The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

If you had the opportunity to interview your ex-spouse, would you? Drew takes on the challenge of asking Lynn Manning poignant questions to expose her history, her present life and what lies ahead for her in the future. She cautiously responds to questions about dating, her most embarrassing moment and the copious amounts of doughnuts she ingests. Her vulnerability is refreshing and her truth inspiring. Listen in as Drew and Lynn teeter on the fine line of an after marriage friendship.   Key Takeaways: [5:24] Lynn talks about her childhood adventures. [9:25] Dealing with debilitating depression. [13:29] Why did Lynn marry Drew? [19:00] Self-love and self-care helped Lynn make it through the divorce. [27:31] If Lynn could go back and give her 20-year-old self some advice, what would it be? [30:58] What motivated Lynn to become a fitness trainer? [42:48] Lynn has learned to never trust a fart. [48:12] Lynn answers Lightning Round questions.   Sponsors: Keygenix - Use this link for 15% off your entire purchase Quest Nutrition Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media Drew’s Dr. Oz ketosis clip Impact Trainings The Manning Divorce Podcast That Single Mom Life on Facebook @thatsinglemomlife

Drew and Lynn are sharing the story of their lives, their relationship and their divorce in today’s episode. Their wish is that the information helps others make it through the hard decisions they may be facing based on what they have learned along the journey of their marriage. This very open and vulnerable exchange focuses on three important points of encouragement. One is having a long-term vision for your life. Two is to not bring up past events and three is to focus on yourself. A response to a situation will almost always bring about better results than a reaction.   Key Takeaways: [6:07] Life is better if you can learn to not take yourself so seriously. [8:20] Hanging on to a marriage for reasons of pride is just prolonging an unhappy situation. [11:14] “The decision wasn’t made lightly. We were in hardcore counseling for five years before our divorce.” [16:06] Finding a way to love yourself can help you and your relationship heal. [24:56] The 3 things that helped Drew & Lynn maintain a long-term relationship after a divorce. [42:59] Being married is hard and being divorced is hard. You have to choose which hard you want.   Sponsors: Keygenix - Use this link for 15% off your entire purchase Quest Nutrition Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media Clarity Coaching Daring Greatly by Brené Brown Rising Strong by Brené Brown Loving What Is by Byron Katie

Today, the inspiration who is Tyler Cartwright introduces us to all kinds of keto. He also talks about nutrition, physical and mental wellness and how his relationships changed when he began his fitness journey. He has been married to his wife for 14 year and has a 5 year-old. Nine years ago, he weighed in at 505 pounds and little by little he lost 230 pounds and shed a couple of medical conditions as well. He believes in pushing the boundaries of what is possible, embracing the journey, and challenging others to do the same through his coaching, his writing and his thought leadership on ketogains.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Ketogenic diet and how it can help you, this episode is chock full of keto, keto, and keto!   Key Takeaways: [8:33] Tyler shares his personal fitness journey and the lies he told himself when he was obese. [15:22] As a couple, Tyler and his wife enabled each other but it was done with good intentions. [17:40] What chain of events led Tyler to transition to a healthy lifestyle and were there repercussions?  [26:50] Stress sometimes makes you do stupid things. Maybe you need an after-action report? [29:44] What were the actual first steps Tyler took to get started and how did his wife react to his lifestyle change? [36:45] Ketogains started with Tyler’s research into his unique situation. [42:35] What are Targeted Ketogenic Diets, Standard Ketogenic Diets and what does it mean to become Keto Adapted? [51:36] Contact Tyler on Ketogains.com and use the ketogenic calculator to help you decide where to start in your ketogenic journey. [56:16] The Lightning Round - Necessary Endings.   Sponsors: Kegenix - Use this link for 15% off your entire purchase (use code fit2fat2fit for 15% off) Quest Nutrition Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media Ketogains Ketogains on Facebook Everything About Keto on Reddit @ty_cartwright on Twitter @darthluiggi on Instagram

Once a wrestler always a wrestler. Jim Harshaw Jr. is a professional speaker, consultant, and a former Division 1 All-American wrestler. He helps pro athletes, CEOs and coaches to focus on the actions they need to be taking every day in order to reach their goals. He shares with them the power of the process and the power of failure. He has received accolades about his TEDx talk, Why I Teach my Children to Fail and has created a framework everyone can follow to find their own success. He and Drew share their beliefs on which mindset shifts need to occur while striving to be the best and how wrestling is an ideal physical workout.   Key Takeaways: [7:56] In wrestling, you get comfortable being uncomfortable and not just in the singlet. [13:13] Jim felt hopeless and felt he didn’t have what it takes. [16:46] Shift your focus on living a healthier lifestyle, not on an outcome, because some things are out of your control.  [20:37] The Naval Academy offered me the second highest paying wrestling assistant coach job in the country but, I wanted to sow my oats first. [22:54] Jim’s 4-step blueprint for success allowed him to push through anything and obtain balance in his life.  [39:01] Jim’s diet is based on his “why”. Why does he need energy today? Why does he want to stay healthy? [43:54] The Lightning Round.   Sponsors: Kegenix - Use this link for 15% off your entire purchase (Use code: fit2fat2fit) Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram Why I Teach My Children to Fail - TEDx Charlottesville Jim Harshaw Jr. @Wrestlesuccess on Twitter Wrestling with Success Podcast

Craig Preisendorf trains MMA fighters and other high-level athletes. He has been dubbed the Superhero Maker, a title he readily accepts and embraces. From a very young age, he was captivated by the pictures in fitness magazines of pronounced veins and great physiques. While training for competitions he encountered a series of bad coaches who cared little for nutrition or body wellness. His last bad training experience landed him in a hospital where he had a near death experience. After being fed up with all the bad information and harmful supplements moving through the fitness industry, he decided to bring internal nutrition and brain food to the forefront of his training programs.   Key Takeaways: [7:05] At 12, Craig just had to have forearm veins and later didn’t want to date until he got buff. [12:17] Finding a true connection with your body through classic, old school style bodybuilding. [16:01] Modifying athletes’ nutrition for the body AND the brain had the biggest impact on their fitness abilities. [21:05] Bad coaching and a near death experience led Craig to ketosis. [30:24] How does ketosis affect females and how do they maintain good fat, protein and carb levels? [36:49] The keto flu is actually just a dietary mistake.  [40:21] Understanding the difference between keto adapted and producing ketones. [43:20] The science behind Smart Drugs.    [51:17] What can the average person expect to experience when taking a nootropic, like Lucid? [53:57] The future of supplements will be based on real foods and ketosis. [56:53] The Lightning Round #BOOM [1:00:13] Contact information for The Superhero Make.r   Sponsors: Keygenix - Use this link for 15% off your entire purchase Quest Nutrition Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram FitCon The Superhero Maker on Facebook @superheromakr Engaged Per4mance My Fitness Pal App

Jason MacKenzie has overcome a hardship that most of us would think impossible to overcome. His human reaction to a devastating event left him lost in a haze of guilt, shame and alcoholism. He used physical fitness as a type of retribution for his dirty deeds and his wife’s suicide as the rationale for letting himself fall apart. It wasn’t until he embraced his vulnerable side that he was able to break free of his addiction and start his spiritual journey. His upcoming world-changing book is for Dads who need to cultivate vulnerability in their lives.   Key Takeaways: [7:19] Jason dealt with the inconsolable mental anguish which was his late wife’s bipolar disorder. [14:50] Sharing stories about bipolar disorder encourages other people to share their stories, helping to lift their burden. [18:45] Imagine telling two little girls their mommy went to heaven after their Mommy committed suicide. [24:39] People will rationalize their drinking problem to themselves and those who love them until the breaking point occurs. [31:55] Two views of a disorder - How the spouse of an affected person copes and how a person who is struggling copes. [37:19] Physical fitness was Jason’s anchor during tumultuous times and mental fitness is what got him ripped. [42:13] It’s not about crunches. It’s about being worthy of being better. [47:18] Contact information and what to expect from Jason’s book. [49:10] The Lightening Round - Getting mileage out of crapping your pants.   Sponsors: Keygenix Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram The Book of Open @LeMonkdeFunk @jasonscottmackenzie

As an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion at Charleston Southern University, Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas educates with a holistic approach. She believes mental fitness to be just as important as physical fitness for living a healthy life. Her 6-years of active duty service as a Captain in the Marine Corps gave her the desire to spend time helping veterans to transition from active duty to civilian life in the healthiest way possible. Her book Brave, Strong & True: The Modern Warrior’s Battle for Balance is a strategic guide for people who want to lead a purposeful life.   Key Takeaways: [5:09] How Kate Hendricks Thomas spends her days and how she helps veterans transition from active duty to civilian life. [9:55] The high-end fitness industry made Kate feel out of balance and wonder about her purpose. [14:15] Mindful movement is a self-care practice. [18:11] There are 3 concepts to build resilience to assist anyone dealing with mental fitness and stressors. [23:20] Integrating meditation practices into your fitness program early can produce real, validated results. [30:02] Kate believes she would have been a better marine officer had she allowed herself to be vulnerable. [33:05] We should be consciously cultivating empathy like Drew does in his Fit2Fat2Fit movement. [36:26] Circuit weight training, yoga and holistic nutrition are critical parts of Kate’s current fitness practice. [41:55] The Lightning Round - Breaking Wind. [47:00] Contact information for Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas.   Sponsors: Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram Kate Hendricks Thomas Brave, Strong, True @precisionwell Kate on Twitter

Charlie Brenneman, aka The Spaniard, is a family man who has had a successful career as a teacher, an MMA fighter, a professional speaker, a mentor and an author. He is living proof of humans’ ability to adapt and transition to whatever they desire to be in life. He shares the details of his journey from being a high school wrestler all the way through to having his life-altering stroke. He also talks on his understanding of how nutrition can help the body perform at a higher level and which type of workouts keep him in top shape.   Key Takeaways: [4:07] How did Charlie get the nickname “The Spaniard”? [9:05] Binging on food after a weigh in is definitely a thing of the past. It’s now about understanding how nutrition can help the body to perform at a higher level.  [14:42] This is what happened when Charlie transitioned from a wrestler to a UFC fighter. [20:56] Screw your weaknesses and focus on what you are best at. [22:51] Charlie has had 2 major events which made him believe he would never fight again. [33:54] To fill the void of not being a fighter, Charlie set out to help others. [36:09] There’s not enough money in the world to make me sacrifice my family time. [39:18] What are some daily habits the Spaniard never fails to do? [41:58] A couple of key things Charlie includes in his workout. [44:45] Drew’s famous spinach shake breakfast. [47:14] The Lightning Round - Google “Adlan UFC”. [55:53] Contact information for Charlie.   Sponsors: Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram Charlie Brenneman Driven - My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage @spaniardmma on Twitter @mmaspaniard on Instagram

Maddy Moon is a 24-year-old female with strong convictions about sharing her message with the world. As a high school student, Maddy was introduced to food documentaries which changed her way of eating. She adopted vegetarianism and rapidly dropped weight. And even though she didn’t need to lose the weight, people started praising her for her new look. She became obsessed with the attention she was getting and decided to work with a trainer to prepare her for a physique competition. She has since realized her value is more than how she looks and she wants to make sure women have the tools to become body positive. She has written two books and her website has become a resource for those who would like to learn from her experiences.   Key Takeaways: [7:54] Maddy shares the beginning of her body obsession and how her eating habits were getting her noticed. [13:55] Labels are more powerful than we think they are. They can make us a prisoner. [17:55] If kids see the people love and admire most putting themselves down, it won’t matter what you say to them, they will pick up on the behavior. [21:48] Maddy lost herself and her health while preparing for her first physique competition.    [31:46] There are people in the fitness industry who make women believe their only value is how they look. [37:59] Purging her social media, reducing triggers, changing relationships and increasing her “body positivity” exposure led Maddy through her healing process. [48:25] Contact information for Maddy and how to get her amazing books, Confessions of a Fitness Model and The Perfection Myth.  [50:28] The Lightning Round - The amazing middle toe lift.   Sponsors: Quest Nutrition Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Maddy Moon @madelinemoon on Instagram MaddyMoon on Facebook Earthling Documentary

As a former professional ice hockey player and wrestler, Paul Gagné has always had an interest in using the body’s natural systems to obtain peak performance. He currently trains high-level athletes using Posturology, Sports Physiology, and Strength Conditioning along with a Japanese style nutrition and diet regiment. He advises to only take supplements that activate the body’s natural systems, but only if you really need to.   Key Takeaways: [5:24] What exactly is Posturology and what does it have to do with our feet? [14:39] Eye muscles are an important part of posture. Hand, eye coordination can be stunted by the white light from screens and the proximity of electronic devices. [20:18] How has Paul’s nutritional philosophy changed over the years due to changes in scientific information? [28:44] What is the difference in the proper diet of a high-end athlete vs. the average Joe? [35:08] We should wait for our bodies to tell us when we need food before eating. Most people eat before their bodies have finished processing food. [38:09] A good supplement activates our body's natural energy system. [40:59] Bone broth is made from organic bones and it is eaten to reduce inflammation. [43:53] Protein powders and supplements are overused, wasteful products. [50:59] Contact information for Paul Gagné.   Sponsors: Kegenix - get 15% off of any purchase with this Fit2Fat2Fit link Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Fit2Fat2Fit @fit2fat2fit - Drew on Instagram 2FitatHome @2fitathome - Lynn on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino Postural Sports Performance Postural Sports Performance on Facebook