Today's episode is for the woman who has been showing up, sweating through boot camps and circuit-style classes, but not really seeing the muscle definition or body composition changes she hoped for. If you have ever wondered why you feel fitter and more exhausted, yet your progress photos look the same, this conversation will bring a lot of clarity. Group workouts can be amazing for community, accountability, and conditioning, but they are not always built to truly change the shape of your body.

If you are craving structure, strength, and visible progress, you need something a little more intentional than random circuits and constantly changing workouts. In this episode, we unpack the difference between exercising and training, how to know what your current routine is actually doing for you, and simple ways to pair the classes you love with a strength plan that finally helps you build the body you want.

Here's what you will learn:

• The difference between exercising for health and training for body composition
• Why variety and intensity alone do not create muscle growth
• The three key ingredients your body needs weekly: volume, frequency, and load
• How most boot camp and circuit classes fall short for strength and muscle goals
• Why recovery, stress, and fueling make or break your progress

This episode is your reminder that you are not unmotivated or broken. You may just need a clearer training signal, a bit more structure, and a plan that supports the goals you actually have for your body.

If you loved this episode, you may also enjoy:
What Soreness Really Says About Your Workouts
https://www.juliealedbetter.com/embrace-your-real/what-soreness-really-says-about-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

Today's episode is here to help you breathe a little easier. If the scale has shifted or your clothes feel different after the holidays, it can bring up worry or pressure. But your body responds to changes in sleep, stress, meals, travel, and routines, and that response is normal. This episode gives you five simple reminders that bring everything back into perspective so you can move into your week feeling calm, supported, and confident again.

Inside this episode, you will learn:

• Why most weight fluctuations are water, not fat
• How many calories it actually takes to gain one pound of body fat
• Why one meal or weekend cannot undo months of consistency
• How hormones, digestion, sodium, soreness, and sleep impact the scale
• Why your body naturally settles again when your routines return
• The habits that help your body feel steady and supported

If you want a routine that helps you stay consistent without all-or-nothing thinking, the Movement With Julie app gives you balanced, structured workouts you can follow week after week without guesswork. And if you want to learn how to fuel your body in a way that feels sustainable and supportive, Macro Counting Made Simple walks you through the exact approach I teach to help you feel confident with your nutrition.

If this episode encouraged you, you might also enjoy: Episode 148: So You've Gained Weight… Now What?

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

Today's episode is a look back at the lessons that shaped me this year. 2025 stretched me, softened me, and taught me so much about motherhood, faith, strength, and what it means to care for my body in a season that looked nothing like the old rhythm I was used to. If this year felt messy, refining, or slower than you expected, this conversation will remind you that every season has purpose and every step counts.

Whether you're rebuilding routines, learning to trust your body again, navigating motherhood, or stepping into a new chapter, these 25 lessons are shared to encourage you, ground you, and help you see how much growth is happening beneath the surface.

Here's what you will learn:

• Why quiet seasons can be the most transformative
• How slowing down strengthens your body and mind
• The power of fueling your body with intention
• How faith, rest, and boundaries support your growth
• Why small steps and evolving goals still move you forward
• Ways to honor your body in every season
• What truly sustains consistency when motivation fades

This episode is your reminder that you're not behind and nothing about your journey needs to look perfect to be meaningful. You are growing in more ways than you realize, and it deserves to be celebrated.

If you loved this episode, you may also enjoy: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your New Year's Resolution

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