: Episode 657 – Vinnie speaks with listener/tweeter Spencer Russell and the two talk about Spencer’s journey, working out and fielding questions that folks pose about the weight loss journey.
SPENCER RUSSELL
- Found Vinnie via the Carolla effect
- Vinnie reinforced the healthy eating Spencer thought he should be following
- Found Vinnie on Twitter and started asking questions
- Down about 30 lbs since finding Vinnie
- Is currently 6’3″, 235 at age 28
- He was up to 265 by eating terribly
- Has a sweet tooth and couldn’t stay away from carbs prior to NSNG
- Constant snacking on things like granola bars, tons of grains for all three meals
- Thought granola was “heart healthy” and such
- Constant snacking on things like granola bars, tons of grains for all three meals
- Has a sweet tooth and couldn’t stay away from carbs prior to NSNG
- He was up to 265 by eating terribly
- Is currently 6’3″, 235 at age 28
- He feels SO much better on NSNG, weight and overall health
- People are asking Spencer about his weight loss journey
FIELDING QUESTIONS
- Many folks ask Spencer about how he lost this weight
- The knowledgeable people about diet do understand the perks of NSNG
- Others get confused when he says he doesn’t eat potatoes or whole grains
- He has had people argue with him about the health benefits of the above
- Tough to handle when people won’t except the hard evidence
- Naysayers are best to be left alone — you cannot please or convince everyone
- Those who don’t listen can’t be convinced easily
- People will always insist it is heavy exercise
- Vinnie hardly ever does anything to keep his muscles showing (like ab work)
- He does nothing special to be lean and in shape
- If you eat properly, veggies, meats, oils, you will look like the “animal” we were meant to be
- Vinnie hardly ever does anything to keep his muscles showing (like ab work)
