In today’s episode, we discuss the challenges of maintaining reasonable nutrition when life throws unexpected curveballs. From dealing with family emergencies, quick trips, and navigating traveling for work, we chat all about how to stay on track—or give yourself grace when you can't. With personal real-life scenarios and practical advice, we emphasize the value of practicing maintenance along the way and being honest with yourself about what you can handle during certain periods of time.We also discuss traveling for work - for some, this is their lifestyle, and with it comes the need for certain guardrails and strategies. We chat about how to maintain healthy habits while traveling for work and the importance of preparation, flexibility, and mindful decision-making when faced with the temptations and obstacles that come with being on the road.“It's okay to just bring yourself to maintenance for a while and forget about fat loss.”- Meri“Practice the pause. Check-in with yourself. Loosen the reins a little bit, but be in control.”- Amy Rudolph“There will always be a little bit of resistance...but there are better times than others.”- Iris DeadliftsThis week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:* Strategies for managing nutrition during unexpected life events* The importance of flexibility in maintaining health goals* Practical tips for staying on track while dealing with stress* Understanding when to pause and shift to maintenance mode* Tips for staying on track with nutrition during work travel* The importance of setting priorities and aligning actions with goals* How to plan ahead to avoid common pitfalls while traveling* The value of being flexible and honest with your approachResources Mentioned:* Iris Deadlifts on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/irisdeadlifts/)* Meri on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/therealliftedlife/)* Amy Rudolph on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amyrudolph832fitness/)* Episode: How to Navigate Summer Chaos Nutrition (https://blubrry.com/1471014/132848010/how-to-navigate-summer-chaos-nutrition/)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.Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-bitches-talk-fitness/id1660618985) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5BZ47e46cLrUlUBUY636fO)Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/irisdeadlifts/), Meri on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/therealliftedlife/), and