loving your body? Welcome to another bonus episode of the "Embrace Your Real" podcast. I know that loving your…
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How to Stay on Track When Traveling (Part 2: Nutrition)
Welcome to another episode of the "Embrace Your Real" podcast where we tackle the ever-relevant challenge of staying on track with your wellness when you…
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How to Start Living in a Way That Believes Your Self-Worth
At the core, every person on this Earth is inherently deserving of love, respect, and opportunities, a fact that remains unwavering. However, life's challenges…
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How to Stay on Track When Traveling (Part 1: Nutrition)
Have you struggled to maintain your nutrition routine while traveling? Traveling can be overwhelming and disruptive, and trying to stay on track with your…
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Starting Now vs. Starting January 1st
Have you ever delayed working on your goals, waiting for a specific date to start? With 2023 almost behind us, it's time to take a pause and reflect on those…
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4 Ways to "Fall" Into Better Habits
Have you ever found yourself giving up on your goals as the year winds down? As the year draws to a close, it's common to feel the urge to put things on hold…
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9 Simple Ways to Show Yourself More Love Today (Part 2)
In a world that often pushes us to focus on external relationships and commitments, it's easy to overlook the most crucial relationship of all—the one we have…
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7 "Do's" for When You Hit a Fitness Plateau (Part 2)
Welcome back to another episode of "Embrace Your Real." If you've ever found yourself stuck at a fitness plateau, you're in the right place. In Part 1, we…
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9 Ways to Strengthen Your Mindset Muscle (Part 2)
We all face mental hurdles on our fitness journeys, and sometimes it's our mindset that holds us back more than physical limitations. Welcome back to the…
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7 "Don'ts" for When You Hit a Fitness Plateau (Part 1)
Have you ever experienced a frustrating fitness plateau? I understand that hitting a fitness plateau can be demotivating and confusing. Many of us have been…
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9 Ways to Strengthen Your Mindset Muscle (Part 1)
Have you ever considered that achieving the body you desire isn't just about physical training and nutrition? It's also about cultivating mental resilience and…
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How to Stop Letting Food Control You
Have you ever felt that food sometimes seems to make choices for you rather than the other way around? Do you find it challenging to regain control over your…
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5 Signs You're at Your Natural Weight
Have you ever found yourself in a never-ending quest to change your body, to lose weight, and to fit a specific mold of beauty that society has imposed? In…
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7 Ways to Keep Your Head Up During an Injury
Have you ever felt the emotional weight of an injury, which seems to affect your body and your mental well-being, too? Let's face it: injury can cast a dark…
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9 Simple Ways to Show Yourself More Love Today (Part 1)
What are the small acts of self-love you practice in your daily life? Life can be hectic, and it's easy to neglect the relationship we have with ourselves…
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8 High Protein Recipes for Hitting Your Macros (Part 2)
Welcome back to another engaging episode of "Embrace Your Real." Today, we're diving into Part 2 of our series on 8 High Protein Recipes for Hitting Your…
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3 Body Acceptance Quotes You Need to Hear
In today's society, we are bombarded with messages about what our bodies should look like. This can chip away at our confidence, and for some people, it can be…
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8 High Protein Recipes for Hitting Your Macros (Part 1)
In macro counting, protein is one of the hardest macros to hit and the most essential macro to hit simultaneously. Without an adequate protein supply, not only…
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3 Reminders About Society's Beauty Standards
In a world often fixated on appearances and unrealistic beauty standards, it's easy to forget the true beauty of our bodies. We are constantly exposed to…
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5 Simple Ways to Avoid Workout Injuries
As we grow older, our body needs a lot more care in order to maintain optimal performance. This is because our bodies become more prone to injury as they…
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Feeling Unmotivated? Here are 5 Things You Need to Hear…
In moments when we feel we unmotivated, it can be tempting to skip a workout. However, this is not doom and gloom. Overcoming lack of motivation takes time and…
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The #1 Reason Why You Should Consider Bulking
For many people, the word "bulking" brings to mind bodybuilders with huge muscles, which can be intimidating for some women. However, bulking is a crucial step…
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How the Heck Should You Breathe in a Lift? (Part 2)
Breathing may seem like a simple and instinctive process, but did you know that it plays a critical role in optimizing your performance during resistance…
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7 Things That Trigger Weight Gain that Aren't Fat Gain
Do you ever step on a scale and feel bad about yourself because you see an increase in your weight? Well, you are not alone. But it is important for us to…
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How the Heck Should You Breathe in a Lift? (Part 1)
Breathing may seem like a simple and instinctive process, but did you know that it plays a critical role in optimizing your performance during resistance…
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Navigating Your Fitness Journey According to Your Menstrual Cycle
Have you ever heard about Cycle Syncing? Cycle syncing is matching how you exercise with the stages of your menstrual cycle to optimize results and to be kind…
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What Supplements Are Worth Taking?!
The supplement market has grown to be a multi-billion dollar sector in the world of health and fitness. And because of the promises made, many people are…
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5 Ways To Actually Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that take place as your body convert foods and drinks into energy. And it's no secret that having a faster…
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8 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health ASAP (Part 2)
Mental health is just as important as your physical health! That's why for this week's bonus episode, I am back for the second part of the 8 Ways to Improve…
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Skip Your Workout
Staying committed to a regular workout routine can be challenging at times, especially when life is busy and it becomes tempting to just skip! But before you…
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8 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health ASAP (Part 1)
In today's society, the relentless pressures and unrealistic expectations surrounding body image can significantly impact our mental well-being. It is of…
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7 Tips for Meal Prepping (For Those Who Hate Meal Prepping)
Previously on the Embrace Your Real podcast, we touched on the topic of nutrition, how it guides us in getting the body that we want, and the important role of…
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5 Facts About Body Image You Need to Remember
As women conditioned by society, body image is something that will most likely consume our minds from time to time. And that is normal and unavoidable. That is…
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7 Ways to Simplify Your Weekly Meal Planning
Nutrition plays a crucial role in our goals of achieving the body that we want, but sometimes, life can get away that we end up pushing aside a nutritious…
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10 Ways to Build the Life You Actually Want (Part 2)
It can feel a little impossible to build the life that you want, but what people fail to realize is that we all have what it takes to turn our life around…
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9 Things People Who Have the Body They Want Do Differently
Are you still struggling with your body goals? Do you see other people and wonder how come they're reaching their goals while you're struggling to get results…
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10 Ways to Build the Life You Actually Want (Part 1)
Are you feeling like life is slipping through your fingers and you're just along for the ride? Here's a good news: you have the power to build the life you…
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Are Your Body Goals Actually Worth It (Part 2)
Setting body goals has become a common practice in today's image-conscious society, with many individuals striving to achieve their "ideal" body. While this…
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5 Ways to Beat Burn Out
Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and drained? If so, you're not alone. In our quest to build the bodies we want and achieve our goals, it's easy to lose…
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Are Your Body Goals Actually Worth It? (Part 1)
Body goals can affect our lives in both positive and negative ways, just like anything else in the world does. That's why, when setting our goals, we have to…
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Is it Okay to Have Body Goals?
We often hear conflicting opinions about body goals—some say they're harmful, while others argue they're necessary for personal growth. But guess what? I…
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4 Ways to Overcome Food Guilt
Welcome to another episode of Embrace Your Real podcast! In today's episode, we'll be diving into a common struggle many people face: food guilt. We'll explore…
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3 Proven Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Depression + Boost Your Mood Daily
Prioritizing mental health is essential for a fulfilling life. It influences our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, shaping our relationships, work…
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Fitness Trackers: Helpful or Harmful?
A fitness tracker is a wearable device designed to monitor and track various aspects of your physical activity and health, such as steps taken, calories…
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9 Health Truths I Learned the Hard Way (Part 2)
In life, we pick up knowledge and beliefs along the way. Some we learn early on in our lives, others very much later. This is the part of the two-part series…
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5 Mindset Shifts for a Healthier Relationship with Food
Have you ever stopped to consider your relationship with food? In our modern world, we are bombarded with advice from influencers and gurus, all telling us…
- Embrace Your Real
9 Health Truths I Learned the Hard Way (Part 1)
In life we pick up knowledge and beliefs along the way. Some we learn early on in our lives, others very much later. And so, in this two-part series of the…
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How to Be Consistent With an Evening Workout Routine
Welcome to this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast. In this episode, we will explore how to get more consistent with your workouts. In a previous…
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Feeling Hungry vs. Full: Which is Better?
Many people mistakenly believe that being hungry all the time means they're on the right track. They think hunger equals a calorie deficit, which leads to…
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How to become a "morning person" with your workouts…
Welcome to a new episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast. In this episode, we dive into the concept of being a morning person and how it can positively impact…
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To the Woman Obsessing About What Her Body Looks Like…
Society has ingrained in us the idea that perfection lies in conforming to a specific appearance and standard. And because of this, countless women have found…
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What Your Low Calorie Diet is Doing to Your Body
Low calorie diet is a well-known strategy for achieving one's dream body, but the process is much more complex than it appears at first glance. The Embrace…
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3 Unconventional Ways to Overcome the Comparison Game
Comparison is a common human behavior that often leads to negative emotions like envy and self-doubt. Have you ever found yourself unfavorably compared to…
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Changing Your Body Composition: Exercise vs. Nutrition
There is a debate on whether nutrition or exercise is more important for changing your body composition. Some people think that nutrition is the most important…
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7 Reasons to Embrace Your Quirks (Part 2)
Have you ever experienced a sense of not belonging, a feeling of being slightly peculiar or different from others around you? Perhaps you've spent years…
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Why These 3 Diets are Not Ideal for Women Who Want to See Results
Losing weight often involves following a specific diet, but with so many options out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Some diets may not work…
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7 Reasons to Embrace Your Quirks (Part 1)
Have you ever experienced a sense of not belonging, a feeling of being slightly peculiar or different from others around you? Perhaps you've spent years…