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Episode 2357 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Bertaglio and they discuss the core of the problem with attacks on the meat and farm industries, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/core-of-the-problem-with-andrea-bertaglio-epsiode-2357 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential THE CORE OF THE PROBLEM Vinnie welcomes Andrea Bertaglio, who is the author of "In Defence of Meat". (2:40) Andrea is an environmental journalist who was investigating the farming industry. His goal is to get the correct information out into the world about meat, nutrition, and the farming industry. Both Vinnie and Andrea's backgrounds growing up exposed them to farming, so they both have a working knowledge of what farming takes. (7:00) They discuss the frustration of speaking to people with no working knowledge of farming. Others just want to look at data, preach from their offices, get financial backing, and determine public policy. Even knowledgeable people like Frank Mitloehrner are often ignored by certain activist groups. It is important to get away from "confirmation bias" (only looking for information that confirms one's current beliefs) in all areas. (13:00) Andrea discovered his own biases when he was interviewing farmers about the environment. (15:30) This was the tipping point and he realized he was naive and susceptible to dogma he had been exposed to early in his career. Vinnie and Andrea discuss certain contradictions that often happen with extreme environmentalism and veganism. (23:00) They also give examples of where naïveté actually harms the ecosystem. Conservation groups such as "Duck Unlimited" help keep the environment and ecosystem sound. (33:00) RED MEAT AND NUTRITION Vinnie and Andrea discuss the problem of vegan parents forcing their developing children onto vegan diets and the horrendous results. Severe nutritional deficiencies to cases of death have happened. It's an example of when arrogance goes beyond common sense. (41:00) Misinformation is circulating and creating more health issues. They discuss how the core of the problem is that there is a huge disconnect about where food comes from. There needs to be an understanding of farming, the necessary nutrition meat provides, and the sustainability it can provide. Meat is fundamental for healthy development. You can find Andrea Bertaglio on Twitter @AndreaBertaglio [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!

Episode 2356 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich has special guest Meagan Hawkes to share her successes and new challenges, why the only option is NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/the-only-option-is-nsng-epsiode-2356 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast THE ONLY OPTION IS NSNG® After a little discussion about some things including social media, Vinnie asks Meagan about her NSNG®journey. (5:00) Meagan was diabetic and 300 pounds. She shares how she found Vinnie. She's very happy at her current weight because she is active and healthy. Meagan is very close to her goal weight, however now she is focusing on weight training and other exercise. (11:00) Vinnie claims she is a female Scott King (even though she was NSNG® before Scott King). (18:00) She also shares what her exercise regimen tends to be and the variety of things she does. (21:20) She also now has the goal of competing in a sprint triathlon. Meagan has also been participating in a 75Hard challenge; she explains what that is. (22:00) It challenges you to be consistent and boosts your mindset. Vinnie doesn't mind challenges like 75Hard; however, he prefers to do personal goals differently and explains what he does. (25:00) Meagan explains that she didn't even work out until she lost her first 100 lbs. (32:00) Vinnie and she discuss how, as you lose weight, many people find they have more energy and want to get moving! She also suggests that getting well-established in NSNG® also helps. She emphasizes the only option is NSNG® for her. They discuss the importance of exercise--it is the fountain of youth! They discuss exercise further and Vinnie mentions some things that he does to prep for climbing Mt Whitney. (34:00) They talk about exercise and doing what works for you to help you stick to it. They chat more about triathlons and the Ironman. (47:00) Vinnie shares a bit of history about Ironman, Mark Allen, and Dave Scott. Meagan asks Vinnie to explain training in Zone 2 for any new listeners and what the benefits of Zone 2 are. (53:00) [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!

Episode 2355 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a variety pack of information by answering questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/variety-pack-information-episode-2355 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential A VARIETY PACK OF INFORMATION Anna has a cold which leads to a discussion of supplementation. (2:00) They chat about work ethic and not taking a day off work if either is sick. Vinnie has a history of not "waiting for Monday" because the time for action is now! They chat about a variety of things including comments they get on social media. (13:00) The Villa Cappelli ad leads to some discussion of Vinnie's grandmother and a song by Hank Williams she would always sing. (22:30) Since Anna has a cold, she has some questions for Vinnie regarding whether or not she should exercise while sick. (25:30) Vinnie recommends listening to your body; as a result, he gives some examples. Anna has another question about plantar fasciitis and what a person can do to help recover from it. (30:40) They also converse about feet, socks, and more. Vinnie tells Anna about how he and Serena are building up content on his youtube channel, and he plays one of his videos as an example. (40:00) The video is his interview with Dr. Mary Newport about the benefits of coconut oil for the brain. Coconut oil provides ketones as fuel for your brain. Dr. Newport recommends taking a small amount around every 4 hours throughout the day for great benefits. Anna takes a turn and shares a video from her youtube channel as well--check it out here! [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!

Episode 2354 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Cynthia Thurlow, NP back to the show and they discuss the benefits of protein, the impact of estrogen, menopause, and much more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/impact-estrogen-cynthia-thurlow-episode-2354 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential NUTRITION & CGMs Vinnie's recent Instagram post brings out naysayers, but the goal is to get accurate information out there. (3:00) Vinnie and Cynthia discuss the 3 bad foods that Vinnie recommends avoiding. Cynthia discusses breaking a fast with oatmeal vs a protein. (12:00) They discuss the benefits of seeing for yourself how certain foods like oatmeal affect your blood glucose. You only really need it for approximately a month in order to see how foods affect you. A CGM is the most valuable investment you can make for your metabolic health. Cynthia shares how she was attacked by a prominent cardiologist for recommending CGMs to people. (20:30) Not surprisingly, that same cardiologist was found to have associations with Big Pharma. They agree that there is value in N=1 experimentation to see what works. (23:30) As we learn, we should be doing better. Cynthia recommends reading "Sacred Cow" by Robb Wolf and Diana Rogers. They also discuss how public policy has been made that affects nutrition, such as Meatless Monday in schools. (25:30) School lunches have become carb-filled crap. Metabolic health depends on protein and healthy fats. (33:00) THE IMPACT OF ESTROGEN Perimenopause is 10-15 years leading up to menopause. Menopause is 1 year without a cycle and beyond. (37:30) If you are a woman in your late 30s or early 40s you're "there". Cynthia recommends Dr. Jolene Brighten as another source of information. It is extremely important to build and maintain muscle; less muscle means less insulin sensitivity. Cynthia recommends breaking a fast with 30 grams of protein, and a daily intake to be 100 grams of protein. (41:20) The impact of estrogen is important: low estrogen causes various issues, including muscle loss. The limiting beliefs of women around lifting and building muscle can be discouraging, but they are wrong! (44:20) Vinnie talks about Serena and ultra-running, chronic aerobics, and how it changed her body. (46:00) She discovered pilates, barre, and "solid core" and it has made great differences in her muscles. Find the work you're willing to do to help build and maintain strength. (52:40) It's important to hear both men and women that you can be active, healthy, and vibrant as you get older! They switch to talking about dog food and the best options if you can afford it. (55:00) Cynthia talks about what she discovered speaking with holistic vet Dr. Judy Morgan. There are differences in the grades of meat and how some processed pet foods are made. You can find Cynthia Thurlow on Twitter @_CynthiaThurlow and Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_. Her recent book is full of great information about peri-menopause and menopause: Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Her podcast is "Everyday Wellness" and can be found on various audio platforms and on her website. [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!

Episode 2353 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about the effects of steroids, testosterone, seeds oils, other things that are good to know, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/good-to-know-episode-2353 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast GOOD TO KNOW Vinnie and Gina start the show by talking about Vinnie's favorite bodybuilder, Frank Zane. (2:30) He was a great example of symmetry in the physique. They chat about other famous physiques like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sly Stallone. This least to a discussion about testosterone and TRT (testosterone replacement therapy). (9:00) Vinnie emphasizes that the reason TRT may be needed could be related to nutrition. Seed oils, processed foods, etc. can all affect your body in various ways, including thyroid hormones. Gina and Vinnie discuss seed oils and how horrible they are for your body. (11:00) They discuss how the rate of cancer is increasing. (13:00) Many things in our environment, including the products we use on our bodies, affect our health. (13:00) Dr. Anthony Jay wrote Estrogeneration so that people could be made aware of this. They chat about some of the products referenced. There are plenty of ingredients banned in Europe that are still allowed in products in the USA. For example, titanium dioxide. They wrap up the show discussing the WNBA, basketball, and Vinnie's Mom, Marie, selecting teams. (24:00) Gina recommends going to a WNBA game if you can--her family went and it was a great experience! Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [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!

Episode 2352 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Anna's experience at the KeHE Food Show, doing your research, how to keep moving forward after failures, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/07/keep-moving-forward-episode-2352 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential KEEP MOVING FORWARD Vinnie and Anna start the show with a shout to Joshua. (2:45) Joshua made sure to thank Anna for all her great products. Vinnie and Anna thank all their follower for their support which keeps everything rolling! After a little chat about actress Suzanne Pleshette and the rich neighborhoods and huge homes in Los Angeles, Anna tells about her experience at the KeHE Food show. (6:30) Anna talks about what she noticed appearing from food vendors. Grain-free, plant-based, and no sugar added are key points. The problem is that so many of them are snacks and sweet treats! They also discuss doing your own research on health info and don't just settle for a quick Google search. Anna and Vinnie did a whole show referencing true experts and their work that you can learn from. Go back to episode 2331 "Knowledge Is Always Power" and find the links to that information. Vinnie talks about wanting to get into sculling and reminds us that the best exercise is the one you are going to do. (34:50) Staying sedentary is a slow death, so find something you enjoy and stick with it--keep moving forward! Anna encourages us to stick to it because at some point we will hit the "tipping point" of benefits. KEEP GETTING UP The duo decide to share some of their failures and some words of wisdom to go along. (39:30) Nobody owes you anything! Anna explains. Vinnie references recent guest Teresa Strasser and how tough her childhood was, but learned resilience and is a success. You can find Teresa's book "Making It Home" here. Vinnie shares some of his difficulties, especially after arriving in Los Angeles and trying to get his business off the ground. [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!

Episode 2351 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ted Naiman back to the show and they discuss the benefits of protein and movement for longevity and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/benefits-protein-dr-ted-naiman-episode-2351 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential THE BENEFITS OF PROTEIN Dr. Ted Naiman returns to the show - Ted is very fit as he "walks the talk" of what he recommends to his patients. (2:30) Vinnie asks Ted his thoughts on protein and when to best eat it. They discuss protein absorption and eating windows, and how much the average person needs. Ted recommends what he calls "bookending" and gives an example. Neither recommends one meal a day (OMAD); Vinnie believes that people try to use OMAD as a form of diet trickery. (7:00) The two discuss protein powders and the differences between various types. They agree—food should always be first. Powders are only a supplement and shouldn't replace real meals. BCAAs (brand chain amino acids) are kind of pointless and more expensive. (14:00) They discuss other proteins for vegans—are they bastardized and inferior? Can they provide enough protein? (15:50) They also discuss HMB supplementation (beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate). (18:20) It's what your body creates when it breaks down leucine. This leads to a discussion about creatine as well. Vinnie asks Ted if there is any other supplementation that may be necessary. (21:00) THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT Vinnie and Ted discuss resistance training like bodyweight exercises. (26:00) Jerry Teixeira also shows people how to build muscle by using bodyweight exercises. Ted explains what he does that keeps him as fit as he is. Vinnie discusses workouts recommended by Fred Hahn and Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, which are one set of weights to failure. (28:00) You can get a great workout done in under 30 minutes! They discuss sarcopenia and how necessary it is to offset it by eating high-quality protein and doing weight-bearing exercises. (38:30) Even walking is a good place to start—anything where you actually bear your body's weight on the ground is good. They talk about how you can progress as a beginner. Sitting all the time is dying—movement is essential for longevity! You can find Dr. Ted Naiman on Instagram and Twitter at @tednaiman and at Diet Doctor. [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!

Episode 2350 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about relationships, total respect for Richard Simmons, protein amounts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/total-respect-episode-2350 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast TOTAL RESPECT Vinnie tells Gina how he and Serena are shooting new content for Vinnie's youtube channel. (2:00) This segues to chatting about relationships, a few celebrities, as well as a certain client that helped Vinnie through a difficult time. And this leads to a discussion about Richard Simmons. (13:30) Richard has recently left the public eye, but Vinnie and Gina share several memories about him. Richard had his own challenges but has been so positive, always wanting to help others. Vinnie explains why he has total respect for Richard, who is a fitness icon and was able to reach a mainstream audience. Even though Richard has become a multi-millionaire over the years, he would still do events like mall tours, because he wanted to connect and relate to others. He always included everyone. Gina asks a question about protein and what is the "recommended" amount. (27:30) Vinnie addresses "bro-science" and what the real answer is, and it depends on several factors. There is an accurate way to determine lean body mass, but it's not the BMI chart. DEXA scans are your most accurate read for finding out body composition. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [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!

Episode 2349 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss so many goodies by answering listener questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/so-many-goodies-episode-2349 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://www.youtube.com/@FitnessConfidential SO MANY GOODIES They have a lot to discuss today! Vinnie recently tried to make his own version of Starbucks' olive oil coffee drink. (3:00) He gives his recipe and how it turned out. Books mentioned during the Villa Cappelli ad that you might be interested in are: Real Food, Fake Food by Larry Olmstead Extra Virginity by Tom Mueller Vinnie also mentions receiving the beautiful painting by listener Rose Dobbins of his two vizslas. (10:00) Curious about Rose's other art? You can find it here: rosedobbins.com Vinnie and Anna give a little birthday shout-out to Megan and Leona who both work for the show and share a birthday. (15:40). QUESTIONS ANSWERED A listener asks Vinnie to explain why he is against quinoa and how the "F**k Quinoa" phrase originated. (17:15) People argue that it's a seed, not a grain and that it has protein. Vinnie gives the breakdown of why that argument is nonsense Protein: 1/4 lb of beef has 16g of protein, and a cup of quinoa is only 8g. Carbs: Meat has none, and quinoa has (in 1 cup, cooked) 39g of carbs. You would have to eat a significant amount more quinoa to get high protein, but that also gets packaged with a ridiculous amount of carbs. Vinnie's Instagram post from May 18th about3 foods not to eat has gone viral. (32:00) It has teachable moments, but a lot of people got "butthurt" and responded with negative comments, especially about oatmeal. Vinnie has never wavered on his message, because when you tell the truth, there's no reason to waver. (42:30) So what makes a good breakfast? One word: EGGS. Vinnie explains why. (43:30) Eggs are the perfect food. People are just trying to learn facts, but there is so much misinformation. Anna sees this on Reddit about the topic of menopause and gives examples of misinformation and confusion. (42:00) Misinformation leads to incredible nonsense such as the required killing of thousands of cattle in Northern Ireland "to help the environment." (48:00) There are actions and policies being created that don't even make basic sense! Vinnie and Anna are trying to get the word out for the correct information. (53:00) It's a fight with both lobbyists and political figures. You can still vote with your dollars in the marketplace and only buy things that are healthy. Anna gives an example of this regarding grass-fed beef prices. They share a couple of dog stories, including one which eats Anna's books. (59:00) You can make so many goodies with Anna's books! 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!

Episode 2348 - In this Friday's episode, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes friend Teresa Strasser, author of "Making It Home", and the two discuss baseball, learning resilience, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/learning-resilience-teresa-strasser-episode-2348 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN You can watch this episode on Vinnie's Fitness Confidential YOUTUBE channel -https://youtu.be/8OmcjjUrUhQ LEARNING RESILIENCE Vinnie welcomes Teresa, and the duo jumps right into how they met, what they initially thought of each other, and Teresa's background growing up. (3:00) They also discuss several things they have in common. They talk about team sports and the sports community, and the lessons learned. Any moment can be a make-or-break moment. They share some favorite baseball movies and discuss some famous Jewish athletes. (19:30) They get into more details about Teresa's backstory, which is important to the foundation of her story in the book.(31:30) Teresa is a vegan but doesn't try to influence others' choices, which leads to a chat about Michael Greger. (35:00) Vinnie lets Teresa know she has a celebrity doppelgänger, Sabrina Impacciatore. (38:00) The duo discusses their early days in Los Angeles. (42:00) They return to the topic of Teresa's "Making It Home" book and more of her background as it relates to the book.(53:20) Teresa has some questions for Vinnie regarding athletics and the social aspects of being on a team. (1:07:00) Her boys are involved in sports, so they share some stories. Vinnie confirms, that even with all his injuries and pain throughout the years, he wouldn't change a thing about playing football. Competing in sports is a great way of learning resilience. They also discuss players like Kurt Gibson, and his progressing Parkinson's disease. (1:11:30) CONNECTING THROUGH A GAME Vinnie asks Teresa about her relationship with her dad, who was a great baseball fan, and how they bonded over baseball while also grieving her brother's death. (1:14:00) Teresa explains the way she handled the narrative of the story, with flashbacks to various points in childhood. She and her dad were able to connect in a way just by watching games together. Vinnie asks Teresa how she was able to get Cal Ripken to write a "blurb" for her book. (1:19:00) They also chat about FQ, "Failure Quotient" as well as "streaks", and how to apply them to lessons in life. You can find Teresa on both Instagram & Twitter at @teresastrasser. You can purchase her book, Making It Home, here. [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!