Embrace Your Real

1. Muscle gives your body a metabolic boost….
2. Improved Insulin Sensitivity…
3. Stronger Bones and Joints…
4. Increased mobility…
5. Reduced Inflammation…

1. Sleep effects your hormones. 
2. Sleep balances your blood sugar levels.
3. Sleep boosts muscle building.
4. Sleep helps to crush cravings

Are you struggling to balance your workout schedule? Is it difficult for you to find the motivation to exercise in the morning? Well, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, we'll explore practical solutions to common fitness challenges, drawing from real-life experiences and expert advice to support you on your journey. Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or simply seeking guidance on your fitness goals, this episode offers valuable insights to help you overcome obstacles and achieve success.

What I discuss:

1. My schedule only allows me to workout 3 days in a row. Is that okay because I end up taking 4 days off?
2. Is it okay to break a 1-hour workout into two 30-minute workouts or three 20-minute workouts throughout the day? 
3. How does everyone cope with setbacks like this?
4. What are your other suggestions to help kickstart my morning?

1. Fiber can reduce your body fat which can make you appear leaner
2. Fiber regulates your appetite. 
3. Fibrous foods are macro friendly. 
4. Fiber keeps your blood sugar levels in check.
5. Fiber promotes a healthy gut!

Episode 275: 9 Ways to Beat Workout Boredom

1. Walking taps into fat stores. 
2. Walking boosts your metabolism.
3. Walking taps into your parasympathetic nervous system. 

1. Hydrate consistently throughout the day
2. Eat protein at every meal.
3. Eat consistently throughout the day.
4. Find out what your vitamin deficiencies are and address them. 
5. Macro count.

1. Focus on what you want.
2. Have a little boost of gratitude! 
3. Prioritize what you NEED to do to reach your goals.
4. Self-Care!
5. Dedicate a few minutes to planning your day, scheduling tasks, and setting realistic goals. 

1. Knee and feet placement. 
2. Engage your core
3. Don’t allow your chest to move. 
4. Push your hips back!
5. Lower to 90 degrees. 
6. Maintain control through the movement!
7. Breathe correctly!
8. Don’t be afraid to go down in weight!

1. Believing anything is possible
2. More JOY
3. Things that make me feel GOOD
4. More time for GOD

1. Your muscles need rest in order to recover.
2. You need to avoid burnout and fatigue. 
3. Rest days help with your hormonal balance…
4. Burnout will lead to injury…

1. Holding onto resentment
2. Overworking
3. Fearing change
4. Clutter.

1. Eating late at night causes weight gain 
2. Carbs are bad for you.
3. Eating fat makes you fat
4. You need to detox with a juice cleanse. 
5. You need to intermittent fast. 
6. You need to eat organic. 
7. Less calories = more weight loss
8. Weight loss supplements are the solution! 

4. Choose to focus on intention and determination rather than motivation for remaining consistent
5. Reminder yourself daily that you are capable. 
6. Choose hope instead of worst possible outcomes.
7. Prioritize spiritual health 

1. Don’t skip your warm up.
2. Remain consistent so your body can adapt therefore feeling less sore from your workouts. 
3. Ease into working out. I know it’s exciting to have fitness goals that you are so badly want to reach and this makes you want to push super hard…but it’s actually going to hold you back. 
4. Program your workout days so you aren’t exercising a muscle group on back to back days
5. Fuel your body for success by giving it the carbs and protein it needs daily…even on days you don’t exercise! 
6. Use proper form. 

It's time for a reality check. When was the last time you set a mental goal for yourself?

Welcome back to another bonus episode of the Embrace Your Real Podcast. This is the 1st part of the two-part series, "7 Mental Goals for 2024".

We often focus on physical, career, or life goals, but neglecting our mental well-being can hinder progress in every aspect of life. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we're diving into the importance of mental goals and uncovering the first three of seven recommendations for 2024. Stay tuned to understand mental goals' significance and have actionable insights into three key objectives. These goals are the building blocks for a more resilient and focused mindset, setting the stage for a successful 2024.

What I discuss:

1. Stop fueling your smallest self and start chasing your best self. 
2. Let go of things you can’t control. 
3. Embrace being strong and not skinny.

1. Setting Unrealistic Goals
2. Lack of clarity
3. Ignoring your why
4. Going Solo
5. All or Nothing Thinking

1. Resistance train at least 2x a week.
2. Focus on protein daily. 
3. Use macro counting as tool in your tool box for when you get off track. 
4. Move your body for 30 minutes daily.
5. Stop focusing on weight loss. 

1. Fad diets don’t bring long-term results…
2. Fad diets are impossible to stick to long term…
3. Fad diets mess up your metabolism…