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As y’all know, I am SUPER passionate about living your best, healthiest life. I’m at the gym as often as I can be. I chow down on nutrient dense grub and yet… I still live life! I enjoy rest days, vacations, happy hours with friends, and donuts every Thursday. I live my life in this balance of both discipline and permission, fueled by yummy food and faith. Today’s episode is the journey that got me here. 

 

Are you also looking to find this food freedom? Grab my guide to Debunking Diet Culture AND get early access to my weekly podcasts and updates on all my latest content. Get your freebie at jessbrownrd.com. 

If you found today’s episode helpful, please take a minute to head over to iTunes and subscribe to the Fuel Her Awesome Podcast and leave a review! Ladies, can you imagine how amazing our world would be if women everywhere were free from diet culture and misguided nutrition advice? We could quit stressing about diets and cellulite, and finally have the ability to step into our full potential? (WOW!) 

If you want more on overcoming body image and finally making peace with food and exercise… my 10-step e-book, Beat Body Bullying, is a great place to start! Use the code “lovemybody20” and you will get 20% off through the end of January.

Can’t wait to chat with you babes next time, until then… Cheers and happy eating. 

Jess 

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