Times have changed. The old carbing-up cycles from bodybuilding days of old no longer apply when maintaining a healthy lifestyle while winning competitions. Keto has proven itself over and over to be the obvious choice for those want to maximize their efforts of cycling through a long, productive building state. To share both sides of the coin, Drew welcomes Robert and Crystal Sikes. Robert has been bodybuilding for over a decade and wife, Crystal has only recently engaged in physical competitions. They describe their fitness lifestyle before and after keto, how they maintain a high level of fitness, and the accident that became the popular Keto Brick.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:14] Robert and Crystal describe when and where they met and their fitness level at the time.
[12:22] What muscle building was like before and after keto while prepping for a bodybuilding competition.
[18:17] How Crystal transitioned from never having done a fitness program to competing while doing keto.
[27:58] Robert explains why he maintains a high-fat ratio while prepping for a competition on keto.
[34:54] How the Keto Brick came to be and how people use it.
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You could be doing everything right and still not be able to meet your health and fitness goals if you have a hypo or hyperthyroidism. If you are one of the 8 out of 10 women who are eating right, working out, and are still unable to lose weight or possibly even gaining weight, you may have a thyroid issue. Drew’s guest today, Elle Russ knows first-hand how hard you can work to stay healthy and how little difference it makes if your thyroid isn’t working properly. For years, she was misdiagnosed and given incorrect information about the symptoms she was experiencing due to her thyroid malfunction. During this discussion, she shares the symptoms to look out for, a list of blood tests you should consider if you think you have an issue, and where you can find knowledgable help.
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Key Takeaways:
[5:25] Elle describes her symptoms and her body’s reaction to receiving an improper diagnosis.
[11:57] Elle lists the available thyroid tests and offers advice for women who may have a thyroid problem.
[19:46] Men aren’t as likely to have a thyroid problem but when they do it affects their sexual health.
[23:26] The common culprits at the source of a thyroid problem and the effects of stress on the endocrine system.
[32:51] How keto affects the thyroid.
[41:13] Pre, Peri, and Post-menapausal considerations for women.
[43:36] Where to look for help if you think you may have a thyroid issue?
Sponsors:
Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.
Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.
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It’s just you and Drew. You’ve sent your questions about the Ketogenic Diet on social media or e-mail and Drew, being the nice guy that he is, not only answers your questions, but he also shares the why behind the answer and where you can get additional information. Drew is known for trying things out before he promotes them. He must believe in something before he takes on a sponsor and is apparent in this Q&A session, he uses every single product he allows to sponsor this show. If you have additional questions, send them to Drew’s Instagram account, @Fit2Fat2Fit.
Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life, visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.
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Key Takeaways:
[6:56] If I have a cheat meal will I have to start all over?
[11:08] What if you are constipated on the ketogenic diet?
[13:39] What if I don't like coffee or tea?
[15:33] Are snacks between meals allowed?
[18:55] I'm feeling fatigued doing keto, is this normal?
[20:59] I'm not hungry when it's time for my next meal. Should I force myself to eat?
[25:01] Should I look net carbs or total carbs?
[26:37] Can I have alcohol on the ketogenic diet?
Sponsors:
Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels. Some products are available through Amazon Prime.
Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.
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Our bodies are constantly changing. The fitness routines and workouts that have served us in the past may not be optimal over the long-term. It’s important to stretch and move our bodies in new ways to maintain healthy muscles and to stave off workout boredom. In this solocast, Drew offers up why it’s important to alter your fitness routine and examples of how to modify the intensity and volume of your workouts.
Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life, visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to get your copy now. Get the CK30 video series as a bonus when ordering with this link. And, please leave a review on Amazon.
If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.
Key Takeaways:
[7:07] Drew explains muscle confusion and why it’s important to change your fitness routine every 4-6 weeks.
[11:52] Ways to switch up the volume and intensity of workouts.
[21:49] The pitfalls of not switching up your workout routine.
Sponsors:
Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, and MCT Oil soft-gels.
Redmond Real Salt — An ancient seabed in Utah is the source for this natural, undiluted real salt with all the essential trace minerals left intact. Keto is better with Real Salt.
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