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Feeling ready to take a break from tracking but unsure how to do it without losing your progress? In this episode of Embrace Your Real, we’re talking all about transitioning from macro counting to intuitive eating in a way that feels intentional and manageable. If you’re craving more food freedom while still honoring everything you’ve learned through tracking, I’m sharing seven simple steps to help you feel confident along the way.

We’ll dive into how to reconnect with your body’s hunger and fullness cues, gradually reduce your reliance on tracking, and use tools like portion awareness and protein focus to stay on track. Whether you’re ready to make the leap now or just curious about what this process looks like, this episode will empower you to trust your body and eat intuitively—without feeling lost!

What I discuss:

Step 1: Reflect on Your Why…

Step 2: Build Awareness Around Your Eating Habits…

Step 3: Eye-Ball Your Portions….

Step 4: Focus on Protein

Step 5: Gradually Wean Off Tracking

Step 6: Reconnect with Your Hunger and Fullness Cues

Step 7: Remember no decision has to be permenant

Remember, this isn’t about giving up on your goals or letting yourself go. It’s about finding a way to nourish your body that feels more sustainable and enjoyable in the long run.

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0:39.6	you build the body and life that you want by cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly
0:44.9	works for you. I'm so pumped about today's bonus episode because we're going to be diving into a topic
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0:54.4	Monday's episode, I chatted about how to know if you're ready for it and kind of busted some major
1:00.3	myths. And in this episode, we're going to be talking about kind of the steps that you need to follow,
1:05.3	in my opinion, just my experience to successfully transition from macro counting to intuitive eating
1:10.6	and really how to do it without
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1:27.0	just feels exhausting. Like maybe you're
1:29.1	ready for some more freedom around food. Maybe you're in a season of life where tracking
1:33.6	just doesn't make sense right now. Either way, you might be wondering like, how do I transition
1:39.4	without undoing all of my hard work? And I've got you covered. I've been there. I know how scary it can feel
1:45.6	to kind of let go of the macro tracking app and just trust yourself. But here's the thing,
1:49.9	transitioning to intuitive eating isn't about giving up. It's about taking everything that you've
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7 Steps for Transitioning from Macro Counting to Intuitive Eating

Embrace Your Real

Julie Ledbetter

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