In today's episode, we talk about bits and pieces of our own transformative journeys, and reassess some previously held beliefs about fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Each story highlights a shift from a restrictive perspective to a more informed, balanced understanding of health and wellness.

“We wanna have more nutrient density in our diet, but heck… We gotta have some pop tarts, donuts, and pizza to live life and still be able to meet our goals.”

- Amy Rudolph

“If you’re successful in a way that weans you off their program and you never have to come back to it, they can’t make money off you any more.”

- Meri

This week on Here’s the Deal:

• Popular diets like Weight Watchers often lead to temporary success without sustainable benefits.
• The challenge of breaking free from the "good food, bad food" mindset that is often perpetuated by diet programs.
• The importance of breaking away from a transactional relationship with food.
• How watching the physical decline of our older relatives impact our personal health choices.
• The consequences of neglecting fitness and health as one ages.
• The role 

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• Meri’s Story on the Pod
• Amy’s Story on the Pod
• Iris Deadlifts on Instagram
• Meri on Instagram
• Amy Rudolph on Instagram

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