The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

When you consider the time, effort, and cost required to visit a doctor for blood work or lab screenings it can be overwhelming. And, with chronic diseases on the rise, it is essential to take our wellness into our own hands. Frequent testing removes the doubt and frustration of discovering a health issue when it may be too late to properly combat a disease. Drew's guest, Peter Foley, started his...

Many people consider their families to be their closest allies, assets, and the people who always have their backs. But what happens when our journey doesn't align with what our family had in mind for us? Some families use this opportunity to strengthen their bonds to become closer and some families, like Maddy Mink's family, make the decision to sever intimate connections. Maddy could have crumbl...

This show highlights the most-important lessons and takeaways from the past 200 episodes of this podcast. I have been blessed with a wide variety of speakers who vulnerably share their ins and outs and ups and downs. No matter the subject whether it is keto, workouts, mental and emotional healing, or parenting tips each guest in these 200 episodes has opened up and shared from deep down in the hea...

Following a diet based on the current food pyramid created and promoted by the federal government is lethal. Since the guidelines were put into place obesity, diabetes, and chronic illness has been on the rise in America. Even the most prestigious medical journals fail to mention the havoc sugar and carbs can play with the natural processes of the thyroid in the human body. Dr. Ken Berry, a family...

Have ever said to yourself "I am not a quitter" or, have others commended you for your stick-to-itiveness? Does the thought of giving up on something make you feel guilty or ashamed? If you've done all the right things and are still not achieving your goals maybe it's time to shift your mindset about quitting. In this episode, Drew welcomes The Quit Doctor, Stanley Robertson to the show to share w...

Self-limiting beliefs are the only thing holding you back from creating the business success you want. Ultimately, you are what you believe you are. Today's guest Steven Kuhn learned this lesson while serving in the US military. And, once he realized his mindset was his only limitation he started to soar. His ability to recognize opportunity and seize it led to him working with some high-level cli...

This episode is the second of its kind. On social media, Drew asked you what you wanted to know more about and you sent him questions. He answers each one even if it's not about health, wellness, or fitness. Want to know how Drew keeps his teeth so white or what countries are on his bucket list? It's all in today's episode. If you want to hear Drew's first Q&A session, listen to episode #194 of th...

If you are an entrepreneur you understand how important the hustle and grind can be to growing a successful business. But for many of us, working without recovery time takes a toll on our health and wellness. What is rarely considered is how much more prosperous we would be if we tackled each day's work with our mind clear and our bodies fully rested. Today's guest, David Hauser, was so busy creat...

During today's solocast, Drew answers some of the most frequently asked questions listeners have submitted about keto and transitioning into keto. If you are uncertain about blood and urine testing, getting back on track after a cheat meal, or carb-cycling this episode has something for you. Many of these questions can also be found in Drew's book, Complete Keto. If you haven't picked it up or dow...

Ancient medicines and healing practices have evolved our species up to now but are there additional lessons to be learned from indigenous cultures? If you take into account that most prescription drugs in the West are sourced from plants in the Amazon basin the answer becomes clearer. Today's guest, Documentary filmmaker Jason Prall is setting out to discover what our modern cultures might be miss...

What is the difference between people who lose weight and keep it off versus those who regain the weight just a few months later? The difference in those who keep the weight off is they keep the promises they make to themselves. They live in integrity with what they want from life. Case in point, today's returning guest Bruce Pitcher from Extreme Weight Loss Season 4, episode 4. Bruce transformed...

In the 1970s 4.2 million Americans were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and today there are 30 million people being treated for the disease. It's obvious that something in the American diet changed. The amount of sugars being added to foods in addition to a food pyramid designed to sell agricultural products have left much of the nation unhealthy and addicted. To take back control of our health and...

Most dog food is kibble comprised of a high percentage of corn, wheat, or soybeans. And, while it may satiate your dog until their next meal the ingredients lack the optimum amount of fat and protein dogs need to stay healthy and live a long, happy life. There are other low-carb food options available but how do you know which foods are created to drive profit for manufacturers versus food that is...

This week we revisit episode 094 where Drew chats with Ryan Lowery, the President and Co-Founder of the Applied Science and Performance Institute and co-author of the new book, The Ketogenic Bible . Ryan is rapidly becoming one of the premiere sports scientists in the nation. He and Jacob Wilson aka the Muscle Ph. D., perform clinical studies on human performance. Today's conversation focuses on a...

There is more to life than just macros, calories, weight loss, and getting skinny. Strengthening our emotional and mental health are essential aspects of living a life of joy and fulfillment. We suffer when we focus on anything that is outside of our realm of power. Be it the past or the future. The present is the only thing we can truly master at this moment. Kathryn Dixon, the life coach who hel...

Knowing what you are good at and not good at can save you lots of money, just ask Chris Powell. Today we revisit our first interview with Chris - he figured out (by trial and error) he was a much better trainer than a businessman. He openly admits to his hard times and shares how living in a bitter place transformed him to become the friend, husband, father and trainer he is today. He believes bei...

The ketogenic diet has evolved since the 1920s when doctors discovered the benefit of using ketones as a fuel source to control seizures in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Then before the dawn of social media, the keto diet was passed around like a secret in gyms where weightlifters and athletes worked out. Now, there is an entire industry built to offer support for those on the keto diet....

Can Vegetarians become fat adapted and live a keto lifestyle? Yes, they can. What about Vegans? Can they become fat adapted and live a keto lifestyle? Well, mostly. They can become Ketotarians. As a leading expert in Functional Medicine, Dr. Will Cole works with patients from all over the world to help investigate chronic diseases and to provide the framework for optimal functioning of the body an...

Even though the Ketogenic Diet has been around for years many people still have questions about how it affects their mental, physical, and emotional health. On this Fit2Fat2Fit podcast, Drew took the time to interview medical professionals and the long-time adoptees of the keto diet to find the answers to common questions and misconceptions about keto. He compiled his findings, along with lifestyl...

Diabesity is a medical condition affecting many Americans. Studies show, the disease is 19% more deadly than cancer. Drew's guest, Jonathan Bailor struggled throughout his life to add weight to his frame. During that time, he also coached people on the opposite end of the spectrum who were desperately trying to reduce their weight, without success. He knew it had to be more than just counting calo...

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....

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...

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...

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 f...

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 lif...