Happy Monday morning listeners! We now air The Angriest Trainer on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and we are trying out a new Saturday podcast devoted to listener questions. So send in a question and Vinnie will call you via skype and answer you. Also we want to let you know about the “Meetup in L.A.” It’s going to be an amazing event from March 27-29, 2015. For more info check out NSNG LA Meetup on Facebook. Today Vinnie and Anna talk to Damian Kevitt who recounts an amazing, unbelievable story about his bicycle accident and recovery. Then listener questions. So listen and learn…
DAMIAN KEVITT
- On February 17, 2014, Damian and his wife were bike riding and he was hit by a minivan.
- It was a hit and run and he was dragged onto the 5 Freeway
- He managed to free himself but sustained devastating injuries.
- Miraculously did not sustain any head, spinal or internal injuries but he did lose his leg.
FINISH THE RIDE
- Out of this tragedy, Damian put together “Finish the Ride”
- 800 people showed up The purpose was to highlight pedestrian safety for pedestrians
- This year Finish the Ride is on April 19th and they expect several thousand people
LISTENER BARRY’S QUESTION
- Barry is new to NSNG and just finished Vinnie’s book,Fitness Confidential
- He did a race and then he went back to his old habits.
- Now he is 4 days into NSNG and needs advice
- Vinnie says it is not unusual to get really fit right before an event and then go back to even worse habits
WHAT ABOUT POTATOES AND OTHER FOODS TO AVOID
- At first it is good to stay away from foods that give you an insulin spike
- It’s different for everyone.
- A good rule is to stay away from processed sugars and processed grains
- Try to give up sugar and grains for 30-60 days
