Vinnie Tortorich

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Holiday Flexibility – Episode 2254

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2254 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss holiday flexibility, Instagram reels, answer Twitter questions, chat with Marie, and more.

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HOLIDAY FLEXIBILITY

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show by chatting about music and a bit of slang. (2:00)
  • Anna had previously made a vow to Marie (Vinnie’s sweet Mom), and she’s ready to let Marie know that she’s made good on it. (8:40)
    • They call Marie in and discuss a variety of Italian and Cajun dishes, such as giardiniera (olive salad), muffuletta, and couvillion.
  • After Marie exits, Anna and Vinnie chat about holiday flexibility on NSNG®. (28:30)
  • Vinnie plays a couple of his Instagram reels–another one has gone viral! (34:30)
  • Then the duo is ready to answer a couple of Twitter questions. (43:30)
    • How do you know if you’re eating too much fat?
    • Does the body know when to quit losing weight?
    • They chat about growing muscles and loose skin after a big weight loss.
  • HEADS UP: Anna is doing a Livestream cooking event for her Substack Premium subscribers
    on Tuesday, 12/13/22 at 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.     
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Mad Good Info – Episode 2249

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2249 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share some celebrity talk, give some mad good info while answering Twitter questions, and more.

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MAD GOOD INFO

  • Vinnie and Anna spend a few minutes discussing some stories centered around a few celebrities. (2:00)
  • They then switch to answering a couple of questions from Twitter for you and share some mad good info. (17:15)
    • Vinnie addresses a question about “VO2 Max”; he explains what it is and how to best improve it.
    • They also discuss things like keeping streaks. There is a different approach for cardio than there is for strength training.
    • Also, getting your form correct while doing an exercise can make a huge difference in performance and outcome!
  • Anna then answers a question about how to use her sauces for different flavor profiles. (46:30)
  • She also helps Vinnie explain why cassava flour and tapioca flour are NOT YOUR FRIENDS. (51:00)
    • You are only defeating the benefits of NSNG® by convincing yourself that these two items are ok; they are not beneficial for your health.
  • Don’t forget to order your NSNG® hats in either graphite gray or orange. Pre-orders close MONDAY 12/5/22 at MIDNIGHT Eastern time!!
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Bad Studies & Good Questions – Episode 2244

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2244 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about bad studies and good questions when they chat about epidemiological studies and answer questions while doing a Live Instagram, and more.

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BAD STUDIES & GOOD QUESTIONS

  • Vinnie starts the show by discussing a recent episode of the Adam Carolla show that he was on.  (3:45)
  • They discuss a recent study that states that previous studies have been wrong, and that red meat is good for you.
    • Vinnie, Anna, and others like Nina Teicholz have been discussing this for years!
    • Epidemiological studies should be questioned when they don’t include checking participants’ blood work.
  • Vinnie and Anna switch to answering questions while they record a Live Instagram. (18:00)
    • Questions include:
      • Lunch meats. (18:00)
      • Supplementing for testosterone and hormone disruptors in the environment. (24:30)
      • Soft cheeses vs. Hard cheeses: does it matter? (33:00)
      • The top two best fats to add to your protein? (besides Villa Cappelli, of course!) (34:30)
      • Can either Vinnie’s or Anna’s products be shipped out of the U.S.? (36:36)
      • What to do if you are *underweight* and on NSNG®. (44:00)
      • What to do if you’re addicted to diet soda? (45:10)
      • Anna has some suggestions about turkey and also addresses cooking with wine or other alcohol. (50:10)
      • Does removing sugars, grains, and seed oils improve body odors? (55:00)
      • Vinnie addresses a question regarding his favorite weight-lifting moves. (59:15)
      • Why gum-chewing isn’t helpful. (1:02:30)
      • What to do about beans. (1:03:30)
  • Vinnie also describes a segment of a recent debate between Ivor Cummins and Michael Gregor. (40:00)
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Welcome Info for Newbies – Episode 2240

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2240 – On this special edition of Wednesday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino talk about a wide variety of things including Vinnie’s video for Prager U, welcome info for newbies about NSNG®, a special playing of “Alice’s Restaurant”, and more.

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WELCOME INFO FOR

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show with the exciting news of Vinnie’s video for Prager U now being available. (2:40)
    • There’s a discussion of the video filming process which includes Anna’s background in acting and voice-over work.
    • Anna also encourages anyone who is a “Rowebie” to post their progress on Twitter and the NSNG Facebook group–we want to hear about your successes!
  • Vinnie has a story about the song “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie; as a result, he also tells a story about attending Thanksgiving at a vegan friend’s house. (8:30)
  • For new listeners, Vinnie shares his background for NSNG®, a bit about his career, how his eBook came about, and how it led to the podcast with Anna. (15:55)
  • Anna and Vinnie summarize some of the main points of NSNG® and how it empowers you. (35:50)
    • Start with the eBook because all the basic info is there and links to more resources to learn.
    • They share a list of some of the FREE resources to help support you.
  • This leads to chatting about some ideas of how to use Anna’s products to make easy, flavorful, real, whole-food meals. (40:00)
    • Anna chats a bit about how her cookbooks and products came about and how she wanted to avoid junk ingredients.
  • Anna talks about her Thanksgiving Roundup for all kinds of NSNG® recipe ideas, available on her website. (54:00)
  • Vinnie emphasizes that you do NOT need to purchase their products to have success; both Vinnie and Anna provide plenty of free resources, and they just happen to also sell great products. (51:00)
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The Holidays and LILs – Episode 2229

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2229 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the holidays and LILs and staying on track, Anna’s Thanksgiving menu, knives and leather, and more.

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THE HOLIDAYS & LILs

  • After a little bit of music chat, Vinnie talks about accidentally fasting and has some comments about it. (4:00)
  • Then they share chili recipes, with Anna’s and Vinnie’s versions. (7:10)
  • Vinnie surprises Anna by calling in “Lois” (aka, Leona–yours truly, show notes writer extraordinaire) to chat about a couple of recent episodes of the show, especially the Sunday show where Vinnie shares how he met Serena. (ep. 2228) (10:50)
  • “Lois” exits and Vinnie and Anna discuss how the holidays and LILs have been kicked off, starting with Halloween candy. (24:20)
    • For any newbies to NSNG®, LIL means “Life Into Living.”
    • They chat about temptations and how allowing yourself too many LILs during the holidays adds up.
    • This means that 1/6 of your year is taken up by non-NSNG items and de-railing progress!
    • Vinnie just wants people to get their life back!
  • Now Anna gets to inspire us with all kinds of wonderful ideas for Thanksgiving and references several items from her Thanksgiving menu here. (35:00)

IN OTHER NEWS

  • Anna and Vinnie switch to talking about knives, and they encourage you to go to friend Scott Sweder’s website to witness his craftsmanship and beautiful work: ironbearknifeandforge.com. (51:00)
    • This leads to a conversation about various types of leather, boots, and more.
    • There is also a mention of “Jeff’s Haberdashery.” (59:00)
  • Vinnie emphasizes how the recent change in Twitter seems to have opened up activity on his account, and more people are seeing his tweets, which is awesome! (1:00:00)
  • Make sure you follow both Vinnie and Anna on Instagram–they both put out tons of FREE content.
    • Vinnie posts all kinds of motivational and instructional videos.
    • Anna recently posted a video where she answers some followers’ cooking questions.
  • They end the show with a little more music, and Vinnie calls “Lois” back on to chat and to close out the show. (1:05:00)
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Time Will Tell – Episode 2228

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2228 – On this Sunday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad take a detour from health and talk about relationships and how time will tell as Vinnie relays the fantastic story about how he and Serena met and more. So sit back, relax, and get regaled with a great story!

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TIME WILL TELL

  • Vinnie and Gina start the show with a little chat about relationships. (3:00)
    • Gina and her husband met 10 years before they actually started dating and got married.
    • She gives a little backstory.
  • Vinnie chats a bit about how “you never know” and mentions his FQ (failure quotient) motto. (7:15)
  • This leads to the start of a detailed, great backstory about how Vinnie and Serena met. (8:00)
    • Sit back and relax, folks–this is good! 
    • At one point Vinnie was “D-U-N Done”!
    • As we know, time will tell how a story will go.
  • Gina loves “Uncle Vinnie’s Story Hour”; as a result, they call Serena in for her side of the story. (41:30)
  • Gina adds that there’s nothing like a great couple with the worst beginning story. (53:00)
  • The show wraps up as Serena gives tips for a “risotto” she makes that sounds wonderful!
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