In today's episode, we’re switching things up with an "Overrated/Underrated" style breakdown of popular fitness, nutrition, and mindset trends. From mini cuts to cold plunges to those supplements that claim to help with alcohol cravings, we’re giving you our honest, unfiltered takes (as ever) - with plenty of laughs and truth bombs along the way.

Whether you’re curious about rucking, spin classes, or InBody scans, we’re cutting through the noise to help you make informed choices that actually serve your goals. We dive into what’s truly helpful and what might be a shiny distraction, and this episode will help you separate fact from fluff.

"There are no metabolism boosters except for eating your protein and lifting your weights.”

- Amy Rudolph

“There’s no prize for trying to figure this stuff out alone - community support is always more powerful than any supplement.”

- Iris Deadlifts

“Just because it’s a prettier prison doesn’t mean it’s not a prison.”

- Meri

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

• Why mini cuts are often misunderstood and misused (and who they’re actually for)
• The truth about cold plunges and whether they really boost fat loss or mental toughness
• A look at supplements marketed for alcohol reduction and what to consider instead
• Why InBody scans might do more harm than good to your motivation and mindset
• The pros and cons of rucking and who it might (or might not) benefit
• Spin classes - great cardio or overhyped for muscle building?
• Vegan muscle building: can it be done, and is it superior?
• When supersets are helpful - and when they might be getting in the way of real progress

Connect with Us:

• Meri on Instagram
• Iris Deadlifts on Instagram
• Amy Rudolph on Instagram
• Enhancing Your Diet with Plant-Based Proteins & Mindful Eating with @nomeatmacros
• Net Carbs, Creatine Gummies & Vibration Plates: Sorting the Hype

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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