Fitness Confidential
Vinnie Tortorich
Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, the author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combined with an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds in an easy and sustainable way. His listeners love him for his fearless humor, tireless honesty, extraordinary nose for BS, and simple message. Join Vinnie and his inspiring guests - doctors, scientists. researchers, journalists, farmers, athletes, and more - to hear the latest scientific discoveries and unravel the myths that have been hampering our health. Laugh your way to health and fitness with Fitness Confidential and Vinnie Tortorich.
Episodes
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Jun 21, 2013 • 50min
Angriest Trainer 147: Lonnie Beauchamp and the American DumbAss Association
Vinnie and Anna talk to Lonnie Beauchamp and his journey through type 2 diabetes. Also discussed: the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician, why we need to eat at all if we're fat adapted, and how a quick walk or run around the block lowers blood sugar.
Jun 19, 2013 • 44min
Angriest Trainer 146: The Al Tarquinio Interview
Vinnie and Anna talk to Al Tarquinio about thyroid cancer, giving up the carbs, defining moments, and the movie Fatso.
Jun 16, 2013 • 44min
Angriest Trainer 145: CF Industries, How Often to Exercise, The Best Plant Fats
Vinnie and Anna discuss the tragedy at CF Industries in Donaldsonville, how often we should exercise, and what are the best plant fats to eat.
Jun 14, 2013 • 47min
Angriest Trainer 144: Monsanto, Salt Supplementation, and Obesity Surgery
Vinnie and Anna discuss more of Monsanto's BS business practices, how to supplement your salt/electrolyte intake, more risks of obesity surgery, and some weightlifting Q & A. RIP Harvey Korman, Deacon Jones, and Jean Stapleton. Colbert Report Monsanto Vid Here. Monsanto Concedes to Europe. Monsanto poisons Anniston, Alabama. Bacteria article. All In The Family Theme Song: Harvey Korman Tim Conway Dentist Sketch from the Carol Burnett Show:
Jun 12, 2013 • 47min
Angriest Trainer 143: The Serena Project, Low-Fat Dairy, and How Much Gear Matters
Vinnie and Anna talk about how belief systems can help or hinder our diet and exercise routines, Serena Scott Thomas, Low-Fat or No-Fat dairy products, and how much nice workout gear matters.
Jun 9, 2013 • 43min
Angriest Trainer 142: Jimmy Moore Sets The Record Straight
Vinnie and Anna talk to Jimmy Moore about his interview with Dr. McDougall. Check out Jimmy's fantastic podcast, Livin La Vida Low Carb. Fat Slow Triathlete blog by Superfan John Harris. Superfan Krystal Wright does her own Prancercise video: Prancerise (Enhanced) from kwright18 on Vimeo.
Jun 7, 2013 • 45min
Angriest Trainer 141: Prancercise, Bad Trainers, and the Splenda-Diabetes Study
Vinnie and Anna discuss the glory that is Prancercise, how to spot bad trainers at the gym, and the new study released that proves Splenda raises your blood sugar.
Jun 5, 2013 • 50min
Angriest Trainer 140: MLMs, Sugar Industry Lies, and The ASU Honeybees
Vinnie and Anna discuss Multi-Level Marketing companies, more lies from the Sugar Industry (article here), and the Alabama State University Honeybees.
Jun 2, 2013 • 44min
Angriest Trainer 139: Hydration, Mark Bittman, and People Who Think They're Eating Low Carb
Vinnie and Anna discuss how to hydrate and replenish electrolytes for your summer workouts; Mark Bittman's fantastic article in the New York Times, "It's The Sugar, Folks;" and people who think they're eating low carb, but they're not. Buy How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition)
May 31, 2013 • 44min
Angriest Trainer 138: Statins, Carbs, and Breast Cancer
Vinnie and Anna check in with Mike Tate, discuss statins, counting carbs, Susan G. Komen, and running shoes. Donate to Mike Tate's Beyond Blue Fundraising Page!
