The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

Have you ever wondered what role genetics play when determining what diet may be best for you? In this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Drew sits down with John O’Connor of MyGeneFood.com to discuss the process of genetic testing and how it might transform your life. First, they chat about how John found genetics and why he thinks genetic testing is beneficial. Then, they explore Drew’s genetic makeup and what diet is best suited for him. Finally, Drew and John discuss how genetic testing could help YOU find the best diet and positively transform your life.   HIGHLIGHTS: [06:30] The benefits of genetics. How John O’Connor discovered the benefit of genetics and why he thinks that genetic testing for diet is the future of nutritional health.    [19:45] Big takeaways from Drew’s genetic type. John and Drew talk about what this means for Drew’s diet going forward.   [26:29] Cannabis Score. John explains how genetic testing can predict one’s mental, and sometimes physical, reaction to substances like cannabis and alcohol.   [34:48] Drew and John explore what makes mygenefood.com unique compared to other genetic tests.   [37:50] How genetic testing can transform your life. John walks us through the testing process step-by-step and explains what you can do to transform your life for the better after getting your results.    SPONSORS:   Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program that starts with empathy first for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   SHOW LINKS: MyGeneFood Website - use code FIT2FAT2FIT for 15% off! @genefood American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Histamine Intolerance Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com

Did you know there are things in the environment actively working against your healthy efforts? Chemicals in the water, estrogen coming from plastics, and additives in processed foods are all working against our body’s natural systems. And, on top of that many doctors prescribe medications that can exacerbate issues and even cause side gastrointestinal problems. Drew’s guest, Dr. David Minkoff, believes that an organic whole food diet is the key to losing weight, regaining health, and healing our bodies. He is the co-founder of LifeWorks Wellness Center and the founder of BodyHealth Products. During this conversation, he shares his wife’s journey back to health, the problems with accepting the status quo of processed foods and prescription meds, and the most important actions you can take to change your life now.     For a free copy of Dr. Minkoff's book The Search for the Perfect Protein, email josh@bodyhealth.com and mention this podcast, they'll send you a copy!   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [5:06] The long journey Dr. Minkoff and his wife went through to cure her autoimmune disease caused by the mercury fillings in her mouth.    [15:27] Dr. Minkoff’s 44th Iron Man has been put on hold due to COVID-19.    [17:21] The toll heavy metal poisoning can take on your body.   [21:12] The diet and hormones Dr. Minkoff suggests for patients who want to lose weight.     [30:08] Why are so many people experiencing health issues such as obesity and diabetes today?   [34:39] How Dr. Minkoff heals people with allergies through nutrition by cleaning up the gut.   [43:12] At 71, this is how Dr. Minkoff keeps his strength up and his body ready for Iron Man competitions.   [52:12] The physiological changes you can experience by changing the food you eat.     [58:28] Dr. Minkoff’s thoughts about the emotional components of eating and lifestyle changes.   [1:03:31] The top 2 things people can do to transform their health.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program that starts with empathy first for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Body Health Dr. Minkoff Website Get Dr. Minkoff’s book The Search for the Perfect Protein for free if you mention Fit2Fat2Fit here  Lifeworks Wellness Center @LifeworksWC on Twitter Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

There is one key factor that is under your control which will make your dreams come true. You must believe you can. All the physical exertion in the world will make no difference if your mind isn’t set to become the person you want to be. Drew’s guest, Cornell Thomas, is a shining example of ‘if there is a will there is a way’. Every single twist and turn in Cornell’s inspiring story is enough to make most people give up, but not him. He made adversity his teacher. He has transitioned from wannabe basketball player to head coach to professional speaker and author and the sky's the limit for what is next. During this conversation, he shares the power of his mother’s faith, the struggles he faced while working toward his dream, and why he shares his message with the next generation.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:04] When Cornell first started learning basketball he says he had the coordination of a baby deer.   [11:19] The sobering realization that his mother had more faith in him than he did.    [15:40] Just after getting a big opportunity to play ball in Portugal, Cornell tore his calf muscle and needed surgery.   [20:17] After recovery, Cornell realized his purpose in life wasn’t to play basketball, it was to help people.    [30:03] The many transitions Cornell went through on his path to become an author and professional speaker.    [38:13] Stretching himself outside of his comfort zone is how Cornell keeps continual learning in his life.   [44:57] Cornell explains how he speaks with children.   [48:22] Game of Death is Cornell’s new book about the mindset of an entrepreneur.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program that starts with empathy first for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Cornell Thomas @cornellthomas34 on Instagram Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

Finding a new way of eating that makes you feel great is exciting but when it comes to maintaining your new food philosophy it is not always easy. In this episode, Drew’s guest, Jeff Frese, Founder of Fat Snax shares his story of taking hard-boiled eggs into the movies to stay in ketosis. He knew there had to be a way to create a satisfying (and less smelly) snack you could eat anywhere. Along with his 6-year-old daughter, Jeff created the perfectly scrumptious keto cookie. Since 2016, Fat Snax has ruled the keto snack market and is available in most major grocery chains and online. Drew and Jeff also discuss the benefits they realize from being on a ketogenic diet, what influenced Jeff to create his own brand of products, and the ingredients that set Fat Snax apart from other keto snacks.     If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [4:16] The influences that led Jeff to become the business owner he is today.    [8:40] The benefits Jeff noticed when he went full-on keto were mental clarity and being leaner and stronger without much effort.    [10:14] Following the 4-Hour Work Week formula and with the help of his 6-year-old daughter Jeff tested, branded, and sold his keto cookies.   [16:29] The ingredients and sweeteners that set Fat Snax apart from other keto snacks.   [24:46] Drew and Jeff share their current diet regimen.    [34:14] Key strategies that helped propel Fat Snax into the mainstream.   [40:30] How to find Fat Snax and contact Jeff.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Fat Snax @eatfatsnax on Instagram Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

Finding the right lifestyle doesn’t always happen in a day. Experimenting with workouts, supplements, and food can lead to an individualized approach to health that increases your chances of contentment and success and transitioning from one diet to another shouldn’t leave you riddled with shame or guilt. But, that is exactly what happened to Drew’s guest, Daria Deptula. Daria was a hardcore vegan online influencer and bodybuilder who lost most of her clients and many of her followers when she announced she was integrating animal products back into her diet. During this conversation, she shares the physical changes her body went through when she switched to veganism, what led her back to the omnivore lifestyle, and the emotional impact the negativity from the vegan community left on her after her transition.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [5:11] Daria shares the experience of moving from a farm in Poland to living in the U.S.   [7:22] Daria got interested in fitness in college but had not yet formulated her nutritional goals.   [13:10] After watching a documentary on Netflix, she started her journey into veganism and found herself engulfed in the ethics.   [19:43] The biggest mistakes people make when going vegan.   [22:09] Daria won second place American Natural’s Bodybuilding bikini competition as a vegan athlete.    [25:00] After losing her menstrual cycle, Daria had an egg moment and it restored her period.   [37:28] A binge session in Costa Rica led Darian to transition back to eating animal products and to experiment with cyclical keto.   [49:36] Daria believes people can thrive as vegans but it’s just not for her.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: @Daria.Deptula on Instagram Daria Deptula Fit on Facebook Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

The biggest factor in people not succeeding in their physical transformation is most often tied to emotional trauma or challenges they have yet to overcome. Many people ‘put a bandaid on a bullet hole’ by exercising and dieting without fixing their emotional challenges first. To delve deeper into the correlation between physical and emotional transformation, Drew welcomes Chiropractor and Creator of the Overview Method Dr. Nima Rahmany aka Dr. Nima. Dr. Nima has worked for 20 years helping patients heal the trauma that created unhealthy patterns in their life and to overcome anxiety through cognitive and somatic tools and humor. If you struggle with diet and exercise this episode will help you better understand the unconscious patterns that are holding you back. Are you ready to breakthrough?   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:13] Dr. Nima describes the correlation between unresolved trauma and chronic illness and the program he developed to help his patients become ‘trigger proof’.    [9:04] How childhood traumas influence adult behavior.   [12:31] Connecting the dots between the parts of ourselves we have abandoned and why we use numbing agents and unhealthy distractions.   [21:17] Dr. Nima describes the cognitive and body-based Overview Method and how it is used as a healing mechanism.   [24:19] How releasing emotional baggage also releases physical baggage.    [30:13] The 3 steps of integrating intimacy in your life.   [34:54] Is self-healing and emotional regulation the future of healthcare?   [37:45] Becoming trigger proof means that there is a choice not to be driven by old patterns.   Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program for only $8.95/month. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Nima  Dr. Nima’s Virtual Workshop — Drew’s listeners get free access using the code ‘Trigger Proof’ Dr. Nima on YouTube @DrNima on Instagram Triggerproof Facebook Group Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

Every body is different. There is no one-size-fits-all for human health especially when it comes to diet. The food we eat affects overall health more than any other lifestyle element. But it seems the health and fitness industry sends mixed and sometimes confusing messages. To gain a better understanding of what bio-individual health looks like from the point of view of a nutritionist, Drew welcomes cookbook author and nutritional therapy practitioner Christina Curp to the podcast. Christina describes how she got over her unhealthy choices to cure her skin, and body issues, how she stays motivated during quarantine with her 7-year-old son, and the focus of her books, Made Whole and Made Whole Made Simple: Learn to Heal Yourself Through Real Food & Healthy Habits.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [5:31] What it’s like having your spouse deployed in the military.   [6:51] Why Christina started The Castaway Kitchen food blog.   [9:34] Christina describes the unhealthy coping mechanisms she used to numb herself in her youth.   [14:27] Feeding the family a veggie-heavy keto or paleo diet.    [20:37] In her book, Made Whole Made Simple, Christina tries to stress      the importance of a bio-individual approach.    [25:52] How to gauge success in health and fitness goals.    [32:13] How Christina is staying motivated and healthy during       quarantine and being a single parent.    [38:37] With her book tour cancelled what Christina is craving in 2020.   Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: The Castaway Kitchen  @TheCastaway Kitchen on Instagram Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com   

There is a myriad of box food products you can buy to feed your family during quarantine but finding high-quality, nutritious, real-food products that last in the freezer, or in the pantry, is essential when it comes to your families health and well-being. Drew asked the founder of Kettle and Fire, Justin Mares, to join him on the podcast because Kettle and Fire’s bone broths and soups are his go-to source of nutritious broths when he feeds his girls. Justin describes the meticulous process of sourcing the high-quality, organic ingredients, how Mark Cuban was essential in creating the recipe, and how the corona pandemic has affected his company.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:11] Justin describes how a family need led him to create his broth and his brand.    [9:06] Developing a high-quality, nutrition-dense bone broth required some powerful partners.    [12:56] The care required to produce a healthy, environmentally friendly product.    [19:25] Kettle and Fire offers several convenient paleo and keto products.   [27:41] Learning to say no was one of the most productive ways Justin could move his business forward.    [34:15] Since the corona pandemic started Kettle and Fire has seen a 4-5 times increase in sales and it has put a strain on the company to deliver products in a timely manner.    [37:47] Where to find Kettle and Fire products.     Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Kettle and Fire @kettleandfire on Instagram @jwmares on Twitter Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com   

A common misconception in business is that an entrepreneur must be an expert in a particular field to create a successful business venture. Drew’s guest, Jeff Fenster, Founder and CEO of Everbowl, an assembly line style superfood bowl franchise is proof of the inaccuracy. Even during the closure of his 28 flagship eateries due to the corona pandemic, Jeff and his team created a revenue stream out of delivering Everbowl’s directly to customer’s homes. He says it’s about seizing opportunities and pivoting and changing when the need arises. During this episode, Jeff shares his passion for health and wellness, how his failures have only made him stronger, and how Everbowl will become the next big franchise in the nation.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:14] What it is like for Jeff in California during the pandemic.    [8:12] Jeff’s career took several twists and turns before he realized he wasn’t meant to work in a large, bureaucratic business environment.   [13:00] In 2016, Jeff decided to follow his passion for health and wellness and create his Everbowl restaurant chain which follows his UNEVOLVE protocol.    [17:43] Jeff considers his lack of experience a strength toward his ability to create a successful restaurant franchise.     [28:51] Drew shares how his Fit2Fat2Fit journey was born out of the last economic downturn.   [29:58] What led Jeff to create the process of providing superfoods in an assembly line method.    [34:19] Laterbowls was created to get product to customers during the pandemic.    [37:27] When it seems like all is lost where there is a will there's a way. No matter what your goal is.   [45:07] Order a Laterbowl with Drew’s code and get $10 off your delivery order.     Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Everbowl @everbowlcraftsuperfood on Instagram   Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

A woman is acutely aware of her hormones throughout most of her life. From the onset of menstruation to pregnancy and through to menopause, women can detect hormone imbalances but are never exactly sure what diet and exercise programs will create harmony in their systems. To help us understand the science behind the emotions, Drew welcomes Dr. Anna Cabeca to the podcast. Dr. Cabeca is a board-certified OB/GYN and author of the books, The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. Her work has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC and in People and Shape magazines. During this conversation, she explains how a keto-green diet can help women stabilize cortisol and oxytocin production leading to ‘hormone harmony’, the beneficial supplements that help both men and women deal with hormone imbalances and sexual and reproductive health, and how women can take control of their health at any age.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [8:06] Personal experiences led Anna to take a deep dive into the physiology of grief and trauma.    [13:41] Understanding imbalanced hormones and the different stages of menstruation and menopause for women.   [17:52] How insulin and cortisol affect a woman’s reproductive organs and a baseline for hormone level testing.    [22:40] Anna’s ‘Green Keto’ approach was originally called the ‘Keto-Alkaline’ approach and is based on adding alkaline into a diet.    [32:10] The problem with the low-fat movement of the ‘80s and the importance of healthy fats for hormonal balance.   [40:50] Supplements that support sexual health in both men and women.    Sponsors:    Keto School Program — Get access to all of Drew’s keto content in one convenient location. It’s an all-keto monthly membership program. Get your first week free, cancel any time.    Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, and more.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Mentioned in This Episode: Dr. Anna Cabeca  @DrAnnaCabeca on Instagram Julva Trial Keto Green Calculator  Keto Green 16 Book Keto For Women Over 40 The Hormone Fix Book Keto Green Recipe Book Keto School Program Single Daddy Daily Podcast — A Collaboration of Drew & Evan DeMarco Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com