Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2562 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his interest in fitness at a young age, and Vinnie gives you a "weightlifting 101" and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/weightlifting-101-episode-2562 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Where It Began There’s a chat about music and cowboy boots. (2:00) Vinnie used to love "ski skates." (6:00) A little backstory on Vinnie’s early interest in sports. (9:00) He loved the show "The Wide World of Sports" while growing up in the 1970s and '80s. This is how he got introduced to Jack LaLane. He started mimicking what he was learning. Weightlifting 101 You’ll want to take notes. (27:00) Both aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (weights) training are important. Only work the muscles you plan on keeping! (29:00) It’s important to balance with both pushing and pulling movements. Compound movement is moving more than one joint at a time. (31:30) Auxiliary exercises are good for

Episode 2561- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Lankford, and they discuss three cases of hikers disappearing into thin air, mountain safety, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/into-thin-air-with-andrea-lankford-episode-2561 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Into Thin Air They chat about John Krakauer and trade opinions on his books. (2:00) Andrea is a park ranger, law enforcement, and the author of  . (5:00) She follows three haunting stories of missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail from Mexico to Canada. (11:00) The Yellow Deli and the Twelve Tribes are active in the region where two of the hikers are missing. There are all kinds of dangers people run into on both PCT and AT (the Appalachian Trail) Dr. Arpad Vass makes outrageous claims that he has devices to help find victims. (21:00) He appears to capitalize on people’s pain. Vinnie hates it when people are taken advantage of. There are two famous races in

Episode 2560—On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss how to stay focused on a goal, vitamin deficiencies, spices, knives, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/stay-focused-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2560 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Stay Focused   Vinnie tells the story of why he got out of the bayou. (2:00) It was inspired by a Sports Illustrated spread. Transmutation happens! Teresa shares a similar story about goals. (9:00) Writing your goals down and placing them where you can see them often can help you stay focused. Spicing Things Up Teresa reads an article stating that most people globally do not get enough of seven important minerals. (13:00) When a food says “fortified” or “enriched,” it means that the vitamin or mineral was added because it doesn’t occur naturally in that food. New research has examined the effects of saffron on people with anxiety. (19:00) They discuss other herbs that can hav

Episode 2559 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss various news regarding some NSNG® fans, provide cardio 101 examples, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/cardio-101-episode-2559 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Sharing Some Fanfare Vinnie received a message from a couple who recently welcomed a baby, and they credit NSNG®. (2:00) They chat about other improvements related to sexual health. They chat about listener Ashley (on Instagram @auntie_nsng), who recently participated in her first powerlifting competition. (10:00) Anna briefly shares issues with Shopify, and as a result, she shares an email she received from Reneé. (13:00) The lesson is that it’s never too late to start and succeed with NSNG®. Vinnie addresses a recent topic in the health and wellness space surrounding Robb Wolf. (15:15) The issue concerns the product LMNT; Dr. Tro has called out an issue he has with it. To avoid the whole issue, take

Episode 2558- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Steve Fields, and they discuss improving health through nutrition, the Metabolic Revolution, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/improving-health-through-nutrition-steve-fields-episode-2558 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Improving Health Through Nutrition Steve is an attorney and has an interesting story. (2:00) Shingrex is the vaccine to fight shingles. Many people have a mild response after having it. Steve, unfortunately, had a horrible systemic reaction to the Shingrex vaccine. This episode is not about vaxing or anti-vaxing; it is Steve’s personal story. (8:00) His body's response to the vaccine affected all his organs and caused pain in his nervous system. With the high level of inflammation, he had developed lupus. (16:00) The journey and his research led him to experiment with nutrition. (18:00) He tried veganism for a year but felt lousy, was losing muscle, and had other issues

Episode 2557 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss an act of kindness, the Mike Rowe podcast, the best veggies, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/an-act-of-kindness-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2557 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - An Act of Kindness Teresa thanks Vinnie for the kind deed he did for her. (2:00) Vinnie explains what a “Rowebie” is. (5:00) The NSNG VIP group is a helpful accountability community. Vinnie hosts group calls twice a month. If you want to join, sign up is currently open at Teresa emphasizes that Vinnie is as kind off the mic as he is on the air. (12:00) They talk about the documentary about the Menendez brothers. (15:00) “Res ipsa loquitur” is a Latin phrase and legal term meaning “the thing speaks for itself.” (16:00) The CDC has ranked vegetables according to nutrient density. (18:00) Cruciferous vegetables are the most nutrient-dense. Watercress ranks the highest. Teresa asks

Episode 2556 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss enjoying the season with the help of this NSNG® Holiday 101 episode, how to handle temptations, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/nsng-holidays-101-episode-2556 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Purpose of NSNG® Vinnie wants to clarify NSNG for newbies. (2:00) The point of NSNG and other low-carb lifestyles is to keep insulin at a healthy level. They should correct several metabolic issues, from weight loss to diabetes. Anna clarifies why she has desserts in her cookbook. (5:30) She makes them with the lowest sugar possible, and they still taste yummy. They are not meant to be frequently eaten, especially if you are still trying to fix your metabolism. She always tries to give a great range of recipes for people to try. (6:00) However, she knows people like to have something to celebrate with, and her desserts are great go-tos! Vinnie went up to Washington,

Episode 2555- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes financial guru Ken Coleman, and they discuss success, having conviction, how the heart doesn't lie, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=33507902] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Conviction and Confidence Ken Coleman is here to talk about his latest book which is related to career but has principles that you can apply to health. (2:00) His latest book is "." Vinnie shares his approach to money.  They discuss the importance of books such as “," available in Vinnie's Book Club. The way you see the world makes a difference. Avoid a victim mindset. They discuss stoicism. (14:30) Be selective about whom you share your time with. (19:00) Your conviction determines your success. (22:00) The Heart Doesn't Lie Ken shares some of his personal success stories. (27:30) He looked at all of his options and came to a decision. (31:00) If you do what you do best and enjoy it, you live purposefully and who you are wired t

Episode 2554 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss weight gain, the carb-loading myth, the need to decide what's important, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/decide-whats-important-episode-2554 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Decide What's Important Teresa is still getting to know Vinnie and learning the conch shell’s history; she has questions. (3:00) She asks about his genetics and his brothers. Vinnie shares what happened that made him pay closer attention to his health. (16:30) Gaining weight can happen so slowly, like a frog in boiling water. When Vinnie realized how overweight he had gotten, he decided to “end it right here.” The Carb-loading Myth He discusses carb loading and what he learned. (27:00) Vinnie realized the bad advice that had been given about nutrition and weight loss over the years. The trend of “carb loading” came from the book “Eat to Win.” (32:30) It emphasized the high-carb, l

Episode 2553 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Eat Happy Italian, how to experiment to discover what things hinder you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/experiment-to-discover-episode-2553 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Experiment to Discover Vinnie shares an example of his being a “music savant.” (2:00) Anna’s new cookbook is out—Eat Happy Italian! (9:00) They discuss how she got started on her cookbook journey. Anna is the real deal and has written, cooked, and photographed every recipe in her books. Get ready to learn a bit about beef. (17:00) Vinnie shares a bit about a couple named Rob and Laurie, listeners for the last three years. (19:00) He has a special request for Rob. Vinnie shares what he calls a public service announcement about Dupuytren’s contracture. (24:00) If you get the affected area treated with radiation early enough, the progression will slow, even stop. (26:00) There are other

Episode 2552- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes long haul trucker Joe McKendry, and they discuss trucking, the tipping point to Joe's weight loss, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/the-tipping-point-with-joe-mckendry-episode-2552 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Tipping Point Today’s topic is long-haul trucking and how it affected Joe’s health. They discuss some of the challenges and dangers of trucking. (2:00) Joe started at above 600 lbs on a 5’8” body. (10:30) He shares what food choice was like growing up and other challenges over the years. He’s currently a trucker for a living, and the lifestyle led to his weight creeping up. He had heard about Atkins and decided to try it; shortly after, he discovered “The Angriest Trainer Podcast" (aka "Fitness Confidential"). Vinnie tells Joe some of the things he hears from morbidly obese clients. (38:00) The tipping point for Joe was that a simple work-related task left him wheezing. Joe f

Episode 2551- On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the Metabolic Revolution, trends in certain diets, helping one persona at a time, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/one-person-at-a-time-episode-2551 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - One Person At A Time Chris has been helping Vinnie rejuvenate all of his companies. (2:00) They are getting back on track with orders. Vinnie is also planning to offer new products from all of his companies. Vinnie is still planning to attend the Metabolic Revolution. (6:00) He and Chris discuss some issues they have with the contract that was given to Vinnie. Chris brings up an article from SkyNews: Vegan products are trending downward by 21% over the past five years. (25:00) Often, people get bored or change their habits. Both Vinnie and Chris understand the constant temptations in front of people. What is the best way to get the word out about low-carb? (51:00) Vinnie is here to he

Episode 2550 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss what it means to "take the garbage out," the importance of exercise, share a giveaway, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=33343017] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Take the Garbage Out First of all, NO, Vinnie does NOT know P. Diddy or anything about him, so please stop asking him. (2:00) Just because he worked with a few celebrities years ago doesn’t mean he knows all of them. Vinnie recently interviewed a guest named Ken Coleman, which will air in a couple of weeks. (4:00) Stoicism is an ancient philosophy and practice that advocates building emotional resilience and having a virtuous life. (6:00) Joe Dean was a big influence on Vinnie. (8:00) Vinnie repeats a lesson about “taking out the garbage.” A movie Vinnie recommends a movie called “23 Blast.” (20:00) Anyone can do anything at any given time—you just have to want it. (21:00) You can use this attitude to lose weight

Episode 2549- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, and they discuss managing diabetes and obesity, the need for hope, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/need-for-hope-dr-mark-cucuzzella-episode-2549 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Managing Diabetes Mark is a Type 1 diabetic but has been an ultra-athlete. (2:00). He explains how he manages his T1 diabetes without medication, even insulin, on most days. Only some people can do this, however. Bethany McKenzie figured out how to manage her son’s diabetes, but it was a battle with her doctors. (8:00) You can watch the movie to learn more about her son River’s story. Using a continuous glucose monitor is a fantastic way to keep track of your blood glucose and see how your body reacts to various foods. (13:00) The Need for Hope Vinnie asks Mark about his knowledge of GLP-1s. (16:00) Mark explains how it works. The use of GLP-1s is very nuanced. It’s been used for diabe

Episode 2548- On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest Chris Shaffer, and they discuss moving forward in Vinnie's companies, two articles about low-carb eating, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/moving-forward-episode-2548 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Moving Forward Chris Shaffer joins Vinnie this week as a guest host. (2:00) They talk about some of what they hear in the VIP Group. (3:00) They also chat about some other ideas they have for the community. Vinnie gives an update on Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods. (11:00) They address resolving inventory, backorders, and customer service. They are revamping the business to give their customers the best. If you are subscribed to Vinnie’s newsletter, look for an email explaining everything. Vinnie is determined to get things running smoothly and encourages you to support his efforts. (20:00) Lessons in Low-Carb Chris found an item that he wanted Vinnie’s opinio

Episode 2547 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a ketogenic diet for epilepsy, continue their NSNG® 101 refresh part 2 for their listeners, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/nsng-101-refresh-part-2-episode-2547 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101 Refresh Part 2 Anna and Vinnie are happy to be helping people learn or “reset their jets.” (2:00) You have to remind yourself that no one can save you but you; you need to make your own changes. (7:00) Anna relates a story of a woman who has a daughter with epilepsy. (9:00) She explains how the woman’s daughter is affected by sugar. Anna offered up information about The Charlie Foundation, as the doctors the woman was taking her daughter to never mentioned dietary changes. Vinnie knows a person who has grand mal seizures and how badly it has affected his life. (15:00) The ketogenic diet has been used to treat epilepsy for over 100 years; however, with medication

Episode 2546- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Jessica Apple, and they discuss how it's time for a revolution in metabolic health and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/time-for-revolution-jessica-apple-episode-2546 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Time for a Revolution Jessica helped organize the Metabolic Revolution happening in Washington, DC. They talk about how great it feels to be a part of the low-carb community. (2:00) Jessica and Vinnie have been in the low-carb space for a long time but were unfamiliar with each other’s work. They discuss the Metabolic Revolution in Washington DC and what it hopes to accomplish. (7:00) Getting the word out about better health can be a challenge. (10:00) She has been researching diabetes for years. (13:30) Each shares a story about how they have dealt with misinformed doctors. (15:00) Jessica would like to advocate for metabolic strategies rather than pharmaceutical ones. (24:00) There are many nat

Episode 2542 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest co-host Teresa Strasser to discuss the dangers of sports in high heat, the importance of seeing, believing, achieving, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/seeing-believing-achieving-episode-2545 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Dangers of High Heat There is sad news out of Alabama about the loss of a couple of young football players possibly due to high heat. (2:00) As a young football player, Vinnie used to try to acclimate to the grueling Louisiana heat through various methods. (4:00) They discuss the importance of hydration. (8:00) NFL Football season is upon us. (12:30) Ultra-processed foods shorten your life span. (20:00) Vinnie recommends getting deli meats from a butcher rather than pre-packaged kinds. Seeing, Believing, Achieving Teresa skied for the first time this year; they share a few skiing stories. (29:00) This leads to a story about how Vinnie taught himself to

Episode 2544 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give an NSNG® 101 refresher guide for their listeners, share some inspirational thoughts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/nsng-101-refresher-guide-episode-2544 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101 Refresher Guide The show starts with discussing Mardi Gras music and Louisiana, Vinnie’s home state. (2:00) Vinnie and Anna do a new NSNG® 101 for the new listeners (and a refresher guide for others). (12:00) The NSNG e-book is available at , which contains information that will help get you started. Vinnie makes some recommendations about what to do with the e-book. (13:00) They share some inspirational thoughts about creating routines and being a success. (14:00) You gotta show up to grow up! The basic rules of NSNG. (19:30) No sugars and no grains. And corn is a grain, not a vegetable! They discuss grains, cereals, oatmeal, and Postum and how they became popular

Episode 2543- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Rick Saxinger, and they discuss Rick's lung cancer, the decision to be an inspiration, living life to the fullest, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/be-an-inspiration-with-rick-saxinger-episode-2543 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Be An Inspiration Rick is a longtime listener of Vinnie's. (2:30) He gives his background, which includes a degree in exercise physiology.    He currently works in the wine business. (10:30) Rick shares more of his health background and how he and his wife Melodee discovered NSNG®. (14:00) He and his wife both follow NSNG and aren’t on any medications. He relays a story about feeling “off” in August 2023. (28:30) At first, doctors thought he had pneumonia. The diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer led him to a decision. A shift in his outlook helped him decide that he wanted to be an inspiration to others. (38:00) He shares details of various treatment approaches