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Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, the author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels 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 in an easy and sustainable way. His listeners love him for his fearless humor, tireless honesty, extraordinary nose for BS, and simple message. Join Vinnie and his inspiring guests - doctors, scientists. researchers, journalists, farmers, athletes, and more - to hear the latest scientific discoveries and unravel the myths that have been hampering our health. Laugh your way to health and fitness with Fitness Confidential and Vinnie Tortorich.

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Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, the author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels 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 in an easy and sustainable way. His listeners love him for his fearless humor, tireless honesty, extraordinary nose for BS, and simple message. Join Vinnie and his inspiring guests - doctors, scientists. researchers, journalists, farmers, athletes, and more - to hear the latest scientific discoveries and unravel the myths that have been hampering our health. Laugh your way to health and fitness with Fitness Confidential and Vinnie Tortorich.

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Episodes
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The Return of CICO - Episode 2604

2/10/2025
Episode 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 of your hormones through lifestyle and eating. Eating correctly and avoiding processed junk helps control insulin, ghrelin, leptin. Insulin regulates blood glucose. Ghrelin is the hormone that signals hunger. Leptin signals when you are full. Cortisol responds to stress and can cause weight gain. Vinnie explains how “resistance” develops. (30:00) Vinnie mentions he had a consultation where a caller’s life coach joined in the conversation. (39:00) Anna loves this idea! Getting the extra help, if you can do it, could be beneficial. ALSO: You can invest in Eat Happy Kitchen through her website and StartEngine. (18:30) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. Yoga/Pilates 101 What about yoga, Pilates, & stretching as forms of exercise? Vinnie loves yoga because it can stretch your muscles and joints, but it is not necessarily great for strength training. (43:00) Reformer Pilates is a great anaerobic exercise and great for strength. Don't rush through the exercises. Take your time and do it right. It should kick your ass, but not put you in pain. Stretching is good for muscles and joints, but doesn’t count towards strength training. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:02:40

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Cholesterol Test Accuracy with Dr. Zoë Harcombe - Episode 2603

2/7/2025
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 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 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 the number needed to harm is on this site If you've not had a heart attack, look at this one Statins are often spoken about as if there are no downsides, but there are detrimental effects such as muscle loss. The Lipitor patient leaflet gives more information: Sunscreens, Vitamin D, and Dietary Guidelines Be careful of chemical cocktails on your skin—be aware of the ingredients. (35:00) Zinc oxide (the mineral) is helpful, or wearing protective clothing. Hopefully, changes will be coming to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. (42:00) RFK Jr. was going through his confirmation hearings at the time of this recording. Changes to the FDA and how Big Food influences politicians are necessary. They discuss the controversy of Title 9 sports and Lia Thomas and Riley Gaines. (50:00) Dietary guidelines have gone awry again. (1:02:00) They have not helped Americans or the rest of the world. You can find Zoë Harcombe at and on X @zoeharcombe. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can sign up for the waitlist at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:20:27

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Getting Unstuck - Episode 2602

2/5/2025
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 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 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. (47:00) FQ, or “Failure Quotient," means it's not how many times you fall but how many times you get back up! Vinnie shares an example of someone struggling with needing a “crutch.” You can’t just look for a replacement; you need to find an actual change. Interested in joining the NSNG® VIP group? You can get on the waitlist at More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration but you can get on the wait list - Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:03:26

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Changes In Labeling Rules - Episode 2601

2/3/2025
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 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 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. Vinnie talks about supplements he took as a kid and bodybuilders he admired. (25:00) Robby Robinson still has an amazing physique at age 78. You can see photos of him at his website Someone asked Vinnie about Quest nutrition bars and chips (35:00) Vinnie has been rallying against protein bars for years. They are glorified candy bars. The Quest chips are not doing you any favors, either. They review the ingredients list. They discuss the margin of error used to make a nutritional panel. (46:00) The FDA has new definitions of “healthy” on a label and parameters of when the word can be used on packaging. (47:00) It's promising that steps are being taken, but only time will tell if they are beneficial and if the lying on packaging stops. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's open for a limited time for REGISTRATION! Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:55:46

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Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction with Dr Lisa Wiedeman - Episode 2600

1/31/2025
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 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 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. They discuss the onset of high-carb movement. Dr Lisa is not interested in just prescribing meds, she wants to solve the root cause of ailments for her patients. (43:00) Building community support is crucial for maintaining a sugar-free lifestyle. Modern lifestyle choices, including excessive artificial light exposure, contribute to health issues. (44:00) Our eyes are way more complex and not just for vision; circadian rhythm and other aspects of mitochondria are other mechanisms. The importance of addressing root causes rather than just treating symptoms You can find Dr. Lisa on Instagram: @carnivoredoctor. She's on YouTube at More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can sign up for the waitlist at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:08:09

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Alternatives to Chemical Sun Protection - Episode 2599

1/29/2025
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 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 research findings about these chemicals' effects on coral reefs and human health, recommending zinc oxide as a safer alternative. (00:09:00) Many of the chemicals in some sunscreens are hormone disruptors. (00:10:00) Aerosol versions of sunscreens are even more concern. (00:14:00) Mineral sunscreens such as zinc oxide can be good, but titanium dioxide can be a concern. (00:15:00) Titanium dioxide is used in food and other products to brighten and whiten the product. Even in small particles, titanium dioxide can cause cancers. (00:17:00) Zinc oxide is the best bet. When do you need to apply sunscreen? (00:21:50) Reapply every couple of hours, at least. Chris presented research showing that dietary factors like beta carotene, lycopene, and vitamins C and E can enhance skin protection from UV damage. Vinnie shared anecdotal evidence about dietary changes affecting sunburn susceptibility. (00:23:41) They discussed various clothing brands and products that offer UV protection, including Tilley hats, Coolibar shirts, and ExOfficio clothing. They emphasized the importance of investing in quality sun protection gear suitable to your environment (00:29.10) STETSON - AKUBRA HATS - TILLEY HATS - COOLIBAR CLOTHING - PONCHO - EX OFFICO - More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration but you can get on the wait list - Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:58:05

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Beyond Diet Culture - Episode 2598

1/27/2025
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 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 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 need to eat rice cakes. Anna thought she was getting punked. (39:00) Social media, podcasts, and follower engagement do not always overlap. She received various comments on her Instagram about tossing a jar of Rao’s down the drain. Are weighted vests a good thing? Vinnie gives a breakdown. (52:00) Start with 10 lbs, get used to it, then work your way up. Weighted vests help somewhat on a flat surface; however, the real benefits happen when going uphill. (56:00) Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. (1:02:00) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's open for a limited time for REGISTRATION! Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:06:11

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Help Me Help You - Episode 2597

1/24/2025
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 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 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 weight loss. (41:00) A pause is still being successful. She shares issues she has when eating out. What is an economical way to get good strength training? (51:00) You can do bodyweight exercises; however, you can also find affordable, basic equipment. You can have a full gym with minimal equipment. They set new goals for Michaela. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can sign up for the waitlist at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:09:48

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Lifestyle and Gut Health - Episode 2596

1/22/2025
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 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 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 article for probiotic sodas. (29:00) Also, the best scientific studies are double-blind ones. Correlation is not necessarily causation. (35:00) Contradictions happen in the article. (44:00) Statistics can be manipulated as well. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can sign up for the waitlist at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:56:45

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Fitness Equipment Reality Check - Episode 2595

1/20/2025
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 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 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 age. Vinnie says he has personally used similar equipment since 2005, and it's worth the investment if it's a sturdy product. (00:24:33 ) The ab roller is probably the least expensive piece of equipment everyone should have. Vinnie offers his advice on how to use it. It works on your lats, upper chest, and shoulders. It's a versatile tool that's been around since the 1930s or 40s. (00:31:17) The conversation turns to Social Media and demonstrations of equipment that 99.8% of society can't do because these exercises aren't practical for most people. (00:34:26) They continue by delving into Influencers and the state of the fitness industry online (00:41:25 ) Anna and Vinnie continue by talking about Red Light Therapy and Infrared Saunas at some length with some facts about Saunas. (00:47:19 ) In Conclusion simple, proven fitness equipment and techniques often outperform trendy, expensive alternatives Anna talks about new offerings for Eat Happy Kitchen and Vinnie gives updates on PVC AND NSNG® FOODS More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's open for a limited time for REGISTRATION! Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:56:56

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NSNG® Journies, Success and Challenges-Episode-2594

1/17/2025
Episode 2593—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 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 she doesn't regret the surgery, she wishes she had found NSNG first. (00:08:50) Kelly questions Vinnie on Kerry Gold spreadable butter and its ingredients (00:22:18 ) Kelly describes experiencing better recovery from her recent knee replacement surgery, attributing reduced swelling and quicker healing to her year of healthy eating through NSNG. (00:30:31) Charles shares his hockey goaltender and referee background, noting that staying fit was crucial for his career. He explains that referees had to maintain high fitness levels to keep up with players throughout 60-minute games (00:40:16) Charles describes receiving a critical wake-up call when his doctor urgently directed him to an emergency room due to dangerous triglyceride levels. This experience eventually led him to explore healthier lifestyle options. (00:43:41) Vinnie and Charles briefly discuss exercise recovery and muscle development. (00:48:47 ) More News For a limited time, if you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:09:41

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The Power of Eggs: Nature's Perfect Food - Episode 2593

1/15/2025
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 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, 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 in the 1970s. (00:03:15) Vinnie shared his personal history of consuming raw eggs in protein shakes from age 12, describing his training regimen and early bodybuilding experiences. (00:12:02) Egg Nutrition and Health Claims Chris takes a deep dive into nutritional information about the power of eggs, including their protein content, fat composition, choline levels, and cholesterol. (00:26:19) The discussion turns to Dr. Michael Greger's claims about eggs and diabetes risk. Chris presents a scientific analysis of the studies behind these claims, highlighting methodological issues and confounding variables. (00:29:27 ) Vinnie recommends eggs as a fundamental part of an athlete's diet, particularly for young athletes. He suggests combining egg consumption with appropriate supplements like creatine while emphasizing that eggs naturally contain many of the nutrients athletes seek in supplements. (00:38:46) Upcoming Event and Bookstore Appearance Finally, Vinnie and Anna discussed their upcoming appearance at Bold Forks Bookstore on January 15th, including plans for dinner beforehand and logistics for their trip to DC. (01:00:05) Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025, at 7 PM. Here is a link to the event: More News For a limited time, if you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:41:47

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Addiction, Meditation and Muscle - Episode 2592

1/13/2025
Episode 2591 - On today's show, Episode 2591 - 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 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 sounds and discusses the importance of scheduling meditation time. They explore proper breathing techniques and the challenges of maintaining focus during meditation. She talks with Vinnie about breath control and devices that can be used to improve the strength of breathing muscles and increase the volume of lung oxygen intake for endurance performance. (00:11:31) The Calm App is available in most app stores. The breath control devices mentioned are available at and You can find similar devices on Amazon in Vinnie's items mentioned Vinnie discusses a picture he recently posted to Instagram, recently sent to him, of a 508 Training ride on Town Pass in Death Valley in August of 2008, remembering he saw temperatures reach 120 Degrees that day! (00:40;38) He notes there is no water bottle on his bike and explains how he handled hydration. (00:40:54) Vinnie shared his experience of maintaining different body weights for various sports, ranging from 225 pounds during college football to 155-160 pounds during endurance cycling, demonstrating the body's adaptability to different athletic demands. (00:42:54) The Push Up Challenge and 'Hot' Supplement Questions Loren joins the conversation to discuss how someone should approach a push-up challenge for optimal results. (00:47:16) Emphatically Vinnie recommended doing push-ups only three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) with 48-hour recovery periods. He emphasized the importance of proper form over quantity and suggested gradually increasing the number of repetitions in the first set while maintaining quality. Additionally, Loren is anxious to try colostrum supplements and asks Vinnie about his perspective. (00:53:59 ) Overall, Vinnie strongly advises against using colostrum supplements, noting they're expensive and ineffective for adults. He also explained, that if it's not banned by WADA or the International Olympic Committee, it's likely not effective. Vinnie emphasized that there's 'no free lunch' when it comes to supplements. Upcoming Event and Bookstore Appearance Finally, Vinnie and Anna discussed their upcoming appearance at Bold Forks Bookstore on January 15th, including plans for dinner beforehand and logistics for their trip to DC. (01:00:05) Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025, at 7 PM. Here is a link to the event: More News For a limited time, if you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is...

Duration:01:06:36

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Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains - Episode 2591

1/10/2025
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 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 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. Tagore presents research from Oxford University (2008) showing how B12 deficiency leads to brain shrinkage. She explains that while everyone's brain shrinks with age, those with the lowest B12 levels (correlating with meat-free diets) experience the greatest shrinkage. She also discusses cases of severe brain atrophy in babies exclusively breastfed by vegan mothers, noting that this condition is reversible if caught within six months through B12 supplementation. (00:04:57) The discussion turns to how current dietary guidelines promote excessive carbohydrate consumption. Vinnie criticizes the food pyramid, noting it recommends 21 servings of carbohydrates before any animal protein. Additionally, Dave Ellis explains how their book challenges these guidelines and proposes returning to an ancestral diet based on animal foods, meat, fat, and organ meats. (00:07:02) Climate Change and Cattle Farming As a geophysicist, Dave Ellis explains how livestock farming's impact on climate has been misunderstood. He details how well-managed livestock farming helps sequester soil carbon, while arable farming releases carbon through soil disturbance. (00:51:42) He notes that world soils hold approximately 2.5 trillion tons of carbon, making them the largest carbon store after oceans. The discussion challenges common misconceptions about cattle's contribution to climate change. You can find the book 'Why Vegans Have Smaller Brains and How Cows Reverse Climate Change' in Vinnie's BookClub . You can get more info about the book at and at X (twitter) https://x.com/vegansmallbrain and Instagram More News Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. Here is a link to the event: If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ...

Duration:01:09:00

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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know - Episode 2590

1/8/2025
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 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 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. Muscle wasting, loose stools, constipation, and “bounce back” weight gain once off the drug are just the beginning. (36:00) More serious ones are obstructed bowel and gastroparesis (paralyzed intestines, so food doesn’t pass through). There is muscle wasting, but don't forget, your heart is a muscle, too. When you regularly eat a lot of carbs, you don’t realize how much of your brain fog, aches, pains, etc. are related. It becomes your “normal,” and you don’t know what you don’t know. Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. (52:00) Here is a link to the event: If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:00:52

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Losing Weight Is Not A Destination - Episode 2589

1/6/2025
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 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 next VIP group call is on “Quitter’s Day," January 14, 2025. The NSNG® Group is OPEN! You can join right now. (14:00) The VIP NSNG® Hat is exclusive to being a member of the VIP Group. They discuss strength training and the timing of workouts. (20:00) Vinnie shares what not to do and gives you the solution—take notes! (25:30) Anna asks about Bulgarian split squats and taking breaks. (37:00) Anna shares a success story from listener Karen. (48:00) Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. (52:00) Here is a link to the event: Don’t forget you can become a superfan and support the show! Anna has created 700 recipes that can be found in her books, on her website, and her Substack! Find them here: and More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:58:15

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BEST OF: Controlling Hunger with Dr. Cate Shanahan - Episode 2588

1/3/2025
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 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 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 treated by your body just like sugar. Artificial sugar is just as bad as real sugar. La Croix is okay; (soda) water with some fresh lemon or lime, muddled berries, or a splash of grapefruit juice is better. Check out Anna’s websites for recipes! For her cauliflower tots, dry the cauliflower before rolling it with other ingredients. Vinnie shares some food ideas. An avocado with some olive oil. Good to slow-cook your chicken to get your broth... yummy! When traveling on a plane, he’ll take some cheese and have a hard-boiled egg. Airplane food is generally quite bad. Controlling Hunger Dr. Cate is a board-certified Family Physician and is a nutritional consultant for the LA Lakers. Dr. Cate’s website is () She helps those with metabolic syndrome to get their metabolism up and running better. Seed oils, like canola oil, are damaging to your metabolism. (48:00) The process of manufacturing the oils makes them toxic (create oxidative stress). Cate believes low-carb diets are very beneficial, especially for controlling hunger. Try to avoid empty calories, but don't worry about calorie counting. Avoid rapid carb drop-off if you have thyroid problems, etc. She believes in intermittent fasting in moderation IF AND ONLY IF it works for you. (54:00) The concern with some fasting methods is people may create more problems and disordered eating for themselves. It’s best to do fasting in moderation or work with a knowledgeable doctor if you have a lot to lose. People are frequently hungry because their metabolisms are damaged by bad diets and lifestyles. Pituitary inflammation can make you hungry. Anna has specific questions about fasting blood sugar and cortisol. (1:05:00). Cate defines “bad fats” vs. natural fats. (1:13:00) It’s not just about vanity and weight; it’s about health and what processed foods and seed oils do to the body. (1:22:00) Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. (44:00) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. You can find recipes at website and her Substack at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND...

Duration:01:34:08

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Stay Alive in 2025 - Episode 2587

1/1/2025
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 YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - 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: 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 people, it helps to become a commitment “freak.” You can’t let others derail your goals. (30:00) To be extraordinary, you have to commit to being *extra* ordinary. (32:00) It’s a reminder: life is not fair, and you have choices. Forgive yourself when you fall off your goals and just get back on track. (37:00) The movie “Rocky” is a great story of inspiration. (38:00) You need to go the distance and keep going. It’s not just about the goal but the learning and getting there. Give yourself the opportunity every day until your dying day. (40:00) Vinnie shares some thoughts about Farrah Fawcett. (41:30) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's OPEN for all your New Year's motivation and accountability at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:50:42

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A Walk Down Memory Lane - Episode 2586

12/30/2024
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 YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - 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) More song analyzing and back-handed compliments. (34:00) Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. (44:00) Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:00:50:55

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Free From Sugar with Christine Trimpe - Episode 2585

12/27/2024
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 YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - 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 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 tried all kinds of programs, including Weight Watchers several times. She finally hit a turning point. (24:30) Vinnie shares a parable that speaks to taking charge of your life. (40:00) Christine wants to help others through her book. (46:00) She got started by doing research and learned about low-carb. (48:00) She started cutting out sugar in small steps, and now she follows a ketogenic lifestyle. Dr. Jason Fung's information had a huge influence. You can find Christine online at She's also on Instagram @coachchristinetrimpe and X @KetoChristineMI Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Duration:01:02:57