How to Actually Get Enough Protein in Your Diet (When It Feels Impossible)

 

If you feel like getting enough protein is a constant struggle, you are not alone. I talk to women every single week who know protein matters for building muscle, staying full, and changing their body composition, but actually hitting their target feels overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down why protein can feel so hard to prioritize and how to make it doable in your real life.

I walk you through the three biggest barriers I hear all the time: not liking protein-rich foods, feeling uncomfortably full when you try to eat more, and believing protein is too expensive. I also share practical, realistic solutions for each one and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what a normal week of hitting your protein goal can actually look like, including busy mornings, takeout nights, and imperfect days. This conversation is about consistency and sustainability, not perfection.

Here is what you will learn:

• Why protein should be your top macro priority
• How to find protein sources you genuinely enjoy
• Ways to prepare protein so you do not get bored
• How to spread protein throughout the day to avoid feeling overly full
• When liquid protein can be helpful
• Budget-friendly protein options that support your goals
• What a realistic week of hitting your protein target actually looks like

If you want to keep learning, I think you'll also love Episode 325: Why You Need Protein to Build the Body You Want, and Episode 371: 8 High Protein Recipes for Hitting Your Macros.

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If you want to stop guessing how much protein you should be eating, head to macrocountingmadesimple.com and get your personal numbers calculated inside Macro Counting Made Simple. And if you’re looking for structured workouts to pair with your nutrition, check out Movement With Julie at sale.movementwithjulie.com.

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Transcript

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(0:29) Hello and welcome back to another episode on the Embrace Your Real podcast. I'm so happy (0:34) that you're here with me today. All right, let's get serious and talk about protein.

Yes, protein, (0:39) it's a serious topic because I know there are so many of you guys listening right now (0:42) who are frustrated. You know you need to eat more protein. You understand it's important (0:46) for building muscles, staying full, supporting your goals, but actually hitting your protein (0:51) target every single day can feel like this never-ending uphill battle.

Maybe you don't (0:55) like the traditional protein. Maybe protein makes you feel very uncomfortably full. Maybe (1:00) you're on a budget and quality protein sources just feel really expensive, or maybe you're (1:05) just tired of eating the same bland chicken breast and drinking protein shake after protein (1:09) shake after protein shake over and over and over again.

You just have no idea what else (1:13) to eat. I've heard this from so many women, and I've been there myself, honestly. The (1:16) struggle to get enough protein is so, so real.

But here's the good news. It does (1:22) not have to stay that way. And that's why in today's episode, we're going deeper (1:25) than just like tips and tricks.

We're tackling the why behind the struggle. Like why is (1:30) protein so hard to eat enough of? And more importantly, what can you actually do (1:34) about it? I'm going to be breaking down the three biggest barriers that I hear (1:37) from women all the time, and I'm going to be giving you real practical solutions (1:42) for each one because hitting your protein goal shouldn't feel impossible. (1:46) It should feel doable, it should feel sustainable, and honestly, it can really (1:50) be effortless once you've figured out what works for your body in your life.

(1:54) Before we dive in though, I want to share this review. I loved it. She gave (1:57) a five-star review and said, age is only a number.

As someone who returned to (2:02) lifting weights after a 15-year hiatus, I find Julie's podcast inspirational, (2:07) informative, and very helpful in keeping up-to-date on current fitness (2:11) trends and topics. Her willingness to share her practical advice has been an (2:15) important piece of helping me become stronger and healthier in my 60s than (2:20) when I was in my 30s. Thank you so much, Julie.

Whether you're 20, 30, 40, (2:24) or 60, she's got you covered. Oh my goodness, I love this so much, and I could (2:29) not agree more. Age really just is a number, so thank you so much for taking (2:34) time out of your day to send in this review.

Alright, before we dive into (2:37) barriers, I want to say this. If you could only focus on hitting one macro, I (2:42) want you to make it protein. Like seriously, out of all three of the (2:45) macros, protein, carbs, and fats, protein is the one that does the most heavy (2:49) lifting when it comes to building muscles, staying full, recovering from (2:52) your workouts, and actually changing your body composition.

Carbs and fats, (2:57) those are important, but protein, protein is a non-negotiable, and the reason so (3:01) many women are not seeing the results that they want is simply because they're (3:05) not eating enough of it. So, if you can prioritize one thing in your nutrition, (3:10) please, please, please let it be this. And if you're sitting here being like, (3:14) okay, Julie, I don't even know how much protein I should be aiming for, I've (3:17) got a program for you.

It's called my Macrokinemade Simple Online Academy. (3:20) You get your personal protein target calculated for you, so you're not just (3:24) guessing. You'll know your exact number based on your body, your goals, and we'll (3:28) show you how we did that step-by-step.

So, you can go to MacrokinemadeSimple.com. (3:32) I'll drop that in the link in the show notes below, but let's just dive right (3:36) into the first barrier. So, barrier number one is I don't like protein-rich foods, (3:41) and I want to start here because this is probably the most common thing that I (3:45) hear. Like, Julie, I just don't like protein foods.

I don't like eggs, (3:48) chicken is boring, I can't stomach Greek yogurt. What am I supposed to do? And (3:52) listen, I get it. For so long, we have been told that if you want to build muscle (3:55) and hit your protein goals, you have to eat chicken breasts, egg whites, protein (3:59) shakes.

That's it. Those are your options, but that's just not true. Not (4:03) everyone has to eat the same protein sources.

Your protein doesn't have to (4:07) look like mine. It doesn't have to look like your best friends or some fitness (4:10) influencer on Instagram. The key is finding your protein sources, the ones (4:14) that you actually enjoy eating, and building your meals around those, instead (4:19) of forcing yourself to choke down foods that you hate.

Because the reality is, if (4:22) you hate what you're eating, you're not gonna stick with it. You might white (4:26) knuckle your way for a few days or even a few weeks, but eventually you're (4:29) going to burn out, and then you're right back where you started, struggling to get (4:33) enough protein. So, let's talk solutions.

First, you have to expand your options. (4:38) The world of protein is so much bigger than chicken and eggs. Ground turkey, (4:41) lean, beef, fish like salmon, cod, shrimp, those are all options.

Then you have (4:46) dairy like cottage cheese, Greek yogurt. If you eat plant-based proteins, edamame, (4:51) lentils, chickpeas, those are packed with protein as well. I want you to make a (4:55) list of five to seven protein sources that you genuinely enjoy.

Like, not (5:00) foods you tolerate, not foods that you think you should eat, but foods that you (5:03) actually like. Maybe that's ground beef and tacos, maybe it's shrimp in a (5:07) stir-fry, maybe it's cottage cheese with fruit, maybe it's just a really good (5:11) quality protein shake that tastes like a dessert. Whatever it is, write it down (5:15) because those are your foundational proteins.

Those are what you're going to (5:19) build your meals around. And second, I want you to change the preparation. This (5:23) is huge.

A lot of times it's not that you hate the protein itself, it's that (5:27) you hate how it's being prepared. Like, if you despise plain grilled chicken (5:32) breasts, I don't blame you. Like, that does sound bland.

But what if instead of (5:36) grilled chicken, you try chicken curry or chicken tacos with all the toppings (5:40) or shredded chicken in a soup with tons of flavor, like same protein, (5:44) completely different eating experience. And the same goes for eggs. If you're (5:48) tired of scrambled eggs, try them hard boiled in a salad or make an omelet (5:52) loaded with veggies and cheese or bake them into an egg muffin that you can (5:56) grab on the go.

Variety and preparation keeps things interesting. It prevents (6:00) burnout and it makes hitting your protein goal feel way less like a chore. (6:05) And third, I want you to use protein powder strategically.

Now, I know (6:09) protein powder gets a bad rap sometimes. And honestly, if you've only (6:13) ever tried like the cheap, chalky stuff, I understand why you might hate (6:16) it. But quality protein powder can really be a game changer, especially (6:20) if you struggle to eat enough whole food protein.

And the great thing is (6:24) protein powder doesn't have to just be shakes. You can mix it into (6:28) oatmeal, you can stir it into yogurt, you can bake it into muffins or (6:32) pancakes, you can add it to your coffee for a protein pack latte. The (6:36) key is finding a flavor that you actually enjoy because when it tastes (6:39) good, you're actually going to use it.

And when you use it consistently, (6:43) it makes hitting your protein goal so much easier. So if you're in (6:46) this like, I don't like protein foods camp, here's your action step. (6:50) This week, I want you to pick two new protein sources that you haven't (6:53) tried before or haven't eaten in a while.

I want you to experiment (6:56) with them, try different seasonings, different cooking methods, (6:59) different recipes, find what you actually like, and let that guide (7:03) your choices moving forward. All right, now let's move on to (7:07) barrier number two, protein makes me feel too full. I'm going (7:10) to start by talking about the flip side.

So some of you don't (7:13) struggle with liking protein, you struggle with how protein (7:16) makes you feel like you're eating a high protein meal and (7:19) suddenly you feel very stuffed like uncomfortably stuffed, you (7:24) can't finish your plate, you might feel bloated, heavy for (7:26) hours. And the idea of eating more protein to hit your daily (7:30) goal just sounds miserable. Here's what is likely happening.

(7:33) Protein is incredibly satiating. That's a good thing. (7:36) It keeps you full between meals.

It helps you to prevent over (7:40) eating. It stabilizes your blood sugar. But when you're trying to (7:43) eat a high protein diet and your body just isn't used to it, that (7:47) satiation can backfire.

So what do you do? You just have to (7:51) adjust your approach. So here's three tips that have made (7:54) the biggest difference for me and also the women that I've (7:56) worked with just from experience. Tip number one is to really (7:59) spread your protein throughout the day.

So this is probably the (8:02) most important shift that you can make. So instead of trying (8:05) to cram like 50 grams of protein into your breakfast and then (8:08) struggling to eat the rest of the day, I want you to aim for (8:11) 25 to 30 grams per meal. Eat protein three to four meals (8:15) instead of trying to front load everything into one or two big (8:19) meals.

Smaller, more frequent doses of protein are so much (8:23) easier for your body to digest. You don't get that (8:26) uncomfortably full feeling and you're actually able to hit your (8:29) protein target without feeling like you're forcing it. The (8:32) second tip is to be mindful of your total meal volume.

So (8:35) really be paying attention to what you're eating with your (8:39) protein. So you still want your carbs, you still want your (8:41) fats and your fiber at every meal. Those are all important (8:44) for a balanced nutrition.

But if you're pairing massive (8:47) servings of protein with a huge salad or a mountain of (8:50) roasted vegetables and a big portion of quinoa or sweet (8:54) potato, that's just a lot of food to get through in one (8:56) sitting and no wonder you're feeling uncomfortably full. So (8:59) here's what I want you to do instead. I want you to spread (9:02) out your volume across your meal.

So have your protein with (9:06) a reasonable portion of rice and veggies at one meal. Add (9:09) another meal, pair it with a moderate salad or some fruit. (9:13) You're still getting all of your macros and nutrients, both (9:15) macro and micro, but you're just not overwhelming your (9:19) digestive system with the excessive volume all at once.

(9:22) And this makes hitting your protein goal feel way more (9:24) manageable because you're not fighting against fullness at (9:27) every single meal. Tip number three is to use liquid (9:30) protein when solid feels just too much. So this is where (9:33) protein shakes, protein coffee smoothies can be your (9:36) best friend.

Liquid protein is easier to digest than (9:39) whole food protein. It doesn't sit as heavy in your (9:42) stomach and on the days when your appetite is low or (9:45) you're just not in the mood to eat a big meal, a (9:48) protein shake can help you stay on track without feeling (9:50) that uncomfortable full feeling. I'm not saying that (9:53) you should replace all of your meals with shakes, but (9:55) having them as an option in your toolkit can make (9:58) hitting your protein goal feel less overwhelming on the (10:01) days when solid food just is not appealing.

So if (10:04) protein makes you feel too full, here's what I want (10:06) you to try for the next week. Divide your protein (10:08) evenly across your meals. So instead of a huge (10:11) breakfast, moderate lunch, and a tiny dinner, I want (10:14) you to aim for similar amounts at each meal.

And (10:17) if you're struggling, add in one liquid protein option (10:20) and just see how that feels. Now let's talk about (10:22) barrier number three, and that is protein is too (10:26) expensive. Let's get real for a moment.

Quality (10:28) protein, it can be pricey salmon, grass fed beef, (10:32) organic chicken, fancy protein powder that all adds (10:34) up fast. And if you're on a budget, it can feel (10:37) like hitting protein goals require spending way more (10:39) money than you have. But I want you to remember (10:41) this, you don't need the most expensive protein (10:44) source to build the body that you want.

Yes, (10:46) there's going to be premium options out there. (10:48) And if you can afford them and enjoy them, (10:50) great. But if you're working with a tight budget, (10:52) there are so many affordable ways to get in (10:55) protein.

I kind of want to walk you through some (10:57) solutions. So here's some budget friendly protein (10:59) sources that you need to know about. Eggs are (11:02) hands down one of the cheapest protein source per (11:05) gram, like a dozen eggs cost a few dollars and (11:08) each egg gives you about six grams of protein.

(11:10) That's an incredible value. Can tuna or can (11:13) chicken? Yes, I know they're not as exciting as (11:15) fresh fish or rotisserie chicken, but they're (11:18) shelf stable, they last forever and they're super (11:20) affordable. And a can of tuna can give you (11:22) anywhere from 20 to 25 grams of protein for less (11:25) than two dollars.

Frozen chicken breasts or (11:28) thighs don't sleep on frozen protein. It's just (11:30) as nutritious as fresh. It lasts way longer.

(11:34) It's usually significantly cheaper. Buy it in (11:36) bulk when it's on sale, stock your freezer. You (11:38) can do ground turkey, lean ground beef, (11:40) especially when it's on sale.

Ground beef is (11:43) very versatile. It's easy to cook in big (11:45) batches and you can also use it so many (11:47) different ways. If you eat plant based, you can (11:50) have dried beans and lentils.

Those are going (11:53) to be some of your best friends. They're (11:55) packed with protein, packed with fiber and (11:58) they're easy to prepare in bulk and then store (12:00) brand Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. You (12:02) don't need the fancy name brand stuff.

The (12:04) store brand just works great, has the same (12:06) protein content and costs way less. Now I (12:09) want to talk about protein powder because I (12:11) know that the cost upfront can feel high. (12:14) Like you see a $40 tub of protein and you're (12:16) like, okay, that's expensive.

I don't have the (12:18) money for that. But what most people don't (12:20) realize is that when you break it down per (12:22) serving, protein powder is oftentimes cheaper (12:25) than a whole food protein. So let's kind of (12:27) do the math.

A $40 tub of protein with let's (12:30) say it has 30 servings, that costs about a (12:33) $1.33 per serving and each serving gives you (12:36) about 25 grams of protein. So compare that to (12:39) buying chicken breasts. You might spend $7 on (12:42) a pack of chicken that gives you maybe three (12:43) servings of 25 grams of protein.

That's over (12:46) $2 per serving. So yes, protein powder does (12:50) have a higher upfront cost, but cost per (12:52) serving is actually one of the most affordable (12:54) options out there. Here's my last budget (12:57) tip, meal prep to reduce waste.

This one is (13:00) huge. If you buy larger cuts of meat when (13:03) they're on sale, cook them in bulk and (13:05) portion them out for the week. So that (13:07) rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, (13:09) that can be a cheap precooked protein that (13:11) you use for multiple meals.

Freeze what (13:13) you won't use immediately so nothing goes (13:15) bad because wasted protein is wasted money. (13:18) So if you're in this protein is way too (13:20) expensive camp, here's your action step. (13:22) This week, pick two budget friendly (13:24) protein sources from the list that I (13:26) just gave you stock up on them and then (13:28) commit to meal prepping at least one big (13:30) batch of protein that you can use (13:32) throughout the week.

What does a (13:34) realistic week of hitting your protein (13:36) actually look like? Okay, so we kind of (13:38) walk through the barriers and the (13:40) solutions, but I know some of you guys (13:41) might be thinking, okay, that all sounds (13:43) great in theory, but what does this (13:44) actually look like in real life? So let (13:46) me kind of walk you through what a (13:48) realistic week might look like for (13:49) someone who's trying to hit their (13:50) protein goal. And I'm saying (13:52) realistic because this isn't going to (13:53) be perfect. This is not going to be (13:55) some meal prep influencers perfectly (13:57) organized week, right? This is a real (13:59) life with real obstacles, real (14:01) adjustments.

First, I want to mention (14:03) a quick note on protein targets. So (14:05) most women that I work with aim for (14:07) somewhere around 100 to 130 grams (14:09) of protein per day, but your goal (14:11) might be different depending on your (14:12) body size, your activity level, what (14:14) you're working towards. So don't get (14:16) completely hung up on the specific (14:17) number, but just focus on the (14:19) approach.

So here's what this week (14:21) might look like Sunday. That's your (14:22) meal prep day. You're going to cook (14:23) a big batch of ground turkey, (14:25) season it with taco spices, grill (14:27) some chicken breasts and do hard (14:29) boiled a dozen eggs, right? You (14:31) portion everything out into (14:32) containers so that it's really (14:33) easy to grab throughout the week.

(14:35) This might take an hour, but it's (14:37) going to set you up for success (14:38) throughout the week. Monday breakfast (14:40) is scrambled eggs with a bit of (14:42) cheese. Lunch is that ground turkey (14:44) over rice with salsa, maybe some (14:46) veggies.

Dinner is grilled chicken (14:48) with roasted sweet potato and a (14:49) side salad. You're going to hit (14:51) around 120 grams of protein. (14:53) That's a solid start to your week.

(14:55) If you have a protein shake or a (14:56) protein bar, even more grams of (14:58) protein, which is incredible. (15:01) Tuesday, you wake up late and you (15:02) don't have time for a sit down (15:03) breakfast. You grab a hard boiled (15:04) egg, make a quick protein shake (15:06) in the car.

Lunch, that's going (15:07) to be leftover ground turkey (15:09) again. Dinner, you're tired, so (15:10) you order takeout. That can be (15:12) a poke bowl with extra salmon.

(15:14) You end up around 110 grams. (15:16) Not perfect, but still good. (15:18) Wednesday, breakfast is Greek (15:19) yogurt with some berries, a (15:20) scoop of protein powder mixed (15:21) in.

Lunch is that grilled chicken (15:23) that you prepared, but honestly (15:24) you're kind of sick of it at (15:25) this point. So you shred it and (15:27) you make it into chicken tacos (15:28) with lots and lots of toppings to (15:30) change it up. Dinner is a simple (15:32) omelet with veggies because (15:33) you're just not feeling like (15:34) cooking around 115 grams for the (15:36) day.

Thursday, you realize that (15:38) you're out of protein and you (15:40) didn't make it to the grocery (15:41) store. Breakfast is going to be (15:42) cottage cheese with some fruit. (15:44) Lunch, you grab a can of tuna (15:45) from the pantry and mix it with (15:46) a little mayo, crackers, some (15:48) dill, some pickle.

Dinner, you're (15:50) exhausted. So you make a protein (15:52) shake and call it a night. You (15:53) only hit about 90 grams, but (15:55) you know what? That's okay.

(15:56) Some protein is better than no (15:57) protein. Friday, you finally (15:59) make it to the grocery store. (16:01) Whoop, whoop.

You grab some (16:03) frozen shrimp, a rotisserie (16:04) chicken because you don't feel (16:05) like cooking from scratch. (16:06) Breakfast is eggs again. Lunch (16:08) is shredded rotisserie chicken (16:10) in a wrap.

Dinner is a shrimp (16:11) served high with rice and (16:13) veggies back to 125 grams. (16:16) Saturday, it's the weekend. You (16:18) sleep in.

Brunch is going to be (16:19) a protein pack pancake with (16:21) protein powder, eggs, oats, (16:23) dinner. You go out with friends, (16:25) you order a steak, you have some (16:26) sweet potato fries. You have a (16:28) protein shake as a snack in the (16:30) afternoon, around 110 grams.

(16:33) Sunday, repeat. You do another (16:34) small meal prep, maybe some (16:36) ground beef this time for (16:38) variety and your setup for the (16:39) week ahead. Notice what happened (16:40) here.

You didn't hit your exact (16:42) target every single day. Thursday (16:43) was lower, but most days you were (16:46) in the ballpark. You just (16:47) adjusted when life got busy.

You (16:49) use what you had on hand. You (16:51) mix and match proteins to (16:52) prevent burnout and you use (16:54) prep food and convenience (16:55) options like rotisserie chicken (16:57) and canned tuna. This is what a (16:59) sustainable protein intake can (17:01) look like.

It's not (17:02) perfection. It's showing up most (17:04) days being flexible when you (17:05) need to and using the tools (17:07) and strategies that work for (17:08) your real life. All right.

Let (17:10) me quickly recap everything that (17:12) we talked about in today's (17:13) episode because I know that it (17:14) was a lot. So barrier number (17:15) one was the I don't like (17:17) protein rich foods. I want you (17:19) to find your protein sources (17:21) and remember that not everyone (17:23) else's is going to be your (17:25) preference.

I want you to (17:27) change the preparation to keep (17:28) things interesting and use (17:30) quality protein powder (17:31) strategically. Barrier number (17:33) two is protein just makes me (17:35) feel too full. Some solutions (17:37) here.

Spread that protein (17:38) throughout the day instead of (17:39) front loading. Be mindful of (17:41) the total meal volume. You (17:43) still need carbs.

You still (17:44) need fats fiber. Just don't (17:46) overdo it all at once. Use (17:48) liquid protein when solid (17:49) foods feel like too much.

And (17:52) barrier number three is protein (17:53) is too expensive. Buy (17:55) budget friendly options like (17:56) eggs, canned tuna, frozen (17:58) chicken, store brand dairy, (18:00) protein powder. Just (18:01) remember is actually cost (18:03) effective per serving and (18:05) meal prep is the best way to (18:06) reduce that waste and save (18:08) money.

Plus we kind of walk (18:09) through what a realistic week (18:11) of hitting your protein goal (18:12) actually looks like complete (18:14) with busy mornings, meal prep (18:15) takeout nights and just days (18:17) where you don't hit your (18:18) target perfectly because (18:19) that's all real life. Don't (18:21) forget the bonus tip. Aim for (18:22) good enough, not perfect.

Hit (18:24) 80 to 90% of your goal most (18:26) days and then just give (18:27) yourself grace. If you can (18:29) implement even a few of these (18:30) strategies, I promise you (18:32) hitting your protein goal is (18:33) going to feel so much more (18:34) doable. And listen, everything (18:35) that we talked about today (18:37) becomes so much easier when (18:38) you actually know your (18:39) numbers because guessing at (18:41) your protein target is one (18:42) of the biggest reasons why (18:43) women stay stuck.

So if you (18:45) don't know how much you (18:45) should be eating, you're not (18:47) going to be able to hit it (18:48) consistently. And that's (18:49) exactly what my macro (18:50) kind of made simple online (18:52) Academy solves for you. So (18:53) you can go to macro kind (18:54) of need simple.com, get (18:55) your personal protein (18:56) target calculated so that (18:58) you can stop guessing and (18:59) just start seeing results.

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Plus I (19:36) genuinely love reading (19:37) them and hearing how the (19:38) show is making a difference (19:39) in your life. If you want (19:41) to keep learning, I think (19:42) that you will also love (19:43) episode 325, why you need (19:45) protein to build the body (19:46) that you want. And (19:47) episode 371, eight high (19:49) protein recipes for hitting (19:51) your macros.

I will link (19:52) both of those in the show (19:53) notes below so that you (19:54) can easily go check those (19:55) out. That is all that I (19:57) have for today's episode. (19:58) Thank you so much for (19:59) tuning in.

I love you so (20:00) dang much. I mean it. I'll (20:02) talk to you in the next (20:02) one.

All right, sister, (20:11) that's all I got for you (20:12) today, but I have two (20:14) things that I need you to (20:16) do. First thing, if you (20:17) are not already following (20:18) me on the gram, be sure to (20:20) do so. Julie A. Ledbetter.

(20:21) Yes, it's with an A in (20:22) the middle for that daily (20:24) post-workout real talk, (20:26) healthy tips and tricks (20:27) and honest accountability (20:28) to keep your mind and (20:29) heart in check. The (20:30) second thing, be sure to (20:32) subscribe to Apple (20:33) podcasts to never miss an (20:35) episode. Thank you so (20:37) much for joining me.

It (20:38) means the absolute world. (20:40) And I'm going to leave (20:41) you with one last thought. (20:42) The most beautiful women (20:43) that I have met in my (20:44) life are the ones who are (20:46) completely confident and (20:48) secure in being (20:49) authentically themselves.

(20:51) Remember that beauty goes (20:52) so much deeper than the (20:53) surface. So go out there (20:55) and embrace your real (20:56) because you're worth it.

 
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