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The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience Podcast features Drew Manning of www.fit2fat2fit.com. Drew brings his unique perspective on health and fitness to the podcasting world. Drew gained international media attention from his journey of gaining and losing 75 lbs. on purpose by blogging and writing a NY Times Best Selling book about it (Fit2Fat2Fit). Drew dives into why diets don't work, why people lose weight only to gain it back. Why does it seem so hard? Because focusing on just nutrition and exercise is missing the mark. Overall health and wellness is key to long-term success and often our industry neglects this. Drew answers your questions and interview leaders in the industry to share secrets about real transformation and long term success. Health is not just working out and eating wholesome foods, it is also mental, emotional, and spiritual. Change comes from the inside out so join us on this journey!
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Dec 27, 2016

Listen up ladies and men with important ladies in their lives! Today’s episode has important nutritional information you are interested in. Drew’s guest Melissa Ramos describes how cleaning out your digestive tract and make you healthy and happy. She shares the cause of sore boobs, anxiety, and cramps you experience during your period. She offers up the dirty details on what your poop reveals about your mental health and steps you can take to enjoy sex again!

Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist who focuses on Chinese medicinal therapy. She is the owner of Sexy Food Therapy, a brand that focuses on digestion and hormone imbalances. Melissa is a guest expert on CTV’s The Social, she gives Ted Talks and is one of Canada’s rising health and wellness stars as cited by FLARE Magazine.

 

Key Takeaways:

[8:43] Melissa worked for the devil before studying nutrition and Chinese medicine.

[12:58] Women get the progesterone blues when their stress hormones compete with their sex hormones.

[18:00] Many women don’t understand what is really going on in their bodies.

[21:49] How Melissa became the “Poop Whisperer.”

[24:45] Understanding bowel movements, digestive health and vaginal health.

[32:21] Depression comes from the gut.

[33:34] Sore boobs, anxiety and cramps? Common period symptoms that are not normal.

[40:50] You can suffer through it or get on the path to getting better.

[43:06] The Sexy Lady Balls Group promotes mental and physical well-being.

[46:20] Sex is crucial for your health and crucial for your relationship.

[52:43] Melissa answers Drew’s rapid fire questions.

 

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Mentioned in This Episode:

Sexy Food Therapy

Sexy Food Therapy on Facebook

For more on Melissa's live hormone weight loss coaching program click here: http://bit.ly/hormone-weight-loss

For more on Sexy Lady Balls, Melissa's hormone membership program, visit: http://bit.ly/slb-dw

@sexyfoodtherapy on Instagram

Natren for Probiotics

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Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Dec 20, 2016

Drew welcomes guest expert, Dr. Jacob Wilson. Dr. Wilson is also known as The Muscle Ph.D. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, the CEO of the Applied Science Performance Institute in Tampa and has authored over 150 peer review papers. You will really enjoy listening to Dr. Wilson because he is a scientist who speaks like a normal person. This podcast includes discussions about many of his studies including Does eating frequently increase fat loss? Do you need carbs to grow muscle? What is cheating clean? Can you trick your body into thinking it’s full? And much more.

Be the first to get new ways to keep yourself healthy and fit in your inbox by signing up for Drew’s newsletter on Fit2Fat2Fit.com.

 

Key Takeaways:

[6:30] Dr. Jake Wilson studies the boundaries of human performance and body composition 24/7.

[8:40] Professional hockey player, boxer or scientist? Dr. Wilson’s origin story.

[13:50] How has the science behind body composition changed over the years?

[17:35] Using scientific studies to dispel common myths previously believed by the fitness community.

[32:19] You can look great on the outside but be unhealthy on the inside.

[34:23] Can you trick your body to think it’s full?

[39:14] Can cheating clean help a person to avoid binge eating unhealthy foods?

[43:40] Do higher ketone levels equal higher fat loss?

[47:19] Dr. Wilson answers Drew’s rapid fire questions including how curiosity cured the cat. 

[51:52] Who does Dr. Wilson go to for inspiration?

 

Sponsors:

EverlyWell - Use this special link for 10% off or use the code Fit2Fat2Fit when you check out

Quest Nutrition

Dollar Workout Club

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Muscle PhD on Facebook

Applied Science Performance Institute

@themusclephd on Instagram

Fit2Fat2Fit

Fit2Fat2Fit Book

Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit

Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Dec 13, 2016

Drew’s guest today is Jim Kwik aka the personal trainer for the brain. Jim’s story is awe inspiring. When he was young he had learning issues due to a brain injury. He watched movies and read comic books to teach himself to read when traditional schooling left him behind. Jim’s desire to make his family proud and to become a positive role model for his younger siblings led him to find his superpowers. His story of overcoming obstacles, having unexpected help and his ability to name drop makes this episode pure joy.

Jim offers Fit2Fat2Fit podcast listeners a free video course to help you work out your brain and increase the power of your memory. Be the first to get new ways to keep yourself healthy and fit in your inbox by signing up for Drew’s newsletter on Fit2Fat2Fit.com.

 

Key Takeaways:

[7:52] Drew has officially started his 7-day fast today.

[8:34] Jim Quick’s origin story; how he became a personal trainer for the brain.

[18:15] Jim studied everything he could get his hands on about how to be a fitter, faster and smarter learner. 

[22:19] Post-traumatic growth led Jim to discover his 3G (growth, grit and giving) superpower.

[24:37] How to create new brain cells through nutrients and novelty.

[26:01] A superhero is someone who is able to push past the pain period.

[27:55] Inspire people around you through your grit and grace.

[30:24] Do you have early on-set Digital Dementia? 

[31:34] Jim says the age of your mindset and your heart determine how fast you learn.

[33:29] Jim shares his unexpected Comic Con and X-Men surprise.   

[42:10] Your perspective, your story and your beliefs shape your memory. 

[45:39] Tactical tips to help you remember - Motivation, Observation, Mechanics.

 

Sponsors:

EverlyWell - Use this special link for 10% off or use the code Fit2Fat2Fit when you check out

Quest Nutrition

Dollar Workout Club

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Kwik Learning

Jim Kwik - Free Memory Training Videos   

@jimkwik on Twitter

MUSE Device

Headspace

Fit2Fat2Fit

Fit2Fat2Fit Book

Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit

Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Dec 6, 2016

Drew wants to gain the mental clarity that fasting offers and he wants to make certain he doesn’t cause any damage to his physical health in the process. In order to prepare for his first fast, he speaks with guest fasting expert, Jimmy Moore. You may know Jimmy as an international best-selling author or from his podcast, Livin’ la Vida Low-Carb, which is one of the longest running health and fitness podcasts in the industry. Jimmy’s new book, The Complete Guide to Fasting, includes the human history of fasting, the science behind the fast and real life health benefits he has experienced through fasting.

Be the first to find out about best practices to keep yourself healthy and fit by signing up for Drew’s newsletter on Fit2Fat2Fit.com.

 

Key Takeaways:

[7:22] Jimmy Moore says you must work yourself up to a 21-day fast.

[9:15] Insulin resistant people will lose more body fat during fasting.  

[10:40] The real signs of healing Jimmy Moore experienced from fasting.

[13:38] Jimmy’s Practical Progression of Fasting.

[18:41] Lowering the insulin load in your body and increased mental clarity are both benefits of fasting.

[24:21] What is the difference between a smart fast and starvation?

[27:10] How did Jimmy Moore maintain proper nutrition levels during his 21-day fast?

[32:25] After a fast, the body needs to be primed with a small meal before the first full meal.

[35:17] Dispelling common myths of fasting.   

[37:46] A DEXA scan showed Jimmy gained muscles in his arms and legs during his fast.

[43:15] What kind of things could derail Drew during his first 7-day fast?

[46:21] Jimmy Moore has 3 new books coming out in 2017.

[46:56] Should Drew take Exogenous Ketones during the first day of his fast?

[51:11] Get your information from a medical or verified source, not the internet.

 

Sponsors:

EverlyWell - Use this special link for 10% off or use the code Fit2Fat2Fit when you check out

Quest Nutrition

Hylete - Get 40% off of Performance Apparel through December 31, 2016

Dollar Workout Club

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Livin’ la Vida Low-Carb

@Livinlowcarbman on Twitter

@Livinlowcarbman on Periscope

Cholesterol Clarity

Fit2Fat2Fit

Fit2Fat2Fit Book

Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit

Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

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Lynn on Social Media: @2fitathome

@LynnnManning on Snapchat

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