The keto diet has well-known weight loss and health benefits but did you know it can also benefit those living with debilitating diseases? Jade Nelson joins Drew to share how a ketogenic diet changed her life. By changing her diet and staying in ketosis Jade drastically diminished her epileptic seizures, reduced the side effects of her medications and gave her the energy and stamina to continue in her massage therapy career. Today, Jade shares her knowledge with others and pays it forward in any way she can. Listen to her inspiring story.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:00 Jade has had seizures and been on medication for most of her life.
[13:00] After 28 years of seizures, Jade decided to the keto diet.
[17:47] The keto diet removed the brain fog and side effects of epilepsy medication.
[21:24] Modifying the keto diet for therapeutic reasons vs. weight loss.
[30:52] Hacks for staying on the keto diet when traveling.
[36:59] How Jade shares her keto journey with others.
[39:54] Resources for more about the keto/epilepsy connection.
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Drew’s guest, Michael Cazayoux is strong in more ways than one. Since overcoming a drug addiction as a teenager, he has focused on gaining physical, mental and spiritual clarity through health and fitness. He is the CEO of Brute Strength and host of the Brute Strength podcast. His Crossfit training programs along with his Olympic powerlifting experience help athletes from all sports build endurance and strength.
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Key Takeaways:
[4:53] Michael's father was a major influence on fitness and lifting in his early years.
[9:08] At 15, Michael was psychologically and physically dependent on drugs.
[24:54] Building Brute Strength.
[30:20] Respecting the grueling endeavor that is Kokoro camp.
[40:29] Mental, and spiritual clarity are essential for physical progress.
[48:14] Michael's favorite books.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown
The Way of the Superior Man, by David Deida
Harry Potter Series, by J.K. Rowling
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Even though the producers of the Fit to Fat to Fit show revealed more of their struggles, sisters Toni and Felicia Romero did have positive moments during their experience. Toni joins Drew to discuss the difficulties of having your family relationship filmed, how Felicia’s difficulty when gaining weight kept her motivated and how she maintains a healthy lifestyle now that the show is over. Felicia and Toni’s episode highlights the importance of accountability when going through a lifestyle transformation.
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Key Takeaways:
[4:10] After college, Toni started eating poorly every single day.
[6:01] Felicia needed to understand what it feels like to be overweight.
[9:36] The show’s producers focused on the fighting but there were positive moments.
[17:44] Toni was on a Paleo diet and did cardio twice a day.
[20:05] Felicia's body resisted gaining weight and she lost her strength and endurance.
[23:01] Toni was motivated to work out harder because Felicia was going through the same experience.
[27:57] How to stay motivated to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
Fit2Fat2Fit TV on Lifetime - S2
Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com
As a 305-pound lineman for the Washington Redskins, Will Montgomery had an almost unheard of career of 20 years in the NFL. When an injury took him out of the game he had to decide what was important to him in this life. Being the best dad he could for his two young children motivated him to cut out sugar and drop 80 pounds. During this interview, Will sheds some light on the NFL as a business, how he made his physical transformation and asks Drew the questions we all want to know the answers to about Paleo and Keto.
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Key Takeaways:
[4:16] Will's ‘all you can eat’ way to gain weight.
[9:41] Will earned a scholarship as a walk-on player at Virginia Tech.
[19:10] The difference between playing college ball and playing in the NFL.
[26:10] Nutritional information and healthy food were available at the team's facility.
[30:46] Life after the NFL.
[34:32] By eliminating second helpings and sugar, Will was able to drop weight.
[42:25] Paleo and Keto, what's the difference?
[45:42] The easy way to make an MCT oil coffee.
[51:31] Will’s transformation article.
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Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit
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Producer’s of the Fit to Fat to Fit show ask clients and trainers to wear a diary camera for 8-months to monitor progress and provide a look into the ups and downs of the experience. During this episode, Quincy talks with Drew about all the juicy drama that didn’t make the show and the unfortunate health problems that plagued both he and his trainer, Willie. Quincy also shares how he lost the weight and how his eating habits have changed (or not) after the experience.
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Key Takeaways:
[3:47] The opportunity to do the Fit to Fat to Fit Experience changed Quincy's life.
[9:23] Willie made a sacrifice that only a good friend would make.
[13:17] Health problems plagued Willie and Quincy.
[26:37] Quincy ate like a rabbit to assist his transformation.
[30:35] Willie's sacrifice motivated Quincy to work harder.
[31:55] Quincy maintains balance in all areas of his life.
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Mentioned in This Episode:
Fit2Fat2Fit TV on Lifetime - S2
Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit
Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com