The Tactical Kitchen Show

On today's show we have a big announcement so make sure you hang with us until the end! I'm posting a surprise link below! Be sure and take a peak! Get a SNEAK PEAK here! Get our FREE Carnivore Chicken Crust Pizza Recipe here! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

We have lost some very important people to us over the last few months. Losing someone important seems to result in self-reflection. Over the last several weeks we have, again, asked ourselves if we are the change we want to see in the world. In today's episode we are chatting about that topic. It's a good question to ask. Am I being the change? Our book Carnivore Diet Cookbook: 6 Weeks of Meal Plans and Recipes to Reset and Achieve Optimal Health is going on sale May 11, 2021! We will keep you up to date on information about pre-orders! We are so excited to share this with you guys! We have a free recipe for you that was not included in our cookbook! To get the FREE Chicken Crust Carnivore Pizza recipe just click here! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

It's been a while. During the holiday season life took a severe turn and I (Melody) lost one of the most important people in my life. We appreciate your patience as we took a very long hiatus to allow me to get my self together, finish writing a book, grieve, and just have some time uncoupled from a few extra activities...like this podcast. Sometimes you have to let things go and just regroup. That's exactly what we have done. Thank you so much for being here. Our first time back in the podcaster seat may be a little bumpy. We had several computer challenges while recording this. But that's life right! We hope to rekindle our relationship with you my friend. As always, we are candidly sharing our journey with you. Our mistakes, our failures, our victories, our challenges, and our successes. Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

...Oh and we are talking about sweet potatoes. Sounds a little like we're all over the map right! We are just two health advocates sharing our journey and how we navigate the carnivore lifestyle. So join us while we discuss sweet potatoes and vaccinations? We mentioned the KetoMojo in the show. If you want an easy way to purchase just go here.

Every holiday season we hear the stories from friends, clients. and even our own personal experiences, about getting stuck in a rut on the proverbial hamster wheel. How do we stay on plan during this time of year? Especially this year, because 2020 has been a real challenge! With gyms being closed for some and stay at home orders that can even interfere with outdoor activity it's difficult to get on a program and make it stick. The holidays are a time when it's easy to get derailed in our dietary strategy too! How can we make sure that one off-plan day doesn't turn into an off-plan month, or two? Check out the website we mention to find Raw Milk in your state: RealMilk.com We hope everyone of you enjoys your Thanksgiving holiday! Meet us back here next week! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

Check out today's episode where we discuss ways to activate your immune system that have nothing to do with food. We provide a few simple tips to boost your overall well being which can be incorporated regardless of your fitness level or where you live. Take a moment today and leave us simple review on iTunes. We make every effort to share our honest experience of incorporating the ketogenic and carnivore diet for individuals over 50 years of age. Well, at least one of us is over 50. Follow us on Instagram here. Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

We are back to posting episodes each Monday! This has been such a strange time in the world and we need some consistency. We are hitting a few topics that continually come up within conversations with clients today. Can I have dairy?What should I test my Blood Glucose?Why is my Blood Glucose high in the morning?How to best take advantage of the "Dawn Phenomenon" I mentioned an article that contains a study associated with the consumption of dairy and viruses. Specifically respiratory viruses. Here it is for you to read and see what you think. Immune Benefits of Whey Protein Please keep in mind when reading this article that what is found in natural raw unprocessed milk is the preferred choice for us. Get a KetoMojo! Knowing this information is so helpful! We mention Dr. Ben Bikman's book Why We Get Sick on several occasions. Please check out his Instagram and get the book for yourself! You won't regret it. And keep up with us on Instagram here! Until next week. EAT FAT AND PROSPER Steve and Melody

It's been a while! How are you guys? We appreciate all the inquiries about the podcast during our hiatus. It has been a strange year for us all. Let's just talk about how much fat we are eating! That's much more fun. If you don't already follow us on Instagram head over to our page and check out our Instagram Stories. That's where I'm posting daily about ketone and blood glucose readings (using my KetoMojo) along with over sharing about food and workouts. You'll get a high fat daily dose of The TK on IG! Melody's Ketone and Blood Glucose taken on KetoMojo from 1 October 2020 A higher fat keto diet has proved to be very helpful for athletic performance. That's something we chat about on today's episode. I love doing CrossFit style workouts and my workouts have been fairly demanding lately. This way of eating has not only helped keep my energy level high, it has also allowed me to recover extremely quickly and get good restorative sleep. We mention Dr. Benjamin Bikman a few times in this episode. If you don't follow him, check out his Instagram here. Until next time. Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody Remember to schedule your 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation. We have space for you! Upcoming Speaking Events: Fall into Fitness Nutrition Seminar: Location: CrossFit Lackland San Antonio, Texas When: Saturday, 24 October 2020 Time: TBA

This is a little personal for us today. We are talking about our grandsons going on a Keto Diet. We also answer a couple of questions brought up by our last episode about Keto Basics. Thanks for tuning in and hanging with us! Eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody To schedule a 15 Minute Complimentary Consult go here!

Ya Basic! Sometimes we just need a little refresher. Today we are sharing how we initiate some easy steps for a Keto Newbie. We learned the hard way about throwing too much information at someone at once. Let's keep things simple! Stick to the BASICS! The big changes. Those micro changes will come in time. But if you've been living this high fat lifestyle for a while, this is still for you! We all need a little encouragement sometimes. If you're looking for extra support on your health journey concerning the Keto or Carnivore Diet, we currently have a few openings for new clients. We offer Nutritional Therapy and Online Personal Training with weekly appointments and daily support through our TK App! To find out if what we offer is right for you, take advantage of our no commitment 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation. We would love to work with you. Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Today we have two topics that go together quite nicely. When is it time to take a recovery week or rest days? How do you structure a recovery week?What are the benefits of rest and recovery?How much protein and fat should I be eating?How does my protein and fat ratio relate to my activity and recovery?Why doesn't Melody follow her own rules? To set up your Complimentary Consultation go here! Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Weight Loss is one of the top concerns my clients put down on their intake paperwork. But when I look at the paperwork I typically find a myriad of health issues. Some are actually very serious. But weight loss is the number one concern. Is that wrong? No it's not wrong. But this may be the wrong focus. We all want to be healthy. But in all honesty we REALLY want to see a certain number on the scale or we want to fit in a certain pair of jeans right! Today we are talking about how we shifted our focus and what we try to focus on. We also chat about how we manage mindset and what we do when we have moments of disappointment. If you identify with what we are saying let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. We appreciate the feedback. Our goal is to share our journey with as many people as possible in hopes to help someone else. If you follow us regularly you know we are well over the age of 40 (we are almost 50!) and while much of our content is ageless, we do focus primarily on our peer group...you know who you are! You're in my world now Grandma! Be sure and follow us on Instagram by clicking the Instagram Icon. We are accepting new clients. To inquire about personal coaching from The Tactical Kitchen head over to our website: TheTacticalKitchen.com Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Hey guys! We are all still living that quarantine life. We hope today's podcast finds you healthy and happy! Today Steve and I are chatting about getting back to one of the key basic Keto Principles. When you've been doing something for a while there comes a time when you just need to get back to what made it work at the beginning! We are talking about getting back to our deliciously fatty keto roots. And of course we will be talking about workouts, dietary strategies and a new topic for you...Menopause. So tune and in and let's chew the fat! Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody To set up a Complementary 15 Minute Consultation just follow this link to our website TheTacticalKitchen.com

Don't get me wrong. Fasting is a beneficial tool in the war on Metabolic Disease and other health related issues. But it isn't always prudent for everyone to do it consistently for long periods of time. I'm not talking about planned extended fasts that are designed to reset the immune system. I'm talking about continuous Intermittent Fasting. That's one of our main topics today. Should you be fasting so damn much? We know this is a difficult time in all of our lives and we appreciate you stopping and taking the time to chat with us via social media and listening to this podcast. We really are better when we are together. #alonetogether To set up your 15 minute Complimentary Consultation just go to our website: The Tactical Kitchen Eat Fat and Prosper Steve and Melody

This has been a surreal few weeks guys! Today Steve and I wanted to just show up and chat with you about some of our experiences during this Covid19 quarantine. Much of the world's population have been instructed to stay in their homes and most non essential businesses are closed. Yet many others who are essential workers are giving everything they have to take care of the sick during this crisis, or to keep the country stocked up on toilet paper. Seriously who knew toilet paper would be this big a deal?!? We know we all have a part to play during this time. If your part is to simply do nothing that comes with its own type of stress. How do you handle the next 30+ days? Today we are talking about a few of our strategies to work through the next 30 days. We have also experimented with some metabolic flexibility in the last couple of weeks. It's interesting how being keto for so long has afforded us a measure of metabolic flexibility that we did not have before. The most important plan we have is to laugh every day! Share with us what you plan to do for the next 30+days. eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody Check out the Episode on Type 2 Muscle Fiber here! Are you looking for nutritional support and coaching? We are currently taking new clients. Go to TheTacticalKitchen.com to set up your 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation. In this call we will find out if our services meet your needs. Just a quick piece of information we found out after recording: KetoCon 2020 has sadly been postponed until June 2021. If you purchased tickets they will automatically be transferred to the June 2021 dates. We hope that you all stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in Austin at KetoCon 2021!

We are sharing some of our ideas, thoughts and plans for this period of time that we are all being asked to practice Social Distancing. I know some of you have been doing this for years! But in all seriousness there are some key things to discuss about this topic. Join us for this chat and let us know what your plans are and how you're navigating this interesting time in our world. We appreciate you for taking the time to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes! Check out some of our earlier podcasts that you may have missed while you are stuck at home. Here are a few other resources for you to gain some knowledge that we mentioned in our show. CrossFit Health Lectures Low Carb USA Dr. Ken Berry Dr. Stephen Phinney Dr. Sarah Hallberg Ancestral Health Symposium 2019 Take advantage of these free databases for learning something new over the next few weeks. You will never regret taking time to increase your knowledge and understanding of this lifestyle you've chosen to live. We are still actively taking clients for health coaching and personal training. Go to TheTacticalKitchen.com for more information and to set up your 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation. In this call we will assess if your needs fit our services! We look forward to speaking with you! Making a Schedule: I wanted to share this pic from FaceBook that I recently saw. This can be applied to adults too! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

Spring Forward has come and gone. But the effects may linger for a few days. We are talking today about Springing Forward in your health journey. Is it normal to go through periods of time feeling highly motivated and then experience time periods where everything just feels like a struggle? Join us today as we talk about motivation, or the lack of motivation. To get more information on how we serve our clients health needs through Personalized One on One Nutrition and Training visit our website TheTacticalKitchen.com Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

We are sharing some of our strategies today for staying healthy and being prepared. Check out our newly revised website! TheTacticalKitchen.com Are you looking for some additional support for your health journey? Unsure if Functional Nutritional Therapy is right for you? We offer Complimentary 15 Minute Consultations. Let's chat and see if our services match your needs. Eat Fat and Prosper Steve and Melody

We are chatting today about the push for dietary diversity and if it's actually something that's necessary for optimal health. Do you need a rainbow of variety from around the globe to actually be healthy? Does our gut microbiome need bananas from Guatemala and Mango from the Caribbean or South America? How about depending on Kale for gut health if you live in North Dakota in the winter? Let's peel this topic back like a Vidalia Onion from Vidalia, Georgia and see what happens. Check out our new product recommendation page on our website! Eat fAt and prosper! Steve and Melody

This is something we haven't discussed before! The role of Type II Muscle Fiber and aging in conjunction with a Low Carb, Carnivore or Keto diet approach to eating has some very interesting implications for those of us in the 40 and above crowd. Listen up and let us know what you think! We also continue the conversation about sleep disturbances and some things you can do to get a handle on the situation. We appreciate every time you guys have liked, shared and left a review for us on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We are honored with every single message you guys send to us telling how we have helped you in your journey. You can't imagine how incredible that makes us feel! Here are some links for a few of the things we mentioned in the show! Shout out to El Berto of The Keto Man's Club Podcast for completing his first half-marathon this weekend! Check him out on Instagram here. To set up your 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation go here! (Photo Credit: Helen Golematis Taylor You can also hear our podcast with Helen here and here ) eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

We are talking about why some women do so well on a Carnivore Diet. But then, out of the blue... it seems to fall apart. What falls apart? Usually it's the sleep cycle. The onset of Insomnia is not only frustrating but confusing! Why am I having insomnia issues on this super nutrient dense diet? We are tackling this subject for you because Ladies!.... I have been there. I'm sharing some of my biggest takeaways from eating a primarily Carnivore Diet for over 2 years and developing a battle with insomnia at various periods of time. Let's talk about what might be happening and some strategies to remedy it! We mentioned this sweet (no pun intended) company called Ketonia that makes Keto Coconut Macaroons. This mother and son team Geri and John, reached out to Steve and I and generously mailed us some samples of their baked goods. If you love supporting Keto small businesses like we do, then head over to their Amazon Shop and check it out. Valentine's Day is coming this week and you could grab some of these up for that special valentine of yours! Ketonia Coconut Macaroons Secure your 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation at TheTacticalKitchen.com We have a brand new App that allows you to have your personalized meal plans, workouts, reminders, and tracking all in one convenient place. (For monthly clients only) Did you get your KetoCon tickets??? We would love to meet up with you in Austin June 12-14 at KetoCon2020 Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Maybe you're not the New Year Resolution type of person. But some people definitely are! According to Instagram and Facebook a whole lot of people decided to spend the first month of 2020 as a Carnivore! What happens after that? We share some of the tips and tricks that we follow year round to avoid the "falling off the wagon" syndrome. We also chat about some current events happening in the Keto/Carnivore world. And as always, we fill you in on our personal journey. Check out the look of our recently renovated website! (still a work in progress) If you enjoy listening to this podcast and have a minute, do us a solid. Go like, subscribe and share this show with someone you think will enjoy our incessant ramblings about health and wellness. You can even leave us a review on iTunes! Schedule your no risk Complimentary 15 Consultation appointment! Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

In today's episode we are chatting about some of the basic fundamentals of health. With everything going on in the news and around the world it's easy to become anxious and a little overwhelmed. But there are things that are within your control that can make a difference in your health not only day to day, but in the event of a health crisis. To see Dr. Ken Berry's video mentioned in the podcast go here. To geek out and learn more about your amazing Immune System go here! Be sure and schedule your Complimentary 15 Minute Consultation so we can get to know you and talk about your goals. You still have time to get your tickets to KetoCon 2020! We will be there too! eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

We are sharing some of the follow-up information from Melody having pneumonia. There are some things to be aware of and we chat about how you can work with your doctor when an illness strikes! We had the opportunity to go and share about the Ketogenic Diet with CrossFit Lackland in San Antonio, Tx this past weekend. We are hitting some of the frequently asked questions from this event in regards to the ketogenic diet! And lastly...Steve is starting a new experiment. Let's see what happens! Make sure you have the right tools to know you're in a ketogenic state by ordering a KETO-MOJO blood ketone meter! These things are baller and every keto nerd should have one! Are you interested in getting some one-on-one coaching from The Tactical Kitchen ?Request the Complimentary 15 minute Consult to see if our services meet your needs. The Exogenous Ketones we use can be found here! You can also take a 10 Day Challenge and sample some of the products by going here. Eat Fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

Today we are discussing some of the ways in which sugar weakens and suppresses the immune system. And now that my gut bacteria has been completed annihilated and I'm off antibiotics , it's time to start rebuilding that inner terrain. What are some of the key things to know about rebuilding gut bacteria and what should you avoid? We appreciate you guys listening and going on this journey with us. Send your comments and questions to us on Instagram! That's where I seem to hang out most of the time. We have also lowered the cost of our services to better serve you for the New Year. To see if Functional Nutritional Therapy is best for you, let's chat about your goals in our 15 Minute Complimentary Consultation. Check out the Keto Coconut Shrimp that we had last night! Recipe is on the blog! Now go out there and... EAT fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Happy New Year! I started mine in the hospital. Today we are sharing some important information on Floroquinolone Antibiotics. No one anticipates getting sick. But it happens. My experience with Pneumonia and having Sepsis (bacterial blood infection) will hopefully help you out. Or at least you'll find it entertaining and interesting! This month marks our 2 year Carniversary! Happy World Carnivore Month! Check out the exogenous ketones we use here. Make an appointment for your Complimentary Nutrition Consult Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

With the holiday season comes parties, get togethers, alcohol and sugar. Right! So how can you navigate this time of year with the least amount of damage? Some of you may have no intention of drinking a drop of alcohol or consuming a granule of sugar. This is still for you. We can be caught unaware at get togethers. Or we sometimes preplan to indulge a little with our friends and family. Whichever category you're in we have a few of our own experiences to share coupled with some tips to minimize the damage! A few things we mention in this episode: Boozy KetonesKetoConBlack Rifle Coffee CompanyDr. Dominic D'AgostinoHPO Podcast with Dr. Thomas SeyfriedExogenous Ketones (The Secret Hangover Cure!)Dry Farm Wines for Keto Sugar Free Natural Wines! Redmond Real Salt for Natural Salt, Body Products and Toothpaste If you're not familiar with what we do check out our website here! We offer Complimentary 15 Minute Consultations for Nutritional Therapy services and Personal Training. Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

This can be a challenging time of year for those of us trying to steer clear of carbohydrates, poor fats and sugar. But let's not forget about the people in our lives who don't see eye to eye with our choices. How do we navigate the Holiday gatherings and keep the peace? Some of the items we mentioned: Redmond Real Salt (Affiliate Link)Ultima Replenisher (not an affiliate link)Check out the Keto Dirty South Pecan Pie that I made for Thanksgiving on Instagram Stories Dry Farm Wines for the HolidaysGet your KetoCon tickets! Now on to the next Holiday gathering! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

Today we are discussing some of our experiences with training, over-training, injury, goal setting and supplementation...and a whole lot more. A few of the items we mention in this episode: Redmond Real SaltOur Favorite Electrolyte Drink Exogenous Ketones Join our 10 Day Challenge!Contact a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner or Personal Trainer Thank you for sharing in our Journey! We appreciate you taking time to listen, like, share and subscribe! EAT FAT AND PROSPER! Steve and Melody Be sure and check out our latest recipe for Keto Braised Beef Short Ribs! Get your KetoCon 2020 Tickets here!

Today we are hitting several topics. One particular item of interest...should you or should you not supplement while eating a Carnivore Diet? Now let's go chew the FAT! Get your KetoCon tickets before they sell out! There is a limit so don't dilly dally around. KetoCon Tickets HERE! Dry Farms Wines for all your Holiday Gift Giving! I love cooking with these Keto friendly natural wines. EAT FAT AND PROSPER! Steve and Melody

Today we are talking about Sugar Season. Some people call it Flu Season. We are sharing a few tips we use during the holidays to ensure we stay healthy and vibrant all through the Sugar Season! Did you know we have T-shirts available! Fat Coffee Shirt Be sure and follow us on Instagram and catch our IG Stories daily! KetoCon Tickets! Get them! Meet us at KetoCon Austin 2020! KetoCon Tickets! Congratulations to Dr. Ken and Neisha Berry on the birth of their son! Be sure and stop by their IG's to say Congrats on a healthy Keto Baby Boy! We offer 15 minute Complimentary Consultations Here! eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

Today we are sharing a few things that have happened over the last few weeks. Steve and I have both eaten a couple of Off Plan Meals. What happens when you eat Off Plan? Well... We are chatting about a few other things today: Sustainable LivingHomesteadingEating at RestaurantsChoosing Keto Diet Publications (Books and Magazines)Marathon Training Some come hang out and Chew the Fat with us! Get your KetoCon 2020 Tickets before the price goes up or they are all gone!!! The FOMO is real guys! Check out the AirBnB in Elgin, Tx that we talked about! eat fat and prosper! steve and melody Again, thank you to everyone who participates in this journey with us by listening, sharing, liking, subscribing, sending us messages and just being here. We are so grateful for your time and friendship. To check out Steve's interview on The Keto Man's Club Podcast go here! Or go here for the direct Apples Podcast Link (iTunes)

If you've been listening to this show for a while then you already know how excited I am to share this episode with you! Our incredible friend and my personal inspiration is none other than Mary Beth Prodromides. Here's a little bit about her for those who haven't yet been inspired by her journey. We are talking about THE most decorated Masters Athlete in CrossFit History...Mary Beth ProdromidesTommy Marquez 2018 CrossFit Update Show I am sharing Mary Beth's most recent post from her Instagram page MB’s Update: 2020 season is a time for healing for me. When I was introduced to CrossFit, it came as a breath of fresh air. Moving away from Bodybuilding and Fitness competitions where the emphasis is on how you look. I ran full force into the arms of CrossFit and the joy of effort in skill mastery. I immersed myself in practicing and sharpening my CrossFit skills which gave me the opportunity to be the first 4x CF woman’s masters champion. This years injuries: torn meniscus and torn labrum and glemonumeral ligament have ushered me into a reflective phase of peeling back the layers of my “why.” I discovered that how I gain my personal worth is not about looks, (Bodybuilding) or skill mastery/effort(CrossFit) but more about personal mastery. See, personal mastery is an invisible kind of magic and it takes a lifetime journey to discover and is hard work. It has a little bit to do with what I can do physically, and everything to do with what I experience mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Don’t get me wrong, there is still that fire within for the physical, but for this season, it is for healing and discovery.Mary Beth Prodromides Now go listen to our chat with MB and be inspired. You'll hear what age she started CrossFit and how she became a 4 time CrossFit Games Masters Champion! Mary Beth's Recovery Tools: Mentality WOD: Dawn Fletcher Justin Su'a Podcast: Increase Your Impact (Apple Link) to get Stitcher Link go Here Mary Beth's Recovery Supplements from Advocare: You can reach out to Mary Beth on Instagram for more information. And don't forget the naps...those are free, easy and effective! To follow Mary Beth on Instagram go here! To see her compete check out the CrossFit Masters Competition on YouTube. CrossFit 2017 Update Show CrossFit 2018 Update Show Local News Story on MB Follow Brute Strength, Precision Nutrition, and Nick Fowler Mary Beth has something to tell all of you at the end of this podcast! Be sure and stay until the end. Get your KetoCon 2020 tickets! We want to meet you in Austin! EAT FAT AND PROSPER! Steve and Melody

We had the pleasure of chatting with the COO of KetoCon, Robin Switzer. If you have attended KetoCon in the past then you've witnessed her skills at organizing a top notch event designed to benefit the Ketogenic Community. Today we are getting to know this Wizard of KetoCon and learning about her personal health journey and how she became deeply involved in the organization of KetoCon. Not only do we learn about Robin, but she is sharing some of the new things coming to KetoCon in 2020. And since the space is limited you'll want to listen up and grab your tickets before they are all gone! KetoCon 2020 Tickets HERE! Follow KetoCon on IG to keep up with all the new information about KetoCon 2020 Follow Robin on Instagram! Sign up for the KetoCon newsletter! We are actively taking new clients for the Fall. Get your 15 minute Complimentary Consultation and learn more about Nutritional Therapy. Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

Running on meat. That's basically what we are doing. Can you build muscle, have endurance and just be overall fit and healthy eating a meat based diet? We are testing it all! This is our Back to the Future Keto episode! We are reminiscing about our humble keto beginnings and some of the mistakes we made a long the way. If you're new to keto be sure and let us know! There's a lot of information out there and it's okay to make mistakes. You have a tribe of Keto people cheering you on! Join us June 12-14, 2020 in Austin, Texas at KetoCon! Purchase your ticket to be entered into a drawing for an Upgraded VIP Package! A lot of you guys ask about what we use for electrolytes...Well it's easy. SALT! But not just any salt, we only use Redmond Real Salt! Use the code TheTK or just follow this link to get yours! Find our favorite Exogenous Ketones here! Until next time... Eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Today we are sharing some recent experiences involving our Intermittent Fasting routine and why fasting becomes more important as we age. Why we changed our eating scheduleHow it affected our sleep and performance Do we like the new eating window and will we be sticking to itWhat does your eating time have to do with Circadian RhythmWhy it can be important to implement some type of fasting routine as we ageSteve is taking clients for run coaching...you can contact us here! We mentioned some items we use before training sessions, particularly long runs: Keto Kreme Exogenous KetonesUltima Replenisher ElectrolytesRedmond Real Salt (use the code TheTK) Thanks again for joining us on our journey! We are so humbled to receive messages from you guys letting us know that you are listening and finding value in our ramblings! We forkin' love you! Now let's go chew the fat! eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody Follow us and all of our daily shenanigans on Instagram!

Jaime Seeman is a practicing Obstetrician-Gynecologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Today we sat down and chatted about her journey into the ketogenic lifestyle and how it has evolved in her family and her practice. In addition to being in full time practice as an OB-Gyn, speaking at events, working on a book and developing a podcast of her own, she and her husband Ben are raising 3 daughters. Clearly the keto diet is giving them some good energy. We dive into her "Why" and personal experience and experimentation within the Keto and Carnivore Diets. As well as how she implements this type of protocol within her patient population and combats the negativity sometimes found among colleagues concerning the keto approach to wellness. She also lifts heavy things Friends. And you know we love that! Be sure and follow Dr. Jaime on Instagram here. How to become a patient of Dr. Jaime's if your in the Omaha area. Stay tuned until the end to find out where you can hear Dr. Jaime in person. Follow our shenanigans on Instagram here! eat fat and prosper Steve and Melody

We had an awesome weekend trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the Borderscene Film Festival! Traveling always poses a little challenge to any dietary strategy you choose. But we chose to embrace a couple of the challenges this weekend and just make it a part of our process. The knowledge that comes from these situations can be a valuable tool for your health. You can find some pics from our awesome weekend at the Borderscene Film Festival on our Instagram! Now let's chew the fat! EAT FAT and PROSPER Steve and Melody

We are a day late! We had a very nice Labor Day holiday with family and hope you guys did too! Today we are sharing some of our experiences with a new style of fasting that we recently incorporated. So come hang out and let's chew the fat...or drink some water...or just sit there. eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody Follow our shenanigans on Instagram!

We have some hot topics this week! One of most important test you can get done for your peace of mindIs the internet limiting the visibility of select websites?The Amazon Rainforest fires and beefMeal Prep for travel on a Carnivore DietResults of some experimentation we did this last weekand the most important topic...Melody got a new barbell! Follow us on Instagram here! We currently have some openings for new health coaching clients! To set up a Complimentary Consult go here! Guess who we have on the schedule! Coming in September, Dr. Jaime Seeman also known as, Dr. Fit and Fabulous! Send your questions to our Instagram through direct message! That is the best way for us to organize any questions you may have for Dr. Fit and Fabulous! EAT FAT AND PROSPER Steve and Melody

Welcome back to The Tactical Kitchen Show friends! We get this question so often when someone talks to us about how we eat..."What alcohol do you drink?" If you've been around here for a while you likely know our answer to this one. We are sharing some of our personal experiences on this episode about how we approach this topic and how we feel about the consumption of alcohol when it pertains to a healthy lifestyle. We appreciate you hanging out with us and chewing the fat! Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our daily Shenanigans! Eat Fat and prosper Steve and Melody

Hey guys! We made a little mistake this weekend and want to share some information with you on how to avoid or fix the situation if it happens to you! We are also sharing some noteworthy news related to our beloved beef and what you need to look for on new labeling terms concerning a common sweetener. So come on and hang with us for a little while. Let's go chew the fat! Follow us on Instagram here! eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

We are on day 22 of a No Dairy Carnivore Experiment. Today we are sharing some of the improvements we have noticed. Check out our Instagram Stories to keep up with us everyday. We love interacting with you fine folk. Are you a Carnivorous Human that would like to tell your story on our show? Send us DM on Instagram and let's connect. Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

We have a FIRECRACKER of an episode for you today! Dr. Berry is a straight shooter from Tennessee who tells it like it is when it comes to your health! Like he says, If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else.~~Ken Berry, MD Today's episode is extra spectacular because not only have Dr. Berry returning as a guest, but we are also joined by Neisha Berry! Hold onto your hat friend, it's about to get wild! We are chewing some serious bacon fat concerning the topic of the Keto and Carnivore Diets and pregnancy. Is this a safe approach for someone in their child bearing years?Is this a safe approach for pregnancy, breast feeding, infant nutrition, and on into those toddler years? What about the Father...does his diet count? If you’re not currently subscribed to Dr. Berry’s YouTube channel…do that now! Just click that link…he keeps ’em short and to the point. It’s everything you could  possibly want to know about Keto in one place! He is also the author of Lies My Doctor Told Me ! Just click that link and get it today! You can follow him on Instagram Here!  Find him on Twitter Here!  And check him out on Facebook!  And if you have one of those Alexa contraptions…you can get a morning brief from Dr. Berry while your getting ready for the day! How cool is that!!! Find Neisha Berry on YouTube here and Instagram here. So stop jackin’ around reading this…just go hang out with us, the beautiful Neisha and Dr. Berry! EAT FAT AND PROSPER! Steve and Melody

This is our very first minisode installment of Fitness Friday for the Over 40 Carnivore Athlete! Yes, it is a narrowed down topic for sure. We hope all three of you enjoy the show! The question came in concerning Frequency and Duration of Workouts and what's optimal? This is a big question with a lot of nuances. So let's go chew the fat! Here's a simple Tabata Workout for anywhere with zero equipment! Make sure you warmup with some dynamic warmup and stretching...NO STATIC STRETCHING! We like Spotify's Tabata Songs Push-UpsJumping LungesBurpeesFlutter Kicks What are we doing for a workout today? AM Workout: Sprint Intervals Warm up with dynamic stretching 15-20 leg swings each leg15-20 lateral leg swings each legbanded lateral walks 10 steps left, 10 steps right, repeat 2x's banded leg walk forward 10 steps 2x's High knee run 50m, walk backButt kicker run 50m, walk backKaraoke run 50m crossing right foot, then repeat with left foot100m run at moderate pace 4x's focusing on form Sprints: 100m distance 10-15 Sprints at an all out pace for your level of fitness. You should push really hard here. (If you are new to sprints begin with 5 and build on this each week by adding one each time) Example: 23 sec sprint, 90 sec rest (use the walk back to the start line as the rest period) Repeat Make sure you cool down and stretch. This is a good time for some static stretching and foam rolling. PM Workout: Weights Follow our Instagram Stories to see the afternoon workouts. Eat fat and prosper! Steve and Melody

Kristin is our very first return guest on The Tactical Kitchen Show and we couldn't be more excited. Kristin is a speaker, consultant, coach and founder of Energetically Efficient! She has completed 24 Marathons...yes, I said TWENTY FOUR full marathons. They are listed at the bottom of the show notes. She is also a Pro-Card carrying Natural Bodybuilder. Next on her agenda is completing her NTP (Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) training. We are chatting today about how to become Energetically Efficient utilizing the Ketogenic Diet. In this episode you will walk away with some simple steps to start your health and fitness journey or enhance what you're already doing. We encourage you to check out our first interview with Kristin in Episode 27 here! You can find Kristin on Instagram and on LinkedIn or by email at kristin@energeticallyefficient.com To get the 6 week meal plan discussed in the show just Text ENERGETIC to 66866 (message and data rates apply) To be stay up to date on Kristin's website launch just go to EnergeticallyEfficient.com Marathons 2000 - Chicago 2001 - TCM2003 - Boston2003 - TCM2004 - TCM2005 - Boston2005 - New York2006 - TCM2007 - Whistlestop2008 - San Francisco2009 - Boston2009 - TCM2010 - Chicago2011 - Grandma’s2012 - Fargo2012 - Sioux Falls2013 - Boston2013 - Big Sur2013 - TCM2015 - TCM2017 - Pike’s Peak2017 - TCM2018 - TCM2019 - Boston Be sure and like, subscribe, leave a review and share The Tactical Kitchen Show with your friends! We love the Carnivore and Ketogenic Community and how supportive you guys are. Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody For more information on becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner or Nutritional Therapy Consultant go here and tell them Melody and Kristin sent you. Keep up with Steve and Melody on Instagram here!

First let me apologize to Sue for introducing her as a Power Lifter during the recording of this episode. If you're not a weightlifter this may not mean anything to you. But, if you're a competitive Olympic Weightlifter crushing records you will likely want the hosts to get your title correct! Sue Spencer is a 65 year old competitive Olympic Weightlifter. After losing almost 100 pounds utilizing a Ketogenic Diet and realizing the strength she had, she began experimenting with Olympic Weightlifting! This became her passion. In 2017 she competed at the World Masters Games in New Zealand and brought home a Gold Medal for her age and weight category. She has since competed in the 2019 Pan American Masters Weightlifting Competition held in Florida in the W65-69 age class where she broke the existing records for her age and weight class. Sue is also founder of Lift You Up Coaching where she helps women discover that they are not too old and it is not too late to shift their emotional and physical health. She is proof that it is never too late! You'll discover in this episode how a year of saying yes led to her career in Fitness and Olympic Weightlifting. Come join us in our conversation with a super inspirational woman who is addressed by strangers in her city of Vancouver as Beast Mode Grandma! To follow Sue's journey, and we highly recommend that you do, check out her Instagram page here! Until next time... EAT FAT and Prosper Steve and Melody

It's hot! It's humid! We are talking about sweat and electrolyte loss today! If you live in an area where you are experiencing hot and humid temperatures and you're eating a ketogenic or a carnivore diet and you workout...then this is the most important supplement you need. It's so simple it's almost ridiculous. But we have been warned about over consumption of this supplement for so long that you may be afraid to take too much of it. Let's chat about keeping our electrolytes balanced and why we even need to worry about it! Check out our Instagram Stories to stay up to date with our ridiculous shenanigans! If you want to join us on our TK 30 Day Carnivore Challenge head over to Facebook and request to join. We also have an E-Book The Tk 30 Day Carnivore Guide--but purchase isn't necessary to join in on our fun and games. Next week we have a very special guest! Sue Spencer aka Beast Mode Grandma! Tune in to NBC tonight to see if we can catch a glimpse of Dave Hippensteel on American Ninja Warrior! Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody

We just rolled in from Austin! But before we start unpacking our stuff or workout, we want to unpack a little information for you guys! There was a LOT going on at KetoCon and this was our very first time to go. We plan to make it a yearly habit. This community is so special and amazing. You can only imagine what happens when you get a huge group of people together who are firing on all cylinders because they're eating a nutrient dense, species appropriate, fat fueled, real food diet! What an incredible weekend with massive crowd of happy and energetic people. Now come on...Let's Go Chew the Fat! EAt fat and prosper Steve and Melody You can check out more on our Instagram!

We hear this one all the time..."Well, you won't know if you're healthy unless you have had bloodwork done!" Is bloodwork the ONLY way to know if your current diet is working for you? Meh...we are going to say a big NO to that one. We think bloodwork has it's place for sure. We get our bloodwork done yearly. But perhaps some of the tests you want or think you may need aren't covered by your insurance. Or maybe you don't have health insurance and you just need to feel a bit of reassurance that you're on the right track. We are chatting about some of the indicators we use to monitor our health and wellbeing daily and monthly. It's not hard. Your body does a fantastic job of telling you what bloodwork often cannot. Just a heads up for you guys: We are talking about a few "Adult" topics in this episode. There is some discussion about sexual function and the role it plays as a health and wellbeing indicator. You have been warned! ;) So come on...let's go chew the fat! KetoCon June 28-June 30, 2019 Austin, Texas --You still have time! See you there! LowCarb USA is coming up this July 25-28th in San Diego, California. Get your tickets! Listen to last weeks Episode with Dave Hippensteel! To take advantage of our Complimentary Consultation just go here! We can chat about your goals and discuss the various ways we can go about achieving them together. See if Nutritional Therapy is right for you! We appreciate the 5 star reviews! You guys are awesome and we hope that our personal shenanigans can help you in someway on your health journey! Steve and Melody EAT FAT AND PROSPER!

This is a special episode! We reached out to Dave Hippensteel and he was so gracious and agreed to spend a little time chatting with us about his journey. David Hippensteel is a 6 -time CrossFit Games masters athlete and the champion of the 2016, 2017 and 2018 Masters 60+ Division. Now before you think to yourself... "Don't they make it easier for the 60+ athletes? I mean they probably don't do anything too difficult, right?" You would be so WRONG! These ladies and gentlemen are doing things like handstand walks, rope climbs, muscle ups and lifting weight over their heads that most young athletes have a difficult time with. Catch a little glimpse here. A former triathlete and decathlete, he started CrossFit in 2012, winning the 2013 Open in the 55-59 Division just one year later and making his first Games appearance with a fifth-place finish in 2013. He placed 5th and 8th in his division at the Games for the next two years before earning his title in the 60+ Division in 2016 and then defending that title in 2017 and 2018! Look for him to be defending his title this August in Madison, Wisconsin at the 2019 CrossFit Games! You can check out the previous CrossFit Games on YouTube. Just click here for the 2018 CrossFit Masters Competition: Diane & Couplet Dave is also a practicing dentist and founder of Screaming Eagle CrossFit in Clarksville, Tennessee, Hippensteel’s daughter Heather Hippensteel has also competed at the Games for 4 years since 2013 on team Invictus including the year Invictus won the championship in 2014. He and his wife Carol of 35+ years have 3 other children, Jonathan, Joelle, and Troy who are all doing CrossFit also among other sports. During our conversation with Dr. Dave you'll quickly learn that faith and family are the most important areas of his life. He's also not afraid of new challenges. He recently traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio to participate on NBCs American Ninja Warrior Qualifier! So set your calendars, DVRs, etc. for July 1, 2019 and maybe we will catch a glimpse of Dr. Dave on the show! Dr. Dave mentions some tools he utilizes in his training! Whoop: The World's Most Powerful Fitness TrackerInside Tracker: Optimize Health and Wellness Revive RXRocktapeKlean Athlete Once again we learn that age is just a number and nothing is impossible. We had such an amazing time chatting with Dave and know that you will leave this conversation as inspired as we did! You can follow Dave on Instagram here: @davehipp Try this workout from ComptrainTrain Masters! See if you can keep up with Dave! There are a few instances when you will hear the sound cut out during the episode. This was due to a poor internet connection we experienced periodically during the recording. Now go Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody