Today’s inspiring story comes from someone who has lived on both sides of the weight loss scale. Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Lisa Schlossberg was obese during her entire childhood to her sophomore year in college. When she decided to do something about it she found herself addicted to unhealthy workout practices and undereating. It wasn’t until she decided to uncover what was at the root of her food addiction that she was able to find both physical and mental balance in her life. She shares the key ingredients to her transformation and tips for parents on how to talk with kids who eat based on their emotions.
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Key Takeaways:
[6:20] Lisa used food to cope with her childhood emotions.
[17:11] Leaving home for college gave Lisa the freedom to stop eating her feelings.
[25:00] Lisa shifted from unhealthy overeating to unhealthy undereating.
[29:07] How Lisa shifted into a living a healthy lifestyle.
[34:18] Lisa pays it forward.
[40:07] Mental and emotional tips for people who want to change their lifestyle.
[45:44] Parenting tips for kids who have quirky eating habits.
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Have you ever wondered why some foods leave you feeling bloated and gassy? In this episode, Drew asks guest gut health expert, Dr. Norm Robillard, Ph.D. to break down the digestive process and share the important role of bacteria in our bodies. Dr. Robillard spent most of his career researching microbiology for biotech firms. When he began experiencing constant heartburn and acid reflux issues, he turned to a low-carb, keto diet which eliminated his digestive troubles. He has since written several books and founded the Digestive Health Institute and the Fast Tract Diet to help others who suffer from digestive issues.
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Key Takeaways:
[6:53] Dr. Norm's personal health journey led him to study the effect of carbohydrates on digestion.
[14:14] Do common medications put a band-aid on digestive ailments?
[19:15] The Fast Tract Diet, SIBO, and dysbiosis.
[34:54] Is one sugar alcohol safer to consume than others?
[40:29] How to test for excessive gases in the gut.
[51:15] Are supplements beneficial in combating acid reflux?
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Today we revisit episode 031 with Dr. Dom D'Agostino. We dive into whether or not the Ketogenic Diet will help athletes workout more effectively.
Dr. Dominic “Dom” D'Agostino is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida. He joins Drew to discuss how athletes can obtain peak performance and resilience through nutrition and a ketogenic diet. As a Senior Research Scientist at the Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, Dr. D'Agostino focuses on developing and testing metabolic therapies using a ketogenic diet and supplements. He enjoys working out and bodybuilding, so he knows first-hand how effective this therapy can be.
Key Takeaways:
[6:02] Dr. D'Agostino has always been interested in nutrition, but it was neuroscience that led him to ketosis.
[12:11] What is nutritional ketosis? How do you reach it? What are the benefits of being in a ketogenic state?
[20:56] A ketogenic diet can have very different results on men and women’s bodies.
[22:46] What are some industry myths about ketosis or other considerations Fit2Fat2Fit listeners should know about?
[29:14] Most people can benefit from a ketogenic diet, even if they do it intermittently to gain lean muscle mass.
[36:44] The field of nutrigenomics will have the capacity to predict deficiencies by analyzing a drop of blood.
[40:03] Dr. D'Agostino shares tips for a 3-week trial ketosis diet.
[42:57] What about a ketogenic diet for endurance athletes, CrossFit athletes and football players?
[58:10] Exogenous ketones - Why is everyone talking about them and how do they work?
[1:05:20] Your body could go into a state of stress when first starting a ketogenic diet.
[1:09:20] Our brains and cells are already hardwired to use ketones as an energy source.
[1:15:54] If a person does eat a ‘treat’ food, what can they do to minimize the impacts of glucose?
[1:21:20] Why aren’t you studying the microbiome?
[1:25:14] Dr. D’Agostino answers questions from Facebook.
[1:30:28] The Lightning Round!
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If you are like me, you love your kids and you want them to be as healthy as possible. As a parent and a health coach, I take every opportunity to share the benefits of good nutrition with my girls but I also like to keep it entertaining. In this episode, I share eight things I do to keep my girls healthy, books that make food education simple and a few fun games I use in my house at mealtime.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:55] Finding a balance without going overboard with giving children treats.
[8:07] Include your children in the food preparation process.
[12:53] Simple ways to keep the eating process entertaining.
[13:56] The musical vegetable game.
[15:35] Educate your kids about nutrients and health.
[16:57] Sunday is a food fun day.
[20:35] Recommended reading for kids about food.
[25:14] Find healthy alternatives to foods your kids like.
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Ronnie Rhino Food Book Series by Mark Coccio
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