Fitness Confidential

Episode 2596—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ 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 here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: 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 FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ 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 here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: 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 FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Episode 259—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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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 https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ 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 here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: 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 FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Episode 2593—On today's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer 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 Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/Celebrating Eat Happy Italian. 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 https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ 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 here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: 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 FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

The discussion kicks off with an analysis of sugar addiction, drawing intriguing parallels with the song 'No Sugar Tonight.' Lists of meditation practices and personal anecdotes enrich the conversation, revealing the importance of breath control for endurance. Techniques for mindful breathing are explored, alongside unique insights into meditation devices for enhancing lung health. The lighthearted push-up challenge adds fitness flair, while the humorous side of health trends keeps the tone entertaining.

Dr. Anita Tagore, co-author and researcher on B12's impact on brain health, reveals shocking findings about brain atrophy linked to vegan diets. She highlights how low B12 levels can lead to serious issues, especially in infants. Geophysicist Dave Ellis discusses the misconceptions about cattle farming and its relationship to climate change, arguing for reevaluation of dietary guidelines. They challenge popular beliefs about nutrition and advocate for a balanced dietary approach, especially for growing children.

A lively discussion unfolds around the trend of GLP-1 medications and their alarming side effects, including muscle wasting and gastrointestinal issues. The hosts share humorous gym tales and innovative thoughts on exercising for energy creation. They delve into misconceptions about diets, beauty standards, and the evolving health landscape. Personal anecdotes highlight the normalization of discomfort in health journeys, urging listeners to recognize what they don’t know about their habits and health choices.

The hosts dive into the reality that losing weight is an ongoing journey, not a final destination. They discuss the common phenomenon of 'Quitter's Day' and share tips on how to stay committed to fitness goals. Strength training takes center stage as they offer effective workout strategies and emphasize the importance of muscle recovery. Listeners are inspired by success stories, including a remarkable transformation over 388 days. Plus, there's a fun detour into the world of olive oil, highlighting the difference between quality options!

Join a lively discussion with Dr. Cate Shanahan as she unpacks the secrets to controlling hunger and promoting fat loss. Dive into the questionable qualities of popular snack bars and discover better choices. The hosts hilariously debate the merits of various nut butters and the true impacts of diet sodas. Learn about the potent influence of sugar on cravings and nutrition, and why healthy fats might be your best allies. Plus, amusing travel tales offer insights into maintaining dietary choices on the go!

The hosts share personal goals for staying alive and thriving into 2025. Vinnie discusses maintaining motivation beyond New Year's, while Anna tries to balance her busy life with fitness. Chris, preparing for marriage, emphasizes starting each day with exercise. The conversation highlights the necessity of commitment and self-forgiveness in one's fitness journey. Rocky's story inspires resilience, reminding listeners that achieving goals is about the journey, not just the destination, and the importance of daily opportunities for growth.