Episode #107 - Todd Meyn | To Waste Time is to Waste Your Life
What The Fat (WTF)
English - June 12, 2019 14:18 - 39 minutes - 37 MB - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsHealth & Fitness Education carbohydrates keto low author bible biohacking carb diet fatloss ketogenic Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episode #107
In this episode of What the Fat, I talk to BMX sensation Todd Meyn. Todd’s story is incredible! From getting signed with Nike at just 16, to riding for the Nitro Circus by the age of 21, he achieved some amazing accomplishments early on in his career. Talent and drive were the forces that helped him keep pursuing his passion of riding. We also discuss how an injury of a broken leg and gaining 19lbs was what kickstarted his healthy lifestyle and become more aware of his eating habits. Changing these habits helped him see a difference in his daily life and in his career. He has maintained a healthy lifestyle for the past 10 years and talks about how it’s helped him stay at the top of his game
Enjoy the Show!
Takeaways
Todd talks about how he never gave up on his dream even when times were tough. He pursued his passion and managed his health and finances to make his dream a reality. You have to work hard to accomplish great things and success that seemingly happens overnight is actually fueled by years of blood, sweat and tears.
Links and Resources
Show Notes
2:07 Todd talks about how his BMX career started 6:00 How he managed life and competing 8:30 How Nitro Circus helped maintain his career 13:15 Snapping his sternum and how that had an impact on him 16:00 Why nutrition and health became a priority in Todd’s life 29:16 DD Airbags and the non-profit Dismantle’s role in Todd’s life 33:00 Todd shares his perspective on life and his goals for the next few yearsTweets
“When I fall down it doesn’t matter the injury. I get back up and figure out how to keep going.”
“I’ve always done everything to have another opportunity or get more experience in a way that I know is going to better my life and make myself a better person.”
“If your working towards something, you progressing towards something.”
“To waste time is to waste your life.”
“I maximize my time and prioritizing what is important”
If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review.
Tips, Recipes, Community: @ryanplowery
Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube