Fat2Fit HQ Podcast | Average Guys and Girls Losing Weight, Fat 2 Fit

If we can do this – YOU can do this!  The Gun Runners survived the Nevada desert and are here to give you the scoop on how it went. Welcome to the Fat2fit HQ podcast!  I am your host, Carol Salva, of the Firearms Radio Network.  In this podcast, we are chronicling our journeys from Fat 2 […]

When you are ready to go hunting for the first time, there are a few things you must consider.  One of our favorite ex-marines, Jeremy Pozderac, is here to help.  And we know anyone from the We Like Shooting Podcast is certainly a excellent resource!  Today we tap into his knowledge about firearms and hunting in Texas vs. […]

Can we learn about fitness and nutrition from firearms experts?  YES!  A LOT!  Paul and Jarrad Markel of Student of the Gun are here to help us understand how a healthy body is the key to a healthy mind.  Listen in to hear our reunion after too long of being apart. For complete show notes, […]

The journey is not always smooth sailing.  For us, it is usually NOT smooth sailing.  JT and Carol check in and try to put the breaks on the inevitable downward spiral that seems to be starting.  We are doing lots of good things but not nearly enough.  This show might help us all get back […]

Firearms Radio Network Leaders took on the Tough Mudder Chicago and survived to tell about it.  Think  you can’t do a 10 mile, military style obstacle course challenge? Think again.  We did it and you can too.  Listen in to hear how the day went and how you can join us next time. For complete […]

At at a loss about fat loss?  Obstacle run training? How to raise super human kids??  Listen in this week as Ben Greenfield joins us.  Ben is one of the most influential people in health and fitness for a reason.  This interview is jam packed with sound advice on how we can turbo charge our […]

Want a great stress reliever?  Want your kiddos off the screens?  Take them out to play in the mud! Listen in to hear what a great time we had doing the Gritty Goddess last year and how we are all ready to do it again.  Join us or find your own way to put some […]

Do you want to completely reset your preferences and maybe even lose the need for willpower?  We suggest you try a Whole30.  The first 10 days were rough but we are all super pleased with the results.

Jennifer Young of Girls Like Guns Too is our special guest host this week.  She interviews some of our community members that took her up on her Jen’s January Jaunt challenge to walk at least 30 miles in 30 days.  Joining Jen on the show are Kim Walls, Chris Tinder, John Ellis Sr. and Carol […]

What is the right way to get healthy?  The way that works for YOU.  Jennifer Young is here to remind us that we need not get bogged down in the latest research.  Maybe we just need to do a few basic things that we can live with and maybe we just need to draw on a […]

Comedic actress, voice over talent and co-host of The Angriest Trainer podcast, Anna Vocino joins us this week!  Anna’s health journey has taught her a lot.  It started with NSNG (No Sugar No Grains) but she has learned even more about hormones, food sensitivities, and what a real measure of health is for her.  (Hint: Its […]

Counting calories is out of fashion.  We aren’t supposed to worry about getting too many if we are getting lots of nutrient dense foods.  But what if you’re getting a lot of nutrient dense foods and it isn’t very many calories at all? Somehow that is a bad thing.  This week we talk about this double […]

One week can make an incredible difference in your life.  One week of healthy habits and you will probably see some progress on your weight loss (which will probably motivate you to continue) but getting past the beginning “hard days” is key!  That is when you start to feel really good and start craving the healthier foods […]

These folks showed up all 31 days of December to check in to our myfitnesspal community.  Congratulations to Kim, Kevin, Heron, Arturo and Hammer Jammer/John for your consistency and thanks for the great interaction you brought to the group.   Listen in to hear what the challenge did for them and some of what they have learned in their […]

Move Over JT! Fat2Fit HQ inspired another Gun Guy to transform himself into a healthier, happier Gun Guy!  Tim Grabow has been a listener of the Firearms Radio Network for a long while and finally gave our show a try. (Sound familiar?)  He soon embarked on an all out health journey and credits JT with […]

Our own John Ellis, Sr., aka Hammer Jammer, shares the secrets to his incredible success and his fantastic attitude. He served his country and continues to serve others.  We are lucky enough to have this Certified Primal Blueprint expert in our community.  Listen in to find out how he does it!

his week, Jef Fry of Health Nuts Anonymous guest hosts for us and he interviews two of our own!  Listen to Heron and Arturo, a couple who are having success following Jef’s advice as they continue to follow the Carb Nite Solution protocol.  Could this be a way of eating for you? Welcome to the […]

We heard from Vinnie Tortorich and he made it very clear.  No Sugar, No Grains.  It’s that simple.  Doesn’t have to be forever or all the time.  So do we agree?  How does this fit with other things we have learned?  JT and Carol chat it up in a show we did just to debrief. […]

Personal trainer to the stars… the World’s Angriest Trainer… Vinnie Tortorich is with us this week!  Listen to hear why he’s loved by Vegans and Paleo folks alike.  You’ll be amazed by the simplicity of his NSNG way of life.  You’ll also get a good bit of gun talk in this episode.  Gotta love Vinnie! […]

Do you have a plan for your road to fitness?  It isn’t that easy with all the diet, workout and nutrition advice out there.  Join us this week as we talk with Nick Humphries of the Practically Tactical podcast.  Nick creates a plan which is Step 1!  Maybe we can help with Step 2… sticking with it! Welcome […]

Getting overwhelmed with conflicting advice, too much heavy cream and too many fat bombs. JT and Carol chat about how we plan to make some changes to get back on track and what might help us stay that way. For us, we think it is getting back to basics. Welcome to the Fat2Fit HQ podcast. […]

Anyone out there?  I know that JT and I have been MIA for a while but we are still around.  Here is an update podcast.  You might not find lots of helpful tips on how to stay motivated but you will at least know that you’re not alone when you aren’t “feeling it.” Welcome to […]

Gun Runners came from Houston, College Station and New Mexico to unite, to bond and to tackle the toughest event on the planet in Dallas, Texas.  AND WE DID IT!!! For complete show notes, please visit www.fat2fithq.com/106

We are thrilled to finally have David Whitlock with us to offer us some motivation and sound advice.  David is helping many people take their fitness to the next level and he can help us too.  He is a personal trainer, a boot camp instructor, a husband, a dad, and (BONUS!) a firearms instructor!

The Dallas Tough Mudder is quickly approaching.  Come out on October 4th to cheer us on or come out the night before to let us meet you.  We have an awesome group for the big run!  Listen in to hear how they are preparing (or how they SHOULD be preparing).  Welcome to the Fat2Fit HQ […]

Are you getting the most out of the internet??  We are!  Just ask the August Check-In Challenge winners.  They connected in our MyFitnessPal Fat2FitHQ community every single day and they are here to tell us about the experience. You too can become part of our active, global community!

Up for a Challenge?  We have Tough Mudders, a Gritty Goddess (aka PUFF Mudder) and a Check-in Challenge on our Myfithesspal chat board.  This week Jack and Carol get caught up on what we are up to and all the fun stuff you can do with us over the next few months.  So what are […]

Want to look your best? It is NOT about weight!  Rachel Guy joins us this week to talk about why we can have carbs!  Also, why we need to be lifting, how to get yourself motivated and why we don’t need to always kill it in the gym. From Rugby and MMA fighter, to physical therapist […]

JT is our special guest this week!  He is gearing up for his next Tough Mudder on October 4th and wants you to join him.  Carol is also doing a run on October 11th.  wwww.grittygoddess.com  is a 5K for women.  Join us and/or have your kiddos join the kids team.  Listen in as we recap what is […]

Should we be trying to be so low carb?  I guess not.  Let’s hear what Ben Coomber, a #1 rated health podcaster, has to say about the matter. We talk about our accents but also more serious things like what you can do to fix your intake for optimal fat loss and health.

Are you a health nut?  Taken it a bit too far before?  You’re among friends!  Jay Charvoz and Jef Fry guest host this week to give us a peek into their lives.  They share the good, the bad and the ugly.  But mostly good!  They also give us great tips based on all they’ve learned. […]

Use stress to our advantage?  Jason Moore of the Dominate Stress podcast is here this week to show us how.  Super important show when you consider that stress affects how successful we will be, not only in weight loss, but all areas of life!

http://traffic.libsyn.com/firearms/F2FHQ_096_-_Steven_Woody_of_Rock_Solid_ATF_Martial_Arts.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Stephen Woody is a 5th degree black belt, Xtreme Weapons champion, and now he can add Fat2Fit-bitter champ to his list of accolades. Listen to see how Stephen blew past everyone in our April challenge averaging around 28,000 steps per day.  His philosophies on health, […]

IV Fluids, Lost Mudders and Tornados PLUS 10.6 miles of military style obstacles.  The Gun Runners did it!  Tough Mudder Tennessee 2014 in the books.  The day was brutal but we wouldn’t trade it for anything.  Listen to hear what we learned and what we accomplished. For complete show notes, please visit www.fat2fithq.com/095

Tough Mudder Tennessee this weekend, CarbNite updates, Diet Lessons and a special guest appearance! For complete show notes please visit www.fat2fithq.com/094

Do you want long term results?  Just breathe.  We can tinker and tweak and overwhelm ourselves to the point of total confusion.  Roger Dickerman chats with Carol about CarbNite, recovery and “gamefying” your fitness.  But best of all, Roger brings us back to basics.

The Tough Mudder organization joins the Fat2Fit HQ podcast this week to answer questions about our impending doom.  The GUN RUNNERS are about to embark on what might be THE TOUGHEST EVENT ON THE PLANET.  We have questions!  Alex Patterson of Tough Mudder answers them all and does a great job of freaking us out […]

Micky Francis joins us today to chat with me about what it is like for the average person to navigate all the new science coming out in health and wellness.  Micky is a new listener to F2FHQ and found us through our show with John Kiefer.  We are going to recap some of our journey in this show […]

This week you have a chance to add your name to the long list of people who are being inspired by Maureen Ucles.  Maureen has had so much success lately that she has brought a ton of people along with her in her healthy journey.  Listen to our chat about a weight loss challenge we […]

Many of us could use help applying cutting edge science to our everyday lives to meet our goals. Well, we are in luck!  Stress hacker and online personal trainer, Andrea “AJ” Jengle, is here with a female lens on Carb Nite and Carb Backloading.  But her advice applies to men as well.  She can speak […]

Do you just want to look better, feel better and get into a smaller size jeans?   It isn’t that complicated according to Rakesh Patel M.D., board certified family physician and co-host of the popular podcast body.io.  Dr. “Rocky” Patel joins us for some practical advice on getting leaner and healthier. For complete show notes, please visit www.fat2fithq.com/088

Curious about how our weekend went at Paleo Fx?  Lisa Jarmon joined Carol in Austin, Texas for the single largest Paleo conference in the world.  We shared the amazing things about our community and learned a lot from some of the leaders in the Paleo world.   Listen to the recap to hear what peaked our […]

What would it be like to have all the willpower you could ever want?  To look at food and have no interest in it?  Well, I will tell you this week !  I finally got into real ketosis while trying to achieve a successful CarbNite approach to fat loss.  Listen in to hear how the Carb Nite […]

Do you see a light at the end of the tunnel??  Could be the way out or could be a train.  JJ Racaza joins us this week to explain!  This world-class pistol shooter, Crossfire winner, Federal Agent and History Channel’s Top Shot star and is an excellent example of what you can do with discipline […]

How badly do you want to reach your goals?  Are you thoughts taking you closer or further from your success?  Jake Challand joins us this week to discuss the power of your beliefs, awareness of what motivates you, and buying your lunch at a lumbar yard.

FRN favorites, Hank Hockey and Devin Blystone, join Carol to give some great perspective on what life is like in our real worlds.  Listen in, you might identify with a single guy, a dad of two or a mom of three.  Surely something said in this roundtable will inspire you to join us on a journey […]

Let them eat cake!  But the timing of when you eat that cake is everything according to physicist and author of The Carb Nite Solution, John Kiefer.  Listen in this week to learn some basics about how to use carbohydrates to your advantage.  Carol and Lisa pick his brain about what should be considered for […]

Jack Templin is a long time gun guy and FRN listener.  Join us to hear how one podcast (Fat2Fit HQ – yay!)  lead to another, which lead to another, which lead to a 75 lb weight loss in one year.  

Have a question about the latest trends in ancestral health and wellness?  Well, you’re in luck!  Jef Fry of Health Nuts Anonymous is with us this week!  If he doesn’t have the answer, he knows exactly where to find it. For complete show notes please visit www.fat2fithq.com/079.  

Jake Challand, our fearless leader, returns to Fat2Fit HQ this week to update us on all things Challand.  He and wife Jenny are about to be blessed with baby #4!  Congratulations guys!  Join us as we get a health and fitness update from Jake and we hear his plans for running the household for a […]