Embrace Your Real

Julie Ledbetter
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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 know it's possible and that's why I am here to ensure you do, too! Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self. Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way. Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

  1. 4h ago

    670: What Is a Superset and Why You Should Be Doing Them

    Hey hey beautiful human! Some fitness terms sound way more complicated than they actually are. Superset is one of them. It sounds like something you need a gym membership, a trainer, or a bodybuilding background to understand, but sister, it is actually so simple. A superset is just two exercises done back-to-back with little to no rest in between. That is it. Instead of doing one exercise, resting, then moving on to the next, supersets help you keep your workout moving. They save time, add intensity, keep things interesting, and make the equipment you already have work harder for you. In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are breaking down what a superset is, the different ways to use them, and why they can be such a helpful tool when you want a workout that feels effective without spending forever doing it. What's Discussed: What a superset actually means How supersets are different from regular straight sets The three ways to structure a superset in your workout Why supersets can help you get more done in less time How supersets increase intensity without always needing heavier weights Why supersets can keep your heart rate up and make workouts feel more engaging How to use supersets without letting your form fall apart The Movement With Julie app makes this simple because the workout structure is already done for you. With five brand-new workouts each week, challenging and time-efficient programming, and minimal equipment needed, you can stop guessing what to pair together and just show up. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 279: 9 Reasons Why I Choose to Workout with Dumbbells. It is the perfect next listen if you want to keep your workouts effective without overcomplicating them. 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

  2. 3d ago

    669: Fitness Q&A

    A workout plan can be great and still feel hard to stick with. Motivation fades. Progress feels slow. Travel throws off the routine. Discipline starts to feel confusing. And suddenly, the thing that looked simple on paper feels a lot harder in real life. Not to burst your bubble, but the plan might not be the problem. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are getting into the mindset side of fitness that matters just as much as the workouts themselves. I'm answering your questions about motivation, plateaus, travel, consistency, and the line between healthy discipline and pushing yourself too far. What's Discussed: Why frustration with your body is not the best long-term motivation How movement can become about what it adds to your life, not just what it changes on your body How long to give a workout program before deciding it is not working Why progress can show up in energy, strength, confidence, and consistency before the mirror catches up How to tell the difference between a plateau and a sustainable place for your body What to do when travel or work throws off your normal routine Where healthy discipline ends and toxic discipline begins Movement With Julie is built for the life you actually have. Inside the app, you get five brand-new workouts each week, full-length and 30-minute options, minimal equipment workouts, and the flexibility to train at home, in the gym, or while traveling. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. And if the nutrition side feels just as confusing, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you learn how to fuel your body in a way that supports your training without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started. If this episode had you rethinking what actually makes fitness sustainable, go listen to Episode 649: 5 Fitness Rules Then vs. Now: What We Got Wrong and What Actually Works. It is the perfect follow-up if old fitness rules are still making consistency feel harder than it needs to be. I will link it in the show notes for you. 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

  3. Aug 20

    668: How to Feel Confident in Your Body Right Now — Not When You Lose the Weight

    Hey hey beautiful human! So many of us have made a quiet deal with ourselves. Once I lose the weight, then I will feel confident. Then I will wear the dress. Then I will book the trip. Then I will stop hiding in photos. Then I will finally feel comfortable in my own skin. Well, I get why that feels true. When the discomfort feels tied to your body, it makes sense to think changing your body will fix it. But here is the part that so many women do not realize: losing the weight can change your body, but it does not automatically change the way you see yourself. In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about the "when I lose the weight" deal so many women make with themselves, why it does not always give you what it promises, and how to start building real confidence in the body you have right now. What's Discussed: Why the "I will feel confident when I lose the weight" mindset feels so believable How the finish line can keep moving even after you reach a goal Why changing your body does not automatically change how you see yourself Where confidence actually starts to come from Why keeping small promises to yourself matters so much How movement can help you build proof that you show up for yourself The one small promise to choose this week so you can start building confidence now And if the promise you choose this week is movement, the Movement With Julie app makes that simple. You get five brand-new workouts each week that are challenging, effective, and time efficient with minimal equipment, so you are not wasting energy wondering what to do. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com  to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 280: 10 Truths About Your Self-Worth. It is the perfect next listen if you are ready to stop tying your confidence to a number and start seeing yourself differently. 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

  4. Aug 17

    667: Nutrition Q&A

    Food can start to feel really heavy when every choice turns into a rule. Should I track this forever? Did I overdo it this weekend? Can I eat out without starting over tomorrow? Is this nutrition advice actually true, or just another thing someone on social media made sound convincing? If food has started to feel like something you need to control perfectly, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we are answering your nutrition questions about tracking macros, weekday restriction, weekend overindulgence, confusing advice online, and how to eat out without mentally derailing your whole week. Because nutrition should support your life, not make you feel scared of it. What's Discussed: How to know when you are ready to step away from tracking macros Why weekday restriction can make weekends feel harder around food What to do when overindulgence has already started How to spot nutrition rules that may not deserve your trust Why eating out does not have to derail your progress How to use structure without letting food control your day Why a healthy relationship with food needs both consistency and flexibility If this episode made you realize you want more structure around nutrition without more fear, restriction, or confusion, Macro Counting Made Simple is there to help. You'll learn how protein, carbs, and fats work together, how to build meals that support your goals, and how to include the foods you love without feeling like you fell off track. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com  to get started. And if you also need a clear plan for your workouts, Movement With Julie gives you structured strength training so you are not guessing what to do next. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 546: How to Count Macros Without Obsessing Over Numbers. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand your nutrition without feeling controlled by every number. 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

  5. Aug 13

    666: Why You Need to Track Your Weights To See Better Results

    If you have ever walked into a workout and thought, "Wait… what weight did I use last time?" this episode is for you. Because here is the thing. A lot of women think better results come from finding a harder workout, adding more exercises, or switching up the plan again. But sometimes the thing holding you back is way more simple. You are guessing. In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are talking about why tracking your weights matters if you want to actually see progress from the workouts you are already doing. It may not feel exciting, but knowing what you lifted last time is what helps you know what to reach for next time. And that is how you stop going through the motions and start training with intention. What's Discussed: Why working hard does not always mean you are progressing Why changing workouts is not always the answer What progressive overload looks like in a real workout Why you need to track both weight and reps How to know when it is time to go heavier Why your numbers can show progress before your body looks different How tracking helps you stop guessing and start showing up with a plan The Movement With Julie app makes this so much easier because you can log your weights and reps right inside the app. So instead of trying to remember what you used last week, you can look back, know where to start, and keep building from there. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also loveEpisode 566: What Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload. It is the perfect next listen if you want to understand how to keep challenging your body without overcomplicating your workouts. 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

  6. Aug 10

    665: Mindset Q&A

    Hey hey beautiful human! The halfway point of the year can hit a little harder than expected. You think back to January, the goals you set, the promises you made to yourself, and the version of you that said, "This year is going to be different." And now you are looking at where you are today wondering if what you have been doing is actually getting you there. Not to shame yourself. Not to spiral. Not to decide the year is already wasted. But to get honest while there is still time to do something with that honesty. In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are doing a mid-year check-in together. We are looking at what is working, what is not, where you may be getting stuck, and what needs to shift so you do not end this year wishing you had started sooner. What's Discussed: Why the middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and get honest How to recognize the habits that are actually working for you Why small progress still deserves to be acknowledged How to look at what is not working without beating yourself up The question that can help you see where your current path is taking you Why trying harder is not always the thing you need most How to make the rest of this year feel more intentional And once you know what needs to shift, the next step is having the right support. If your workouts have felt random, inconsistent, or like you are not sure what to do next, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan to follow with five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com  to get started. If nutrition is where you keep getting stuck, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you stop guessing and understand how to fuel your body in a way that supports your goals without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 652: 3 Quick Wins to Get You Back on Track. It is the perfect next listen if this check-in made you realize you need a simple reset, not another "start over on Monday" plan.  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

  7. Aug 6

    664: Mid Year Check In: Is What You're Doing Actually Working?

    Hey hey beautiful human! If realizing we are already past the halfway point of the year makes your stomach drop a little, this episode is for you. Maybe January was supposed to be the start of the year you finally got consistent, stopped starting over, built the body you wanted, or followed through on the goals you kept pushing off. And now you are looking up wondering where the time went. But girl, this check-in is not here to make you feel bad. It is here to help you stop waiting until December 31st to ask the question that actually matters: Is what you are doing right now getting you where you want to go? In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are pausing to look at what is working, what is not working, and what needs to shift before the rest of the year passes you by. There is still so much time left, but only if you are willing to get honest now. What's Discussed: Why the mid-year mark can bring up frustration, pressure, or disappointment How to give yourself credit for what has been working The question to ask yourself before December 31st gets here Why "trying harder" is not always the real solution How to figure out what is actually standing in your way Why the rest of this year can still look completely different And if this check-in shows you that your workouts are the obstacle, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan so you can stop winging it and start following through. You'll get five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. If nutrition is the piece that keeps tripping you up, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you understand how to fuel your body without restriction, overwhelm, or guessing. Head to www.macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 619: 7 Unconventional Ways to Stay Consistent and Actually See Results. It is the perfect next listen once you know what needs to change and want a real way to make consistency stick. 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

  8. Aug 3

    663: Nutrition Tricks for The Mom Who Feeds Everyone But Herself

    This episode is dedicated to every mom who has ever cooked a full meal for her family and then stood over the sink eating crackers because she ran out of steam before she got to her own plate. Because that is just reality sometimes, right?! In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I am getting into the real reason this keeps happening, how to cope when you are in full survival mode and you are the one running the kitchen, and how to start fueling yourself well without treating it like a completely separate project on top of everything else you are already doing. What I discuss: Why feeding yourself as a mom often feels harder than feeding everyone else—and why it isn't a lack of motivation or discipline. The invisible mental load of planning, shopping, budgeting, cooking, and managing everyone's changing food preferences. Practical strategies for staying nourished during busy "survival mode" seasons, including prioritizing eating something over eating perfectly. Simple ways to make family meals work for your own nutrition by building your plate around the food you're already preparing. Easy, realistic habits that make healthy eating more sustainable, such as keeping convenient protein sources on hand and using leftovers intentionally. How macro counting can provide a flexible framework for understanding your body's needs without requiring perfection or restrictive dieting. And if you loved this episode I think you will also love Episode 662: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom.    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

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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 know it's possible and that's why I am here to ensure you do, too! Every episode, I dish you a dose of real talk and actionable advice for building the body you want, creating unshakable confidence and embracing your authentic self. Each week I share my secrets on how to honor your body with movement, nourish your body with exactly what it needs, and give you transformative mental shifts that will help you show up for your life in a powerful way. Are you ready to embrace your real? Let's get it, let's go!

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  • Creator
    Julie Ledbetter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    671
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Embrace Your Real