Embrace Your Real

Are you unhappy with the way your body looks? Do you constantly feel self-conscious? Have you been wishing your body to be something other than what it is for as long as you can remember? Do you feel envious of other people's bodies and wish your body looked the same way? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to chal...

Let's chat about the differences between calorie and macro counting and also decide which one is beneficial for you to get started with when achieving your health and fitness goals. When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, there are a few different methods that people tend to gravitate towards. One popular approach is calorie counting, while another is macro counting. So, what's the di...

Let's chat about our insecurities.    Many times we think we need to change ourselves to solve our insecurities, when in fact, it may not be ourselves that need to change but what is around us that actually needs to change.    And that's exactly what I'm going to dive into in this episode of Embrace Your Real. In fact, what I'm about to share is an extremely underrated tip for feeling more confide...

Who else HATES going to the gym? But I'm probably guessing you still want to get fit without going to the gym? Right? Well, I'm here to tell you, that you do not need to go to the gym to get fit.  You don't need to waste 45 minutes of your day simply commuting there and back from the gym. You don't need to feel "gym-timidation". You don't need to spend a bunch of money monthly on a gym membership....

Life is hard. Life will always be hard at some point or another. That is the reality of life.  So every time life gets hard, we can't just play the victim. We can't just put on a pity party for ourselves. We can't always be stressed out 24/7. We need to learn how to deal with these hard times if we want to live a happier and healthier life.  That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I want...

I have a question for you...  When you're at the grocery store popping things into your cart, do you turn the box or bag or package over to the nutritional facts, look at the calories per serving ONLY and then decide whether or not to toss it into your cart?  Do you add up the number of calories you eat a day without paying attention to the amount of protein, fat, and carbs you eat? Is it your goa...

Do you wish you could show up more authentically, but don't know how?   Do you change yourself based on who you are with or what you are doing?   Do you sacrifice parts of yourself simply for the sake of others?   If you answered yes, this episode is for you because I'm going to dive into 7 things you need to do and also need to avoid in order to show up more authentically daily!   After listening...

Why do I choose to work out with dumbbells instead of body weight, barbells, or simply just cardio? Essentially, a well-rounded fitness routine includes strength training, and dumbbell workouts are a great way to achieve that.  Plus, if you're looking for a practical workout routine to help you achieve the body you've always wanted, then dumbbell workouts may be the perfect solution for you! They...

Let's chat about criticism. Because let's be real... Getting criticized is not fun. It's not fun to hear your weakness coming from someone else. It can really negatively affect our self-esteem. But, at the same time, it can be extremely productive and shouldn't be dismissed. So how do we handle criticism? Let's chat about it! If you loved this episode, you'll also love… Episode: 79: 3 Things That...

Do you want to burn fat? Build muscle? reach optimal health?  If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you.  I'm about to give you a deep dive into all why macro counting is so beneficial for your health and fitness and really help you understand why macro counting can provide you will all these benefits. Hopefully, if you're on the fence about macro counting, the six benefits I cover in thi...

Do you feel like you are trying so hard to stay on track, but for some reason you just can't?     It feels like no matter how hard you try, you still eat that tub of ice cream, or you skip your workouts, or you drink that half a bottle of wine at night.     You don't know why you keep doing it when you know you none of those things aren't going to help you reach your goals.     In your mind, you k...

I don't know about you, but I go through periods when I don't feel like myself.  I like to think of myself as a happy, bubbly, and energetic person. But sometimes, I go weeks or months feeling so far from that.  Over the years, I've learned the things that help me return to feeling like myself again. Since I know this is something many of you experience, I thought I would share my secrets.  Becaus...

We do not need to deal with our body image insecurities alone. We have God to turn toward, at any moment of any day.  But how do we do that? How exactly do we use our faith to help us through our body image insecurities?  Today, I want to dive into 4 very practical things you can do when feeling insecure about your body. First things first, if you are starting a journey of trying to make peace wit...

How the HECK do you improve your relationship with food?!  There are so many influencers out there on Instagram advising on how to do this, but none of it feels practical. In theory,  it sounds great, but in practice, it's so hard or you have no idea how to actually do it.  So, in this episode, I want to share 7 things you can do that are actually REALISTIC and PRACTICAL in your daily life. And wh...

Did you know I am aim to eat 140-150 grams of protein a day? I know that may seem like a lot for you, right?  Protein seems to be the hardest macronutrient (amongst carbs and fats) to consume enough of daily. Carbs and fat are easy, they are in abundance in our diet, and they are also the tastiest and foods we crave most. But no one ever has protein cravings. If they do, it's rare. It's not like y...

I get it, counting your macros every single day can get exhausting...  ESPECIALLY when you are taking the time to measure and weigh everything.  For some people, it doesn't bother them. But for others, it feels like a huge bother. And if it does feel like a huge bother for you, then it's probably not something you will stick to doing long term.  And you know how I feel about developing habits…I on...

Let's be real: it's not realistic to think that we can work out every single week for the rest of our lives.  However, I know so many women who get anxious when they have been working their butt off consistently and are then forced to skip a week of workouts. Maybe because they are going on vacation, or life just gets busy. But this does NOT need to cause you anxiety. That's why in this episode of...

Girl, are you frustrated that you aren't seeing results? Are you working out SUPER hard and on point with your nutrition but are still SO confused about why you AREN'T building the body you want?  And I get it! You're working out hard and eating clean...  Shouldn't that mean you should be building the body you want by now?  You would think!  However, there are some flaws in this tactic. And becaus...

As women, we have some unhealthy habits, beliefs, and behaviors that have been normalized and I think we need to normalize the OPPOSITE if we want to build a healthy and happy relationship with ourselves and others around us. And in this episode, I share what these five things are. If you see someone who ISN'T normalizing the five things, let's help them change their outlook by sending them this e...

Most of you know my story, but I had an unhealthy relationship with my body for almost a decade…A DECADE.  That's 10 years of hating my body and punishing my body. 10 years of lacking confidence and drowning in unhappiness and defining myself by what my body looks like. YIKES.  What I would give to go back and talk to my younger self and tell her what I know now... What I would give to save her fr...

What does it look like to actually love your body?  I think many of us believe it's impossible to accept our bodies for what they are because we don't actually know what body acceptance actually looks like. That's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I outline what it actually is.  But first, here's what body acceptance is NOT: It's not saying you're in love with the way your body looks. It's...

I know from experience when I had the most unhealthy relationship with food I've ever had, I actually didn't realize I had an unhealthy relationship with food at all. I thought what I was doing was healthy and how I felt was normal. It wasn't until I got onto the other side that I finally was able to realize just how unhealthy my relationship with food actually was. My boyfriend at the time, which...

Are your priorities actually your priorities? I know for myself, I oftentimes think something is a priority, yet when I stop and audit my life, I realize I'm not actually prioritizing it. I also know that when I do prioritize it, I feel SO MUCH BETTER. So, let's chat about priorities and find out whether our not we are actually prioritizing them AND what we can do to start making them more of a pr...

Nutrition is arguably more important than fitness when working to build the body you want. We have all heard the sayings, "you can't out-train a bad diet" and "abs are made in the kitchen", right? As cliche as these says may be, they hold so much truth. If we fail to get our nutrition dialed, we will struggle to build the body we want, plain and simple, sister!   Over the past decade, I have notic...

Today, I have a few random thoughts about life that I want to share. I truly believe that embracing your real is directly correlated to living a healthy AND happy life... This is why I want to continue to share nuggets about life with you to help you embrace your real. The first thing about life I thought you needed to hear today is that happiness is not the absence of problems, it is your ability...