Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re diving into a topic that’s been holding so many of us back: waiting for motivation.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I just need to get motivated again,” this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: motivation is fleeting, and if you’re relying on it to make progress… you’ll always end up stuck in that start-stop cycle.

What if you didn’t need motivation at all?

What I discuss:

• Why motivation is just a feeling—and not something you can rely on

• The brain science behind why we default to old habits when life gets busy

• How simple systems (not willpower!) are the key to real, lasting consistency

• Why habits are stronger than emotions—and how to make them automatic

• 5 practical mindset shifts to stay consistent even on the hardest days

So if you’re tired of waiting for the “perfect Monday” or that magical burst of inspiration… this episode is going to shift everything for you.

If you loved this episode, you’ll also love Episode 537: What I Do on Days I Don’t Feel Like Working Out. I’ll link it in the show notes for you to easily go listen to next.
👉 https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/what-i-do-on-days-i-dont-feel-like-working-out

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• Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie

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• Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/

• Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

• Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook

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Hey hey, beautiful human! Today we’re tackling a topic that’s been so misunderstood in the fitness space: maintenance phases.

If you’ve ever felt like eating at maintenance meant you were falling behind, losing progress, or just “holding still”… this episode is going to change everything.

Because maintenance? It’s not a pause—it’s a strategy. And it’s one of the most powerful tools for your long-term success.

What I discuss:

• What a maintenance phase really is—and why it’s not “doing nothing”

• How eating at maintenance restores your metabolism, hormones, and energy

• Why maintenance phases are essential for muscle building, performance, and recovery

• The mindset shift that helped me finally break out of the “always be cutting” trap
  
  

So if you’re tired of chasing results that don’t stick… or feeling like rest equals failure… I promise this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

If you loved this episode, you’ll also love Episode 313: 8 Reasons Why Macro Counting Isn’t a Fad Diet. I’ll link it in the show notes for you to easily go listen to next.
👉 https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/8-reasons-why-macro-counting-isnt-a-fad-diet

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

• Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook

• Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page

In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we’re digging into a topic that trips so many of us up: hunger. Have you ever paused and thought, “Wait… am I actually hungry, or just stressed, tired, or bored?” If yes—you’re not alone.

Today, we’re breaking down the two types of hunger you need to understand if you want to build a better relationship with food and fuel your body with intention.

What I discuss:

• The difference between physical hunger (your body’s call for fuel) and emotional hunger (your brain’s call for comfort)

• How each one shows up in your body, and what questions to ask to tell them apart

• Why recognizing your hunger cues can totally change your consistency with nutrition, especially if you’re macro counting

This episode will help you slow down, tune in, and respond to your body from a place of trust—not reaction.

If you loved this episode, you’ll also love Episode 466: Still Hungry After Hitting Your Macros? Do This… I’ll link it in the show notes for you to easily go listen to next.
👉 https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/still-hungry-after-hitting-your-macros-do-this

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

• Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook

• Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page