Episode 2507 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more.
Practice What You Preach
- Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00)
- Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30)
- He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight.
- A harrowing episode with his young daughter’s safety shook him into action.
- He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching.
- Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00)
- He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting from square one, too.
- Scott reveals what it’s like to get gastric bypass surgery. (17:30)
- Even after being NSNG® for a while and having success, Scott’s weight started creeping up because he was having energy drinks. (19:00)
- Getting rid of energy drinks allowed him to drop 60 more pounds!
- Scott is preparing for his first Ironman event in 2025–after being almost 600 pounds! Badass! (24:30)
- He summarizes what the race entails.
- At his previous size, Scott could never walk more than 15 minutes at a time; now he is training for an Ironman. (29:00)
- There is a definite prejudice against morbidly obese people; Vinnie understands that it is a hormonal issue and that the struggle is real. (32:00)
- Just day-to-day is difficult.
- Vinnie has been giving out information for free for years!
Questions for Vinnie
- Cardiac drift happens; Vinnie shares how you can improve it. (35:00)
- Vinnie shares some history about triathlon training. (40:00)
- He asks what kinds of cross-training he should do. (47:00)
- Rest is almost as important as training. (55:00)
- Scott co-hosts a podcast with NSNG® friend Robyn Dobbins, and they share the low-carb success stories of other folks. (57:00)
- Vinnie is planning another hike up Mt. Whitney this summer. (58:00)
- There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00)
- The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
- Vinnie’s new documentary “Dirty Keto” is out soon! Go to this link to get it at https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/!
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