The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

My guest today Cary Williams is the creator of the Too Pretty Brand, a former Olympic level boxing coach, gym owner, cover model, speaker and all around badass. It was against her better judgment to join Season 2 of Fit to Fat to Fit but Cary likes a challenge. During today’s podcast, she shares the difficulties she faced while gaining the 40 pounds, how her body’s health rapidly declined and how a keto diet was the only solution to finally dropping the weight.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [3:52] How Cary entered the world of boxing. [11:14] Behind the scenes of Cary's Fit to Fat to Fit Experience. [16:48] Cary didn't realize how hard it would be to take the weight off. [24:21] For a trainer, the first workout back to fit can be a truly humbling experience [29:16] Cary reached out for help from Drew to lose weight through ketosis. [35:28] Age is not an excuse to not work hard. [38:20] Billion Dollar Buyer and the Too Pretty Brand   Sponsors: Drew's 60 Day Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day Fasting Program Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Cary Williams Too Pretty Brand Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit TV on Lifetime - S2 Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com  

At first, Felicia Romero wasn’t certain she wanted to accept the Fit to Fat to Fit challenge but immediately said yes after she learned her sister was also chosen to be on the show. Felicia thought she might enjoy some mindless eating and began devouring every pancake offered by IHOP but her body resisted her by making her physically sick and depressed. She joins Drew to discuss how her relationship with her sister evolved over the 8-month process, her personal journey during the experiment and how her fitness program has changed based on what she learned during the filming of the show.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [05:43] Felicia has a competitive edge and a compassionate heart. [10:28] Participating in competitions made Felicia sabotage her own health. [15:15] Felicia's Fit to Fat experience. [30:04] Felicia found the transition back from Fat to Fit more difficult than she imagined it would be. [36:52] Understanding the mental aspect of weight gain was a byproduct of the experience. [44:45] The Power, Peace and Paleo Program.   Sponsors: Drew's 60 Day Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day Fasting Program Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Felicia Romero Power, Peace and Paleo Program Felicia Romero on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit TV on Lifetime - S2 Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

In today’s society, we are always on the go. It has become easier than ever to pick up something to feed ourselves with but these ‘fast foods’ offer little to no nutritional value. Drew’s guest, the Founder of Ample, Connor Young, developed a meal replacement powder that not only includes fiber but macronutrients as well. During today’s episode, Connor describes how he, and the team at Ample, use science to create balanced meal replacement powders, source the best, most nutritious ingredients, and how they diversify their recipes to make their products keto and vegan-friendly.      If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting on January 8, 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [05:27] Connor's nutritional knowledge allowed him to create meal replacements for his entrepreneurial neighbors. [12:26] Ample is a full meal replacement that is based on nutrition and total body health. [23:21] Connor didn't want to mask the natural flavors of Ample with a flavoring. [30:09] The ketogenic version of Ample includes fiber, MCT, and micronutrients. [36:06] Recommendations for how to use Ample as a meal replacement.   Sponsors: Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Ample Meal Jump Start to Keto - Use this link for 30% off Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day Fasting Program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Can food addictions be sourced to past emotional wounds? Can certain herbs amplify meditative practices? Does fasting have to seem like punishment? During this episode, Drew and guest, Justin Ehrlich explore the parallels in the mental, emotional and spiritual and physical aspects of health through integrative Chinese medicinal practices.   Justin Ehrlich is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a student of Jade Purity Daoism. As a Life and Spiritual Coach, he works with clients on how to apply ancient and modern healing practices into their lives to achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental transformations.     If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting on January 8, 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [03:56] Justin describes his background and his balanced approach to life. [09:03] An offhand comment from a friend led to a new life path for Justin. [12:20] Acupuncture is used to elicit an immune response from the body. [16:42] Becoming a life coach naturally fit into Justin's healing practice. [21:27] How Justin integrates physical, spiritual and emotional treatments. [28:28] The Daoist approach to fasting.   Sponsors: Lakanto — Use the code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 40% off Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Justin Ehrlich Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day Fasting Program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Finding keto-friendly products that taste good is not always easy but Brent Hauver of Lakanto says look no further. Lakanto produces a zero glycemic, keto-friendly, plant-based sweetener from the Monk Fruit that really tastes like sugar. Their line of products includes traditional favorites such as pancakes, maple-flavored syrup and chocolate bars. During this episode, you will learn what makes the product taste exactly like sugar, how the company was created and where you can get the product.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting on January 8, 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [04:31] After his body broke down, Brent decided to create a plant-based nutrition company. [17:44] The history of Monk Fruit and how the Lakanto company began. [23:34] Erythritol was added to make the sweetener taste exactly like sugar. [25:43] Products currently available from Lakanto include chocolate bars and pancakes. [39:34] Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener in available in limited international countries.   Sponsors: Lakanto — Use the code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 40% off Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Lakanto Lakanto on Facebook Fed Up Movie Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day fasting program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Even if you are eating ‘healthy’ foods you may not be giving your body sufficient nutrients to achieve optimal health. Dr. Steven Lewis and his wife, Janet Lewis describe how our polluted world and mass agricultural practices have depleted the nutrients out of foods. They also describe how they are able to offer extensive, but affordable lab tests to provide an individualized, alternative, and functional nutritional supplement schedule to their patients.   Janet is a certified National Health Consultant and Steven is a Chiropractor. Both have studied Eastern preventative medicinal techniques in China. Their plans work by eliminating the toxins we ingest through everyday foods and products and by allowing the body’s natural repair mechanisms to function properly.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting on January 8, 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [04:39] The Lewis's use lab work to find the correct natural compounds to regain their health. [07:00] It's hard to avoid all the common products mimic estrogen in the human body. [16:42] The Chinese practice preventative, alternative and natural medicine. [23:42] Organic doesn't necessarily mean nutrient dense. [27:34] The importance of pooping; Nutrition begins in the gut. [34:23] Why the lab work you are currently getting could be useless in improving your health.   [44:26] Balancing your hormones.     Sponsors: keto FRIDGE — Use the discount code Fit2Fat2Fit for 20% off your order Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Hylete — Use the code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 40% off Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Green Wisdom Health Green Wisdom Health on Facebook Shoot’n Straight with Dr. Lewis on Facebook Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day fasting program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

The fitness industry has had, for the most part, a military-type, physically-based, just-follow-the-instructions kind of mentality but as my guest, Nick Olsen points out clients must also have their emotional and mental needs addressed before they can make a permanent change. Nick is a personal trainer and a certified life and business coach. He attributes his success to being able to help people at an emotional level and his business savvy.   In his new book and e-course, The Road to Success as a Personal Trainer, Nick helps personal trainers create a successful business through a client-focused business model.   Check out Drew's simple, 60-day Jump Start to Keto program it includes meal plans, workouts and more. If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting in January 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [06:19] Nick came from an unhealthy family environment. [10:50] Helping facilitate change in people's lives is what Nick is passionate about. [14:56] Many Personal Trainers are set up to fail because they focus solely on the physical. [19:23] Nick's e-course includes the mental and emotional side of fitness and goal setting.    [30:30] What makes a successful personal trainer? [38:08] Don’t compromise what is important to you for money. #successredefined   Sponsors: keto FRIDGE — Use the discount code Fit2Fat2Fit for 20% off your order Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Hylete — Use the code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 40% off Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Your Fit Biz Mentor Your Fit Biz Mentor on Facebook @Nick_Olsen_PT on Instagram X365 Fitness Jump Start to Keto Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day fasting program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Fasting is a term which is on the cover of just about every fitness magazine these days, but the corresponding article offers very little information about what fasting really is and what the benefits are. Drew believes facts are better than fluff so he reached out to the world’s leading fasting expert and Author of The Complete Guide to Fasting, Dr. Jason Fung. Dr. Fung works with patients who have type 2 diabetes and obesity-related issues. During this episode, Dr. Fung shares the history of fasting, how to make fasting a part of a healthy lifestyle and some facts and figures commonly omitted by the fitness industry.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting in January 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [04:24] Fasting has always been part of the human experience. [11:55] It's the hormones, not the calories that add weight. [17:18] What happens to the body during fasting?   [19:31] Emerging trends in wellness. [27:35] Common protocols of fasting. [35:59] How to personalize your own fasting program. [43:50] How much weight can you lose during a fast?   Sponsors: keto FRIDGE — Use the discount code Fit2Fat2Fit for 20% off your order Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Hylete — Use the code ‘Fit2Fat2Fit’ for 40% off Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: IDM Program - Intensive Dietary Management   @DrJasonFung on Twitter The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate Day, and Extended Fasting Healthy 21 - Drew’s 21-day fasting program Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

This week, Dr. Mihaela Telecan joins Drew to discuss how a low carbohydrate diet was her solution to a healthier life. Dr. Telecan went through a process of self-experimentation to arrive at the understanding that whole, unprocessed foods increased her physical and mental performance. Dr. Telecan offers well-researched resources to understanding the science behind how carbohydrates are used within the human body, how to break the vicious cycle of cravings brought on by sugar and carbohydrates and how to break food addiction forever.     If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting in January 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [05:58] Mahalia enjoys the science behind optimizing health and performance. [17:29] Maliahs healing journey started when she became a raw vegan but it messed with her digestion. [18:57] GAPS protocol includes natural treatment for mental and physical ailments. [33:06] The Make Peace with Fat book includes a Metabolic Reset Protocol. [39:16] The secret to breaking your addiction to food.   Sponsors: keto FRIDGE — Use the discount code Fit2Fat2Fit for 20% off your order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Healing with Foods @HealingwithFoods on Facebook @MihaelaRD on Twitter Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment for Autism, Dyspraxia, A.D.D., Dyslexia, A.D.H.D., Depression, Schizophrenia  by Natasha Campbell-McBride The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable by Stephen D. Phinney & Jeff S. Volek Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

It is common knowledge eating a ketogenic diet has health benefits and can help a person achieve their weight loss goals but what about the other benefits of reducing glucose for ketones? Drew welcomes Dr. Adrienne Scheck to the podcast to talk about her research studies which are linking a strict ketonic diet to starving cancer cells in the brain. Dr. Scheck is the Principal Investigator and Associate Professor of Neuro-Oncology research at Barrow Neurological Institute. She shares her passion to increase cancer survival rates and to enlist more doctors in adopting a keto diet for their patients.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher. Don’t miss Season 2 of the Fit2Fat2Fit show on Lifetime starting in January 2018!   Key Takeaways:   [06:13] Uncovering the connection between the Ketogenic diet, chemotherapy and cancer cells. [11:52] Mice who were fed a ketogenic diet in addition to chemo showed promise. [18:17] A human brain cancer patient documented her results after consuming a strict keto diet. [26:41] Dr. Scheck's team found the keto diet had multiple alternative benefits and applications. [32:45] Getting more doctors and patients to adopt the keto diet is a struggle.   [39:34] Dr. Scheck’s personal and professional goal is to see cancer survival rates increase.   Sponsors: keto FRIDGE — Use the discount code Fit2Fat2Fit for 20% off your order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Email: Adrienne.scheck@gmail.com Dr. Adrienne Scheck on Youtube The Charlie Foundation Matthew’s Friends   Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com