Drew and Lynn welcome Tiffany from Whole Fork, a former Chemist with a passion for eating. Tiffany started her career working for the Department of Defense analyzing and measuring chemical components of various substances. Her scientific way of looking at things has enticed her to buy products from the EU instead of the U.S., follow her own version of the Paleo diet, and spread the belief that people can make companies change by voicing their opinions about additives in products. In this episode, she shares the misnomer behind the “all natural” labels in the U.S. and which ingredient essential oils and gasoline have in common.
Key Takeaways:
[6:23] Whole Fork started as a community on Instagram, then bloomed into a blog and recipe website.
[9:02] Tiffany detected chemicals for the Department of Defense by creating a mass spectrometry device which analyzed various types of samples.
[16:04] The purpose of essential oils in plants and common additives, including hexane, found in commercial brands.
[26:53] Let’s talk about the Paleo Diet.
[32:48] The emotional problem associated with following a diet religiously.
[37:00] Myths and trends paint a false picture of the Paleo Diet.
[42:43] Intuitive eating is paying attention to how your body responds to certain foods and food combinations.
[47:48] The Lightning Round - Motorcycle Mama.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
FIT2FAT2FIT Spartan/Tough Mudder 8-week Training Program
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com
@2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media
Email Tiffany: Tiffany@wholefork.com
Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi, MD is the author of five health and wellness books and the Chief Medical Officer at EverlyWell, a convenient at-home health testing company. Dr. Khaleghi’s lifelong interest in bioengineering and a desire to provide people with preventative alternatives to traditional medical processes led him to at-home testing options. He joins Drew on this episode to describe some of the tests his organization offers and to review Drew’s personal test results.
Key Takeaways:
[2:19] EverlyWell is an at-home health test service, providing comprehensive, easy to understand results.
[9:46] Find out how Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi became interested in preventative medicine.
[15:01] Dr. Khaleghi thought that running and his low-fat diet were healthy until he started testing his biomarkers.
[22:53] Many people find the current process of health testing tedious and time-consuming.
[25:20] Dr. Khaleghi reviews and explains Drew’s EverlyWell test results.
[37:45] Inflammation is a chemical response from the body in response to trauma.
[48:16] If a person’s first results show abnormal biomarkers, they should test more often.
[51:28] Even after 4 years of medical school and 3 years of training, Dr. Khaleghi received only a small amount of useful nutrition and physical fitness education.
[53:15] Dr. Khaleghi has modified his previous fitness regime since he began biomarker testing himself.
[58:43] How to best contact Dr. Murdoc Khaleghi.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Wow, 50 episodes down and Drew and Lynn are just getting started. The Fit2Fat2Fit podcast has over 500,000 downloads by dedicated fitness and healthy living subscribers. Drew and Lynn are decided to using this milestone as a special opportunity to answer the questions you send to them via social media. Chalked full of information, the questions range from advice on how to tackle a baby belly to tips for getting the physique you want.
Thanks to everyone who takes the time to download, listen and provide feedback. Here’s to 50 more episodes!
Key Takeaways:
[1:04] Want to consume more of Drew and Lynn? You have options!
[7:25] I had a baby and now have 30 extra pounds, how should I start exercising again?
[11:34] I can’t seem to lose the weight that I added when I was put on steroids for my asthma.
[14:52] Staying in the healthy mindset in order to get off the roller coaster is possible by adding healthy habits to your life.
[18:14] Drew and Lynn what did you learn about yourself in Hawaii?
[21:01] Lynn and Drew appreciate each other’s parenting.
[23:11] What would Drew and Lynn tell their younger selves?
[25:28] What advice do you have for adults who came from households without love?
[28:16] Drew, how long does it take you to build muscles in your arms and legs and how often are you in the gym?
[30:46] What should a person do if they aspire to have a physique like Drew's?
[32:23] If you are going through menopause you may want to visit a specialist for natural supplements which can balance your hormones.
[35:36] How should I develop a relationship with a new fitness client?
[38:28] How should I choose the best macros for different types of goals?
Sponsors:
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Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Today Drew talks with Matt Daniel, the CFO and VP of Business Development of Way Better Corporation. Way Better is the new name for the company behind Dietbet, Stepbet and the new Maintainer game. Games start with a host, like the extremely popular Drew Manning, and players ante up money into a pot betting on their ability to lose, maintain or gain their desired amount of weight. When people have money on the line and a supportive group of people all going after the same goal Dietbet becomes an inspirational, motivational tool.
Drew will be starting a new Stepbet game on August 15th. Be sure to click on the link below to join the challenge and play along!
Key Takeaways:
[6:09] Matt works with big name celebrities in the fitness industry as well as being the acting CFO for WayBetter.
[8:32] A Dietbet is a game for players to invest in their well-being and have other players support them towards a weight loss goal.
[11:03] How did Founder Jamie Rosen come up with the idea for Dietbet and is it working?
[19:00] Matt describes the different games available and how they work, including the Transformer and Stepbet.
[26:13] There is a new game called the Maintainer, for those who are comfortable with the weight they have achieved.
[28:00] What about a game for people who want to gain weight through muscle mass or options for the Crossfit community?
[36:55] August 15th is the start date for Drew’s new 6-week Stepbet game.
Sponsors:
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Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
Olaniyi (Niyi) Sobomehin has been an All-American collegiate athlete and a former New Orleans Saint in the NFL. He shares his beliefs on the power of building a proper mindset, how hard work pays off when you stay true to your course and how to dominate in your chosen field. Niyi made the decision to retire from his job as a firefighter, in Oregon, to invest all of his time and efforts in mentoring athletes and entrepreneurs to build unlimited self-confidence. His blueprint gives clients a guide to keep them on track, to keep them accountable and to track their success.
Key Takeaways:
[6:42] Niyi shares his life up to this point, including his time playing in the NFL.
[10:06] Niyi’s father was an educator who allowed his children to figure things out for themselves.
[14:09] It’s about having a “life is short so don’t waste it doing something you don’t want to do” type of mindset.
[19:51] Athletes should decide on where they want to go and then figure out the right path.
[25:46] Following your passion and taking some risks.
[34:38] What are the top 2 or 3 things Niyi learned from his recent experiences?
[40:54] Accountability is critical. Find a way to keep yourself accountable.
[43:26] Niyi creates a blueprint for his clients so they have an everyday guide to growing their mental capacity.
[51:35] Seeing the impact on my athlete and entrepreneur clients is the best part of my job.
[57:39] Niyi no longer eats meat and his energy level has increased.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
@fit2fat2fit - Drew on Social Media
@2fitathome - Lynn on Social Media