Introduction

Episode 2379 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss positive versus negative messaging, morbid obesity, doing what you can to get a leg up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/09/doing-what-you-can-episode-2379 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast DOING WHAT YOU CAN Listen for the SPECIAL PROMO CODE FOR NSNG® Foods that is for ONE DAY ONLY! Code is ONLY available on the website and podcast apps! Vinnie is fired up today, and he and Anna chat about the movie Rocky and how it was so uplifting in a difficult era of American history. (2:00) This brings him to the topic of "The Whale" with Brendan Fraser; he shares his frustrations about the movie. He summarizes parts of the film and feels like the message of the film is negative. Anna asks how Vinnie would help those who may feel they are in the same place as the movie's main character. (16:00) Vinnie and Anna give shout-outs to various NSNG® folks who have overcome their morbid obesity. Anna shares part of what humans look for in storytelling. (23:00) Anna makes the point that she and Vinnie aren't people who will be able to change policy. (26:00) They are doing what they can to help people by giving information to the public in ways that empower the individual to change their own life. They discuss more about the message of Rocky, which is positive and shows possibilities, even for those who are in a tough place. (29:00) They chat about trying to get the messages out on social media, but even people who want to see it, don't always get all the info. (34:00) Vinnie shares a recent YouTube video about what foods to stay away from, and they discuss it. They go through the ingredients of a certain brand of protein bar and give a breakdown of it. Don't forget to check out Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen Substack, too! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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!