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Fitness ConfidentialThe Risk of Side Effects - Episode 2676Episode 2676 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recent traveling adventures, the risk of side effects with some medications, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/the-risk-of-side-effects-episode-2676 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Risk of Side Effects Several of Vinnie’s most recent expert guests want to discuss GLP-1s. Vinnie has said from the beginning that he didn’t trust the long-term effects of using GLP-1s. (6:45) Studies show that up to 50% of the weight lost from use of GLP-1 can be muscle loss! Your body needs muscle mass to thrive! (15:00) People need...2025-07-281h 06Fitness ConfidentialMetabolic Matters with Dr. Tro Kalayjian - Episode 2675Episode 2675 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Tro Kalayjian and they discuss metabolic matters related to GLP-1s, hormones, the keto lifestyle, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/metabolic-matters-dr-tro-kalayjian-episode-2675 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Metabolic Matters Dr. Tro is an early contributor and guest on the show. (3:00) Dr. Eric Westman’s work influenced him, and he has since collaborated with Dr. Westman. Vinnie refers people to Dr. Tro all the time. Dr. Tro is licensed in almost all states for telehealth services. More than one-third of Americans are on a medication; the average for people ove...2025-07-251h 06Fitness ConfidentialCaloric Intake and Exercise - Episode 2674Episode 2674: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss a study about metabolism and the relationship between caloric intake and exercise. https://vinnietortorich.com/caloric-intake-and-exercise-episode-2674 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Clearing Up Business The origin of the NSNG VIP Accountability Group. (2:00) It’s a cost-effective way to get regular check-ins. For those unfamiliar, Vinnie shares some backstory of how Fitness Confidential came to be. (9:00) NSNG® Foods is being put on pause until shipping issues are ironed out. (19:30) Production of UltraFat will stop for a time until issues with USPS have been remedied. The comp...2025-07-2349 minFitness ConfidentialFitness for Life - Episode 2673Episode 2673 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recent traveling adventures and the importance of continuing fitness for life. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/fitness-for-life-episode-2673 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Fitness For Life The reality is that you need to be consistent. (3:00) You don’t eat right until you hit your goal, then think you can stop. Even people known for their great bodies need to stay consistent. Vinnie has a VIP accountability group where members can be a part of group consultations with Vinnie twice a month, sometimes more. Vinnie says he wi...2025-07-211h 01Fitness ConfidentialGlucose, Glutamine, and Cancer with Dr. Thomas Seyfried - Episode 2672Episode 2672 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Thomas Seyfried and they discuss metabolic dysfunction, glucose, glutamine, and cancer therapies. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/glucose-glutamine-cancer-dr-thomas-seyfried-episode-2672 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Glucose, Glutamine, and Cancer Vinnie explains why he recommends listening to Dr. Thomas Seyfried. (2:00) Vinnie has been in remission and avoided chemo for 17 years by leading a ketogenic lifestyle. There are all kinds of side effects from chemotherapy, even though it can save people. There have been several theories of disease. (8:00) NCI states that cancer is a genetic disease of dysregulated cell growth, called t...2025-07-1857 minFitness ConfidentialPut Up and Show Up - Episode 2671Episode 2671: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the need to put up and show up for your goals and see them through to success, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/put-up-and-show-up-episode-2671 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Put Up and Show Up Vinnie shares his near-drink experience with a Pina Colada. (2:00) They discuss beverages and a plan to visit Barbados. Vinnie plans to age backwards (in a way). (17:00) Elaine LaLanne is still active in her 90s, and Vinnie plans to do the same. He wants to try rollerblading again! When Vinnie decides to t...2025-07-161h 04Fitness ConfidentialExploring Fermented Foods - Episode 2670Episode 2670 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss exploring fermented foods while Anna entices us with a delicious cooking demo! https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/exploring-fermented-foods-episode-2670 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Exploring Fermented Foods Anna is cooking, so it's encouraged that you watch on YouTube if you're able—but not while driving! (2:00) She is making meatballs along with some spaghetti squash and “balsamic pearls.” Vinnie just got his Eat Happy Kitchen Cheese Crisps! (5:00) Vinnie has been exploring fermented foods, particularly kefir and kombucha. (14:30) Anna explains what she knows about sugar, fermenting, and how a good...2025-07-1456 minFitness ConfidentialBrain Health and Coconut Oil with Dr. Mary Newport - Episode 2669Episode 2669 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Mary Newport back to the show, and they discuss brain health and coconut oil, ketones, and her upcoming book. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/brain-health-coconut-oil-dr-mary-newport-episode-2669 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - BRAIN HEALTH AND COCONUT OIL Vinnie welcomes Dr. Mary Newport back to the show, and they start the show by discussing Mary's husband's early-onset dementia. (1:20) At age 56, her husband was experiencing a rapid decline in brain health. After some challenges, he became eligible for a clinical trial for Alzheimer's treatment. (9:00) She had heard about the b...2025-07-111h 31Fitness ConfidentialHealthy Fats for A Healthy Mind - Episode 2668Episode 2668: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the MIND diet and how healthy fats for a healthy mind happen with the right whole foods, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/healthy-fats-for-a-healthy-mind-episode-2668 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Healthy Fats for A Healthy Mind The MIND Diet (2:30) The Mediterranean Intervention Neurodegeneration Diet, intended to slow cognitive decline. They discuss the suggested protocol, which still includes grains and almost no red meat, only fatty fish and chicken. It recommends avoiding saturated fat. The protocol is erratic and contradicts itself. (8:30) Epidemiological studies are not always accurate. D...2025-07-091h 01Fitness ConfidentialClearing Up Fitness Confusion - Episode 2667Episode 2667 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino are clearing up fitness confusion and sharing a list of handy items from kitchen gadgets to pens. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/clearing-up-fitness-confusion-episode-2667 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Clearing Up Fitness Confusion Anna’s Cheese bites are now out! Head over to Eat Happy Kitchen and order yours! (3:00) Answering questions from X to clear up fitness confusion: Where does the 220 come from in the heart rate equation of “220 minus your age”? (9:00) Vinnie explains the origin of the “220”. (11:00) It’s an average heart rate, and the Zones are a breakd...2025-07-0758 minFitness ConfidentialBEST OF: Fruitarian Claims with Michael Arnstein - Epsiode 2666Episode 2666 - In this BEST OF show from January 2014, Anna and Vinnie chat with fan Andrew Weaver, and then discuss Fruitarian claims with Michael Arnstein. https://vinnietortorich.com/best-of-fruitarian-claims-with-michael-arnstein-episode-2666 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ANDREW WEAVER & PODCASTS Vinnie and Anna start the show with Andrew Weaver and some comedy fun about Twitter accounts. (1:15) Andrew also talks about how his podcast came about and that he is a fanboy of Vinnie's. Vinnie mentions Michael Arnstein and what he plans to ask him. (11:00) They also chat about other well-known podcast personalities. FRUITARIAN CLAIMS Vinnie and Anna welcome fruitarian Michael Arnstein to the conversation...2025-07-041h 13Fitness ConfidentialVitamins 101 - Episode 2665Episode 2665: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss an intro to Vitamins 101, and the what and whys of taking supplements. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/vitamins-101-episode-2665 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - All the Feels Humans have an emotional recall with music and food. (2:00) An example is pumpkin spice around Thanksgiving. It can work in reverse, too: people can have an aversion to junk food after being NSNG® for a while. They discuss other methods that are used to enable or modify behavior, from marketing tactics to “people movers” in Vegas. Chris doesn’t miss air...2025-07-021h 00Fitness ConfidentialAvoiding a Slippery Slope - Episode 2664Episode 2664 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss dining while on vacation, avoiding a slippery slope, and running with weighted vests. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/avoiding-a-slippery-slope-episode-2664 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Avoiding A Slippery Slope After a lesson in poetry and haiku, the topic of Summer vacation begins. (2:00) People want to indulge on their summer vacations, mostly at theme parks and on cruise ships. Vinnie had a lavish experience on a cruise once, but there was barely a gym! (11:00) He made do with what he had to work with. He also gets...2025-06-301h 01Fitness ConfidentialAir Quality Matters with Mike Feldstein - Episode 2663Episode 2663: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Mike Feldstein of Jaspr air scrubbers about health, how much air quality matters, and what you can do about it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/air-quality-matters-mike-feldstein-episode-2663 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Air Quality Matters Mike is the founder of Jaspr, which makes air scrubbers. (3:00) He has been in the remediation business for over ten years, including fire and mold. Vinnie has a question regarding radon gas: Is it a real thing? (6:00) Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9:00) Vinnie asked about outdoor air qu...2025-06-271h 14Fitness ConfidentialBeing Lied To and The Sugar Diet - Episode 2662Episode 2662: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how you are being lied to about the Sugar Diet, the need for fat and protein, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/being-lied-to-and-the-sugar-diet-episode-2662 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Being Lied To and The Sugar Diet After a bit of discussion about cartoon musicians and bubblegum pop, they switch to being lied to. (8:45) It’s been around before, but in a different form: The Sugar Diet. It’s similar to an All-rice diet or a Fruitarian diet. Vinnie reviews his interview with Michael Arnstein. (10:30) They talk about...2025-06-2554 minFitness ConfidentialMarketing Snow Jobs - Episode 2661Episode 2661 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss cheese bites, go through a list of popular marketing snow jobs, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/marketing-snow-jobs-episode-2661 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Marketing Snow Jobs But first, and very much not a "snow job": Eat Happy Kitchen has cheese bites coming out! (6:00) Vinnie wants to enjoy them as part of his Mt. Whitney hike this summer. The cheese bites are low carb, clean (no junk ingredients), crispy, and filled with flavor. Heart-healthy grains are a lie. (15:00) Grains can create inflammation, including in your...2025-06-231h 04Fitness ConfidentialConsistency Makes a Difference - Episode 2660Episode 2660: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about how consistency makes a difference even when life gets overwhelming, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/consistency-makes-a-difference-episode-2660 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Consistency Makes a Difference No one wakes up wanting to be fat. Fat-shaming is not acceptable; however, there are indicators in society that demonstrate the health of the country is declining. (5:00) Obesity is less about genetics than we tend to think. Even the Pixar movie WALL-E sends a nod to this trend. The Callers Dave has a question about rowing on...2025-06-201h 13Fitness ConfidentialPromoting Mixed Messages - Episode 2659Episode 2659: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss three different topics that are all promoting mixed messages about health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/promoting-mixed-messages-episode-2659 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Promoting Mixed Messages Chris discovered an article in VegNews: a vegan Italian cookbook. (5:00) They divert to a bit of Italian-American history, which has had its challenges. (6:00) Back to the VegNews article: They ponder how an Italian meal can be vegan. (12:15) Vinnie’s family grew veggies, but all the Italian meals centered around meat. There was a keto trial—a small trial—but testing...2025-06-1858 minFitness ConfidentialFake Fat Foolishness - Episode 2658Episode 2658 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss news from Eat Happy Kitchen, another attempt at fake fat foolishness, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/fake-fat-foolishness-episode-2658 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Fake Fat Foolishness Different social platforms have different levels of engagement for both Vinnie and Anna. (3:00) Vinnie experimented on X regarding the naming of a post. Changing the words in the post name altered the level of engagement, even though nothing else in the post had been changed. (10:00) They chat about personalities in the health space. (13:00) Several have presented information that...2025-06-161h 15Fitness ConfidentialThe King of Pain with Vince Sanders - Episode 2657Episode 2657: Vinnie Tortorich talks with Vince Sanders about being the king of pain by harnessing CBD into various forms for pain relief, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/the-king-of-pain-with-vince-sanders-episode-2657 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The King of Pain Vince Sanders is representing the company, CBD American Shaman. Vinnie shares his history as an athlete over the decades. (2:00) Vince talks about the bioavailability and absorption of oils and tinctures. They take cannabis oil and blend it with other oils. (15:00) His formulation and processing break down the oil into small particles that can dissolve i...2025-06-1355 minFitness ConfidentialCharlatans and Influencers - Episode 2656Episode 2656: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss claims made by charlatans and influencers, analyzing claims against real evidence, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/charlatans-and-influencers-episode-2656 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Charlatans and Influencers Things haven’t changed much (in society). (2:00) They chat about the controversy between Zola Budd and Mary Decker during the 1984 Olympics. (3:00) Vinnie’s memory for trivia, movie careers, and Jaws. (9:00) Back to health and fitness. (14:00) Vinnie shares some claims by a prominent influencer. The influencer has a product that sounds like nonsense to Vinnie; they give a breakdown. There are c...2025-06-1148 minFitness ConfidentialStaying In The Zone - Episode 2655Episode 2655 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss fitness, staying in Zone 2 during training, some interesting news from Eat Happy Kitchen, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/staying-in-the-zone-episode-2655 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Staying In The Zone Vinnie shares a story about getting some differences in strength and fitness in different activities. (5:00) He shares how even very fit people can struggle in activities they don’t do often. There is a way to strengthen your cardio and boost mitochondria to increase endurance. (15:00) Zone 2 training can make a big difference. Zone 1 is up to...2025-06-0957 minFitness ConfidentialAncestral Traditions with Hilda Labrada Gore - Episode 2654Episode 2654: Vinnie Tortorich talks with Hilda Labrada Gore about ancestral traditions around the world, wise traditions in health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/ancestral-traditions-with-hilda-labrada-gore-episode-2654 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Ancestral Traditions Hilda considers herself an “experiential anthropologist” because she travels and observes cultures across the world to study diets. (2:00) Her interest in health started very you as she had a congenital heart condition. We have outsourced our health in a variety of ways. We have learn to listen to our bodies. (7:00) There are indigenous cultures that became unhealthy after colonization. (10:30) She share...2025-06-0659 minFitness ConfidentialA Different Way to Be - Episode 2653Episode 2653: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss choosing a different way to be by living a strong and healthy life, gut health, and more.. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/a-different-way-to-be-episode-2653 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Different Way to Be It’s important to keep inflammation as low as possible. (8:00) Vinnie is focusing on gut health and wonders if the raw milk kefir he’s incorporated into his diet helps; he isfeeling better. There is a point at which hyper-focusing on health and longevity detracts from the quality of life, not necessarily enhancing it...2025-06-0446 minFitness ConfidentialCooking, Candy, and Coffee Talk - Episode 2652Episode 2652 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss cooking, candy, and coffee talk, while Anna cooks a lovely scallop dinner, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/cooking-candy-coffee-talk-episode-2652 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Cooking, Candy, and Coffee Talk Karen Carpenter was a talented musician who died young due to anorexia. (2:30) This episode is taking place in Anna’s kitchen, so tune in on YouTube to watch. Anna is cooking up a meal and is including fava beans and scallops. (3:30) Fava beans can be tricky to work with, but they are so good. Do...2025-06-0257 minFitness ConfidentialThe Hurting Kind with Dr. Amy Gutman - Episode 2651Episode 2651: Vinnie Tortorich talks with Dr. Amy Gutman about her TED Talk, how "kind" lies are the hurting kind, her journey from being vegan, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/the-hurting-kind-dr-amy-gutman-episode-2651 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Hurting Kind Dr. Amy Gutman is an emergency room physician. (9:30) Vinnie shares a recent episode of back pain. (10:00) Dr. Amy did a TED talk on pain perception. (16:00) They discuss Vinnie’s back pain further, leading to insurance issues. She shares the subject of her TED Talk “Patients Are Hurt by Kind Lies.” (36:00) Patient satisfaction is based on...2025-05-301h 27Fitness ConfidentialAbuse of Drugs for Weight Loss - Episode 2650Episode 2650: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss decades of abuse of drugs for weight loss, road trip food, football, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/abuse-of-drugs-for-weight-loss-episode-2650 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Abuse of Drugs for Weight Loss Jimmy Buffett mini-tribute. (2:00) “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is analyzed and reflects the long-time movement to adopt a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Carrot juice has almost as many carbs as a Coke. (10:00) Eating a carrot is better than drinking any juice. They discuss the various ways people have used to lose weight over the years, including hard drugs...2025-05-2859 minFitness ConfidentialThe Claims of Charlatans - Episode 2649Episode 2649 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss social media, bro science, the lies and claims of charlatans, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/the-claims-of-charlatans-episode-2649 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Claims of Charlatans BOGO on spices for Eat Happy Kitchen is still happening for approximately 1 more month. (3:00) Anna’s cheese bites will be available soon! Vinnie has been having issues with Meta for years. (7:30) Social media in general is a time suck. Vinnie has been transferring his Instagram content to X, and he’s reaching more people. (11:00) Vinnie is toying with the...2025-05-261h 05Fitness ConfidentialJust Breathe with Robert Soulliere - Episode 2648Episode 2648: Vinnie Tortorich talks with Robert Soulliere about learning to just breathe for performance, mindfulness, your nervous system, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/just-breathe-with-robert-soulliere-episode-2648 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Just Breathe Robert helps people learn how to breathe properly for performance and health. (3:00) Breathing correctly can improve your nervous system, mental clarity, and even your eyesight. (8:00) Doing Zone 2 cardio while breathing through your nose can improve your health. (11:30) The longer you can stay in an aerobic state, the less lactic acid builds up. (20:00) The goal is to keep your breathing calm re...2025-05-231h 04Fitness ConfidentialGoing Down A Bad Road - Episode 2647Episode 2647: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss traveling, going down a bad road with GLP-1s and muscle loss, and more. https:vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/going-down-a-bad-road-episode-2647 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Going Down A Bad Road Vinnie is traveling soon and is looking forward to going back home for crawfish season. (2:30) A good road trip is a nice “mental massage.” (5:15) He shares what he packs for the road trip. All of Vinnie’s businesses will be consolidated into one website soon. (16:00) Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods will be availab...2025-05-2158 minFitness ConfidentialBenefits of Fermented Foods - Episode 2646Episode 2646 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss net carb trickery, the benefits of fermented foods, making kefir, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/benefits-of-fermented-foods-episode-2646 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Benefits of Fermented Foods Vinnie’s wife Serena tried a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) for a short time, to see how foods affected her body. (7:00) She tried a small amount of chips that are touted as “low carb,” but her blood glucose shot up to 200 points. Vinnie has been preaching how “net carbs” are a false claim for years. Anna just got back from...2025-05-1955 minFitness ConfidentialValuing Ancestral Concepts with James Barry - Episode 2645Episode 2645: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Chef James Barry about valuing ancestral concepts, stress in today's society, sharing celebrity stories, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/valuing-ancestral-concepts-james-barry-episode-2645 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Valuing Ancestral Concepts James Barry is a chef and podcaster who focuses on ancestral health and habits. (2:00) Keeping a connection with ancestral elements, community, and nature is important. (21:00) James is also curious whether current items like technology prevent people from exploring a deeper connection to themselves and their goals. (30:00) They discuss the dynamics of working for a celebrity. (33:00) James discusses how t...2025-05-161h 17Fitness ConfidentialSetting Your Boundaries - Episode 2644Episode 2644: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss sugar and eating addiction, setting your boundaries, disordered eating, and more. https://vinnietortotich.com/2025/05/setting-your-boundaries-episode-2644 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Setting Your Boundaries Vinnie has heard the stories and sat in AA meetings to help friends struggling with alcohol. (2:00) People can be addicted to sugar; Vinnie has struggled with it over the years himself. He makes sure to go a very long time between any sweets, and he’s figured out a method that curbs his craving. Chris reads through a questionnaire regarding eating hab...2025-05-1440 minFitness ConfidentialThings Are Heating Up - Episode 2643Episode 2643 - Vinnie Tortorich, Anna Vocino, and Chris Shaffer discuss how things are heating up in social media, infrared saunas, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/things-are-heating-up-episode-2643 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Things Are Heating Up At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie answers questions on X. (7:00) Chris joins the show, and they discuss an example of Vinnie’s posts being suppressed. The post in question had “Ozempic” in the title. Big Pharma has power that you don’...2025-05-121h 08Fitness ConfidentialVision Pushups with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum - Episode 2642Episode 2642: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Bryce Appelbaum about healthy vision, screen time, doing your vision "pushups", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/vision-pushups-dr-bryce-appelbaum-episode-2642 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Vision Pushups There are parts of this episode that may be better viewed on YouTube. Dr. Appelbaum is an eye doctor who is here to talk about eye health and aging. There are exercises to keep your vision sharper as you age. (7:00) The vast majority of vision problems can be attributed to bad habits. (10:30) Types of lighting can affect vision. (11:00) They discuss screentime. (13:15) T...2025-05-091h 11Fitness ConfidentialKeto Lies and Obesity - Episode 2641Episode 2641: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the best time of day to exercise, keto lies and obesity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/keto-lies-and-obesity-episode-2641 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Keto Lies and Obesity Introductory chat about country music and rodeos. (3:00) What is the best time of day to work out, ideally? (10:45) In Vinnie’s experience as a trainer, he noticed that his clients performed the best between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. They discuss schedules and what your body can handle. For most people, the morning is best; ultimately, do it when you can...2025-05-0741 minFitness ConfidentialLooking for Cheats - Episode 2640Episode 2640 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss looking for cheats, sugar industry lies, have a special guest on for meal planning, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/looking-for-cheats-episode-2640 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - LOOKING FOR CHEATS At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie has been screaming about the harm that certain carbs can do for years. (2:00) He explains how a glucose spike and a glycemic load happen in the body, which can lead to insulin re...2025-05-051h 00Fitness ConfidentialSolving The Milk Problem with Mark McAfee - Episode 2639Episode 2639: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to dairy farmer Mark McAfee about solving "the milk problem," the benefits of raw milk, commercial milk, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/solving-the-milk-problem-mark-mcafee-epsiode-2639 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Solving The Milk Problem The legality and illegality of certain substances. (2:30) Mark is a Raw Milk Farmer and has been for 27 years. (8:00) Pasteurization kills all the benefits of milk. Homogenization breaks up the butter fat for convenience’s sake. Mark explains other things that are done to commercial milk. Mark explains how he keeps raw milk clean and maintains its...2025-05-0258 minFitness ConfidentialSugar Is Poison - Epiosde 2638Episode 2638: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss making a comeback, how sugar is poison, hybrid meat, screen time, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/sugar-is-poison-episode-2638 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Sugar Is Poison Vinnie tells Chris about a couple of common phrases that he heard a lot in his younger years. (3:00) How do these two phrases relate to making a comeback? (15:00) Pure Vitamin Club has made a comeback and has everything in stock. RFK Jr. recently stated, “Sugar is poison.” This message has needed to come from a government official for a long...2025-04-301h 12Fitness ConfidentialPeople Who Exercise - Episode 2637Episode 2637 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss aging, how people who exercise benefit from it, raw milk, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/people-who-exercise-episode-2637 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - People Who Exercise At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. TV shows, music, and aging on TV. (3:00) Vinnie has recently had bloodwork done, and his doctors are always amazed. (12:00) Anna asks what the deal is with people not liking exercise when there is such a benefit from it...2025-04-2859 minFitness ConfidentialThe Importance of Muscle with Bonnie Tsui - Episode 2636Episode 2636: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to author Bonnie Tsui about her new book on the importance of muscle, the need for physical fitness for brain health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/importance-of-muscle-bonnie-tsui-epsiode-2636 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Importance of Muscle Bonnie Tsui is the best-selling author of her book "Why We Swim." (2:30) Her new book, "On Muscle," is found in Vinnie's Book Club on Amazon. Her book explains how important developing muscle is. It’s not for vanity, it’s for function. (6:15) When your muscles are being worked, they send biochemical messages to your br...2025-04-251h 09Fitness ConfidentialFree Speech and Dietary Dogma - Episode 2635Episode 2635: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss social media platforms, algorithms, free speech, dietary dogma, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/free-speech-dietary-dogma-episode-2635 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Free Speech and Dietary Dogma Vinnie’s Instagram history. (3:00) They discuss other social media challenges and platforms regulating speech. Vinnie plans to keep his X account active. He’ll be adding content to TikTok, too. They review the early days of the Internet. (26:00) A new PETA advertising campaign is focusing on poop. (34:00) They discuss some of the dietary dogma involved. The focus is on fiber and t...2025-04-2351 minFitness ConfidentialProper Hydration 101 - Episode 2634Episode 2634 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Proper Hydration 101, including getting enough electrolytes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/proper-hydration-101-episode-2634 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Proper Hydration 101 At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie talks about a recent consultation and how information has changed. (3:30) Cholesterol numbers are an example; he gives an analogy of a function of an engine. Electrolytes are not an energy source, like caffeine, but they are necessary to keep your bo...2025-04-211h 09Fitness ConfidentialHistory In A Rant with Peter Pardini - Episode 2633Episode 2633: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to director and producer Peter Pardini about Peter's latest movie, which reviews recent history in a rant, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/history-in-a-rant-peter-pardini-episode-2633 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - History In A Rant The story of when Peter and Vinnie met. (2:00) Peter's documentary "Now More Than Ever" introduced the band Chicago to a whole new generation. Joe Mantegna and Serena Scott Thomas worked with Peter in “Rolling Thunder.” (9:00) Joe also narrated Peter’s second documentary about the band Chicago. The band has been performing for almost 60 years and is stil...2025-04-181h 07Fitness ConfidentialSome Vitamin Basics - Episode 2632Episode 2632: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss training goals and give a rundown of some vitamin basics you should know, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/some-vitamin-basics-episode-2632 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Some Vitamin Basics Vinnie recaps his cardio goals. (1:00) However, this year he decided to focus more on strength training. It doesn’t mean he’s slacking on cardio. He’s prepping for another climb up Mt. Whitney in the upcoming months. They discuss “periodization" training. Vinnie switches to a recent consultation he had with a couple. (16:00) He realizes he needs to discus...2025-04-1658 minFitness ConfidentialThe Great Olive Oil Scam -Episode 2631Episode 2631 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the great olive oil scam revealed by another podcast, other scams in the food industry, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/great-olive-oil-scam-episode-2631 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Great Olive Oil Scam At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie gives an update on his "phone diet." (6:00) It's been so freeing and he doesn’t miss it. He hasn’t seen IG for a month. A podcast Anna told Vinnie...2025-04-1450 minFitness ConfidentialFrom Plastics to Genetics with Dr. Anthony Jay - Episode 2630Episode 2630: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Anthony Jay and they discuss items from plastics to genetics, misrepresentation in the media, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/from-plastics-to-genetics-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2630 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - From Plastics to Genetics Dr. Anthony Jay was first on Fitness Confidential back in 2017. (2:00) His book can be purchased in Vinnie’s Book Club: Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile (Chagrin and Tonic Series) He is a researcher and geneticist and the information he wrote in the book is finally being discussed on a larger scale. BPAs d...2025-04-111h 12Fitness ConfidentialThe Eat Real Food Program - Episode 2629Episode 2629: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss making small changes, how NSNG® is the "eat real food" program, getting in more steps, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/the-eat-real-food-program-episode-2629 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Eat Real Food Program Chris’s fiancé has changed some of her eating and is doing great. (2:00) She made some minor changes and is feeling a big difference in how she feels. Be mindful of all your eating and lifestyle habits; some things sneak in that you think won’t make a difference, but they do. For example...2025-04-091h 03Fitness ConfidentialA "Magic" Polypill? - Episode 2628Episode 2628 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about Anna's appearance on the Adam Carolla show, pitching to Sprouts, and a "magic" polypill. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/a-magic-polypill-episode-2628 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A "Magic" Polypill? At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie weeps for vegans. (3:00) Anna was recently on the Adam Carolla show. (11:45) Many people are still unaware that eating beef tallow does not make you fat. However, eating foods like steaks, bacon, and cheese ag...2025-04-071h 08Fitness ConfidentialHelpful Hints for Success - Episode 2627Episode 2627: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to two callers about weight loss and sugar addiction, give helpful hints for success, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/helpful-hints-for-success-episode-2627 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Helpful Hints for Success Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver inspired Hilary Boynton, a guest on episode 2621. (9:00) The first caller is Tim. Tim has been following Vinnie and NSNG® for a few years now. (11:30) Tim shares some of his weight gain and weight loss journey. He tried several diet programs over the years. (20:00) He had a hip replacement at a yo...2025-04-041h 24Fitness ConfidentialChallenges and Benefits of Exercise - Episode 2626Episode 2626: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss several studies about the challenges and benefits of exercise, screen time issues, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/challenges-benefits-exercise-episode-2626 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Challenges and Benefits of Exercise There is a discussion about why people don’t like to exercise. (3:00) Time seems to lag, especially during indoor exercise. (8:00) Because it’s hard and can be boring. Just get active! They chat about getting into a flow state. (18:30) Chris mentions a second study about the perception of overall quality of life. (20:00) Nurses, 385 of them, were follo...2025-04-0259 minFitness ConfidentialAnswering Your Questions - Episode 2625Episode 2625- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino are answering your questions about Zone 2 training on a rowing machine, resistance band leggings, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/answering-your-questions-episode-2625 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Answering Your Questions At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Dr. Sharon Bergquist was a recent guest on the show, and Vinnie loved the discussion: the necessity of a specific type of stress. Check out episode 2624. (8:45) Anna shares a story about a senior family me...2025-03-311h 04Fitness ConfidentialStress for Growth with Dr. Sharon Bergquist - Episode 2624Episode 2624: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Sharon Bergquist about resilience, our culture clashing with biology, using stress for growth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/stress-for-growth-dr-sharon-bergquist-episode-2624 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Culture Clashing with Biology Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an internal medicine physician ( you can find her online at ) and has a new book you can purchase through Vinnie's Book Club: The Stress Paradox book (2:15) It’s necessary to challenge yourself for physical strength and resilience. Our current lifestyle has weakened over several generations. (7:00) Today’s lifestyle has phased out needs and behavio...2025-03-281h 04Fitness ConfidentialWeight Loss Drug Risks - Episode 2623Episode 2623: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address junk food in the SNAP program, weight loss drug risks, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/weight-loss-drug-risks-episode-2623 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Weight Loss Drug Risks Several states are trying to ban junk foods from being purchased from the SNAP program. (10:00) Each state defines junk food differently, but many define it as soda and candy. (13:30) The focus is trying to get people to purchase whole foods. The American Heart Association is pushing back against this move. (21:00) The various reasons the AHA g...2025-03-261h 00Fitness ConfidentialSugar Is Sugar - Episode 2622Episode 2622 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss why sugar is sugar, what is a "bonk", what has changed in Vinnie's digital diet, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/sugar-is-sugar-episode-2622 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Sugar Is Sugar Do we need sugar? (4:00) You need fat and protein for energy and building every cell in your body. You need Anna’s spices more! (5:00) Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. People get militant about sugar. (15:00) Sucrose, fructose, starches—it’s all simple sugars. Honey is sugar...2025-03-2457 minFitness ConfidentialCulture Precedes Success with Hilary Boynton - Episode 2621Episode 2621: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Hilary Boynton about a pilot program for school lunches, how culture precedes success, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/culture-precedes-success-hilary-boynton-episode-2621 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Learning About Food They discuss Hilary’s background a little. (4:00) Vinnie reviews the practice and beliefs behind the “fat makes you fat” ideology and carb-loading. (10:00) It’s very liberating to learn that eating is less about calories and more about hormones. When you understand that fat and protein are proper fuels for your body, you will be more satisfied and less white-knuckled. Hilary sh...2025-03-211h 11Fitness ConfidentialBattling Big Food Companies - Episode 2620Episode 2620: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address the need for battling Big Food companies, how to get moving, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/battling-big-food-companies-episode-2620 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Battling Big Food Companies Chris has three new items for Vinnie. Food Expo West (10:00) Impossible, the vegan “meat” brand, is introducing “steak bites.” People have an impression that “plant-based” is healthier. Vinnie relays a story of getting inspired to get outside. (20:20) You can get outdoors or prepare a good meal with just a little planning and foresight. (31:00) They share some id...2025-03-191h 08Fitness ConfidentialAdventures at Food Expo West - Episode 2619Episode 2619 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about living in Los Angeles, reducing screen time, and Anna shares her adventures at Food Expo West. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/adventures-at-food-expo-west-episode-2619 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Adventures at Food Expo West You get a little lesson on Eddie Van Halen, other celebrities, and living in Los Angeles. (3:00) Vinnie has been checking the amount of screen time on his phone and is trying to reduce the time he is “leashed” to the phone. (18:00) Test yourself to see how long you are on your phone. Hint...2025-03-171h 02Fitness ConfidentialRefuting the Guidelines - Episode 2618Episode 2618: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins, who are refuting the guidelines regarding metabolic health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/refuting-the-guidelines-episode-2618 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Refuting the Guidelines They discuss various issues with some online “doctor” personalities. (2:00) Laura and Matt are among several reputable doctors who are refuting the nutritional guidelines for children by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (22:30) The AAP thinks a low carb diet in children is nutritionally deficient and can cause disordered eating. Multiple reputable doctors have spoken out against the AAP’s recomme...2025-03-141h 08Fitness ConfidentialHealth, Wealth, and Motivation - Episode 2617Episode 2617: In this Wednesday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer share some knowledge about your health, wealth, and motivation, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/health-wealth-motivation-episode-2617 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Health, Wealth, and Motivation Motivation: you can achieve what you put your mind to. (3:00) You can learn from others and help yourself. Pure Vitamin Club is back on track, but they discovered some gaps they were unaware of until recently. (7:00) Shout out to Jackie who has been handling calls wonderfully. Vinnie references a recent caller who, despite eating strictly, is struggling t...2025-03-121h 05Fitness ConfidentialReading Food Labels 101 - Episode 2616Episode 2616 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a lesson in Reading Food Labels 101, trickery in marketing and labeling, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/reading-food-labels-101-episode-2616 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reading Food Labels 101 Anna loves her Owala water bottle. (2:00) If you are interested, it is available on Amazon and through Vinnie’s link: https://amzn.to/3DebbSz OWALLA 32 OZ FREE SIP. The “healthy at any size” movement is being debunked. Morbid obesity is not healthy, and people who are struggling with their weight and health should know they have value...2025-03-1059 minFitness ConfidentialMaking Progress and Having Goals - Episode 2615Episode 2615: In this Call-In show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to callers about making progress, having goals, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/making-progress-having-goals-episode-2615 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Making Progress and Having Goals Vinnie used to do speeches at events, but that has changed since COVID. (2:00) He’s considering doing shows again and bounces ideas off of Chris. Charles is the first caller, and after chatting about skiing, Charles gives an update on his progress. He said he’s had an epiphany about his activity level and poor knees. Charles is di...2025-03-071h 08Fitness ConfidentialCoffee, Eggs, and Truth - Episode 2614Episode 2614: In this Wednesday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer share some knowledge about coffee, eggs, and truth. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/coffee-eggs-and-truth-episode-2614 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Coffee, Eggs, and Truth Vinnie and Chris discuss Pure Coffee Club, how it works, and what’s available. (3:00) They discuss the various coffees available, especially from the Explorer series. Coffee has antioxidant properties. (15:05) Chris brings up an article that challenges the benefits of coffee. (20:00) The EU claims caffeine is harmful; however, this can be disputed. A plant-based website claims the demand for “vegan eggs” has inc...2025-03-051h 09Fitness ConfidentialBodyweight Training 101 - Episode 2613Episode 2613 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a rundown about Bodyweight Training 101, enjoying coffee, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/bodyweight-training-101-episode-2613 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Bodyweight Training 101 Vinnie and Anna give a shout out Jerry Teixeira, a fitness expert who provides a variety of push-up techniques, and full body workouts. They encourage listeners to look him up for more insights. (3:15) Jerry “JT” can be found on Instagram @jtbodyweightstrength and X @jerryteixeira. Vinnie candidly shares challenges he faced while managing his companies during the pandemic. (5:00) He details how he had...2025-03-0358 minFitness ConfidentialCitizen Scientist with Dave Feldman - Episode 2612Episode 2612 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dave Feldman about being a "citizen scientist," his documentary "Cholesterol Code," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/citizen-scientist-dave-feldman-episode-2612 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Citizen Scientist People challenge Dave and the information he gives about cholesterol because he is an engineer, not a formally trained scientist. (5:00) He has gained abundant knowledge through the studies and scientists he has worked with. (8:00) Being a citizen scientist has advantages and disadvantages; while it allows for innovative insights, it can also lead to skepticism from trained professionals regarding credibility and expertise...2025-02-281h 19Fitness ConfidentialDeep Dive Into Lake Shaffer - Episode 2611Episode 2611: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer take a deep dive into Lake Shaffer and discuss Chris' health journey to a low-carb lifestyle and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/deep-dive-into-lake-shaffer-episode-2011 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Deep Dive Into Lake Shaffer Vinnie chats about the very early part of his career and the clients he worked with. (2:30) Many of them wanted to be “painfully thin.” Chris gives the backstory of his health journey. (8:00) He used to be almost 100 lbs. overweight. He had a medical emergency that revealed some serious gallbladder issues. (11:00) He w...2025-02-261h 07Fitness ConfidentialAerobic Equipment 101 - Episode 2610Episode 2610 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a rundown on cardio equipment with Aerobic Equipment 101 and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/aerobic-equipment-101-episode-2010 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Aerobic Equipment 101 Anna’s StartEngine opportunity closes on Monday, February 24th, 2025 at midnight Pacific Time. Once it’s closed, you can no longer invest. If you are not interested in investing, you can show support by buying Anna’s products. You can invest in Eat Happy Kitchen through her website and StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. Boycotting doesn’t always work lik...2025-02-2455 minFitness ConfidentialPersonal Accountability - Episode 2609Episode 2609 - Vinnie Tortorich takes some caller questions and underscores the power of taking personal accountability, the effects of seed oils, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/personal-accountability-episode-2609 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Personal Accountability Vinnie acknowledged personal responsibility in his company's struggles, explaining how he initially blamed supply chain issues but later discovered internal mismanagement was the root cause. (03:41) He used this as a learning experience to improve operations, making the company leaner and more effective. Mitchel, a caller, shared his personal experience of how eliminating seed oils significantly reduced shoulder...2025-02-211h 09Fitness ConfidentialKetones Fight Cancer Cells - Episode 2608Episode 2608: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how ketones fight cancer cells, another claim made by a GLP-1 med, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/ketones-fight-cancer-cells-episode-2608 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Ketones Fight Cancer Cells Chris Stapleton and trends in country music. (2:00) UPenn study references that the Keto diet can fight off cancer in early stages, and if undergoing chemo, can help with recovery. (20:00) Dr. Thomas Seyfried has been on the show discussing this. (22:00) Vinnie is an N=1 experiment of this. He believes that keeping himself in ketosis helped...2025-02-1956 minFitness ConfidentialRunning 101 - Episode 2607Episode 2607 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a Running 101 guide to help get you started for 5Ks and beyond, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/running-101-episode-2607 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Running 101 Anna’s StartEngine opportunity closes on Monday February 24th, 2025. (2:30) Once it’s closed, you can no longer invest. If you are not interested in investing, you can show support by buying Anna’s products. You can invest in Eat Happy Kitchen through her website and StartEngine. (18:30) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. They reminisce about 1970s television shows...2025-02-1753 minFitness ConfidentialGetting Results with Angie Packer - Episode 2606Episode 2606 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks to listener Angie Packer and discusses getting results, vegan documentaries, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/getting-results-with-angie-packer-episode-2606 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Getting Results Angie didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but she didn’t want to keep buying new clothing, so she decided to buckle down and change her habits. (6:00) She counted calories, 1200 calories each day, and stopped there, whether or not she was still hungry. She initially lost weight, and she took up running. But her weight started creeping up a bit agai...2025-02-1449 minFitness ConfidentialLying to Yourself - Episode 2605Episode 2605: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss lying to yourself about your unhealthy habits, getting out and getting moving, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/lying-to-yourself-episode-2605 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Lying to Yourself There is a person Vinnie has spoken to that is a heavy drinker, but wants to “prove that I have healthy blood.” (6:30) They are trying to manipulate health numbers by temporarily quitting drinking. Vinnie has told the person they are lying to themselves about what it takes to be healthy. You can’t lie yourself into a...2025-02-1258 minFitness ConfidentialThe Return of CICO - Episode 2604Episode 2604 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the return of CICO, hormones and eating, yoga and pilates, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/the-return-of-cico-episode-2604 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Return of CICO Vinnie has been getting a lot of questions lately regarding restricting and tracking calories. (2:00) Does CICO (Calories In Calories Out) work? (5:00) Short answer: yes. But why do it? It is a form of restriction and the best way of losing weight is through controlling your hormones, which can be done without tracking every calorie. (13:00) You can control aspects...2025-02-101h 02
Too Old or Pure Gold Movie PodcastTOPG Ep 36: First Blood – Special Guest Vinnie TortorichBefore Rambo became a one-man army with unlimited ammo, there was First Blood (1982), a surprisingly grounded thriller about a drifter, a sheriff with an attitude problem, and one very unlucky small town. We’re joined by special guest Vinnie Tortorich as we break down Stallone’s intense performance, Brian Dennehy’s top-tier antagonism, and wh ether this action classic still holds up or is just a piece of 80s nostalgia.Special Guest: Vinnie TortorichHosts: Olen Vanderleeden & Matthew StocktonCo-Hosts: Nicole, Sean, Anthony 2025-02-101h 17Fitness ConfidentialCholesterol Test Accuracy with Dr. Zoë Harcombe - Episode 2603Episode 2603—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoë Harcombe and they discuss your cholesterol test accuracy, dietary guidelines, sunscreens, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/cholesterol-test-accuracy-dr-zoe-harcombe-episode-2603 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Cholesterol Test Accuracy Dr Zoë Harcombe is a researcher, author, and public speaker regarding public health and dietary standards. (2:00) Cholesterol is vital to life and cellular structure. (6:00) They discuss statins and how they are prescribed. Numbers that are chosen often seem arbitrary. Similar standards are set for blood pressure. (9:00) Cholesterol is non-essential, meaning that the body will make it if w...2025-02-071h 20Fitness ConfidentialGetting Unstuck - Episode 2602Episode 2602: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how to get unstuck with exercise, workouts, food habits, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/getting-unstuck-episode-2602 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Getting Unstuck Much like entrepreneurs need to get comfortable with failure, so do you when starting new health routines. (11:00) You can just push through any ups and downs you encounter. Vinnie’s goal is always to keep moving and to keep learning. (15:00) This is how you avoid getting stuck! Vinnie is producing a series of fitness videos. (25:00) The workouts are designed to...2025-02-051h 03Fitness ConfidentialChanges In Labeling Rules - Episode 2601Episode 2601 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss upcoming changes in labeling rules by the FDA, Quest chip products, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/02/changes-in-labeling-rules-episode-2601 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Changes in Labeling Rules January has passed, and New Year’s resolutions are in full gear. (7:00) Pure Vitamin Club is back in full force. Vinnie mentions some of his other resolutions. (9:00) He is adding weight-lifting routine videos that will be free to the NSNG® VIP group. He will also make them available to people outside the VIP group for a fee. More...2025-02-0355 minFitness ConfidentialBreaking Free from Sugar Addiction with Dr Lisa Wiedeman - Episode 2600Episode 2600—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks with optometrist Dr. Lisa Wiedemen about breaking free from sugar addiction, being a carnivore, eye health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/free-from-sugar-addiction-episode-2600 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction Dr. Lisa Wiedemann is a Doctor of Optometry who has been practicing for several decades. She discusses her journey from carb and sugar addiction to health advocacy. (6:00) Sugar addiction is often overlooked but can be as devastating as other forms of addiction. The normalization of sugar consumption in society makes recovery particularly ch...2025-01-311h 08Fitness ConfidentialAlternatives to Chemical Sun Protection - Episode 2599Episode-2599 - In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer delve into the controversial topic of sunscreen, challenging conventional wisdom about sunscreen while exploring some alternatives to sun protection and protective clothing options. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/alternatives-to-chemical-sun-protection-episode-2599 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Alternatives to Chemical Sun Protection Vinnie expresses concerns about sunscreen chemicals and their potential health effects. Chris Shaffer joined the discussion, bringing research insights about sunscreen ingredients and their impact on humans and the environment. (00:04:00) Vinnie discussed his long-standing concerns about chemical sunscreens, particularly oxybenzone and avobenzone. Chris provided r...2025-01-2958 minFitness ConfidentialBeyond Diet Culture - Episode 2598Episode 2598 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino why NSNG® goes way beyond diet culture, why leading by example is best, weighted vests, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/beyond-diet-culture-episode-2598 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Beyond Diet Culture Vinnie and Anna share their recent adventure in Washington, DC. (2:00) Vinnie shares a recent Instagram post and a recipe idea. (14:00) NSNG compliance--what does that even mean? (18:00) NSNG® is not to be treated as some fad and is not intended to be a part of “diet culture.” It’s meant to be a healthier way of eating, a...2025-01-271h 06Fitness ConfidentialHelp Me Help You - Episode 2597Episode 2597—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Schaffer have three call-in guests to "help me help you." They discuss stress, staying on track, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/help-me-help-you-episode-2597 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Help Me Help You Call-in shows help Vinnie help others because the stories are relatable. (4:00) Josh has a high stress level, which magnifies his carb addiction. (5:00) How can he handle stress and cravings better? Despite his stress, he wants to know how to reach the next level. Kimberly has been an NSNG® member for a while. (22:00) She...2025-01-241h 09Fitness ConfidentialLifestyle and Gut Health - Episode 2596Episode 2596—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Schaffer discuss the sodas, the Bold Fork Books Event, an NPR article about lifestyle and gut health, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/lifestyle-and-gut-health-episode-2596 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Lifestyle and Gut Health We know sugar lights up the brain. (3:00) Sodas are bad but try sparkling or soda water. (5:00) Pure Vitamin Club is back up and running! (9:00) Vinnie and Anna recently saw each other in person for the first time since 2019. (12:00) Bold Fork Books in Washington, D.C., was packed for their appearance. (16:00) They lo...2025-01-2256 minFitness ConfidentialFitness Equipment Reality Check - Episode 2595Episode 2595 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino explore the world of trending fitness equipment and wellness gadgets, offering candid insights into what's worth your money and what's pure marketing hype. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/fitness-equipment-reality-check-episode-2595 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - California Wildfires and Impact Vinnie and Anna discuss the recent wildfires in California, particularly affecting Malibu and the Palisades. Vinnie shares details about the destruction of iconic locations and the challenges facing residents, including construction and rebuilding issues due to strict regulations. (00:09:32) Fitness Equipment Reality Check Anna starts by asking Vinnie his a...2025-01-2056 minFitness ConfidentialNSNG® Journies, Success and Challenges-Episode 2594Episode 259—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes two special guests: Kelly and Charles from the NSNG®VIP GROUP. The conversation delves into their NSNG® journies, personal health transformations, the challenges of weight management, and the impact of lifestyle choices on overall well-being. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/nsng-journies-episode-2594/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Wildfire Update and Personal Stories Vinnie discussed the devastating wildfires in LA, particularly affecting Altadena, where his employee Leona's house was one of the few spared. He expressed concern for friends and former colleagues in the area. NSNG® Journies, Success and Challeng...2025-01-171h 09Fitness ConfidentialThe Power of Eggs: Nature's Perfect Food - Episode 2593Episode 2593—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Schaffer discuss the nutritional value of eggs, their historical perception, and the debunking of claims linking them to health issues. They continue on with the power of eggs emphasizing that eggs contain essential amino acids and nutrients, and address misconceptions about their relationship to diabetes. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/the-power-of-eggs-natures-perfect-food-episode-2593 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical issues and weather, there is NO video available for this episode. The Power of Eggs Vinnie and Chris discussed the evolution of egg advertising, fea...2025-01-1541 minFitness ConfidentialAddiction, Meditation and Muscle - Episode 2592Episode 2592 - On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about addiction, meditation, and muscle. They analyze The Guess Who's song 'No Sugar Tonight' and its parallels to sugar addiction, discuss meditation practices, and talk with Anna's husband, Loren focusing on push-up challenges and building muscle. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Addiction, Meditation, and Muscle Vinnie and Anna analyze the opening lines of 'No Sugar Tonight' by The Guess Who, discussing how it relates to sugar addiction. Vinnie draws parallels between the song's themes and food addiction, particularly the concept of hi...2025-01-131h 06Fitness ConfidentialWhy Vegans Have Smaller Brains - Episode 2591Episode 2591 - On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes authors Dr. Anita Tagore and Dave Ellis to discuss their new book 'Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains and How Cows Reverse Climate Change'. Their conversation explores several key topics: brain atrophy in vegans due to B12 deficiency, the dangers of vegan diets for children, the problems with current dietary guidelines, and the misconceptions about cattle's impact on climate change. https://vinnietortorich.com/why-vegans-have-smaller-brains-episode-2591 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains Vinnie introduces the book 'Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains and How...2025-01-101h 09Fitness ConfidentialYou Don’t Know What You Don’t Know - Episode 2590Episode 2590 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer share a talk about GLP-1s and how you don't know what you don't know, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-episode-2590 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - You Don't Know What You Don't Know Vinnie had an idea for a particular gym in his early years in Los Angeles. (2:00) Chris’ goals this year. (10:00) Vinnie has a namesake! (15:00) Recent guest Joseph Raney (episode 2581, “Doing The Right Thing”) and his beautiful wife have a new baby, and he is named after Vinnie. Chris asks V...2025-01-081h 00Fitness ConfidentialLosing Weight Is Not A Destination - Episode 2589Episode 2589 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss goals, Quitter's Day, how losing weight is not a destination, strength training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/losing-weight-is-not-a-destination-episode-2589 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Losing Weight Is Not A Destination Vinnie has been doing a lot of consultations and talking about getting back on the bandwagon. (2:00) This is about lifestyle. When you stop taking steps, you don't go anywhere. Losing weight is not a destination! (11:00) Vinnie planned a group call for the VIP Group on New Year’s Day. (13:00) The ne...2025-01-0658 minFitness ConfidentialBEST OF: Controlling Hunger with Dr. Cate Shanahan - Episode 2588Episode 2588 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome Dr. Cate Shanahan, and they discuss fat loss, controlling hunger, bad fats, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/controlling-hunger-dr-cate-episode-2588/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Answering Questions This episode is a BEST OF from 2016, with Dr. Cate Shanahan's early appearance on the podcast. There is no video for this episode. Anna tries an Epic protein bar. (8:00) Vinnie's Twitter following increased after the Carolla show, and people are asking questions. (11:30) Are peanut butter and quinoa NSNG®? Fuck Quinoa. Peanut butter is not the best b...2025-01-031h 34
Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiVinnie Tortorich | Counting Calories Does Not Work, Understanding Lipid Metabolism, & Why Eating Fat Won't Make You Gain Weight KKP: 406Today, I am excited to have with me a fitness and weight loss expert, Vinnie Tortorich. He is the author of best-selling book "Fitness Confidential," dispelling the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combined with an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds easily and sustainably. His listeners love him fo...2022-04-2857 min
Jeremy Awakens PodcastHow to Beat Cancer and Crush Life with Vinnie TortorichToday, I am stoked to have with me fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich. He is theauthor of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential," dispelling the widespread mistaken beliefsregarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim ourlives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combinedwith an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands ofpeople around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy p...2021-03-261h 15
Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiVinnie Tortorich | Eat The Damn Fat, How Insulin & Long Chain Fats Work Inside The Body KKP: 204Today, I am excited to have with me a fitness and weight loss expert, Vinnie Tortorich. He is the author of best-selling book "Fitness Confidential," dispelling the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combined with an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds easily and sustainably. His listeners love him fo...2020-11-201h 00
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth605: Vinnie Tortorich- Trainer of Playboy Playmates & Hollywood StarsVinnie Tortorich is a Celebrity Fitness Trainer, speaker, fellow podcaster (Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich) and best-selling author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight-Loss Game. In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Vinnie as he shares his fascinating story of how he got into the business of training celebrities as well as the state of the fitness industry and Vinnie's upcoming projects. How to become THE Hollywood Fitness Trainer… (1:37) At what point did he want to call out the bullshit in the industry? (13:50) Vinnie/Mind Pump troll fitness/product expo’s (30:15) Documentaries – The authority on fitne...2017-09-281h 11Fitness ConfidentialType 2 Diabetes and Insulin Levels with Dr. FungDr. Jason Fung speaks with Vinnie Tortorich on today's Angriest Trainer podcast concerning the effects of diet and insulin. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DR. FUNG Kidney specialist Works often with type 2 diabetics -- biggest cause of kidney nephropathy Type 2 linked closely with obesity Insulin has negative effects DONALDSONVILLE People all on tons of meds All have a sugary drink and some awful food in their hands MISUNDERSTANDING OF WEIGHT GAIN Obesity links tons of diseases together Dr. Fung started by asking: What causes obesity? Sugar is the enemy, not calories When you eat less calories, your energy expenditure (and thus fat/fu...2015-10-231h 02
Nourish Balance ThriveVinnie Tortorich: Best Selling Author and America's Angriest TrainerHow does a personal trainer write a best-selling book? Vinnie Tortorich has become a sensation in the personal training and fitness world because of his work with celebrities and by his moniker, “America's Angriest Trainer.” His book, “Fitness Confidential” has been on the Amazon bestseller list for over 2 years and is currently #6 in the Amazon “health and fitness” category. It’s a bestseller because it’s both funny and helpful. How does a fitness trainer become such a successful writer? Hear Vinnie tell the story himself, in the way that only he can, on this episode. How did Vinnie Tortorich...2015-10-1653 minNourish Balance ThriveVinnie Tortorich: Best Selling Author and America's Angriest TrainerHow does a personal trainer write a best-selling book? Vinnie Tortorich has become a sensation in the personal training and fitness world because of his work with celebrities and by his moniker, “America's Angriest Trainer.” His book, “Fitness Confidential” has been on the Amazon bestseller list for over 2 years and is currently #6 in the Amazon “health and fitness” category. It’s a bestseller because it’s both funny and helpful. How does a fitness trainer become such a successful writer? Hear Vinnie tell the story himself, in the way that only he can, on this episode. How did Vinnie Tortorich...2015-10-1653 minFitness ConfidentialObesity, Hormones, and TriathlonsVinnie Tortorich and cohost Anna Vocino discuss lack of medication, hormones, and NSNG helping people on this Monday episode of the Angriest Trainer podcast. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS vinnie15 DONALDSONVILLE Vinnie's hometown Last time he visited, he commented how many people were overly obese and all were on at least 3 medications There was initially some backlash, now many are NSNG and getting healthier Vinnie is visiting again soon and will do a show with some NSNGers there LISTENER DEXTER Listener had food, pain, and other problems Now, he does cardio, eats healthy, and feels way better He supports NSNG and PV...2015-09-211h 17Fitness ConfidentialThe Obesity Epidemic with Gary TaubesGary Taubes makes a second appearance on the Friday edition of the Angriest Trainer podcast with Vinnie Tortorich. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GARY TAUBES & HIS MUST-READS Gary is a reporter/journalist (NY Times) and a controversial guy, has done one of the best interviews in this podcast's history Writing another book currently -- so is Vinnie! Went to Harvard, Stanford, Columbia Ivy League education definitely affected him VINNIE'S READING Reads incredibly slowly but comprehends way more than the average person Scientific brain -- he doesn't assume, he knows Ended up allowing him to not pay attention in class, just read the...2015-08-1459 min
Ruel’s Running PodcastFeatured Guest - America's Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich - Part 2America's Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich. Image courtesy Vinnie Tortorich
Ru El's Running Podcast's Special Guest: America’s Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich - Part 2
For the Part 1 episode of the conversion with Vinnie, go here.
"See the clay. Shoot the clay" - Vinnie Tortorich, approach to life.
A fitness trainer to Hollywood elite, Ironman triathletes, stay-at-home moms, busy professionals and everyone in between and has been doing it for over thirty years.
Vinnie is cancer survivor and was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2007. So it an extra super duper honer to have him here. Despite Leukemia, Vinnie has been able to kick ass as a fitness...2015-03-0946 min