In today’s episode, we’re answering your questions on GLP-1 medications, strength training, fat loss without tracking, habits, and how to navigate this wild wellness landscape without losing your mind (or your muscle). We dig into what smart, sustainable strength training looks like if you’re on a GLP-1, how to protect your muscle mass and your heart, and why progressive overload and consistency still matter more than any “quick fix.”

We also share how to support loved ones who are considering or using GLP-1 meds without being preachy, how to coach clients whose weight is dropping but habits aren’t changing, and what to focus on if you want fat loss without tracking calories. We get into 30-minute strength workouts that actually move the needle, why “more” isn’t better (better is better), and how to keep training when you’re dealing with a glute strain or nagging injury.

“We’re turning on our flashlight and shining it around so you can see the blind spots. Be open to receive that with curiosity, not judgment - because only good can come from that.”

- Amy Rudolph

“More is not better. Better is better. It’s not about the length of the workout - it’s the intention, intensity, and progression you bring to it.”

- Iris Deadlifts

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

• Why GLP-1 medications make strength training even MORE non-negotiable for preserving muscle and heart health
• How to start strength training on a GLP-1 (even as a total beginner) with sustainable, progressive programming
• Supporting a friend or family member on GLP-1s without being pushy, preachy, or judgmental
• Coaching clients whose weight is dropping from appetite suppression but whose habits haven’t caught up yet
• Fat loss without tracking: anchors like protein + plants, intentional meals, fewer mindless snacks, and real-life hunger/fullness cues
• The truth about 30-minute lifts: getting strong and seeing results with short, focused, high-intention sessions
• Training through a glute strain: why “stretch more” isn’t the answer and how smart strength work supports recovery
• Curiosity over judgment: outcome goals vs action goals, and why long-term success lives in the boring, repeatable basics

Connect with Us:

• Understanding GLP-1 Medications with Barbie Boules, RDN
• Iris Deadlifts on Instagram
• Amy Rudolph on Instagram
• Work with us at Beth Feraco Fitness

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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