Every Podcast Conversation at Your Fingertips

Are six-pack abs truly the ultimate fitness goal, or is there more to the story? In this episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I dive into our long-standing obsession with chiseled abs and encourage a shift towards something far more valuable—functional core strength. For years, like many, I thought those cover-model abs were the pinnacle of fitness success, but the real powerhouse lies in the core’s intricate muscles—obliques, pelvic floor, and lower back—working together to stabilize and protect.

Rather than chasing aesthetics, embracing core strength builds a central support system that boosts stability, confidence, and control in everyday life. Tune in to discover five reasons why redefining core strength can transform your fitness journey.

I also discuss:

(01:38) Figureoutable Postpartum Challenges

(04:08) Debunking the Benefits of Abs

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

0:00.0	Hey there, beautiful human. You're listening to Embrace Your Real with me, Julie Ledbetter,
0:05.4	a podcast where I empower you to just be you. With each episode, I dish you a dose of real talk
0:11.4	and actionable advice for building your confidence, honoring your body, and unconditionally loving
0:16.6	your authentic self. Stay tuned if you're ready to embrace your real. Let's get and let's go.
0:28.7	Hello and welcome back to another episode on the Embrace Real podcast. How many of you guys
0:33.6	wish that you had six pack apps? I'm sure a lot of you guys answered, heck yeah,
0:37.7	like if I could wake up with six pack abs, that would be amazing. I really want to share more
0:43.2	on this topic because this was me. For a decade of my life, I wanted to have six pack abs.
0:47.1	I thought that that was the most important thing. And, you know, that's all I saw on the cover of
0:50.8	women's health magazines. And it was just the goal that I aspire to have. But let me clear
0:55.6	something up. Having a strong core is so much more important than having a six pack. And so that's why in
1:01.4	today's episode, I really want to kind of explain the difference between a six pack and a strong
1:05.6	core, why one is more important than the other and what having a strong core actually means.
1:11.2	So that's exactly what we're going to be talking about in today's episode.
1:14.4	But before we dive in, I want to share the super sweet review.
1:16.6	It comes from a figure outable 823.
1:19.3	She gave a five-star view and said two decades.
1:21.7	This podcast is absolutely incredible.
1:23.7	I have spent two decades talking negatively to myself, not being my own best friend,
1:28.7	and not practicing gratefulness. Listening to Julie each day has saved my life in just a short
1:33.4	amount of time and I'm grateful. Thank you, Julie, for blessing us with your voice. I love you so much.
1:37.9	Well, I love you too. Also, figure out a bowl. That is literally the mantra that Joshua and I
	...

Why I would rather have THIS than Six Pack Abs

Embrace Your Real

Julie Ledbetter

Summary

Transcript