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Episode 2381 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Eddie Fackler and they discuss Eddie’s recent medical incident and how training saved him, mental perseverance, and more.
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TRAINING SAVED HIM
- Vinnie welcomes Eddie back to the show; Eddie gives his backstory and how he found NSNG®. (4:00)
- Eddie lost 100 lbs in 6 months!
- He became a long-distance runner and discusses some of the challenges with that.
- He describes his recent medical incident and his amazing journey through that.
- He had an aortic dissection happen in his heart!
- This event is unrelated to heart attack, cholesterol, or stroke.
- He explains more of his journey—the man is a fighter!
- They chat about Eddie’s previous running goals and how he’s adjusting them. (13:00)
- Vinnie shares some thoughts on this as well.
- Eddie’s consistent training saved his life.
- They talk about Eddie’s heart now. (21:00)
- He explains what his doctor told him.
- Vinnie and Eddie talk about attitude and not being defeated. (26:00)
- Vinnie applies this to people’s attitudes about changing their lifestyles
- Eddie’s attitude is that you don’t start being healthy in the gym or the kitchen but in your mind. (28:00)
- Build your mental discipline!
- Vinnie shares thoughts on mental discipline. (29:30)
- Eddie shares ideas about mindset and sabotage. (34:00)
- Every day is a decision.
- They discuss the book “Salt Sugar Fat” by Michael Moss. (40:00)
- Food companies pay millions of dollars to make sure their products are addictive.
- Eddie has recently gone back to the gym. (50:30)
- Everyone was super-helpful to him and happy for him.
- Eddie inspires so many people because of his attitude and mental perseverance. (54:00)
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