Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2447 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss Big Game food and fake foods, the environment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/big-game-food-fake-food-gina-grad-episode-2447 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Big Game Food and Fake Foods Vinnie contemplates the possibility of more NSNG hats. (2:00) He shares a recent conversation he had with neighbors of his. (3:00) They discuss a bit about the changes in the environment and how most of it is from industrialization, yet cows get blamed. (5:30) Fake meats are being pushed, but people aren't buying them. European countries are putting bans on 3D printed fake meats and frankenfood. (10:00) Then some yummy food talk happens. (12:00) The Super Bowl is coming up, and they share some ideas about both team strategies. (15:00) Gina and Bald Bryan (Bryan Bishop) have a Super Bowl tradi

Episode 2446 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the cost of five minutes of fame, "pinching an inch," electric stimulation of the muscles, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=29835178] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Five Minutes of Fame Get ready for a few moments of country music trivia. (2:00) Vinnie shares his screen with Gina and plays a commercial for the "Special K pinch", from the 1980s. Only 40 years ago, being able to pinch an inch was considered "too fat." (13:00) They chat about other things that reflect a different standard than today. This isn't meant to shame—it's merely an observation of the difference in the decades. He reflects upon his recent conversation with Lori Fetrick (episode 2438) regarding "influencers" who have died. (16:00) Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of five minutes of fame is detrimental. Gina asks about a

Episode 2445 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with strength training, finding workarounds when excuses come up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com//2024/02/nsng-101-strength-training-episode-2445 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast NSNG® 101: Strength Training After chatting about musician David Crosby, Vinnie and Anna answer where to find Anna's "Bachelor Chili" recipe on https://annavocino.com. Vinnie shares his cardio goal progress. (6:00) You gotta keep fitting in exercise; life is messy, but you gotta work around it. He challenges some of the most common excuses he hears about exercise. He recommends a TRX system and explains what it is. Anna lives in a small town and has found equipment on Facebook Marketplace. (15:00) There are ways around not having a gym membership. (18:30) The essential moves are push, pul

Episode 2444 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Chaffee and they discuss cholesterol, ketones, claims of caveat mTOR, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/caveat-mtor-dr-anthony-chaffee-episode-2444 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Ketones as Fuel NOTE: This episode is a load of information—grab a pen and paper, you may want to take notes! They open up chatting about the fitness of prominent low-carb doctors vs. vegan doctors. (2:00) Being lean and fit by eating right and staying active while growing older is important. (7:00) Your body only takes 4 grams of sugar at any one time; anything above that your body will treat as a toxin. (10:30) You need to eat the right things or your body will deteriorate. Every facet of your life will be improved by living healthfully. (13:00) Vinnie shares a recent X exchange about bananas. (15:00) T

Episode 2443 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss an early interest in health and fitness and share a little fireside chat, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/a-fireside-chat-episode-2443 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Fireside Chat Today's episode is a little on the lighter side…actually more like fire side. Vinnie introduces some country music to Gina and shares memories of growing up in a rural area. (2:00) Vinnie loved encyclopedias and was fascinated by the section about the human body. (10:00) Gina asks about some of his influences in health and fitness, like Jack LaLanne. (12:00) He shares how he was very resourceful and made his own equipment at home, at a very young age. He has plans with a friend to go down the Colorado River this summer. (20:00) It's a little more "glamping" than what he was anticipating at first,

Episode 2442 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with the food list, give you some motivational reminders, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/nsng-101-list-episode-2442 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast MOTIVATIONAL REMINDERS They give a mini tribute to singer Melanie. (3:00) Eric Couch (@BamaBass on X) lost over 100 lbs., but his weight loss slowed down and Vinnie's gonna talk with him. (7:30) Anna reminds us that today is what is most important—stop dwelling on any mistakes you made earlier. (9:50) Do whatever it takes to keep you motivated. (10:00) Vinnie talks about the Rocky Balboa movie he watched recently; even Vinnie needs to be motivated sometimes. Anna talks about getting her sauces into a new store with the help of Kurt Lepird. (16:00) Starting NSNG-- start with the pantry and clear it out. (19:45)

Episode 2441 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Jay and they continue their discussion about plastics, hormone disruptors, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/hormone-disruption-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2441 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Hormone Disruptors Anthony's book, "Estrogeneration," is still selling strong. (2:00) Did you know that 79% of foods in supermarkets have BPA and 99% have phthalates—hormone-disrupting chemicals? (3:30) BPA doesn't necessarily mean contaminant-free; others are called BPS, BPF, and others. Vinnie recounts Mike Keen's story about kayaking around Greenland and gathering seal poo for research. (9:00) In one of the remotest places on earth, even plastic was found in seal poo. Pay attention to your products like sunscreens, soaps, and other hygiene items. (18:00) Dr. Anthony Jay reviews his professional experie

Episode 2440 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss inconsistent messaging from some doctors, the holidays, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/inconsistent-messaging-episode-2440 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast INCONSISTENT MESSAGING Gina asks Vinnie's opinion of Dr. Steven Gundry. (2:00) Vinnie's message has stayed the same throughout the time he's been podcasting. Other health and fitness personalities and doctors often change their messages to be contradictory. It's nothing personal against the person, but the message gets mixed. This leads to a chat about OnlyFans. (9:00) Vinnie just got back from England, and it wasn't a great trip because he finally got COVID. (11:00) They compare stories of their experience with the virus. He recounts part of his visit to see family, including pheasant hunting. Vinnie has gotten to experie

Episode 2439 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have guest Chris Shaffer on to discuss business and not playing the game of social media algorithms, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/not-playing-the-game-episode-2439 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Not Playing the Game Vinnie and Anna have Vinnie's right-hand man, Chris Shaffer, on to discuss business. (2:00) They also discuss news about the NSNG® VIP Community. Vinnie has been frustrated with his social media numbers being affected. Chris talks about the VIP Community and how rewarding it's been for him. The opportunity to sign up has been opened up again and will remain open until Jan 28, 2024. PLEASE DO NOT RACE TO DO THIS AND BREAK THE INTERNET, AGAIN He gives more details on how the VIP community is doing. Interested? Go to http://vinnietortorich.com/vip. The next op

Episode 2438 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Lori Fetrick and they discuss being an American Gladiator, documentaries, how Ice is on fire at age 60, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/ice-on-fire-episode-2438 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Ice On Fire Lori is a former gladiator from the "American Gladiator" show; she is now age 60 and still healthy, strong, and living life to the fullest. (2:00) Vinnie and Lori discuss the generation they are from and how it is a bit of an outlier. Gladiators taught Vinnie a lot. (9:30) "Muscles and Mayhem" documents Lori and her Gladiator co-stars. (15:30) She talks about the challenges of being a Gladiator and some of the contract issues. Lori now has a children's book coming out and she has to take caution around marketing it. She shares what she's done since being a Gladiator. (28:00) She's had to na

Episode 2437 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad chat about social media, the numbers game, telling the truth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/the-numbers-game-episode-2437 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Numbers Game Vinnie discusses changes in his Instagram "insights." (2:00) His social media accounts have become limited, and his Wikipedia entry has been removed entirely. His concern is in integrity and accuracy, and his following is being affected. (8:15) He explains what the "offense" was that his team discovered. (11:30) The Facebook group is even private, but Meta still threatens to close the group over phrases such as "bacon fat." They chat about comedy performances and the use of certain colloquialisms. (17:30) Gina understands that Vinnie is just trying to help people, and to have his social media blocked over ridiculous accus

Episode 2436 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how nothing works like food when it comes to healing from surgery and workouts, and more. https://vinnietoritorich.com/2024/01/nothing-works-like-food-episode-2436 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast NOTHING WORKS LIKE FOOD Don't skip Leg Day. (3:00) Vinnie shares some ideas on how to handle leg day, even when you're older. (4:00) He moves squats later in his routine. He gets a lot of questions from people about creatine and if it's safe to use it. (7:00) Yes, you can use it, but be aware that then your body will stop making as much of it on its own. Animal proteins are more effective and in the right form. Vinnie opened up membership to the VIP group again! (8:30) If you join on January 15, 2024, you will receive the $19.95 price, before the new rate increase to $24.95. (9:30) He g

Episode 2435 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dave Feldman to discuss Citizen Science and its LMHR study, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/citizen-science-with-dave-feldman-episode-2435 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Making Noise Dave explains a recent double-blind study and the recent data shared with him. (5:00) He defines an LMHR (Lean Mass Hyper Responder) as high LDL, high HDL, and low triglycerides. He explains his background to folks unfamiliar with him. (7:00) Dave is an engineer and noticed a pattern or system. He shares the study with LMHR was about and some of its challenges. Awareness of LMHR is growing, so it should be studied even further. Funding such studies is difficult; however, the low-carb community has stepped up. The study analyzes how much LDL independently induces a high rate of atherosclerosis (lesions on t

Episode 2434 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss resolutions, sitting is the new smoking, healthy food myths, toxins, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/sitting-is-the-new-smoking-episode-2434 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Sitting Is The New Smoking Gina ordered "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, Vinnie's favorite book. (2:30) She loves reading a real book rather than audio. Vinnie suggests she takes notes because writing them will help you accomplish them. Vinnie has a myriad of things on his resolution list each year. (4:30) He doesn't count the steps he takes while he gives phone consults—his cardio goals are separate from that. He's also taking to heart the mantra of "sitting is the new smoking." Exercise that prevents injury is what Gina is taking seriously. (9:15) No sitting while watching TV is her new habit. She

Episode 2433 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss their holiday follow-up and being NSNG®, plans for upcoming episodes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/holiday-follow-up-episode-2433 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Holiday Follow-Up After chatting about music and a shout-out to NSNG® lifestyler Robyn for a video she created for Vinnie and Anna, the duo discussed how they handled the holiday festivities. (7:00) They discuss certain breakfast foods like pancakes and syrup. (10:30) Vinnie talks about the abomination of maple-infused bacon. Anna's husband has been carb-free for 10 days and is progressing: he's not even talking about sweet foods. (16:30) Anna talks about her holidays and why he went carb-free. She recommends people avoid making different dinners for different people in the same household. (18:15) Anna

Episode 2432 - BEST OF: On this Friday's BEST OF show, Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Nadir Ali and they discuss low-carb events, lipotoxicity and cholesterol, dopamine and hijacking your brain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/statins-and-cholesterol-dr-nadir-ali-episode-2432/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN STATINS AND CHOLESTEROL Vinnie welcomes Dr. Nadir Ali back as a guest and they start by chatting a bit about Dr. Ali's focus on educational events, quality cholesterol, and living a "non-prescription lifestyle." (2:35) They also discuss how several doctors' or writers' careers have been limited, or even stopped, when they have tried to educate with the truth. (5:45) Maryanne Demasi from Australia is an example; Vinnie explains who she is. Also, both Gary Fettke and Tim Noakes have been targeted previously. The limitations on certain freedoms and access to information are concerning. The conversation leads to the use

Episode 2431 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss wasting junk food, changing habits, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/wasting-junk-food-episode-2431 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Wasting Junk Food Vinnie often has to address people's guilt about "wasting" junk food. (3:00) He offers up a different way to look at getting rid of it. Either your health is a priority or it's not. He made a recent Instagram post about this very topic. They discuss things like "shelf-stable" puddings. (7:30) Vinnie shares he came to create Ultra Fat. They discuss some candies and frozen yogurt and sugar addiction. (15:00) Vinnie recommends a blind taste with frozen yogurt to see if there is much difference in the flavors. This leads to soft drink comparisons. Gina mentions how the same information coming from a different source is often received

Episode 2430 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss enjoying the process of sticking to your goals, talk business issues, and do their traditional playing of "Same Auld Lang Syne," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/enjoying-the-process-episode-2430 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Enjoying the Process Time is a construct. Your body doesn't know what day it is. (2:30) Vinnie reviews what some of his resolutions will be. (7:45) He plans to keep "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill on a loop throughout the year to help him through some things. His goal to do more than 365 hours of cardio is on his list again. With all the nonsense of people trying to do "hacks" (shortcuts) in their lives, the reality is the things worth doing take time. (10:45) If you can learn to enjoy the process, that's when you will succeed. Vinnie

Episode 2429 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Ryan Attar and they discuss making noise about diabetes, GLP-1s, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/making-noise-dr-ryan-attar-episode-2429 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Making Noise Dr. Ryan Attar became a Type 1 diabetic in his adult years. (2:30) Type 1 diabetes used to be called "childhood diabetes." You can become T1D at any age. Vinnie shares his friend Bethany McKenzie's story. (6:25) Her child is T1D, but she and her husband were able to find ways to help their child. When she shared what she was doing with her doctor, his response was disturbing. Ryan explains more about T1D and the program he uses based on the research of Dr. Richard Bernstein. (10:30) Vinnie wants to know why there is so much pushback from the ADA and the diabetic and medical communities. (16:45) Ryan is m

Episode 2428- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss eggs, just another fad, coffee, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/12/just-another-fad-episode-2428 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Just Another Fad Vinnie shares some facts about Canada. (3:00) Gina mentions another trending diet—the 10-day Egg Diet. (5:15) Vinnie's take: He doesn't like fads. He recounts an appearance on the Adam & Dr. Drew podcast and discusses the bioavailability of certain foods. Eggs are a perfect food, but he wouldn't recommend it all day, every day. You'd just be teaching yourself another fad, which is a diet mentality. We all teach ourselves either positive or negative reinforcement. (9:30) Gina realizes that she has been eating a lot of beef recently; she hasn't eaten it for decades. (11:30) They chat about the Thanksgiving aftermath of leftovers. In h