Perfectionism has a sneaky way of showing up in fitness, even when your intentions are good. It sounds like needing the perfect plan, the perfect week, or the perfect amount of motivation before you start. And when something doesn't go exactly right, it can feel easier to stop altogether than to keep going imperfectly.

In this episode, I talk about why that mindset keeps so many women stuck, not because they don't care or don't try, but because the pressure to do everything perfectly makes consistency feel impossible.

I walk through what your body actually needs to adapt and change, why repeated effort matters more than flawless execution, and how learning to show up imperfectly is what builds real momentum. This is about releasing the pressure and choosing habits you can return to, even when life feels messy.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why perfect plans usually fall apart in real life
• How all-or-nothing thinking interrupts progress
• What your body actually responds to when it comes to change
• Why repetition matters more than intensity
• How imperfect follow-through builds confidence over time

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy:
Episode 556: 5 Mindset Swaps That Made Motivation Irrelevant

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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 talk about how extreme approaches affect your body, your energy, and your mindset, and why progress feels so fragile when food becomes stressful. Most importantly, we shift the focus toward habits that support steadiness, nourishment, and long-term trust with your body.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why diet trends spike at the beginning of the year
• How to identify plans that rely on restriction
• What happens in your body during repeated diet cycles
• Why rigid rules increase stress and backfire over time
• What a more supportive approach to nutrition looks like

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy:
Episode 508: The Only "New Year, New You" Fitness Protocol You Should Follow

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

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

Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

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 danger, how to create space between you and fear-based thoughts, and how to respond without spiraling into self-doubt.

This is about learning to meet those thoughts with curiosity, not criticism, and building trust with yourself one small step at a time.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why that critical voice often appears during growth
• How to separate fear-driven thoughts from facts
• A simple way to pause instead of reacting
• How curiosity helps quiet self-judgment
• Why small daily follow-through builds confidence

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy:
Episode 242: 3 Things Destroying Your Confidence and What to Do About It

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

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 is not a challenge or a dramatic reset. It's a way to come back to the basics, simplify your workouts, and create consistency you can actually maintain.

We talk about strength training frequency, workout structure, daily movement, and fueling your body in a way that supports progress without adding stress or unnecessary rules.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why strength training three days per week is enough to see real progress
• How to structure your workouts so they feel simple and doable
• Why 30-minute workouts still count and move you forward
• How compound movements and progressive overload build lasting strength
• What daily movement should look like without adding more stress
• Why focusing on protein supports recovery without overhauling your diet

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy: Episode 556: 5 Mindset Swaps That Made Motivation Irrelevant

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

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 expectations, and self-doubt. We talk about where those thoughts actually come from, how they affect your relationship with your body and your goals, and how to begin choosing habits and directions that feel supportive instead of draining. This is about moving into 2026 with more self-trust, clarity, and intention.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why "should" is often rooted in external expectations
• How living by obligation creates constant self-criticism
• Why "should" disconnects you from what you truly want
• How your body signals when something feels misaligned
• How shifting your language can change how you show up

If this episode resonated, you may also enjoy:
Episode 90: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your New Years Resolution

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 body, and choosing routines you can actually maintain as life evolves.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why weight loss is no longer my primary fitness goal
• The daily habits I am prioritizing instead
• How I approach strength training in a sustainable way
• Why total weight moved matters more than perfection
• How aligned habits naturally lead to lasting results

If this conversation resonated, you may also enjoy: Episode 602: 5 Weight Gain Truths You Need to Hear Right Now

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

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, and choosing habits you can actually repeat long after January is over.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why January pressure is artificial and why your body needs stability first
• How hustle culture sneaks into fitness and health goals and leads to burnout
• What progress without burnout actually looks like in this season
• Why energy is a better metric than weight or performance right now
• How resetting expectations after the holidays builds consistency and trust
• What sustainable progress feels like when your plan supports real life

If this conversation encouraged you as you head into January, you may also enjoy: Episode 384: Starting Now vs. Starting January 1st

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

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 small wins, building trust with yourself again, and remembering that starting over is not a sign of failure, it is proof you are still in it.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why staying stuck in "wishing" mode blocks the real change you want
• How extreme all-or-nothing overhauls quietly backfire on your brain and body
• A healthier way to approach weekends so they do not undo your rhythm from the week
• What it really means to let your effort match your expectations
• How to define what "healthy" means for you in this season of life
• A simple way to rebuild self trust with one small habit at a time

If this conversation encouraged you as you head into a new year, you may also enjoy: 5 New Year's Resolution Mistakes + How to Avoid 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