The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

It’s unbelievable that forty million Americans are dealing with some type of anxiety disorder right now? Some suffer debilitating attacks and others can’t stop their mind from racing long enough to get a good night’s sleep. Drew’s guest, Craig Ballantyne’s anxiety got so bad he went to the emergency room thinking he was having a heart attack. Craig has since recovered from his oppressive anxiety. During this episode, he shares the steps he took to overcome anxiety, the book, Unstoppable, he wrote to help others take action against their anxiety, and his personal journey of being a successful entrepreneur in the field of health and fitness.   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life launches February 12th and is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [8:38] How Craig gained critical credibility writing for Men’s Health magazine.   [11:49] Craig’s tips to ease transitions, increase productivity, and have success in life and entrepreneurship.   [26:41] Craig wrote his latest book, Unstoppable to help people attack their anxiety.   [36:56] For those who suffer from anxiety, asking for help is the first step towards relief.      [42:29] The Anxiety Diet is more about what you remove from your diet than what you add.   Sponsors:   Joovv — Infrared Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for muscle recovery, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above and use the promo code ‘Drew’ at checkout.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Craig Ballantyne Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life @RealCraigBallantyne on Instagram @CraigBallantyne on Twitter 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 knows following a daily routine when you have a family is not the easiest thing in the world. But, when you are a health and fitness entrepreneur with two daughters and a dog you have to adhere to a schedule to keep balance in your life and to make sure you fit everything in that’s important to you. I find it helpful to hear the daily routines of the people I follow for inspiration so, I decided to share mine with you. During this episode, you will hear my daily routine, my fitness regimen, how I feed myself and my kids and how I stay focused on what is important to me.   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [6:15] There is no such thing as the perfect morning; how I start my day.   [14:32] The importance of setting intentions and recognizing what you are grateful for, every day.   [19:30] My daily workout schedule and eating habits.   [22:08] My rituals at bedtime.     Sponsors:   Joovv — Next-level Red Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for eye health, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Headspace Free App Calm Brain.FM Twenty Days of Meditation Becoming Your Best Planner 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  

Did you know the ketogenic diet was originally discovered as a beneficial diet for patients with epilepsy? The therapeutic benefits of a keto lifestyle far outweigh the weight loss and fat loss. The mental clarity, anti-inflammation, increased energy and expanded cognitive function are just a few of the reasons people try and then adopt the keto diet. In this solo episode, Drew shares his thoughts on whether or not keto is a fad diet, the differences he saw in himself after adopting a keto lifestyle, and why no matter what your love of yourself and your health should always come first.   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [6:59] Things to consider when you decide to do a diet.     [12:42] The therapeutic applications of a keto diet.   [18:00] Drew's new book, Complete Keto includes the benefits of a keto diet beyond fat and weight loss.   [21:09] Why people say you shouldn’t do keto or lead you to believe a certain type of diet is bad.   Sponsors:   Joovv — Next-level Red Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for eye health, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: 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  

With the rise of Crossfit, IRONMAN’s and Tough Mudder’s it’s obvious unless you are a bodybuilder the need for single-muscle-focused gym equipment is not the future of fitness. Complete fitness transformations are designed to make your entire being agile and limber. Drew’s guest, Matthew Januszek is the co-creator of Escape Fitness, a UK-based company that adds style and efficiency to functional fitness equipment. Their floorspace plans and fitness equipment re-designs make a gym environment fun and effective.   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [7:00] Tinkering in their garage led Matthew and his father to build Escape Fitness Equipment.   [14:19] Matthew explains what Functional Fitness is and how to effectively use equipment to meet fitness goals.   [20:30] If you are setting up your home gym these are the key pieces of equipment you should have.   [29:02] The next big thing in the fitness equipment industry is functional, proven, and versatile equipment.   [34:59] How Escape Fitness makes fitness less intimidating and fundamentally fun.   Sponsors:   Joovv — Next-level Red Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for eye health, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Escape Fitness Escape Your Limits Podcast Escape Fitness on Youtube Escape Fitness on Instagram 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  

You may cringe when you think of meal planning because it sounds like just one more thing to do but it doesn’t have to cause stress. Eating at home is healthier, can cost less, and if you have a plan it takes less time than going out to eat. Drew’s guest, Jasmine Schmalhaus, shares tips and tricks from her latest project, Your Dinner is Planned, a membership site designed to make your family’s life simpler, healthier, and to assist you in keeping your lifestyle and fitness goals. It includes meal plans, daily recipes, and shopping strategies. It’s a timely episode to start the new year!   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [6:24] Why a crazy Human Resource lady turned into a writer of cook books and meal plans.   [12:15] Jasmine shares the distress competing in bodybuilding shows caused her and how she shifted her focus from looks to health.   [21:48] Jasmine describes the benefits of her ‘Your Dinner is Planned’ membership website.   [31:38] Tips and Tricks to make healthy food affordable and meal planning simple.   [39:23] Jasmine’s current health and fitness routine.   Sponsors:   Joovv — Next-level Red Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for eye health, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jazzy Things Your Dinner is Planned Dinner Table Talk Podcast @jazzythings @itsjazzythings Don’t Sacrifice Your Love of Food, Use Spices to Jazzy Things Up — Episode 11 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  

Many foods fit into the ketogenic profile but they are not always the healthiest option. Eating processed meat may keep you in ketosis but what nutrients are you feeding your body? Drew’s guests today, Jimmy and Christine Moore stress the importance of using real food as part of a ketogenic diet for true health. The couple also share the support they offered each other when only Jimmy decided he was shifting his eating habits, why Christine didn’t jump on board because she had always been thin, and some startling facts about how unhealthy most modern humans are.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [5:29] How couples can support each other during the transition to a nutritional-based diet, like Real Food Keto.      [9:51] Since she was a child, Christine’s health degraded year-over-year until she adopted a keto lifestyle.   [18:23] Critical gaps in nutritional information led Jimmy and Christine to write Real Food Keto.   Sponsors: Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Livin’ the Vida Low Carb @livinlowcarbman Rebooting Your Nutrition Real Food Keto: Applying Nutritional Therapy to Your Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet by Jimmy & Christine Moore The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living, by Stephen D. Phinney and Jeff S. Volek Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com  

The new year is upon us and many people will be making the same resolutions, or commitments this year as they did last year. Relying solely on willpower to improve our health, business, or relationships is a fleeting, close-to-impossible way to achieve our goals. That is why Drew’s guest, Jordan Kemper wrote the Red Key Revolution: Redefining Success for a Life of Significance. During this episode, he shares the life-changing moment when a mentor gave him the key to living a life of intention, a life of commitment and a life of true success. If you are motivated to keep commitments but lack the framework to make it a reality, this episode is for you.     If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [4:28] Jordan has a passion for seeing people transform so he started his first health and wellness business at 22.   [6:33] Protecting his morning routine is the key to productivity for Jordan.   [9:29] Jordan shares the personal story that inspired him to write, The Red Key Revolution and the significance of commitment.   [22:29] The importance of intention, commitment, and accountability.   [31:01] By creating the Red Key Foundation, Jordan hopes to bring significance to his life and meaning to the lives of others.      Sponsors: Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Red Key Revolution @JordanKemper on Twitter @RedKeyRevolution on Instagram Red Key Revolution on Facebook   Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

How do you share your gifts with the world? How do you communicate your distinct, extraordinary message to those you serve? Drew’s guest, Joscelyn Duffy’s gift is uncovering the deeply human elements of her client’s work and helping them share it with their specific audience. Her work has been featured in Psychology Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Thrive Global. She is a ghostwriter, author, and communications consultant to some of the top influencers in the world. Listen in as she shares how her mindset helped her escape death, twice, and how she can help you find your unique voice.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [3:35] From athlete to cripple in 5-months: Joscelyn shares how she regained her life after lupus took over her immune system.   [14:27] Building self-confidence is at the core of Joscelyn’s development and coaching program.   [24:46] Joscelyn describes the importance of standing for something and how she helps clients hone their message.   [28:07] Why appreciating the small stuff is the key to thriving versus surviving.   [35:59] How your mission, purpose, and vision can bring true fulfillment in business.   Sponsors: Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Joscelyn Duffy Website @JoscelynDuffy on Twitter Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Core strength is a sought-after concept in the fitness industry but how does it make life more fulfilling? Bodybuilder and Co-host of multiple keto podcasts, Danny Vega describes how his core strengths are more than his physical attributes. Family values, mental clarity, and a desire to be the best man he can be are at the center of his life’s mission. During this episode, he tells Drew why he chose keto and Carnivore to fuel his body’s nutritional needs, his love of self-experimentation, and the upcoming projects that have him pumped.     If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [6:18] Danny transitioned into a keto lifestyle two and a half years ago and he is still building mass.   [12:47] Danny's search for the ultimate feel good diet led him to Carnivore.   [16:24] As part of his self-experimentation, Danny tests his blood sugar and stress but how he feels is the most important gauge.   [26:18] Fat-Fueled Family demonstrates that there are different ways to have an awesome life with family.   [42:28] Danny’s upcoming projects include a journal, the Keto-Muscle Program and more from the Fat Fueled Family.   Sponsors: GAINSWave — A safe natural treatment for men to reverse effects of erectile dysfunction due to poor blood flow. Acoustic wave therapy breaks up plaque for increased blood flow where it's needed.   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: The Ketogenic Athlete Fat Fueled Family @ketocounterculture on Instagram Keto Counter Culture on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com  

Did you know the salt you use could have many of its, healthy, trace minerals extracted and have de-caking agents and dextrose added? Or, that you could be eating ocean pollutants when you sprinkle sea salt on your favorite keto-friendly food?   In today’s episode, Darryl Bosshardt joins Drew to share the story of how his family started mining single-source Redmond’s Real Salt in Utah for decades. He also discusses the vital role salt plays in a healthy, human body, why salt was undeservedly demonized and the importance of knowing where your salt comes from.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [3:35] The history of Redmond Salt company.   [06:38] Darrell shares the history and important health benefits of real salt.   [21:13] Iodine deficiency: Why salt with iodine added isn’t a sufficient source.   [24:53] Dextrose is sometimes added to salt which is not keto-friendly.   [34:10] Where to find Real Salt in your neck of the woods.   Sponsors: GAINSWave — A safe natural treatment for men to reverse effects of erectile dysfunction due to poor blood flow. Acoustic wave therapy breaks up plaque for increased blood flow where it's needed.   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB which raises your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Redmond's Real Salt Redmond's Real Salt on Facebook @RealSaltKeto on Instagram The Salt Fix: Why Experts Got it All Wrong — And How Eating More Might Save Your Life, by Dr. James DiNicolantonio Salt Your Way to Health, by MD David Brownstein Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com