Drew Manning is a health and fitness expert who became a world-wide sensation with his Fit2Fat2Fit experiment years ago. He gained and lost 75 pounds on purpose to understand the psychology of weight loss and bring empathy to the fitness industry. Currently, he is in the midst of repeating this feat as he turned forty years old in his Fit2Fat2Forty experiment. 
Drew is halfway through after gaining 60 pounds and is about to journey back to fit. Today we check in on how he’s feeling and discuss what he’s learned so far.
Today on The Lab Report:

4:35 Drew Manning discusses the physical and emotional toll of weight gain
8:25 Empathy  
9:25 The difference after turning 40
11:05 Social media influence
13:05 The effects of ‘dirty diets’
16:00 Preparing for the journey back to fit
18:40 Television series? Book? Documentary?  
19:35 The Fireball

Additional Resources:
Back2Fit
Fit2Fat2Fit Experience Podcast
Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75lbs on Purpose
Complete Keto
 
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