Episode 2407- On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about weight loss drugs and how the risks outweigh the benefits, Vinnie’s upcoming subscription plan, accountability and community, and more.
The Risks Outweigh the Benefits
- Gina and Vinnie chat about Gina’s progress. (2:00)
- Gina has thoughts on GLP-1 drugs and the idea of “the easy way out.” (4:00)
- You are taking a chance by taking those drugs—and not a good one.
- They read a few of the side effects that make GLP-1s a big risk.
- The risks outweigh the benefits.
- Some of the symptoms are worse than what you hear about smoking. (10:00)
- Gina knows two people on GLP-1, and each is having a different experience. (13:20)
- Vinnie shares a headline about Nestlé making a “companion candy” to go with Ozempic. (14:30)
- They chat a bit about denim, fashion, quality, and self-respect. (14:45)
- They get back to the article and Gina reads about Nestlé and the “companion candy.” (22:30)
- Why would people think that anything Nestlé makes would be “nutrient-dense”?
- Vinnie clarifies that carbs are not “muscle-sparing.” Just eat more real protein!
- They switch to discussing Vinnie’s upcoming subscription community. (27:30)
- Vinnie shares how he progressed to offering a group consult on Zoom.
- He then describes how the monthly subscription model community check-in will work.
- Some of it is still in the planning stages, but for more info go to vinnietortorich.com/VIP.
- Vinnie plans to start this *before* January to try to help you through at least part of the holiday season.
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 YouTube.
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