In today's episode, we dive into what it means to “fall to the level of your systems” in health and fitness, focusing on meal planning and prepping, getting in NEAT, and going to the gym. We share our own experiences and many practical tips for making food prep, meal planning, and nutrition easier. We also move into the fitness side of things, sharing the power of walking, explaining how to rack up steps throughout your days, and how to find your best gym schedule.

It’s all about setting yourself up for success in a way that's flexible and adaptable to your needs.

We chat about the importance of finding what works for you, emphasizing that there's no one-size-fits-all solution to health and fitness. We also share stories about what happens when things don't go as planned and how to adjust without feeling like you've failed. By the end of this episode, you'll have a bunch of ideas on how to create systems that not only support your goals but also fit into your life without adding stress.

“Decision fatigue is a real thing, especially when you have goals with nutrition and fitness, and you’re creating a new lifestyle that supports where you want to be.”

- Iris Deadlifts

“The power of being outside doing some exercise and having something other than the inside of your house to look at can be incredibly uplifting.”

- Meri

“Curiosity over judgement.”

- Amy Rudolph

This week on Here’s the Deal:

• Meal prep variations and how to find what suits your style and preferences
• How to automate certain aspects of health and fitness to reduce decision fatigue
• Our unique systems for meal prep, NEAT, and the gym
• Freedom in Structure
• What are movement snacks and how you can use them
• What is temptation bundling to help us do the things we need to do
• The benefits of having a structured gym plan

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• Iris Deadlifts on Instagram
• Meri on Instagram
• Amy Rudolph on Instagram

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