Ep 38 – Thom King – The Keto Guy on Serving with Purpose and Sweetness

Thom King takes us through ketosis, the keto lifestyle, and how we can lose weight easily. His mission is to put a dent in metabolic disease, keeping food tasting great, and treating customers with loving kindness through his Guy Gone Keto products. We talk about how we can use fat as fuel when we are in a state of ketosis, to easily lose weight and keep energy levels high. We also chat about: * How Thom got into food production * The epiphany that Thom had about sweeteners * His background in the broadcast industry and sales * How ketosis works with intermittent fasting and his proprietary sweeteners * What is ketosis? * What are ketones? * Benefits of ketosis? * Plant Based or Vegan ketosis * How he got into manufacturing condiments and sauces * Thom’s journaling and manifestation practice: “think it and ink it” * Where is passion lies in the future (hint the microbiome) Bio Thom King is an Entrepreneur, Author and self described ‘bio-hacker.’ Thom changed his life by adopting a ketogenic lifestyle. In his book Guy Gone Keto he details an essential wellness program that will keep you fit and healthy for life. Despite being very successful, the classic definition of success (lots of money) is not what inspires and motivates Thom. His philosophy is “you aren’t doing well unless you’re also doing good.” Thom is the founder and CEO of Steviva Brands Inc., one of the largest importers, manufacturers, and distributors of natural sweeteners. Thom has made it his life’s work to study food science and use his knowledge to help people eat healthier, avoid harmful sugars, and maintain diet and exercise habits that defeat metabolic disease. His company, based in Portland, Oregon, derives its name from stevia, the South American plant extract that is calorie-free yet three hundred times sweeter than sugar, and does not contribute to the combination of metabolic diseases that Thom calls “diabesity.” Links * Guy Gone Keto * Guy Gone Keto Book * Icon Foods * Thom King * Steviva Brands on Instagram You May Also Like * Ep 36 Glenn Livingston – Never Binge Again * Ep 32 Jeremy Abramson – Stand Up 2 Sitting Movement & Owning Your Morning * Ep 21 – Jason Goldberg – Breaking Out of Prison and Finding Joy