Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 we aren't eating it. (15:00) There is a positive relationship between low cholesterol and higher vitamin D. (26:00) The number needed to treat (cholesterol) and

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 use basic equipment and for different schedules. The videos will be free to NSNG® VIP members inside the VIP Group. However, they will also be made available outside the VIP group for a nominal fee. Food addiction is very real for many people. (47:

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 details to come! Anna has a big announcement with Eat Happy Kitchen sauces! (16:00) Kroger is bringing Anna's sauces into 477 stores! You can invest in Eat Happy Kitchen through her website and StartEngine. (18:30) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappyki

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 challenging. (14:00) Sugar addiction is a type of slow suicide because it eventually destroys your health. (17:00) Early adoption of the carnivore lifestyle (2009) helped Dr. Wiedemann overcome her addiction. The

Episode-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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 research findings about these chemicals' effects on coral reefs and human health, recommendi

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 lifestyle. Anna wants to hear from the X crowd about how they are holding up and what kind of kickback they get from others. (26:00) Do not try to convince others, just lead by example. People push back when they aren't ready for a change. Anna was relieved to hear she didn't

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 has had gastric sleeve surgery and has also tried Ozempic. Side effects of the drug were not worth it to her. She shares her surgery experience and switching back to NSNG® after feeling awful on a medically prescribed diet. Michaela has an issue with a pause in we

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 loved the event and wanted to do more. Do vegans have better gut health? (24:00) Vinnie and Chris analyze an article from NPR regarding vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, and gut health. Oddly enough (note sarcasm), ads are sprinkled throughout the arti

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 assessment of the balance board and ab roller type equipment trending on social media. The balance board is valuable for maintaining balance, especially as we a

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 Challenges Kelly explains she had sleeve gastrectomy surgery in 2014, initially losing 110 pounds. She later gained back 50 pounds before discovering NSNG in May 2023. She emphasizes that while s

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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, featuring the 'Incredible Edible Egg' campaign from 1978 and the subsequent 1995 version that addressed cholesterol concerns. (00:02:39) Vinnie explained how cholesterol became a public health issue starting

Episode 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. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/addiction-medita…cle-episode-2592/ ‎ 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 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 hiding food consumption. (00:03:43) Anna shares her experience with a 7-day meditation challenge, practicing 10 minutes daily. She explains her technique using the Calm app for rain s

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains Vinnie introduces the book 'Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains and How Cows Reverse Climate Change.' The third co-author, Allie Morgan, couldn't attend due to illness. The discussion begins with references to Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis and his work and appearance in Beyond Impossible. Dr. Ta

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 Vinnie's thoughts about the high percentage of people going on GLP-1s. (20:00) Time has shown that several predictions Vinnie has made over the years have been revealed to be on point. He is right about the effects of GLP-1s; the side effects will not be worth it. Muscl

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 next VIP group call is on "Quitter's Day," January 14, 2025. The NSNG® Group is OPEN! You can join right now. (14:00) https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ The VIP NSNG® Hat is exclusive to being a member of the VIP Group. They discuss strength training

Episode 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 butter. Cashew and almond butter are better. Peanut is a little higher in carbs and can be inflammatory for some people. Any nut butter should be eaten in moderation. What about diet soft drinks? Diet soft drinks with chemicals are trea

Episode 2587 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich, Anna Vocino, and Chris Shaffer share each of their goals to "stay alive in 2025" and more. [libsyn_podcast id=34571300] 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 Stay Alive in 2025 Happy New Year! Anna and Vinnie are going to be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC on January 15, 2025. (3:30) Here is a link to the event: https://vinnietortorich.com/Celebrating Eat Happy Italian Vinnie wants to keep your energy and motivation going throughout the year, not just the first two weeks. He shares his own goals for 2025. Anna wants to figure out how to integrate her busy-ness with her business better and fit her exercise in. (15:00) Chris is getting married this year and wants to be in the best shape of his life. (25:00) He wants to start his days with exercise. Otherwise, his days get away from him. For some peop

Episode 2586 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome the upcoming New Year with a walk down memory lane with "Another Auld Lang Syne," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/a-walk-down-memory-lane-episode-2586 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 A Walk Down Memory Lane Music, musicians, and "A&R." (3:00) A little PSA: See something, say something. (8:00) If you find a lump somewhere on your body that is suspicious, get it checked out. Do not wait! Vinnie reminisces a bit, inspired by Dan Fogelberg's "Another Auld Lang Syne." They discuss not recognizing people over the years because of changes and aging. Continuing with the song. (25:30) Being a respectable architect and other "rock solid" careers. Sign up for the NSNG® VIP group—it's OPEN! Become a member and you'll be able to order the VIP hat! (32:00) https://vinnietor

Episode 2585 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Christine Trimpe, and they discuss her journey to health by becoming free from sugar and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/free-from-sugar-episode-2585 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 Free From Sugar Christine has written a book about her health journey called "Sugar Freed." It's available for pre-order in Vinnie's Book Club https://amzn.to/406G0Be It's all about her journey. (5:30) They discuss the relative viewpoints of what was considered "overweight" over the years. She noticed how her health was going downward in college. (13:00) Bullying from being overweight all of her life had a big impact on her mindset. The book is not only about healing her physical health but her spiritual and emotional health as well. (19:00) Where she started her weight loss journey. (24:00) She t

Episode 2584 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about navigating celebrations, give an update on Pure Vitamin Club product shipping, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/navigating-celebrations-episode-2584 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 Doing the Right Thing Merry Christmas Day and Happy Holidays! Vinnie had a plan for navigating the holidays, but it took an unexpected turn. (4:00) He ate something he usually doesn't eat, and his body rebelled. Chris's fiance altered a recipe of Venezuelan hallacas to avoid the inflammation caused by corn flour. (14:00) Vinnie has changed his plan a bit to accommodate his "life into living" and then will immediately get back into ketosis. (17:00) His goal is to stay in dietary ketosis as a way to keep his leukemia at bay as much as possible. They talk about having a sweet tooth