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Yes, there is a right and wrong way to set goals for yourself. You are much more likely to accomplish your health goals if they are measurable and if you simply write them down. Melanie has more practical solutions to all of the trending health challenges, like J Lo's no sugar, no carbs challenge. Scott shares his journal from The Biggest Loser and we talk "ultra processed foods" and why you should ditch them.

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Scott shares his BIG win for the week and answers your questions about where he is on his nutrition and fitness journey. Melanie shares her meal prep hacks to simplify your weekly meal prep...One of her tips is just don't do it. Finding a fitness buddy, one you actually like, is nearly essential to your success. One of this week's challenges may be the hardest we have issued yet. Let us know if you tried any of our meal prep hacks.

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Melanie is here with another bonus episode. She starts off a "get real" talk about food and weight gain. Next, she moves onto her list of ten things to love about food. When it comes to loving food the first step is to know that you control food. It doesn't control you.

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This week's episode is audio only. Melanie is gone this week and Scott is joined by Tara Finnerty a ketogenic specialist and registered dietician. Finnerty began her ketogenic research while working at Primary Children's Hospital using the diet to help children with epilepsy. Scott and Finnerty discuss the history of the ketogenic diet and what a healthy ketogenic diet looks like. Really Healthy does not endorse any specific diets. If you are considering changing your diet you should first consult a healthcare provider.

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Melanie is sharing her "game changing healthy foods." These are convenient, tasty, healthier options of your favorite foods. We even have a new kind of pasta on the list. Scott and Melanie also discuss the celery juice and whether or not buying all that celery to make your juice is worth it. Scott explains how being honest with everyone about this journey has helped him.

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We talked about it in a previous episode so we are circling back. Melanie promised to tell a story about her experience with intuitive or mindful eating while she was eating halibut. Melanie encourages everyone to try mindful eating. It started when she had an hour to herself, went to a nice restaurant and decided to give intuitive eating a try.

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Artificial sweeteners have been demonized and glorified over the years. But are artificial sweeteners really that bad... or good for you? Melanie gives her take on artificial sweeteners and gives examples of foods to watch for when avoiding artificial sweeteners. Scott tells the story of his conversation with a carrot cake in hopes that will help listeners understand how hard this journey is for him.

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*This episode was originally published on December 3, 2018

The term fat typically carries negative feelings for people but eating fat is good for you. Stop being afraid of fat, but keep track of the types of fat you eat. Healthy fats in moderation are what you should aim for. We go over which fats are healthy. We are also talking strength training and how many reps you should do to get strong. Scott has some exciting news he is switching up his program. This month he trying intermittent fasting.

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This month Scott is doing keto to find out if it is the right diet for him and he has recruited someone special to help him find success on his keto experiment. Melanie gives the rundown on all things keto (and the potential keto flu). How will you feel? How to start? Is keto the right diet for you? Melanie tells listeners that all of the special "keto food" you see in the grocery is unnecessary. She also gives her advice to avoid the keto flu. Scott gets emotional and talks about why this is such a hard journey for him. In the spirit of being transparent Scott shares how hard things have been for him lately in his journey towards health.

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You are not alone, weight loss plateaus are common. Scott experienced a weight loss plateau just a few weeks ago. A weight loss plateau is actually good news, it means your body has gotten stronger and adapted to your workout routine and now it's time to push your body harder to overcome the plateau. Scott is trying out a healthy version of the keto diet this month. The best news of the week? You can now find free, full-length workouts on our website! reallyhealthyshow.com

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