Embrace Your Real

When we're on our health and fitness journey, we have certain habits and routines we want to stick to, right?    Because when we're on track, we're feeling great, we're energized and we feel like we're really thriving. But then we do something that doesn't align with the journey we're on, and it makes us feel super crappy. All of a sudden, we have zero energy, we feel super weighed down and we jus...

So you think you don't have time to work out?! Well, in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to challenge you on that! I actually have five questions I want to ask you that I think will help highlight the fact that you do in fact have TIME. Get ready because I'm about to make you think about what your priorities actually are, how you're currently spending your time, what boundaries you're...

Macros over memories or Memories over macros? How do you know when counting your macros, eating in moderation, and sticking to the foods that make you feel your best is your number one priority? And how do you know when creating memories and letting go of your goal-focused mindset is more important? I know this is a pressing question and that's why I'm going to share how I personally call the shot...

Are you a people pleaser?! I think most of us are people-pleasers and many of us don't even realize we are being people-pleasers –we think we are actually being nice. Sister, there is a HUGE difference and that's why I want to help you determine whether or not you are a people pleaser in this episode, and also what you can do to overcome it! If you love this episode, I know you will also love…   E...

Today I want to chat about boundaries. Because let's be real, none of us are setting enough boundaries in our lives. We are either scared, don't have enough confidence, or have no idea what our boundaries should be. So let' chat about it. I'm about to share three things that deserve boundaries, plus how to overcome your fear of setting boundaries, and how to determine what deserves a boundary!   I...

With the holiday season officially here, I am all about educating, encouraging, and empowering you on how to enjoy your favorite holiday treats while still working towards your goals. Because I know f or many of us, our number one struggle isn't getting ourselves to workout, it's getting ourselves to make better nutrition choices and the holidays only magnify the struggle.   We don't believe in ou...

Let's be real: Some people say red meat is bad, while others say it's extremely healthy. Some people say you shouldn't eat egg yolks and some say it's the healthiest thing for you. Some people say white rice is good and others say white rice is bad. No one is agreeing on ANYTHING. You can find evidence for a certain food being healthy and you can find evidence for a food being unhealthy. So how th...

Do you think that eating lower carbs is the answer to helping you reach your health and fitness goals? If you answered yes, I used to be right there with you.   I used to be obsessed with eating a low-carb diet. I'll never forget back in college, I was sitting in class and my professor asked us to take a piece of paper out to write some notes down. My brain was so foggy I couldn't even remember wh...

I don't know about you, but around the holiday season, my motivation to work out goes out the window! Ya feel me?! Either I feel too cozy, or I have too many family gatherings, or that "I'll get serious next year" mentality starts to slip in. But sister, we've been working way too hard to let our goals and results slip away during the holidays. So how do we get the motivation to stay on track? In...

People are stressful! Agree or disagree? I'm assuming 99% of you AGREE!   But let's be real, we can't escape people, so we need to learn how to stop letting them stress us out. And that's why in this episode of Embrace Your Real, I share my 5 step-process for releasing the stress certain people are contributing to your life! We'll dive into setting boundaries, not making assumptions, defining what...

Mornings are HARD. But, they don't have to be! Could you imagine waking up in the morning feeling energized? Could you imagine waking up feeling peaceful and not super stressed out? And could you imagine waking up actually feeling excited about your day?    Sounds pretty far-fetch, right?    I'm going to let you in on a little secret…   I wake up in the morning feeling rested, refreshed, AND ready...

When we're trying to live a healthier, more active lifestyle, the biggest obstacles aren't always our own willpower or motivation but the pushback we get from our friends and family.   I know you have that friend who always tries to get you to skip your workout or a family member who makes you feel bad for filling your plate up with salad at a family gathering. Most likely these people aren't tryi...

If you struggle with society's expectations for what a woman's body "should" look like, I feel you. I used to think my body should be perfect. I thought my body should have zero cellulite. I thought it should have zero fat. I thought I needed to have a thigh gap and six-pack, and that every muscle needed to be perfectly defined.   But let me tell you, sister, this is NOT a body you should be striv...

Should you be intermittent fasting? Is it really as amazing as all the advocates make it seem? How do you know if it's right for you? I know, I know, there are so many questions about intermittent fasting and I want to try to help you out! In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I have 7 thoughts to share with you on intermittent fasting that I highly recommend you consider prior to giving it a try....

Why do we think we need to become skinnier? or more productive? or less sensitive? or more outgoing? or whatever it is we think we need to become? Why do we think we need to become less of what we are and become more of what we are not? ⁣ Unfortunately, the society we live in has conditioned us to believe we should be a certain way, should look a certain way, and should live a certain way…and we b...

Hey sister, are you stuck on a fitness plateau?    You know I'm the biggest advocate for honoring your body with movement daily. It's so great for both your mental and physical health. But if you want to take your results to the next level and change your body composition, it's going to take a little bit more than just movement. It's going to take some progressive overload.     A plateau happens w...

Have cellulite? I need to let you in on a little secret…Having cellulite is not a sign that you are unhealthy, or that you need to lose weight, or that you are not in good enough shape, or that you need to work out more. Cellulite is just a sign that you are a WOMAN. And in this episode, I'm going to dive into why cellulite is something to celebrate and not something to be embarrassed about. If yo...

As women, we LOVE to apologize, and as women on a health journey, we love to apologize even more. Why do we feel the need to apologize for doing the things that are in alignment with who we want to become? Sister, it's time we STOP apologizing . We are allowed to take up space in this world , and we are allowed to do and say and be whatever feels most authentic to us without feeling the need to ap...

Fall is here! And I know with all the fall treats and the holidays approaching, it causes many of you to experience some major anxiety. You either feel like it's going to be impossible to stay on track and reach your goals, or impossible to stay on track and maintain your goals. So, what's your plan for navigating your anxiety this year? That's exactly what I want to dive into in this bonus episod...

When put our head on our pillow at night, we always feel like there was more we needed to do and we didn't get enough done. We could have done more at work, we could have done more with our kids, we could have done more in our workouts, we could have done more around the house, we could have done more, more, more, more. And aside from all of that, we also feel like what we have isn't enough–our wa...

What's more important: the life you want to live or your negative thought patterns? Sister, life is SHORT. So why do we allow our insecurities to stop us from living the life we actually want to live? We allow our insecurities about our looks and abilities to hold us back from living our best life. And to me, it just doesn't make sense.   In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm going to chat wit...

Do you go through periods where you just feel off? May you don't feel energized, or you don't feel motivated, or you don't feel confident? I know I do! And in most cases, I have found the reason why I feel off is because there are things that are off within my life. Our mental health is way more connected to our small daily habits and choices than many of us may realize. So if you're feeling off,...

Is your social media feed making you feel better or worse about yourself and your life? And more importantly, is your social media feed empowering and inspiring you to become the person you want to be, or is it distracting you from becoming who you want to be? Social media is powerful and we need to ensure we are using it in a healthy and productive way. That's why in this episode of Embrace Your...

We hear things all the time like "nourish your body", "eat a balanced diet", or simply "eat healthier", but what do those things actually mean? What does it look like to nourish your body? And how do you eat both healthier and balanced?   With all the information being tossed around, and much of it being quick-fix, fad dieting solutions, I want to break down what it actually looks like to nourish...

Every person and every body is different, which means the foods that work best for me are not necessarily the foods that will work best for you. While beans and cauliflower make me feel bloated, and rice and pita chips give me energy, this may be the total opposite for you.   This is why you should never follow what other people are eating and instead figure out what works best for your body and y...