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

We are chatting today about how we combine Keto and Carnivore and what it means to us personally.

We went camping for a week and made it a complete rest week. It was awesome! Why eating a Ketivore Diet makes it so super simple!

Let's go chew the fat!

Steve and Melody

In Episode 51 today we talk about one of the most important topics concerning our health...and that's SLEEP.

This is our story. If something we are doing or trying helps you to achieve a healthier state of being, then we couldn't be happier.

But...

Remember, we are not doctors and this podcast is filled with our experiences and sometimes our opinions. We don't ALWAYS follow the results of studies done in nutritional research because much of that "science" is absolute garbage.

What we do encourage is following a Real Food Diet. Meaning that your meals are made up primarily of things that have zero additional ingredients, like beef. That's a real food. Beyond that you will need to do some experimenting of your own.

Follow us on our journey and maybe some of our experiences will resinate with you.

Now Let's Go Chew The FAT!

Steve and Melody

In Episode 50 join us for part 2 of our conversation with Helen Golematis Taylor as we dive deep into what it means to be an athlete over 50.

Here's what we talked about:

What happened in the AGOQ (CrossFit Age Group Online Qualifier)The role of nutrition for performance and how it changes as we ageA "Normal Day" with a CrossFit Masters Athlete?The trial and error of finding what works in diet and fitnessIs it important to alter your dietary intake for different sports? Cycling, marathons, Crossfit, rest days? The role of supplementsWhat adjustments did you make while going through menopause in your training and diet?What is something you've done recently or discovered recently that has made a big impact on your life?

We chat about the struggles of menopause. Helen shares here biggest strategy for the most common symptom women experience as they enter this stage of life.

If you missed last week's episode go here! You want to hear Helen's Why!

To find Helen on Instagram go here!

Thanks again for listening to The Tactical Kitchen Show!

Eat Fat and Prosper!

Steve and Melody

It's Episode 49 and we have a special guest today!

Helen Golematis Taylor

She's a CrossFit L-1 coach. She also competes in the sport of CrossFit.

As a CrossFit Masters Athlete she has qualified to participate in the 2019 CrossFit Age Group Online Qualifier (AGOQ). This is not an easy accomplishment. The workouts are not only brutal, they are also technically difficult. To get the chance to compete at this level you have to be in the top 200 out of thousands of participants.

Helen is in that top 200.

She ranks 64th out of 5,877 women in the world in her age group and she is ranked as 39th out of 4,030 in the United States.

She's also a Certified Personal Trainer and Competitive Cyclist. She's run over 6 full marathons including the NYC Marathon and she's a 4th Degree Black Belt Master in Taekwando. She fits all of that in while being a Mother and Wife.

She's 100% Greek and only 51 years young.

What will you do when you're 51?

What we chatted about:

When and why she began this journey in Crossfit (You'll want to hear this!) How she prevents and comes back from injuryWhat role does diet play in her programmingHow can women can go into Menopause without hormonal mayhemWhat it means to Age LessHow exercise and diet affect our sexual health (male and female) What you can do to start a healthy relationship with diet and fitnessAnd how she has the best hair in Crossfit

How to find Helen:

Instagram @HelenTaylorFitness

Crossfit Down River

Big Bad Crossfit

Come back next week for Part 2 when we get into the details of training, nutrition, rest and recovery and how to put it all together!

It's never too late to start something new! Helen Golematis Taylor

EAT FAT AND PROSPER!

Steve and Melody

In Episode 48 we are discussing some issues that are associated with Oxalate Toxicity. There are symptoms that you may experience when changing dietary strategies that could be linked to some foods we view as healthy--especially on a Keto Diet.

We feel this information is important for you to have on your health journey. We are sharing some of our more recent mistakes on our health journey and what we are currently doing to correct them. Maybe it will save you from the same mistakes!

Below you will find some of the best resources we have discovered on the subject of oxalates as well as our own personal experiences presented this episode.

Here are some of the links from today's Episode 48:

Sally K. Norton Low Oxalate Diet Information WebsiteOxalate Content Food ChartOxalate information (It's a Vegan Site--Take heed)HPO Podcast- Sally Norton Part OneHPO Podcast- Sally Norton Part TwoPeak Human Podcast- Sally Norton

Next week don't forget we will have a very special guest. Click to get a sneak peek!

Thank you for sharing your health journey with us and being apart of our Fat Eating Crew! We always appreciate those 5 star reviews, the feedback you provide and of course the stories you share with us. Until next week....

EAT FAT AND PROSPER!

STEVE AND MELODY

...and what happened when we went off plan and had regular sushi!

Sometimes we go to the bookstore and get into conversations about the Keto Diet. It's usually really great. Not this time.

Keeping an open mind when it comes to nutrition is very important when working with individuals. We don't automatically assume that every person needs to be on a ketogenic diet. Working within each persons bio-individual health needs creates results that are far superior to simply saying "my diet is best!"

Thank you again for sharing in our journey. Remember, finding what works for your body requires time and work. We are here to support you too! If you require specific individualized attention, we do offer nutrition and health coaching. We have options for every budget. Contact us by using the form provided at the bottom of this page. Once we receive your information we will contact you to schedule a consult and get you on your way to finding what works for your specific needs.

EAT FAT AND PROSPER

Steve and Melody

What happens when you love to practice IF (Intermittent Fasting) or following OMAD (One Meal a Day) and they just stop working?!?

Being open to change when it comes to your routine and embracing the ebbs and flows of how your body works is important! We share some of our recent and past experiences on how to change when something JUST. FLAT. FAILS.

We chat about a few other issues in today's episode. So come on. Let's Chew the Fat!

EAT FAT AND PROSPER!

Steve and Melody

This is Episode 45 and we are talking about setting goals after eating WAY too many Keto Desserts!

Other things we chat about in this episode:

What happened after eating a crap ton of Almond Flour?Expectations and goalsFueling for workouts: Am I eating enough to support my goal? Food budget and Keto: How to keep it cheap! Who we listen to when it comes to advice in health and fitnessWorking out and how to fit it in when you're suuuuuper busyThe Big Secret to Weight Loss Food Variety and being okay with eating simplySometimes getting all the supplements-vitamins out of your routine for a time period is a good ideaBirth Control and what you may not know

Eat Fat and Prosper

Steve and Melody

It's Episode 44!

Is it always a blood sugar issue that's influencing your hunger signals? Is it always that you need nutrients RIGHT NOW? What are some of the other Hunger Influencers in your life? We chat about ours...come on...join us!

Brother's Keepers: The awesome wounded Veteran organization we mentioned.

Our newest endeavor: Tactical Keto Bakery

Ketones: Get the here if or just find out more.

Watch the CBS 60 Minutes segment of Siberia Pleistoncene Park and the Mammoth

Find out how to work with us on your health journey.

We have T-shirts! Get your Game of Meats shirt!

Thanks for listening!

EAT FAT AND PROSPER!