Ever been confused by net carbs on food labels? Wondering if creatine gummies are worth the hype? Or maybe you’ve seen vibration plates making a comeback and thought, do those actually do anything? In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the latest fitness and nutrition buzzwords floating around the internet, drawing on Amy’s experience and expertise as a certified lymphedema therapist.

From misleading marketing claims to sneaky calorie counts, we’ll help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters. We also discuss a few common tracking pitfalls, like whether you should adjust your calories when draining ground beef, and the small changes that can make a big impact on your health.

Listen in and get the straight facts - because the best results come from what works, not what's trending.

“I have yet to meet someone who did the work and regretted it.”

- Amy Rudolph

“Nobody skips the hard part. You just get better at doing it, better at handling it, better at proving to yourself that you can.”

- Iris Deadlifts

“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…”

- Meri

This week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:

• The truth about net carbs and how food labels can be misleading
• Why creatine gummies might not be the best way to supplement
• Do vibration plates actually help with fat loss or muscle activation?
• The impact of marketing hype on fitness and nutrition choices
• Should you adjust calorie counts when draining or rinsing meat?
• Simple tracking tips that make food logging easier and less overwhelming
• Why real movement (like strength training and walking) always wins over gimmicks
• A simple challenge to help you incorporate more movement into your week

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• Meri on Instagram
• Iris Deadlifts on Instagram
• Amy Rudolph on Instagram
• Creatine Episode
• Protein & Fiber Episode
• How to Simplify Calorie Tracking

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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