Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie describes Beta Oxidation, Ketosis, and why drinking too much water causes Hypotremia (trust us, you don't want that to happen).

Vinnie and Anna interview Lee Harrington (@TheLeeBase) about his weight loss process. Between Lee and his wife, they've lost 119 pounds, the weight of their youngest daughter.

Vinnie and Anna discuss the launch of the holiday weight-gain season, fitness magazine contradictions, and even more evils of sugar.

Vinnie and Anna interview Ultracyclist record holder David Holt.

Vinnie weighs in on Lance Armstrong. Planking record holder George Hood makes an appearance. Reminder to Californians to vote YES on Prop 37.

Very special interview with the one and only Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It and Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health, two of our most favorite books here at The Angriest Trainer podcast. Check out more info on Gary at NuSI.org and at his site: GaryTaubes.com.

Vinnie and Anna interview Michael Tortorich, who has lost 60 pounds using the "No Sugar No Grains" way of eating. Link to the New York Times article on the exercise study here: For Weight Loss, Less Exercise May Be More.

Vinnie and Anna chat with physician Dr. Patricia Gordon, the cancer doc who saved Vinnie's life. Vinnie explains why he's never had a birthday party. As promised, here's the No Shirt Guy at Rosti's:

Vinnie rants. US Obesity rates, Dr. Oz, and fat marathoners are discussed, Episode 33 (The Jessica Gottlieb GMO episode) also referenced. Here is the video with the definitive results about the dangers of GMOs:

Vinnie discusses cycling records, the connection between cell phones and brain tumors, and this fantastic New York Times article from Gary Taubes. Anna does a planking demonstration and discusses marinades from recipes found at Gluten Free Anna. Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It is recommended reading yet again (it's that good, people).

Vinnie and Anna discuss the mindless morning chat shows, flu shots, dehydration prevention (hint: it's not what you think), how to gain lean muscle mass for men, and how to get rid of back pain. Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports and Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection are recommended reading materials.

Vinnie answers listener questions about weight loss and running. Anna and Vinnie dive into why wheat has now become poisonous. Links: Dr. William Davis Interview Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

Vinnie and special guest Andy Schreiber discuss why Vinnie is the gayest straight man in Los Angeles. Seashell ad pic to be posted... Andy Schreiber's Stuffed Almond Meal Crusted Salmon Take nice thick salmon fillets, skinless, and cut a pocket in one side, about two-thirds the length, making sure not to cut through to the other side, and not to cut through to the ends. In a bowl, combine finely chopped fresh baby-leaf spinach, crumbled whole-fat feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, that have been coarsely chopped. Mix it all together with your hands, and stuff the mixture into the pockets in the salmon. Dip the stuffed salmon fillets first into a beaten whole egg, making sure it's fully coated, and then into a shallow bowl of almond meal, again making sure to coat the fillets completely on all sides. Place into a ceramic baking dish, and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes

Interview with Badass Brett Blankner, whose podcast "Zen and The Art of Triathlon" can be found at www.ZenTriathlon.com. Brett picks Vinnie's brain on everything Carnivorous Vegan, and the guys discuss Ultra Swimming and body fat. Brett is an ultrasport athlete and family man; his coaching site is www.D3Multisport.com. The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable, Peter Defty, and Timothy Olson's Western States 100 record are discussed.

Vinnie discusses his recent visit to Louisiana and precisely how fat everyone is. Blue daquiris, fried frog legs, and toothless strippers make an appearance.

Vinnie lays out all the dietary ketosis details, the definition of low-carb living, and how to eat during holiday binge fests. Green smoothies as well as Dr. Phinney & Jeff Volek's book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable are discussed.

Vinnie & Anna talk everything men's fitness, a Mark Bittman/New York Times article supporting the Carnivorous Vegan diet, and the low-down on Glucosamine (Vinnie likes this brand). Mark Bittman's "How To Cook Everything" gets a shout out.

Vinnie and Anna discuss all of the efforts Big Food has taken to shut down any attempts to alleviate the childhood obesity epidemic. This sobering article starts it all off. Plus, a follow up on Bone Density & Weight Bearing Exercise.

Vinnie and Anna interview Howie Mandel about his diet and fitness regimen, heart health, America's Got Talent, and of course, everything OCD. Howie tells all, and he's hilarious and wonderful every honest step of the way. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club

Everything you probably never knew about bone density, calcium absorption, and weight-bearing exercise. Vinnie and Anna make an appeal to new potential sponsors: The Produce Farmers of California. Vinnie gives an assful to how our government created the San Joaquin dustbowl, Rock of Ages, and the documentary Fork Over Knives.