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#113 - Dr. Ryan Lowery |I Made a $5,000 Bet with my Brother Jul 31, 2019

Show notes

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about how I made a $5,000 dollar bet with my brother in the hopes that I lose. On my recent trip to California I spent time with my brother and during that time I made him a offer he couldn’t refuse. Even though I monetarily bet against myself, my brothers triumph is actually my biggest gain!

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Takeaways

I learn that sometimes you have to go to great lengths and make big offers to get someone to start seeing the value of their own health. Sometimes it just takes a little more motivation to get people on the right track.

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Show Notes:

1:00 Talking about my trip to California
3:10 What happened before our flight that brought up issues
7:30 The difference between internal and external motivation
11:00 How the bet started
13:00 my external motivation for my brother

Tweetables

“There comes a point where there is internal and external motivation.”

“To make a long term change it needs to be internal.”

“I hate if/then rewards because they don’t lead to long term sustainable application.”

“It’s worth the temporary risk of an if/then reward for him to make a long term application.”

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#112 - Dr. Ryan Lowery |What I Learned Racing Exotic Supercars Jul 16, 2019

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In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about my time in Las Vegas and racing exotic Supercars. I take my time on the track and look at how I can apply each thing I learned from racing and put it towards my everyday life. It’s analogies like the ones I came across in racing that really push you forward in everyday situations. I give my top 5 takeaways from this experience and look at how each can help progress you forward.

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Takeaways

I had five major takeaways during my time racing exotic supercars in Las Vegas. Each analogy helped me gain more perspective on how to navigate not only the track but through life.

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Show Notes:

1:00 The start of my trip to Las Vegas
6:00 Racing exotic cars and the realizing I got more out of it than I thought
6:50 Takeaway 1
8:19 Takeaway 2
11:55 Takeaway 3
15:34 Takeaway 4
17:32 Takeaway 5

Tweetables

“Sometimes you have to go slow before you go fast.”

“You can’t be afraid to press the gas.”

“You always have to have your eyes ahead.”

“At the end of the day you dictate your speed.”

“You can’t be afraid to crash.”

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Vegetarian Diets Actual Harmful

#110 - Dr. Ryan Lowery |The Real Game Changer Jul 03, 2019

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Episode #110

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about the upcoming documentary Game Changer. In it, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about not necessarily needing meat in order to be a pro-athlete and how a plant based diet can be just as beneficial. I challenge the concept of a plant based diet being healthier and better for the environment. I take a look at more than just the surface level arguments and dig deep in order to uncover the truth and present the facts.

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Takeaways

Are you actually saving animals by eating plants? I take a look at how meat based diets might not leave as much of a carbon footprint as a plant based diet. I also uncover common misconceptions that people have when it comes to the consumption of meat versus plants.

Links and Resources

Still Killing Animals by Being Vegetarian

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Show Notes:

1:00 Talking about Arnold’s new documentary Game Changer
6:00 Athletes on plant based diets and the supplements they need to take
10:45 Killing animals and how a vegetarian diet has an impact
15:30 How brutal nature really is
18:09 Comparing carbon emissions
26:00 Looking at the ingredients of a popular vegetarian burger

Tweetables

“Any person that eats meat should have to go out and hunt an animal.”

“Tomorrow isn’t promised”

“They are fueling you to go out and do something beneficial”

“The optimal human diet consists of meat.”

“If you are eating plants you are killing a ton of animals.”

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#111- Dr. Jordan Joy |Carbs, Performance, and Keto Jul 01, 2019

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Episode #111

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk with fellow University of Tampa alumni and good friend Dr. Jordan Joy. We dive into past studies that we did at our time at UT, as well as after. Jordan gives insight on the results he has seen throughout his studies as well as his professional career. He shares his knowledge on Keto and how he got started. He goes over all the positive results he has seen while adhering to the diet and how it has been beneficial.

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Takeaways

Jordan discusses topics on health and fitness and gives an inside look at his past studies and the results he has seen. He gives us an inside look on how hard work and adhering to Keto can pay off and have major health benefits.

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Jordan's Instagram

Show Notes

1:00 Jordan talks about his background
2:45 Why training intensity matters.
4:00 Jordan talks about his different studies at UT
12:00 He talks about shifting your workout
13:25 Talking about his professional career and his time at MusclePharm
18:50 How he started Keto
21:14 Tips on Keto
23:30 Thoughts on intermittent fasting
27:05 Protein distribution
33:10 Talks about his study with MMA athletes
38:00 Recommendations to optimize performance
42:00 Adding carbs to the Keto diet for study
49:00 Talking about Keto resistance
55:46 Carbs and how you can use them
58:50 When cars are recommended
1:03:00 Keeping carb and fats separate

Tweets

“Do you want to work or do you want to work hard?”

“Overeaching is a way we breakthrough plateaus.”

“I think fasting is good for weight loss and it is good for health and longevity.”

“Carbohydrates are a tool.”

“A lot of things get better when you start eating better.”

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Episode #109 - Chad Walkaden | Resilience is Key Jun 24, 2019

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Episode #109

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk miracle cancer survivor Chad Walkaden. Chad has survived stage IV cancer 3 times! What most people would consider a death sentence Chad considered an opportunity to change his life. Instead of letting his circumstances overcome him, he decided to see life from a new perspective and be thankful for the things he had. Chad talks about all the ways he changed when cancer tried to overtake his life and how he is now trying to help others in similar circumstances.

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Takeaways

What would you do if you were given less than 2 years to live? Chad Walkaden decided to make the best out of a bad situation and live the best life he possibly could even though doctors said his time would be cut short.

Links and Resources

Chad's Instagram

Chad's Twitter

Chad's Website

Show Notes

1:30 Chad’s explains his story
7:30 He talks about his diagnosis
11:30 How his cancer came back and how he changed his life.
14:30 He talks about his fears
17:30 Talks about his treatments
19:24 Starting Keto and how it helped
25:00 Chad talks about how relationships with his doctors helped
30:00 Chad talks about visualizing the future and having faith and hope
37:05 He talks about how he now lives his life
42:10 His diet and how medical cannabis helped
50:15 Talking about The Cancer Blueprint
54:45 Chad talks about the legacy he wants to leave behind

Tweets

“Significant life events activates a response in us.”

“You always have to be resilient.”

“I’m not getting better if I’m just sitting down.”

“What I do now is only possible because of those 2 years.”

“I stopped looking and started visualizing.”

“the biggest thing we need to combat is uncertainty.”

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#108 - Dr. Ryan Lowery |Top Live Questions Jun 17, 2019

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Episode #108

In this episode of What the Fat, I take on answering your top ten questions during my Instagram Live. Each week I have people messaging me questions and I decided to answer some of the most commonly asked ones! From how to convince someone to go Keto, to what the biggest research being studied in regards to ketones. Going through these questions lets me give you a little more insight and knowledge on Keto and how it has positively impacted my life as well as others.

Takeaways

I get asked all the hard hitting questions and and they are not just about Keto. Through this episode you will get answers to questions from all of you! The meaning behind my tattoo to how I felt on the carnivore diet. This episode you get an inside look into my life!

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Show Notes:

2:59 What’s the biggest research being studied right now in regards to ketones?
4:45 What are your thoughts on the carnivore diet?
5:47 What’s the meaning behind your tattoo?
10:10 Do you only ever talk about Keto?
12:39 Should I eat immediately after a workout or not?
13:40 Why does LDL go up for some people on Keto?
16:26 What breaks a fast?
19:45 What can I do when I hit a plateau while on Keto?
25:56 How do you tell a loved one you want them to try Keto?

Tweetables

“Ketones are a superior fuel source than glucose”

“Be present wherever you are at”

“It is a metabolic state more than anything.”

“Fasting by definition is avoiding anything.”

“You need a proper foundation to build off of.”

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Episode #107 - Todd Meyn | To Waste Time is to Waste Your Life Jun 12, 2019

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Episode #107

In this episode of What the Fat, I talk to BMX sensation Todd Meyn. Todd’s story is incredible! From getting signed with Nike at just 16, to riding for the Nitro Circus by the age of 21, he achieved some amazing accomplishments early on in his career. Talent and drive were the forces that helped him keep pursuing his passion of riding. We also discuss how an injury of a broken leg and gaining 19lbs was what kickstarted his healthy lifestyle and become more aware of his eating habits. Changing these habits helped him see a difference in his daily life and in his career. He has maintained a healthy lifestyle for the past 10 years and talks about how it’s helped him stay at the top of his game

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Takeaways

Todd talks about how he never gave up on his dream even when times were tough. He pursued his passion and managed his health and finances to make his dream a reality. You have to work hard to accomplish great things and success that seemingly happens overnight is actually fueled by years of blood, sweat and tears.

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Show Notes

2:07 Todd talks about how his BMX career started
6:00 How he managed life and competing
8:30 How Nitro Circus helped maintain his career
13:15 Snapping his sternum and how that had an impact on him
16:00 Why nutrition and health became a priority in Todd’s life
29:16 DD Airbags and the non-profit Dismantle’s role in Todd’s life
33:00 Todd shares his perspective on life and his goals for the next few years

Tweets

“When I fall down it doesn’t matter the injury. I get back up and figure out how to keep going.”

“I’ve always done everything to have another opportunity or get more experience in a way that I know is going to better my life and make myself a better person.”

“If your working towards something, you progressing towards something.”

“To waste time is to waste your life.”

“I maximize my time and prioritizing what is important”

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#106 - Dr. Ryan Lowery | Fear is Just a Thought Jun 04, 2019

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Episode #106

In this episode of What The Fat, I talk about how a fear mindset can change everything. Your mindset has a big impact on the way you workout and go about your day. I relay my personal experience of how when I changed my own mindset I was able to accomplish more than I thought. This change of mindset that not only applies to the gym, but in life. Seeing my friend Josh and how much he has grown out of fear and his story has really helped encourage me to live my life not in a fear mindset but a one that helps me grow.

Takeaways

Do you live your life fearful that you can’t achieve something? Listen to this weeks podcast and see how changing your mindset and perception can really help you grow and keep you from staying stagnant.

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