Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2861 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome callers to discuss growing healthy eaters from a younger age and avoiding ultra-processed foods. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/10/growing-healthy-eaters-episode-2861 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Growing Healthy Eaters Greg is the first call-in guest. (4:00) He owns a small family restaurant. He and his family have been NSNG® for quite a while and love it. He lost approximately 70 pounds, and his A1c is no longer at diabetic levels. His kids are on board, too! Starting kids at a younger age can help keep them healthier and steer them away from junk-food habits. (18:00) Mika is the next calle

Episode 2860 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer say don't be fooled by outrageous health claims, cold plunges, and heat therapy. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/dont-be-fooled-episode-2860 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Don't Be Fooled Vinnie is an influencer, but he promised years ago that he wouldn't make information up. (2:00) First, Vinnie pays tribute to Bryan Bishop, whom The Adam Carolla Show audience knew as "Bald Bryan." (13:00) Chris shares an odd recent recommendation from another influencer. (18:15) That influencer claims certain scents can help you lift more weight. However, don't let outrageous claims fool you. Vinnie shares his tho

Episode 2859 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the lure of convenience foods and give an NSNG® 101 lightning-round review for the holidays. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/nsng-101-lightning-round-episode-2859 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Stayin' Alive They discuss birthdays and funerals. (3:00) Vinnie hopes everyone lives as long as possible with a high quality of life. (10:00) Over the years, many concerns have emerged about trends that could harm life and the environment. (11:00) One trend that has progressed and seems consistent is how sugar creates disease. But somehow now, influencers are saying low-carb is wrong. The poison is in

Episode 2858 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss menopausal challenges, protein intake, and getting stronger and leaner. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/stronger-and-leaner-episode-2858 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Stronger and Leaner It's still the warm months, so don't forget electrolytes. (3:00) Fat Shaming is neither kind nor useful. (10:30) Joanne is the first caller and shares her health journey and her discovery of NSNG®. (14:00) She tracks various blood markers. She is also postmenopausal and has issues with sleep. She takes daily walks and does some bodyweight exercises. Kurt is the next caller. (42:30) He

Episode 2857 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss screen time, health and wellness influencers, and feeding on misinformation. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/feeding-on-misinformation-episode-2857 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Feeding On Misinformation Drums, music, MP3 players, early-2000s tech, and screen-time rants. (3:00) Vinnie has established two rules for himself based on this. He never wants to risk wasting time. They discuss how much screen time people have, with multiple screens being viewed at once. (15:00) This leads to a discussion about storytelling and older movies. Vinnie spends as little time as possible on screen and on

Episode 2856 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a company making mozzarella without cows or FDA clearance, xylitol, and eating real food. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/mozzarella-without-cows-episode-2856 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Mozzarella Without Cows Vinnie's favorite game is in season, so they discuss unusual names. (6:00) Which leads to a favorite game: "Stripper vs. NFL" Anna found an article about lab-grown mozzarella. (27:00) It has been cleared without FDA approval. New Culture declared its own ingredient safe under a legal pathway called self-affirmed as generally recognized as safe, and never needed a decision from the ag

Episode 2855 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss timing protein intake, doing HIIT the right way, and "parasite cleanses." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/hiit-the-right-way-episode-2855 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout HIIT the Right Way Kevin is the first caller. (6:00) He is on a slow but steady weight loss journey. How much does the timing of meals post-workout matter? Intermittent fasting has benefits, but many people take it too far. (12:00) They discuss HIIT training and the best way to do it. (16:00) HIIT training is great for improving heart rate and building mitochondria. Snow skiing is a favorite activity. (

Episode 2854 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how knowledge is king, fitness trackers, and popular diet comparisons. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/knowledge-is-king-episode-2854 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Knowledge is King Vinnie wants to talk about acquiring knowledge. (3:00) His parents were teachers. He discusses things he learned over the years about finance. (11:00) Acquiring knowledge is important, and Vinnie makes a point of constantly learning and challenging himself to improve. (21:00) Knowledge is king. Many influencers on social media promote practices that don't even make sense. (22:00) YouTube is a great source for le

Episode 2853 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss food labels, how misconceptions about zero calories can cause big problems, and Tirzepatide. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/zero-calories-big-problems-episode-2853 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Zero Calories, Big Problems Anna gives an update on her experience with Xanax for her dental appointment. (9:00) Vinnie is considering opening up the NSNG® VIP group for his upcoming birthday. (15:00) Anna frequents Reddit groups, and she found one about food labels. (17:00) She reads an entry about a woman's misunderstanding about "zero" calories and a candy product. Vinnie breaks down why "zero" cal

Episode 2852 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host two callers who discuss cholesterol, realistic weight-loss goals, and pushing through perimenopause. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/realistic-weight-loss-goals-episode-2852 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Realistic Weight-Loss Goals The first caller is Vic. (3:00) Vinnie and Vic have a bit of a common history in Louisiana. They share stories regarding class reunions. Colorado Springs is a nice area to live. (22:00) Vic asks his health question: What is a good goal weight for him, and should he be concerned about saturated fats? (27:30) The mirror is a better gauge than most scales. (32:00) They

Episode 2851 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss sedentary lifestyles, how bodies need motion, and a sleep deprivation study. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/bodies-need-motion-episode-2851 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Bodies Need Motion A tribute to the late, amazing Dolly Parton. (3:00) An article reviews what does and doesn't work for people when it comes to exercise. (15:00) Two groups were studied based on walking: 75 minutes once a week or 75 minutes over three days. The third group only participated in wellness discussions. Unfortunately, the takeaway people will cling to isn't particularly beneficial. (21:00) Sitting is the new s

Episode 2850 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the metabolic risk is rising in young adults and more fallout from UC Davis' avocado oil report. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/metabolic-risk-rising-episode-2850 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Metabolic Risk Rising Coffee talk with Vinnie and Anna. (3:00) Anxiety and Xanax and tolerance of travel and medical procedures. (14:00) Nostalgia for movies and the podcast "Too Old or Pure Gold." And of course this includes a chat about "Vision Quest." Primal Kitchen responded to the report, claiming that their avocado oil products are not 100% pure olive oil. (30:15) The burden of proof is now o

Episode 2849 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to caller Mark about staying active in aging, workouts for shoulder healing, and sleep habits. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/909/staying-active-in-aging-episode-2849 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Staying Active in Aging Vinnie has been prepping for his 45th High School Reunion. (9:45) He's working out more and tightening up his eating. Vinnie understands he is a highly driven person. Mark is the first caller. (27:00) Being active and strong as you age is essential to feeling good. First, they talk about living in a 55+ community and living in certain regions of the country. Mark asks about incr

Episode 2848 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how workout recovery matters to building strength and claims around a new supplement. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/workout-recovery-matters-episode-2848 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Workout Recovery is Essential A little chat about Nickelback, breakups, and cycling. (2:00) Vinnie consulted with a client who was struggling to feel stronger despite 4- and 5-day workouts. (16:15) Recovery between workouts is essential; it is part of the process of building muscle and strength. Vinnie shares advice on how to plan the week and get appropriate recovery between workouts. Exercise is a poor way

Episode 2847 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss UC Davis' report testing avocado oil products and whether their claims are authentic or not. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/testing-avocado-oil-episode-2847 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Testing Avocado Oil Anna just got back from a great trip in Scotland. She and her husband joined a comedy show. (3:00) Traveling can be a challenge, but make it a game for yourself. Anna shares some of the things she did to stay NSNG. UCDavis has recently released a study on the purity of avocado oil products. (32:00) UCDavis.edu https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/study-finds-82-percent-avocado-oil-rancid-or-

Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2846 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Guidelines and GLP-1s Dr. Gary Fettke was in Vinnie's first documentary, "FAT: a documentary." They discuss how dietary messaging has changed over the years. (8:00) Whole foods, including animal proteins, are the optimal way to get nutrients. (15:00) They discuss CGMs and how helpful they can be for awareness of what certain foods do to your blood glucose. (20:30) Your body responds to everyt

Episode 2845 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's 45th high school reunion and what an optimal breakfast is (it doesn't include doughnuts). https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/an-optimal-breakfast-episode-2845 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout An Optimal Breakfast Vinnie recently attended his 45th high school reunion, and had a great time. (3:00) He was really looking forward to catching up with a few people. Several years ago, Vinnie did an episode about a previous class reunion. (6:00) In that episode, he shared a lot of thoughts about classmates. He was concerned for classmates who appeared to have many health concerns at a relatively

Episode 2844 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss starting a weight loss journey, substitutes for sugar, and the best form of powdered proteins. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/best-powdered-proteins-episode-2844 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Best Powdered Proteins Tina Turner is an icon. (5:00) Vinnie talks about an obese woman and a hiking story. (10:00). She became dehydrated quickly. Unfortunately, instead of a rescue story, it has turned into a mocking of large people. Vinnie puts a call out to find her. He wants to offer her free help. (18:00) What would Vinnie suggest morbidly obese people can get started on a weight loss journey with

Episode 2843 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/healing-after-surgery-episode-2843 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Healing After Surgery Maria is the first caller. (6:00) Maria and Vinnie talk about life, sports, and cultural differences, including soccer, hockey, and fan behavior at stadiums. Vinnie argues that people should be tougher on their own habits and stop making excuses around politics, celebrities, and consumer behavior. Maria shares her recent hip surgery and recovery, including how a carnivore-style diet a

Episode 2842 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about work ethic, don't say "I can't," and ultra-processed foods in schools. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/dont-say-i-cant-episode-2842 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Don't Say "I Can't" Looking forward to the weekend. (3:00) Vinnie's body doesn't know it's the weekend. (7:30) He shares a story about his hard-working grandfather. The lesson: why Vinnie doesn't believe in "I can't." It's also a lesson in following through on promises to others and yourself. Don't tell yourself "I can't." The Arizona Healthy Schools Act is attempting to ban ultra-processed foods during certain hours of the day