Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2697 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss health concerns, remapping the taste buds, and grocery store challenges and reviews. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/remapping-the-taste-buds-episode-2697 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Remapping the Taste Buds Vinnie and Anna have been doing the Fitness Confidential podcast for 14 years! (2:30) They’re considering doing a call-in show with both Anna and Vinnie. Vinnie mentioned a caller he had recently spoken to, named Scott. Scott, his wife, and son have lost a combined 500 pounds so far! (7:00) He summarized the issue Scott had with a false report on him to the authorities. A long-distance relative thought there was abuse happening because they were following a “crazy diet.” Testosterone replacement therapy and the concerns Vinnie has with it. (14:30) The right foods, proper rest, weight training, and other natural alternatives can help with hormonal function. (16:00) Vinnie is no

Episode 2696 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host a call-in show with a discussion around combating aging, managing Type 1 diabetes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/managing-type-1-diabetes-episode-2696 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Managing Type 1 Diabetes Vinnie has been a lifelong athlete and has some aches and pains. (2:30) Vic is the first call-in guest. (9:00) They chat about being neighbors in New Orleans. Vic has been NSNG® for a while and is close to his goal. (14:00) He asks Vinnie about stretching and flexibility. Vinnie understands the benefits of fasting, but his concern is that it should be done healthily so it doesn’t become disordered eating. (22:00) Mike is the next guest and shares his background, including his experience with Type 1 diabetes. (27:00) He was following the suggested protocol from nutritionists, but was gaining weight. He went full-on NSNG® and lost 60 pounds in approximately three months. They discuss

Episode 2695 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss a listener's bizarre health report, how labeling lies matter, and not limiting your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/labeling-lies-matter-episode-2695 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Labeling Lies Matter Scott, a listener, was in horrible shape, but a family member called CPS services because they were worried for his well-being. (2:00) They thought he was going through a mental health challenge because he was eating healthfully and trying to become active. Protective Services observed him for 3 months to ensure nothing was wrong. But now, the family is on board. (7:00) The ridiculous viewpoint appears to be that a person must be mentally unstable for trying to eat low-carb and for eating more healthfully. (11:00) Vinnie’s “Dirty Keto” documentary was prophetic. Companies had started marketing products labeled “keto” that were still junk. (17:00) Lawsuits are popping up based on claims made

Episode 2694 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share "bodyweight exercises 101" for beginners, plus discuss how to give advice in social media forums. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/bodyweight-exerc…101-episode-2694/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Bodyweight Exercises 101 Anna and her husband, Loren, do a comedy act together—make it a point to see it, if possible. (2:00) The topic today is bodyweight exercises. (3:00) There are great resources on the internet, like Jerry Tiexiera. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is great at doing sets to failure and body weight. Vinnie gives a list of bodyweight exercises and ways to get started with them. (8:00) Some of the exercises may be better viewed on YouTube. Squats, lunges, Bulgarian split squat, glute bridge Remember the phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” Slowing down and doing the moves thoughtfully will help you see results faster. (19:50) Vinnie discusses variations in push-ups and pull-ups, especi

Episode 2693 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host a call-in show with a discussion around school lunches, salt intake, leg strength, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/lunches-and-leg-strength-episode-2693 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Lunches and Leg Strength Today’s episode is a Call-in show, but first, Vinnie addresses the recent tragic shooting at a Catholic parish in Minnesota. Listener discretion is advised if you have children present. (2:00) PSA: If you feel like you are depressed or are struggling, please reach out to get professional help!(3:00) The first guest is Ty. (5:00) Vinnie and Ty chat about video gaming and getting into fitness. (8:00) Ty has also been a fitness trainer as well. He works in a school, and he and Vinnie discuss school lunches. (16:00) The contents are typically high in grains and starches. Make your kid’s lunch a priority and send them to school with a homemade lunch; better yet, have them learn to make th

Episode 2692 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news on GLP-1 use and blindness, health with GenZ, and leaving the world better than we found it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/better-than-we-found-it-episode-2692 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Better Than We Found It Discussion about aging, or rather *not* aging, and some of the trends that have happened. (3:00) Is Ozempic (or other semaglutides) affecting vision? (12:30) There is a specific eye condition (called NAION) that can be aggravated by semiglutides and cause permanent blindness. It is still being studied; however, people who are obese or have diabetes are at a higher risk of GLP-1s. Just be aware: if you are on a GLP-1 and have any changes in your vision, consult your doctor right away. Drugs such as these should be considered a last resort, not a first resort, and the side effects are why.(22:00) There is some good news that Gen Z is pushing back against processed foods and fake me

Episode 2691- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the docuseries "Fit for TV" and its behind-the-scenes revelations and exploitations. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/revelations-and-exploitations-episode-2691 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Revelations and Exploitations After a chat about hand modeling and voiceover actors, they discuss the Netflix docuseries “Fit for TV.” (2:00) The Biggest Loser, when originally aired, was exploitive. (8:30) The contestants weren’t paid very well, and the trainers were questionable. The episodes were grueling to watch because of the treatment of the contestants. (16:00) They discuss some of the tactics the show used to get contestants. Contracts were complicated and presented in a manner that rushed contestants into signing. (18:00) They’d sign away their image rights, and the production company would own it. Vinnie shares his experience with the show’s doctor (in a separate incident). After having V

Episode 2690 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest Tim Mallien for an update, discusses struggling with consistency, then having an epiphany, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/having-an-epiphany-tim-mallien-episode-2690 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Having An Epiphany Tim shares the background of his health journey. (4:00) The mind can play tricks on you, and you don’t always realize how the weight creeps up. He tried several ways of losing weight, and had some success, but the weight would always return. He enjoyed running; however, he hit a point where he could no longer do it due to damage to his hip. Finally, he got a hip replacement, but was told he wouldn’t run again. (23:00) Tim went into a deep depression and felt like a shell of himself. Stress from work took a toll, and he started gaining weight again. (32:00) He made changes and described having an epiphany of how he could move forward. Tim has lost 115 pounds since starting again, and his

Episode 2689 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how things are moving in a better direction with Gen Z, animal protein, the reduction of alcohol use, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/moving-in-a-better-direction-episode-2689 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Moving In A Better Direction Gen Z appears to be the generation that is pushing back against fake meat. (4:00) Many vegan restaurants are adding back meat; the demand for meat is still there. The theories are widespread; however, it all boils down to wanting both real animal protein and fruits and veggies. (13:00) Vinnie has nothing against vegans; he is simply for better health, which includes various animal proteins. There is a “reverse-engineered” process to make cheese. A genetically modified strain of E. coli is used to produce casein from scratch, enabling the creation of vegan cheese. (27:00) Blue Zones are areas that predominantly eat fresh, whole foods—yes, even meat; however

Episode 2688 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino motivate and challenge you to always be learning, ramp up your goals, and look at the long game. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/always-be-learning-episode-2688 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Always Be Learning The history behind the phrase “Life into living and do it with enthusiasm.” (2:00) Vinnie shares how he got interested in cycling. (7:15) Goals are goals—set your mind to it. It doesn’t apply to just losing weight—always be learning and challenging yourself! (16:00) Nothing gets done without starting on Day 1. (16:45) You don’t know what you can do until you try! Things people say to you can often stick with you for life. (21:30) Anna shares some of her motivated moments with mentors. They discuss the importance of delayed gratification and the value of putting in the hours. (27:00) Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan. (46:30) Anna’s sauces are in several

Episode 2687 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Laura Buchanan to discuss fears behind the Women's Health Initiative and the many benefits of hormone therapy. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/benefits-hormone-therapy-episode-2687 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Benefits of Hormone Therapy Lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the number of medications a person needs to take. (2:30) The number of drugs that are being prescribed keeps increasing; however, how much and for how long can the body take multiple medications without further debilitating the body? (7:00) Vinnie has questions about hormones. (14:00) The Women’s Health Initiative announcement was based on incorrect information and a flawed study. The downside is that fear still surrounds it many decades later, so women have been denied treatment options. Dr. Buchanan explains how the study was done and the flaws within it. Hormone Therapy can be so impactful for a woman’s life. (28:30) There are

Episode 2686 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the NSNG® VIP group, electrolyte drinks, and a way to build character through fitness. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/way-to-build-character-episode-2686 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Way to Build Character The VIP group will reopen soon. (7:00) It’s another tool you can use to meet your goals. Workouts will be added soon! Vinnie holds group consultation calls twice a month, in which members can ask anything. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list - You have to be able to guide yourself—it all comes down to you. (10:00) People still use COVID as an excuse for becoming overweight and out of shape. The time is over—take control of yourself! Honor the fact that you are alive by taking your health into your own hands. (20:00) They discuss the origin of Gatorade. (25:00) It’s morphed over the years and changed formulations, and

Episode 2685 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the abuse of weight loss drugs, understanding sugar in your body, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/understanding-sugar-episode-2685 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Abusing Weight Loss Drugs Vinnie has been travelling lately on a long road trip. (2:00) They discuss how they pack snacks for a road trip. There is some concerning behavior surrounding the use of Mounjaro. (9:30) Rather than eating healthy, people still want to eat poorly, but ramp up the usage of the drug. There is an emotional component behind overeating. (12:30) Understanding Sugar Why is sugar so bad? (21:45) They discuss macros and how much sugar your body needs at any one time. (23:00) If you don’t load your body with carbs, then your body will burn fat, which is a good thing. The amount of sugar you need varies depending on your activity. (25:00) For example, a boxer in the ring will burn through sugar very

Episode 2684- Vinnie Tortorich welcomes "rogue" dietitian Shannon Davis, and they discuss hitting the tipping point, PE in schools, and weight loss drugs. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/the-tipping-point-with-Shannon-Davis-episode-2684 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Tipping Point Shannon Davis is a registered dietitian, but she describes herself as a “rogue” dietitian. (1:30) She has worked in organ transplant centers. Fatty liver disease is a carbohydrate or sugar problem, but patients were never taught that. Patients had always been told it was a problem with fat, protein, or fried foods. Dietitians need to be reflective and question the information they are recommending. (3:30) As a pharmaceutical rep, she realized she was peddling meds and not helping, and she hit her tipping point. (5:00) She discovered the low-carb and ketogenic health space, and now she feels she has found her purpose in teaching a healthy lifestyle. They discuss misinformation

Episode 2683 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss advertising, the Beyond Meat rebranding, and how a better diet means better results, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/better-diet-means-better-results-episode-2683 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Better Diet Means Better Results The Billy Joel documentary is super-engaging. (2:00) It’s on HBO Max, and you must have an HBO Max account if you want to view it on Amazon. The documentary is in two parts and is called “Billy Joel: And So It Goes.” Vinnie addresses the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle jeans ad. (10:45) The outcry on social media appears to be unfounded. Beyond Meat has made a branding change and has shortened its name to just “Beyond.” (29:00) Vinnie’s documentary “Beyond Impossible” addresses issues with fake meat. They discuss other fake foods and ingredients, including JUST “eggs.” (32:15) The FDA allows marketing on labels to include misinformation. Proteins from things

Episode 2682 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss generations and trends in aging, what to do in addressing a plateau, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/addressing-a-plateau-episode-2682 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Trends in Aging After reminiscing about awkward things from the 1970s, they discuss healthy aging. (10:00) An article from a British newspaper discusses the difference in the rate of aging between generations. (18:00) Cutting out sugar can help you age better. (22:00) The mindset is improving about the idea of healthy aging. There are always things you can do to improve your health span. (22:00) Addressing a Plateau One of the most frequently asked questions Vinnie gets is about weight loss plateaus. (33:00) People will often loosen the reins a bit, but then struggle to return fully to NSNG®. For example, go ahead and have a bit of “life into living” when you travel; however, you need to be able to get back to NSN

Episode 2681- Vinnie Tortorich welcomes dietitian Michelle Hurn, and they discuss disrupting Big Food, lobbying for truth, and the downsides of shortcuts. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/downsides-of-shortcuts-michelle-hurn-episode-2681 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Lobbying for Truth Michelle Hurn has been a Registered Dietitian for years, but she challenges the current nutrition guidelines. (2:00) Early nutrition guidelines were established by Seventh-day Adventists to eliminate the eating of meat. The facts are lined up and vetted in FAT: a documentary. (6:30) Vinnie curates knowledge of other experts on his show. (11:30) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has caused some disruption to the messaging; however, as long as Big Pharma and Big Food are allowed to lobby, there won’t likely be much change. Lobbying affects both sides of the aisle, and changes have not been made. (18:00) It’s part of what has been driving the decrease in metabolic health of our society.

Episode 2680 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Parkinson's disease, purpose, the marketing of sugar, and making the most of your time. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/making-the-most-of-your-time-episode-2680 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Making the Most of Your Time Vinnie had a long-term relationship with a woman who struggled with Parkinson’s disease. (2:00) He also shares a story about Ozzy Osbourne, who was always very considerate. (5:00) Parkinson’s has its challenges that appear to be less influenced by lifestyle. It can be early-onset and be diagnosed as early as age 35. This launches a conversation about leaving a legacy. (15:20) Vinnie’s main interest has been to help people with their health. Coke made a big announcement that they are bringing “real sugar Coke” back into the U.S. (29:00) This is not a better option—it’s still filled with sugar! Fruit juices are nothing but sugar. (36:00) Chris shares some trivia about the marke

Episode 2679 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss goals while aging, working with what you have, NSNG® as a baseline, and fitness in schools. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/working-with-what-you-have-episode-2679 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Working With What You Have Vinnie discusses his acquaintance Joe, who began following NSNG®. (6:00) Joe has lost approximately 100 lbs over the past year! Vinnie’s recent goal has been prioritizing strength training over aerobics. (12:00) If you’re older, it’s never too late; it’s even more important to get moving! Anna always works with her doctor on multiple regular blood tests. (27:00) She discusses getting an advanced lipid panel. She has discussed it before on the podcast, but she has recently gotten some prickly comments from followers. (31:00) She is genetically predisposed to some things, and NSNG® keeps her at a great baseline. (33:00) So many people want a magic pill that they forge

Episode 2678 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/trying-extraordinary-things-laura-watts-episode-2678 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Trying Extraordinary Things Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00) People think they can’t relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese. Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15) They swap stories of how they met their spouses. Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00) Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30) Athletics have come a long way, especially with women’s advancement. (28:00) Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00) Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it! She has par