Fitness Confidential Podcast

One Foot In The Grave – Episode 2708

October 10, 2025

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Episode 2708 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss motivation sparked by one foot in the grave, and pushback from family.

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Listen · Episode 2708One Foot In The GraveOct 10, 2025 · 91 min
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One Foot In The Grave

  • Social media concerns. (2:00)
    • Vinnie had an experience over X years ago regarding American Girl dolls. (4:00)
    • There was a miscommunication, and he had to stay up all night to correct the mistake.
    • Vinnie had only suggested making a fitness-themed doll.
  • Eric is the first guest caller. (18:00)
    • He’s lost some weight with NSNG® and has spine issues.
    • Eric is looking forward to Vinnie’s workout videos that will be released in the NSNG® VIP group.
    • They discuss issues Eric has had dealing with cholesterol and his doctor. (30:00)
      • The ratio between HDL and Triglycerides is a better indicator of heart health.
    • Carbohydrates really don’t help you build muscle; 5g of creatine is better. (43:00)
    • Some sports or competitions can be fueled with a small sugar trickle because blood glycogen gets used up so quickly.
      • Examples would be kickboxing or boxing.

Family Pushback

  • Scott is the next guest.
    • He has lost 325 pounds after starting NSNG® after hearing Vinnie on Mike Rowe’s podcast.
    • Why does it take people to be told they have one foot in the grave before it sparks change? (48:00)
    • Scott’s wife has lost over 100 pounds, and his son has lost 90 pounds!
    • Scott has reversed COPD and congestive heart failure symptoms. (55:00)
    • Hobbies are important to help your mind explore. (1:01:00)
    • Scott has had family blowback about his new healthy lifestyle. A family member reported him to Adult Protective Services! (1:04:00)
      • He had to go through three months of investigation.
      • The accusation was abuse because of the change in eating and daily walks.
    • Scott’s wife has lowered her A1C and gotten off of insulin. (1:11:00)
  • Vinnie shares a story about an NSNG® follower named Robert Stanton. (1:19:00)

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More News

  • If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list –https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!

 

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