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Lipstick On A Pig – Episode 2723

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2723 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss adding protein to processed foods, GLP-1s, and how it’s all “lipstick on a pig.”

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Lipstick On A Pig

  • Vinnie and Chris have been working hard on manufacturing challenges. (3:00)
  • There is a change in marketing around diet. (10:00)
    • Pop-Tarts is claiming it has a high-protein version.
      • They review the ingredients list. (15:30)
  • It’s essential to develop the persistence to achieve the success you want. (24:00)
  • Other junk foods, such as Doritos, add protein.
    • But don’t be fooled! Adding protein to crappy food doesn’t make the crappy food “healthy.” (25:00)
    • It’s just putting “lipstick on a pig”! 
  • Metabolic damage can be seen in just a few short weeks when eating ultra-processed foods. (26:30)
    • Chris discusses a study on weight gain from consuming ultra-processed foods. (27:00)
  • Even if a brand you have used before has clean ingredients, you need to be vigilant and keep checking the ingredients, since companies will often add things that aren’t good, such as seed oils. (33:00)
  • California has claimed it will be ridding school lunches of junk food, but it is spreading the goal out over several years. (38:00)

There Are Choices

  • GLP-1s are now available as oral medication, but do they cause the same effect as the injectable ones? (49:30)
    • The same dose is marketed as “similar.” (51:00)
  • People who have followed and stuck to NSNG have gotten off multiple medications.
  • Personally, Vinnie stays away from certain meds, including hormones, because he wants to avoid a recurring cancer. (53:00)
  • There are often a lot of things you can do before you turn to meds in many cases. (55:00)
    • Proper nutrition, exercise (especially weight training), and things like vitamin D and magnesium help!
    • Vinnie gives an example of how he has naturally improved his testosterone levels.
    • You have to actually push yourself beyond a certain comfort level to see and feel a difference. (1:02:30)
    • Sarcopenia happens to everyone, but you can absolutely fight it. (1:04:00)
  • Don’t forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie’s video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00)
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Focusing On Policy with Dr. Tony Hampton – Episode 2720

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2720 – Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Tony Hampton to discuss focusing on policy, advocating for change, use of GLP-1s, and more.

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Focusing On Policy

  • Dr. Tony Hampton has been a guest on the show several times—he has a long history of advocating in the low-carb space. (2:00)
  • Being policy-focused rather than party-focused in governmental policy should be the focus. (8:30)
  • Dr. Hampton describes his career focus on improving metabolic health, including how to incentivize doctors to help people discontinue medications and reduce the cost of care. (12:00)
    • RFK Jr. may not always speak clearly to the mainstream public in a way that resonates.
    • Dr. Hampton still faces challenges in the mainstream medical space, where other doctors struggle to embrace certain concepts; for example, many of his peers continue to have trouble accepting the idea that saturated fat is not harmful. (14:00)
  • Despite the benefits of a low-carb or ketogenic diet and its positive effects on things like diabetes and other metabolic diseases, it is still not accepted by many doctors.
    • Apparently, they didn’t get the memo! (16:00)
  • They discuss food deserts and their effects on the community. (21:00)

Advocating and Taking Action

  • Dr. Hampton describes a current concept in healthcare being initiated by Advocate Trinity. (22:00)
    • Much of it is educating people about food and lifestyle, and helping them to change their habits for the better (28:00)
  • Vinnie admits he is not a fan of GLP-1s, but he understands how they can be a valuable tool for teaching and helping people adopt new habits. (31:00)
    • They discuss the negative aspects of GLP-1s.
    • The muscle loss associated with GLP-1 is more pronounced than that observed with natural weight loss.
    • Muscle is essential for so many reasons, including boosting insulin sensitivity. (38:00)
      • It is the metabolic engine of the body!
      • Increasing muscle mass prevents you from becoming fragile. (38:00)
  • Dr. Hampton offers two programs: NEST, which stands for Nutrition, Exercise, Less Stress/More Sleep, and How You Think/Less Trauma.
  • ROPE is for Relationships, Organism (avoiding bad/adding good), Pollutants, and Emotions. (46:00)

  • @drtonyhampton is on Instagram, and his linktree is https://linktr.ee/drtonyhampton

  • YouTube is the best place to find him: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTonyHampton

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  • 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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  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

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  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

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Unwinding the Habits – Episode 2718

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2718 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss unwinding the habits you’ve learned, missing the world around you, and more.

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Unwinding the Habits

  • The days of Grunge. (2:00)
  • Vinnie recently witnessed a common misconception at the gym. (8:00)
    • One exercise, too many sets.
    • Vinnie can get a full workout in within 35-45 minutes, and he’s guided people to do the same.
    • He shares a story from his gym about a woman doing multiple sets. Her real name is not Leona.
      • The woman was doing more sets than necessary; she admitted that, despite his advice, she was still relying on information that had been told to her years before.
    • Anna knows that it can take time for people to unwind the habits they have learned.
      • It took Anna a while to adjust to the idea that eating higher levels of fat was beneficial. (16:00)
    • Vinnie understands the origin of the idea of multiple sets, but it isn’t always necessary. (17:30)
  • Vinnie made a tuna dish for a quick, easy protein and used Anna’s spices. (30:00)  Baja Gold Sea Salt https://amzn.to/3J8AvfJ
  • Vinnie has gotten back into rollerblading and shares a story. (40:00)
    • He witnessed a woman who was also on the track, who was watching her phone the entire time during her 45-minute walk. (43:00)
    • She had an opportunity to be outside and enjoy her environment; however, her head was cranked down, looking at her phone.
    • The constant engagement with phones creates disconnection, and people are missing the world around them. (46:15)

Battling Bad Information

  • Bad fitness info is all around all the time. (53:00)
  • Exercise is a poor way to lose a lot of weight. However, if you are eating correctly, the weight will come off more quickly. (55:00)
  • Exercise is the fountain of youth—getting strong will help with metabolism and longevity. (57:00)
    • You may feel tired at first, but as your body adjusts and your metabolism improves, you will gain more energy. (1:00:00)
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  • You’ll be able to join the NSNG® VIP group when it reopens soon!

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When You Lie to Yourself – Episode 2717

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2717 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss addiction to sweets and when you lie to yourself about what affects you.

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When You Lie to Yourself

  • Jane is the first guest. (4:00)
    • She discovered Vinnie when he was on the Mike Rowe show for the first time.
    • She feels like her body has stalled, and Vinnie shares a suggestion.
    • Thirty days no sugar. The focus needs to get away from the sweet addiction.
  • Dave is the second call-in guest. (21:00)
    • Dave lost his family business during the COVID lockdown.
    • His work now requires delivery, and he gives Vinnie a shout-out for UltraSalt. (25:00)
    • Dave shares his background and his question. (29:00)
      • He’s gotten off statins, but he still occasionally indulges in treats like chocolate and ice cream
      • He understands what he’s doing; however, Vinnie advises him that if he wants to continue losing weight, the treats have to occur less frequently than they currently do. (33:30)
  • After having technical difficulties, Jane is back. (50:00)
  • Vinnie advises her to stay away from anything sweet, including berries, for 30 days. The goal is to train her brain not to crave sweets. 
  • Jane is a member of the NSNG® VIP group and mentions that she is always learning new information and receiving support that she finds helpful. (52:30)

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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!

 

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Leading By Example – Episode 2714

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2714 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss leading by example, marketing claims, and navigating life after change.

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Leading By Example

  • Ads from the 1970s made odd suggestions, such as dentists recommending chewing gum. (4:00)
  • Vinnie gets on a skating kick. (8:00)
  • Brandon is the first call-in guest. (13:00)
    • He had a severe injury to his knee, but surgery was denied because his body mass index was too high. (20:00)
    • He lost weight with nsng, and his knee pain has diminished.
    • Brandon is a teacher and sees how bad school lunches can be, including ones from home.
    • His advice for others is to embrace the non-scale victories (NSVs). (36:00)
    • They chat about his cholesterol levels and things he has learned about it. (41:00)
  • Edward Bernays is considered the godfather of public relations, and he changed the rules of marketing. (47:00)
    • He started trends like bacon for breakfast and making smoking socially acceptable, among other things.
    • C.W. Post ran sexist ads to influence people not to drink coffee. (54:00)
  • The second caller is Chris. (58:30)
    • He found Vinnie a while back; he brought up a lawsuit against the makers of LMNT electrolytes.
      • The product claims to have no sugar or sweetener, but after being challenged, that is allegedly not true.
    • Chris chats about the big changes that occurred in his life over the past four years. (1:05:00)
    • He realized he was using food to cope and is learning to navigate new habits.
  • They discuss being on the spectrum and navigating life. (1:07:00)

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/

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!

 

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries