Sal DiStefano Is Not A Victim – Episode 925

: Episode 925 – MindPump podcaster, Personal Trainer and former gym owner Sal DiStefano joins Vinnie to talk about debunking the myths that the fitness industry perpetuates, wellness being more that just diet/exercise, and that people often choose to be victims with their health.

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• Italian, like Vinnie, but much younger and more attractive
  • Italians raise families by committee
• Unfortunately, ladies, he has a girlfriend
• Sal sees many people attempting to be victims
  • It is a powerful and overused tool, particularly regarding health
    • Makes you feel better to place blame on someone other than yourself
  • Sal does not blame unhealthiness on others
    • Take responsibility because you can do something about it!
      • Then, you can find empathy
    • Don’t play the victim – it is often a cop out, even if the food industry is screwing us over!
      • That being said, nobody wants to be fat
        • The sugar and grains industry, and programs like Weight Watchers steal people’s good intentions
          • However, there is always something to do about it
          • Vinnie saw this happening in the film industry, particularly to children in the entertainment business
• Has the MindPump podcast
  • Vinnie has appeared on this podcast!
  • Check it out because it is a great podcast and talks more about all of this stuff