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
Mentioned books
Jul 12, 2012 • 49min
Angriest Trainer 25: The Truth About Dietary Ketosis
Vinnie lays out all the dietary ketosis details, the definition of low-carb living, and how to eat during holiday binge fests. Green smoothies as well as Dr. Phinney & Jeff Volek's book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable are discussed.
Jul 8, 2012 • 49min
Angriest Trainer 24: Men's Fitness, Weight Lifting, & Glucosamine
Vinnie & Anna talk everything men's fitness, a Mark Bittman/New York Times article supporting the Carnivorous Vegan diet, and the low-down on Glucosamine (Vinnie likes this brand). Mark Bittman's "How To Cook Everything" gets a shout out.
Jul 5, 2012 • 49min
Angriest Trainer 23: Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Vinnie and Anna discuss all of the efforts Big Food has taken to shut down any attempts to alleviate the childhood obesity epidemic. This sobering article starts it all off. Plus, a follow up on Bone Density & Weight Bearing Exercise.
Jul 1, 2012 • 44min
Angriest Trainer 22: The Howie Mandel Interview
Vinnie and Anna interview Howie Mandel about his diet and fitness regimen, heart health, America's Got Talent, and of course, everything OCD. Howie tells all, and he's hilarious and wonderful every honest step of the way. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club
Jun 28, 2012 • 47min
Angriest Trainer 21: Bone Density, Calcium & Weight Bearing Exercise
Everything you probably never knew about bone density, calcium absorption, and weight-bearing exercise. Vinnie and Anna make an appeal to new potential sponsors: The Produce Farmers of California. Vinnie gives an assful to how our government created the San Joaquin dustbowl, Rock of Ages, and the documentary Fork Over Knives.
Jun 24, 2012 • 46min
Angriest Trainer 20: Dairy & Weight Loss, Southwest Airlines & Jess Perreca Follow-Up
Vinnie talks about all things cougar. Will dairy keep you from losing weight? A follow-up with Jess Perreca of TooBig.net. Rowdy discussion of Southwest Airlines' new weight policy and Kenlie Tiggeman's site All The Weigh.
Jun 21, 2012 • 50min
Angriest Trainer 19: Yoga, Night Eating, Farm Raised Salmon, & Wine
Vinnie clarifies his yoga issues, Anna does Q & A with Vinnie: night eating, wine, and the mysteries of cupcake icing. Vinnie address the heated debate of Farm Raised salmon vs. Wild Caught salmon. Shout-outs to Jess Perreca, Jessica Gottlieb, Matt Kelley, Dean Lorey, Howie Mandel, Bill Meadows, and of course, Gluten Free Anna.
Jun 17, 2012 • 50min
Angriest Trainer 18: Jess Perreca of TooBig.net
Vinnie and Anna interview Jess Perreca of TooBig.net. Jess talks candidly about his struggle with being morbidly obese, Vinnie gives Jess the hard truth. An inspirational interview you won't want to miss. Another shout out to Gary Taubes and "Why We're Fat and What To Do About It."
Jun 14, 2012 • 49min
Angriest Trainer 17: Carnivorous Vegan (No Sugar No Grains)
Vinnie and Anna reveal results from eating the no sugar-no grains way. Vinnie coins his own phrase: Carnivorous Vegan, and invites tobacco and alcohol companies to be podcast sponsors. Discuss.
Jun 10, 2012 • 52min
Angriest Trainer 16: Andy Schreiber talks Testosterone & Hair Replacement, Cholesterol & Weight Loss
Special guest Andy Schreiber joins Vinnie & Anna to discuss male hormone replacement, cholesterol, hair replacement surgery, weight loss the no sugar-no grains way, and Gay Pride Week. Don't miss this one!
