Mind Over Muscle: Shutting Down Negative Self-Talk to Achieve Real Progress

What if your biggest barrier to progress wasn't physical but mental? Think about it—if your mind is telling you that you can't push further or won't improve, you may start believing it. Your body responds to your thoughts, and this can be the real reason why you're stopping early, skipping reps, or shying away from challenging exercises. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm diving into why negative self-talk can sabotage your fitness journey and how to tackle it head-on. The mind is just as important as the muscles when it comes to reaching your goals. If we constantly reinforce self-doubt, we hold ourselves back. But imagine what can happen when we reframe those thoughts. We're breaking down actionable steps to silence that inner critic, from recognizing negative thoughts in the moment to replacing them with positive affirmations.   I also discuss: (02:55) - How to recognize negative self-talk + when it's happening (04:18) Focusing on progress and not being perfect (05:52) Creating your mantras   and more!   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 Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page

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