What The Fat (WTF)

One thing we all have the same of is time. Often times we discount the value of time, because we feel we have plenty. We take it for granted because it is always there, but what if it wasn’t? Don’t wait for a massive life crisis or event to wake you up and make you realize how precious this life is. Time is the most valuable thing we have, spend it wisely.

Yemeni Mesa is a passionate entrepreneur with over 25 years of senior executive experience, working with fast growing and disruptive brands like MET-Rx, Dreyer’s, Quest & KNOW. Yemeni, holds a strong passion for nutrition and fitness. He is constantly experimenting on how he can optimize his health and share his findings with the world. In this episode we chat about his experience working for top company’s in the nutrition space, tips for entrepreneurs, and his exiting new brand launching!

Does coffee break a fast? Exogenous ketones? Sweeteners? Water? How long should I fast? What time of day?  Fasting can be hard to define and there is no one answer to these questions. At the end of the day it comes down to what is your goal and what are you trying to accomplish by fasting. In this episode on What The Fat, I address some of the common questions I get asked about fasting and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls.

William was a strict Vegan for four years. What he thought was the perfect, nutrient dense diet, left him suffering with low energy levels, constant feelings of hunger, acne and poor digestion. Fortunately, he stumbled upon the ketogenic/carniovre diet and it changed his life forever. In this episode William shares how he made the transition, the amazing health benefits he’s experienced, and how important mindset is in making a change and reaching your goals.

Hollywood doesn’t often cross paths with academia, but ever since the recent admissions scandal it’s shown light on how broken the college system really is. In this episode of What the Fat, I talk about my thoughts on the situation and share my opinion about college degrees and if they’re really necessary when it comes to achieving a successful career.

Suzanne Ryan, also known as Keto Karma, is best known for her amazing 120 lb weight loss journey on the ketogenic diet, food blog, and best selling book: Simply Keto. Suzanne found the Ketogenic Diet in January of 2015 after trying and failing every diet under the sun. Keto completely changed her life not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. In this episode she shares about her journey and gives advice on how to overcome mindset blocks while losing weight.

Eating a clean, well balanced diet is good for us; however, it can become dangerous when taken to the extreme. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Lowery talks about Orthorexia, an eating disorder defined as an unhealthy obsession with food. He reflects on his own struggle with disordered eating and poor relationship with food. From feeling anxiety around certain foods to avoiding social events with food, Ryan shares the top signs of Orthorexia and how to return to a more balanced way of eating.

Dr. Koche is triple boarded in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative medicine. Ever since her own exposure to the medical field due to childhood leukemia and heart failure from chemo, she has been focused on finding the CAUSE of issues instead of treating the symptoms. In this episode we chat about her personal health journey and the amazing therapies she provides at her clinic, Spectra Wellness Solutions.

Do you struggle with getting things done and prioritizing? In this episode Dr. Ryan Lowery explains the 5 steps to prioritizing anything in life. From creating a master task list to cutting and delegating responsibilities, this episode shares the blueprint to crushing your day.

Derrick Johnson, the youngest international coach in the history of USA Weightlifting, believes that performance is dependent on the fuel we put inside our body.  In this episode he debunks the myth that high performance athletes need carbs to perform well. After discovering the ketogenic diet in 2013, he has seen tremendous results. Hear what Derrick attributes his success to, his thoughts on the ketogenic diet, and his goals for the future with the Kings of Weightlifting program. 

The Metabolic Health Summit was an unforgettable weekend. Ketone enthusiasts, educators, biohackers, content creators, dietitians, entrepreneurs, and industry experts came together to educate and further the message of ketogenic nutrition and metabolic therapies.  The conference was extremely impactful: however, the true magic happened outside the walls when individuals connected and got the chance to deepen their relationships with one another.

Logan Sneed was just a normal student who dreamed of bulking up and being the biggest guy in the gym--  that was until his sophomore year of college when he unexpectedly had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital. His life drastically changed from  gym-rat to stage 4 glioblastoma cancer patient. Hear his compelling story on using the ketogenic diet for cancer, his perspective on life, and how to start keto the right way.

Did you know that only 9.2% of people ever achieve their New Year’s Resolutions? Research shows it takes 66 days to completely break free from an old habit, and even longer to master something new. Statistics show that most people usually fall off track after a short two weeks! If you can relate to this statistic, take a listen and hear Ryan’s 5 key ways to stick to your goals and understand the importance of anchoring your  “why”.

There is no one-size-fits-all diet, but we do know the current U.S. government low-fat diet recommendation is wildly misleading. Research paper after research paper have proven that high-fat diets are not linked to obesity or heart disease; however, these ideas are still taught to many Americans. It is this lack of true knowledge on diet and health that has lead to the overconsumption of sugar and increased incidence of obesity and obesity-related illnesses.

Every single person-- no matter their age, race, gender, or anything-- has 24 hours in a day. That’s 168 hours in a week that can be prioritized. If you spend 8 hours a night sleeping, 8 hours a day working, around 4 hours a day eating, showering, and driving, exercise for an hour each day and completely take Sunday off, you still have 22 hours in a week left. Start prioritizing what you want to prioritize and stop using the excuse of “I don’t have time.”