Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2458 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss school lunches, how kids don't know to say no, hydration drinks, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/03/they-dont-know-to-say-no-episode-2458 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - They Don't Know to Say No Gina’s husband is obsessed with Vinnie’s UltraFats. (2:00) He uses them during all his training to fuel up, and so does Vinnie. As long as you have protein in your small intestine, your body will not catabolize muscle while doing training. (3:00) You don’t need to load up on carbs. Another great use is for travel! (5:00) Gina started making her child’s lunch because of all the processed foods that the school lunches contained. (9:00) Fois gras is banned in California because of the force-feeding of geese to make their livers fatty. Yet it is somehow acceptable to have school lunches be processed foods every day, which can lead to fatty liver, among other things. When a kid

Episode 2457 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how choices make your life, how belief in yourself matters, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/03/choices-make-your-life-episode-2457 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Choices Make Your Life Vinnie is excited about the upcoming episode with Georgia Ede. (3:00) Vinnie loves her and her new book sounds amazing. You can purchase it through his website link at . Her research and clinical practice have seen outstanding results with dietary changes alone. Vinnie brings up a recent post by NSNG® fan Robyn Dobbins who has turned her mental health around through NSNG®. Robyn is very open about her health history in hopes of helping others. No one is saying that diet will help everyone, but it could make a difference in the life of someone you care about. Anna shares what changes she’s felt by being NSNG®—she’s noticed changes in her brain chemistry, too. (11:45) Her exper

Episode 2456 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Andrew Schooner, and they discuss providing options for health insurance, low carb lifestyle, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/03/providing-options-andrew-schoonover-episode-2456 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - PROVIDING OPTIONS How did CrowdHealth start? (2:00) Andrew shares his experience with health expenses and the Affordable Care Act. His daughter’s condition was dismissed as “medically unnecessary," which was wrong Approximately 200,000 families go bankrupt yearly over medical expenses, despite having insurance. Yet the whole purpose of health insurance is to prevent your family from being in financial distress! The healthcare system is incentivized to reject claims. (12:45) Most people feel like they have no power against the huge health insurance companies. You can push back and get reimbursed, but it can take a lot of effort. Andrew has figured out how to work around the stan

Episode 2455 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss how you're never too old to learn or try something new, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/youre-never-too-old-episode-2455 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - You're Never Too Old Gina has gone back to school and is in the middle of mid-terms. (2:00) The requirements have changed since she’s last been in school. They chat about the modern-day challenges at the butcher shop. (7:00) Gina is proud to be finishing what she started, even if it’s a little later in life. (12:30) She shares what made her decide to continue. (13:00) She is done with her limiting beliefs. Nina Teicholz just earned her PhD! (14:30) Her book is . You can find it through the link on Vinnie’s website. Gina asks Vinnie about Longevity Clinics. (18:30) They are highly specialized medical clinics focused on health, wellness, and longevity, often through bio-hacking methods. Some of the things aren’t

Episode 2454 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss companies getting called out, leading by example, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/getting-called-out-episode-2454 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reminiscing & Producing on the Fly The duo starts reminiscing about the early days of the podcast. (2:00) Anna started writing her first cookbook and learned to do her own photography. They chat about the history of “producing on the fly.” They have switched to a different platform, and sound and video have improved. Vinnie has confirmed through a source that he is being shadow-banned. There’s a question about the olive oil in a popular coffee chain beverage. There is a UC Davis study that lists uncut olive oils. (14:30) However, the study is several years old now; as a result, they are not sure how current the list of good olive oil brands is. Anna recommends a deep dive into various brands; any reliable pr

Episode 2453 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dave Feldman back to discuss the cholesterol conundrum with "The Oreo Test," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/cholesterol-conundrum-dave-feldman-episode-2453 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Cholesterol Conundrum Dave is an LMHR (lean mass hyperresponder) and explains what his “protocol” was. (2:30) He explains exactly how his protocol works. The cholesterol that you eat passes through you; however, the cholesterol that travels through your blood is produced by your liver. (7:00) Your body tries to keep a level of homeostasis. There are various opinions regarding cholesterol, but doctors are often required to prescribe statins. (10:00) Dave refers to Nick Norwitz and sample cholesterol levels. They discuss the term “settled science”. (16:00) Scientists should always be prepared to challenge their hypotheses. (19:15) Science depends on replication to confirm. You can donate to hel

Episode 2452 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the benefits of fresh air, plenty of sleep, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/benefits-of-fresh-air-sleep-episode-2452 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Benefits of Fresh Air & Sleep Gina’s been walking a lot now that the heavy rain is done. (3:00) Vinnie loves shooting archery, kayaking, rowing—anything to get outdoors. There are many basic physiological reasons to get outside. (9:00) People from different regions handle things like weather and temperature differently. It’s about perception and what you’re willing to do. He shares a story about a friend who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (20:00) The friend explains how he trained for the race. Vinnie explains a “man on the street” series he has seen on Instagram. (23:00) The people he sees in them are all in good shape with various approaches to lifestyle. However

Episode 2451 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review fitness crazes, NSNG® 101 exercises for mobility, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Mobility Exercises and More It’s been quite a while since Vinnie has been in the center aisles of the grocery store and tells the story of what he witnessed. (3:00) Anna is well aware of all the aisles and also knows what it costs to get products on the shelves. Big Food keeps you coming back for more and keeps your addiction to fake foods going strong. Anna recently visited her Dad and stepmom in Alabama. (10:00) People don’t even realize they are addicted until they aren’t (addicted). There is always difficulty in proselytizing to family and friends. Some people know better but still choose fake foods anyway. She tells of a recent sauce demo in Santa Barbara. (18:00) She met a very kind older couple who were at the store to buy all the Snapple—no, really—ALL of the S

Episode 2450 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes retired law enforcement officer Eric Reynolds and they discuss success with keto, creating community, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/creating-community-with-eric-reynolds-episode-2450 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Creating Community Vinnie found Eric on X/Twitter. (2:00) He is a success story with the ketogenic lifestyle and has the nickname “KetoFiveO.” He was a police officer in Florida and shared some experiences while being an officer. (4:00) The stress of his job was adding to his negative health; he reviews his health history and his introduction to keto. (10:30) He’s turned off from medications because of the condition of people he found with pills while on duty. (14:00) Vinnie talks about the black-and-white viewpoints that some doctors have (meaning not very flexible in their approaches). His neck pain and the approach the doctor wanted to take compared to what he found

Episode 2449 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss investing time to exercise and the lesson of "pay now or pay later", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/pay-now-pay-later-episode-2449 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Pay Now or Pay Later Gina is feeling “soft and succulent” after being cooped up from all the recent California rain. (2:00) Vinnie relays a story from when he moved in CA in 1991. Vinnie recently spoke to someone whose philosophy was a bit different than his when it comes to success & money. (10:00) It's not about "luck," it's about planning and putting in the work and having patience. He relates buying a car to investing in yourself. Gina understands betting on yourself in terms of delayed gratification. (16:30) There’s a social media trend about “treating yourself”--but it all centers around not really delaying gratification. Finances and health are very similar - you need to invest in yourself for t

Episode 2448 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with cardio training for your general health, the benefits of Zone 2 training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/nsng-101-cardio-training-episode-2448 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Cardio Training Vinnie and Anna have another episode chock full of great information! Grab your pen and paper and take notes if you can! You may need to listen to this one a couple of times! A little chat about the movie “Vision Quest” leads into the topic for today: cardio training. (2:00) The show got a compliment the other day. (5:00) Vinnie is providing as many tools as he can, especially in the VIP group. Anna will be doing a cooking demo in the group soon. Aerobics or Cardio training is your friend. (7:45) Vinnie explains his approach to cardio goals. (10:00) Anna asks Vinnie about his longer hikes and what he takes with him. There are different ways to ma

Episode 2447 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss Big Game food and fake foods, the environment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/big-game-food-fake-food-gina-grad-episode-2447 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Big Game Food and Fake Foods Vinnie contemplates the possibility of more NSNG hats. (2:00) He shares a recent conversation he had with neighbors of his. (3:00) They discuss a bit about the changes in the environment and how most of it is from industrialization, yet cows get blamed. (5:30) Fake meats are being pushed, but people aren’t buying them. European countries are putting bans on 3D printed fake meats and frankenfood. (10:00) Then some yummy food talk happens. (12:00) The Super Bowl is coming up, and they share some ideas about both team strategies. (15:00) Gina and Bald Bryan (Bryan Bishop) have a Super Bowl tradition. Vinnie and Gina share some of their favorite game snacks. (23:00) Gina’s air fryer on

Episode 2446 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the cost of five minutes of fame, "pinching an inch," electric stimulation of the muscles, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=29835178] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Five Minutes of Fame Get ready for a few moments of country music trivia. (2:00) Vinnie shares his screen with Gina and plays a commercial for the "Special K pinch", from the 1980s. Only 40 years ago, being able to pinch an inch was considered “too fat." (13:00) They chat about other things that reflect a different standard than today. This isn’t meant to shame—it’s merely an observation of the difference in the decades. He reflects upon his recent conversation with Lori Fetrick () regarding “influencers” who have died. (16:00) Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of five minutes of fame is detrimental. Gina asks about a biotech gadget and “health-enhancing apparel” that apparently stimulates your muscles. (20:00) Vinnie a

Episode 2445 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with strength training, finding workarounds when excuses come up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com//2024/02/nsng-101-strength-training-episode-2445 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Strength Training After chatting about musician David Crosby, Vinnie and Anna answer where to find Anna’s “Bachelor Chili” recipe on . Vinnie shares his cardio goal progress. (6:00) You gotta keep fitting in exercise; life is messy, but you gotta work around it. He challenges some of the most common excuses he hears about exercise. He recommends a TRX system and explains what it is. Anna lives in a small town and has found equipment on Facebook Marketplace. (15:00) There are ways around not having a gym membership. (18:30) The essential moves are push, pull, and leg; some basic equipment will get you there! You can do each movement to failure twice a week and can cause h

Episode 2444 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Chaffee and they discuss cholesterol, ketones, claims of caveat mTOR, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/caveat-mtor-dr-anthony-chaffee-episode-2444 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Ketones as Fuel NOTE: This episode is a load of information—grab a pen and paper, you may want to take notes! They open up chatting about the fitness of prominent low-carb doctors vs. vegan doctors. (2:00) Being lean and fit by eating right and staying active while growing older is important. (7:00) Your body only takes 4 grams of sugar at any one time; anything above that your body will treat as a toxin. (10:30) You need to eat the right things or your body will deteriorate. Every facet of your life will be improved by living healthfully. (13:00) Vinnie shares a recent X exchange about bananas. (15:00) The idea of “healthy carbs” is misguided. Anthony explains the biological functions happenin

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

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

Episode 2441 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Jay and they continue their discussion about plastics, hormone disruptors, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/hormone-disruption-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2441 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Hormone Disruptors Anthony's book, "Estrogeneration," is still selling strong. (2:00) Did you know that 79% of foods in supermarkets have BPA and 99% have phthalates—hormone-disrupting chemicals? (3:30) BPA doesn’t necessarily mean contaminant-free; others are called BPS, BPF, and others. Vinnie recounts Mike Keen’s story about kayaking around Greenland and gathering seal poo for research. (9:00) In one of the remotest places on earth, even plastic was found in seal poo. Pay attention to your products like sunscreens, soaps, and other hygiene items. (18:00) Dr. Anthony Jay reviews his professional experience. (24:00) They discuss various other products that can cause hormone dysregulation, par

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

Episode 2439 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have guest Chris Shaffer on to discuss business and not playing the game of social media algorithms, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/01/not-playing-the-game-episode-2439 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Not Playing the Game Vinnie and Anna have Vinnie’s right-hand man, Chris Shaffer, on to discuss business. (2:00) They also discuss news about the NSNG® VIP Community. Vinnie has been frustrated with his social media numbers being affected. Chris talks about the VIP Community and how rewarding it’s been for him. The opportunity to sign up has been opened up again and will remain open until Jan 28, 2024. PLEASE DO NOT  RACE TO DO THIS AND BREAK THE INTERNET, AGAIN He gives more details on how the VIP community is doing. Interested? Go to . The next open-door sign-up (after this one) will be announced at a different date. Anna will be demoing cooking in the VIP group soon, t