The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

How often do you test your physical limits? Do you know how far you can go or what the chemical rush of taking your body to the next level feels like? Do you know how to prepare yourself properly so you crush your goals? Drew’s guest, James Lawrence aka The Iron Cowboy does. James’ achievements include completing 50 Iron Mans in 50 days in 50 states. He has acquired several Guinness World records based on his fitness achievements, has a Netflix documentary about his life, and he is a father to five children. His upcoming projects include am Eco-challenge in Fiji with Bear Grylls and a team of super athletes and the Conquer 7 Project. During this podcast, James explains the sacrifices necessary to achieve his dreams while raising a family, how he prepares for his incredible journeys, and how he gives his goals the respect they deserve.    Fit2Fat2Fit Franchise Opportunity — Get certified to become a Fit2Fat2Fit Trainer. A 3-Day certification course in Utah to get clear on the mental and emotional side of weight loss. Drew wants to build an army of empathetic trainers and coaches! Visit fit2fat2fitfranchise.com to apply.  Join Drew for the Fit2Fat2Fit Cruise on March 15th - 21st, 2020.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:56] James gives inside details about the upcoming Eco-challenge in Fiji.     [10:44] How James chose his team members for the Eco-challenge competition.   [16:59] James discusses his nutritional intake, work ethic, and logistical roadblocks to his 50.50.50 Iron Man journey, and Netflix documentary.   [39:40] Proper preparation is the key to accomplishing any fitness goal.   [44:59] The Conquer 7 Project is the next big endurance journey.   [48:16] James likes to see how far he can SOAR.   [55:18] The sacrifices James makes to keep his family life intact during his endurance journeys. Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Iron Cowboy @ironcowboyjames on Instagram Iron Cowboy Documentary on Netflix 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   

Heka is the Egyptian god of healing and magic. Yemeni Mesa thinks of the ketogenic diet as something that is magical and healing. This is the story behind the brand, Heka Good Foods. In this podcast, Yemeni tells Drew about the early days of keto products, what it was like to be the Chief Sales Officer for Quest Nutrition in the early days before they became a billion-dollar company, and what makes his Heka Good Keto Bar the only keto-certified bar on the market.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    Join Drew for the Fit2Fat2Fit Cruise on March 15th - 21st, 2020.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [3:56] Yemeni came to the US with his mother when he was 10.    [9:12] Yemeni shares what he learned working in the food industry.   [14:19] Working for Quest Nutrition during their rapid growth phase was life-changing.    [17:17] Yemeni describes his nutritional-health journey and what he loves about keto.    [22:13] Quest has several iterations of ingredients before settling on the formula for their bars.   [31:05] Heka Good Foods is certified ketogenic by ketogenic.com and Dr. Ryan Lowry.   Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: HEKA Good Foods @Keto_Head on Instagram @hekagoodfoods on Instagram 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 

Times have changed. The old carbing-up cycles from bodybuilding days of old no longer apply when maintaining a healthy lifestyle while winning competitions. Keto has proven itself over and over to be the obvious choice for those want to maximize their efforts of cycling through a long, productive building state. To share both sides of the coin, Drew welcomes Robert and Crystal Sikes. Robert has been bodybuilding for over a decade and wife, Crystal has only recently engaged in physical competitions. They describe their fitness lifestyle before and after keto, how they maintain a high level of fitness, and the accident that became the popular Keto Brick.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [5:14] Robert and Crystal describe when and where they met and their fitness level at the time.   [12:22] What muscle building was like before and after keto while prepping for a bodybuilding competition.   [18:17] How Crystal transitioned from never having done a fitness program to competing while doing keto.   [27:58] Robert explains why he maintains a high-fat ratio while prepping for a competition on keto.    [34:54] How the Keto Brick came to be and how people use it.    Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Keto Savage KETO BRICK @ketosavage on Instagram @LadySavage on Instagram 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 

You could be doing everything right and still not be able to meet your health and fitness goals if you have a hypo or hyperthyroidism. If you are one of the 8 out of 10 women who are eating right, working out, and are still unable to lose weight or possibly even gaining weight, you may have a thyroid issue. Drew’s guest today, Elle Russ knows first-hand how hard you can work to stay healthy and how little difference it makes if your thyroid isn’t working properly. For years, she was misdiagnosed and given incorrect information about the symptoms she was experiencing due to her thyroid malfunction. During this discussion, she shares the symptoms to look out for, a list of blood tests you should consider if you think you have an issue, and where you can find knowledgable help.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [5:25] Elle describes her symptoms and her body’s reaction to receiving an improper diagnosis.     [11:57] Elle lists the available thyroid tests and offers advice for women who may have a thyroid problem.    [19:46] Men aren’t as likely to have a thyroid problem but when they do it affects their sexual health.    [23:26] The common culprits at the source of a thyroid problem and the effects of stress on the endocrine system.    [32:51] How keto affects the thyroid.   [41:13] Pre, Peri, and Post-menapausal considerations for women.    [43:36] Where to look for help if you think you may have a thyroid issue?     Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Elle Russ Website with Free Guide Primal Blueprint Podcast @_elleruss on Instagram Middle Path Medicine Website Natural Thyroid Hormones Yahoo Group Stop the Thyroid Madness Website Recovering with T3 Website 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   

It’s just you and Drew. You’ve sent your questions about the Ketogenic Diet on social media or e-mail and Drew, being the nice guy that he is, not only answers your questions, but he also shares the why behind the answer and where you can get additional information. Drew is known for trying things out before he promotes them. He must believe in something before he takes on a sponsor and is apparent in this Q&A session, he uses every single product he allows to sponsor this show. If you have additional questions, send them to Drew’s Instagram account, @Fit2Fat2Fit.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [6:56] If I have a cheat meal will I have to start all over?   [11:08] What if you are constipated on the ketogenic diet?    [13:39] What if I don't like coffee or tea?    [15:33] Are snacks between meals allowed?   [18:55] I'm feeling fatigued doing keto, is this normal?   [20:59] I'm not hungry when it's time for my next meal. Should I force myself to eat?    [25:01] Should I look net carbs or total carbs?    [26:37]  Can I have alcohol on the ketogenic diet?    Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: 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 

Our bodies are constantly changing. The fitness routines and workouts that have served us in the past may not be optimal over the long-term. It’s important to stretch and move our bodies in new ways to maintain healthy muscles and to stave off workout boredom. In this solocast, Drew offers up why it’s important to alter your fitness routine and examples of how to modify the intensity and volume of your workouts.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [7:07] Drew explains muscle confusion and why it’s important to change your fitness routine every 4-6 weeks.    [11:52] Ways to switch up the volume and intensity of workouts.    [21:49] The pitfalls of not switching up your workout routine.  Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: 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   

If you are not currently following your dreams, why not? Were you conditioned to believe you couldn’t or that you were less than? Now is time to leave that old story behind you and start being grateful for everything you are and what you are about to become. Drew’s guest, Brian ‘The Dreamer’ Johnson came from a small town in Alabama where he faced racism and bigotry. It was that intolerance that led him to do what he is doing today. He is an Emmy-winning TV producer, an Amazon #1 bestselling author, a coach, a mentor, and most importantly a dreamer and a doer. He shares his personal journey and the lessons he learned along the way. Prepare to be inspired.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [7:53] Brian summarizes his speech from Powerful U. about the human experience.   [11:08] Brian shares his own experience with conditioning and what it took to change his perception.    [15:41] Basketball was the therapy Brian needed to move away from his small town and to change his story.    [22:45] After hitting rock bottom, Brian leaned into his faith and vision which led him to the opportunity to create The Dreamer Series.    [35:09] In his book, Live Your Dreams Out Loud, Brian offers readers a framework for living their dreams.    Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Live Your Dreams Out Loud Website The Dreamer Series on Facebook @BJTheDreamer on Instagram @BJTheDreamer on Twitter @dreamer_series on Twitter Powerful U  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 

Consider where you are listening to this podcast. Are you driving, walking, or working out? Are you aggravated, calm, or sleepy? Stop your mind for a minute and take a deep breath. Breath in all that wonderful, life-giving air. Hold it in for a five-count and then slowly let it seep out of your body allowing your shoulders to drop as you do. Now that you are in a more relaxed state it’s time to listen to this profound interview with Wellness Force Radio’s Josh Trent. Josh shares the effective wellness techniques he has acquired over his lifetime, including breathwork, recognizing life-sucking demons for what they really are, and how to appreciate failure. Being grateful for the tough lessons we face isn’t always easy but as you will hear from Josh’s testimony, embracing gratitude will help you engage physically, emotionally, and spiritually with the world.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [04:39] Josh and Drew discuss porn addiction and overcoming lizard brain.   [12:04] Josh describes the catalyzing moments that transformed his life.    [19:17] What motivates Josh to show up and be fully present and why he is grateful for this life.   [22:59] The demons, dragons, and finding worthiness in failing.    [33:25] Starting a podcast, breathwork, and looking toward the future.   [51:52] CBD, Civilized Caveman, and conscious partnerships.   Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Wellness Force Radio CK30.fit2fat2fit.com Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com   

Everyone has their own set of unique and special gifts. But quieting the mind and simplifying life enough to celebrate those gifts takes practice and time. Drew’s guest, Shaman Durek Verrett helps others to stay present and tune into their spiritual light by accessing the ancient wisdom passed down to him from his ancestors. Durek came into his higher vibrational self at a young age but his father attempted to squelch his true nature. After a chance encounter with someone who begged for a spiritual cleansing, Durek’s father relented. Today, Shaman Durek is spreading his gifts around the globe with his Ancient Wisdom podcast, his new book, Spirit Hacking, and a host of tools available on his website, ShamanDurek.com. During this insightful interview, Durek shares tips on how to simplify your life and discover your who you were meant to be.    Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [7:57] At the age of 11, Shaman Durek’s abilities started to expand but his father warned him about sharing them with the world.    [20:54] The day Durek’s father realized what his son was put on this earth to do.    [31:11] The role of a Shaman explained and how they assist people to move past generational patterns.    [46:30] How Durek made special friendships with well-known people.    [54:24] Why Durek honors his human vessel, the different types of Shamans, and how to communicate with the spirit.   [1:00:44] In his new book, Spirit Hacking, Shaman Durek offers a deep understanding of how to navigate the world.    Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: Shaman Durek @shamandurek Ancient Wisdom Today Podcast CK30.fit2fat2fit.com Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com 

Have you ever wanted to push yourself to see just how far your body will take you? If you have, how long did you physically and mentally prepare for the task? When Drew decided to raise money and awareness for the charity, Operation Underground Railroad, he and his brother had one month to train for a 100-mile race that was to be completed in 24-hours. They set up a program to increase their endurance and enhance their body’s ability to handle the adverse conditions. During this episode, Drew shares the training protocol they implemented, the supplements and nutritional regimen they ingested, the strains and pains that impeded their progress, and what it felt like to finish.       Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life,  visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.    If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.    Key Takeaways:   [7:14] Why Drew and his brother decided to run 100 miles in 24 hours.   [11:11] Drew’s training protocol included wearing a 45-pound vest, wearing Altra shoes, slowing down his pace, compression boots, and Crossfit.    [20:22] Drew discusses the supplements that helped prepare him for the run.    [25:47] How Drew and his brother prepared for race day and if they accomplished their goals.   [38:54] Why Drew chose to raise awareness for Operation Underground Railroad.   Sponsors:  Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.   Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.    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: CK30.fit2fat2fit.com Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com