Vinnie Tortorich

Fitness Confidential Podcast

Aarn’s Sugar Free Journey – Episode 1072

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1072 – Long-time NSNGer and podcaster Aarn Farmer joins Vinnie, and the two discuss Aarn’s podcast, My Sugar Free Journey, which details Aarn’s amazing 200+ lbs weight loss journey, his low-carb diet day-to-day, the Fat Doc, and more on this Saturday show!

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SUGAR FREE

  • Aarn wanted to do the right thing — he had a wife and three kids to live for
  • Started a blog mostly as a note-keeping device
    • Initially started as just sugar free, then dropped grains and other carby foods
  • Now, he’s researched ketones and a ketogenic diet extensively
  • He found Vinnie’s podcast in the early stages via a business podcast!
  • Lost over 200 lbs as a result
    • He was over 400 lbs with CRAZY high blood pressure
    • He knew he had to change his diet and weight, or lose his life
  • Aarn’s found that most chronic illnesses can be largely, if not completely, solved through this type of lifestyle
  • Prior to this, Aarn really bought in to the SAD crap, as countless others do
    • It’s tough because Average Joe has no reason to initially doubt the advice our government and these “experts” give us
  • He has over 80 shows for his podcast now
    • Started as a place to put his thoughts together and speak to leaders in the field
      • He, too, brings on luminaries from various health and fitness fields

FAT DOCUMENTARY

  • We have reached our $150,000 goal!
  • Thank you to our supporters
  • Now, the more we raise, the better quality we can make this film
  • If you still care to donate, please do
  • But, we can guarantee now that this film will happen
  • Check out our successful crowd-funding here

The Diabetes Code with Dr. Jason Fung – Episode 1071

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1071 – The fantastic Dr. Jason Fung M.D. joins Vinnie today for another appearance on the Fitness Confidential podcast, and the two discuss healthy fasting specifically as a treatment for disease, protein, his new book The Diabetes Code with Nina Teicholz, and more on this Friday episode.

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DR. JASON FUNG

  • Dr. Fung is truly a luminary
  • His first book, The Obesity Code, is a must-read
  • He is the foremost expert on fasting
  • If you want to lose fat quickly, you want to do this healthily
    • If your body needs more food (ex: you are pregnant, etc) do make sure you’re eating enough
  • You can fast, but you need to make sure your body is ready for it (i.e., you are fat adapted) and you follow guidelines like those provided by Dr. Fung
  • If your body does not see nutrients come in, this prohibits cell growth
    • Cancer is just cell growth
    • This is why moderate and careful fasting (not starving oneself) can help with diseases
    • Mostly anecdotal, however — look for more evidence in the future
  • Intermittent fasting is shorter times or not as consistently — easier, more common
    • Ex: Only eating during an 8 hour period, and fasting for the other 16 during the course of a day

PROTEIN

  • Vinnie does even eat .5g of protein per kg of his body mass
  • Fat is more important
  • Protein depends on what your goals are
  • Ex: if you are trying to build a lot of muscle, protein is useful
  • However, if you’re trying to maintain muscle or lose weight, this isn’t neccessary
  • Guidelines say .8g, but really it ought to be .6g or less
  • If you’re obese or a Type 2 Diabetic, .6g is the average to maintain

THE DIABETES CODE

  • Dr. Fung has release a new book
  • This book discusses the reversibility of Type 2 Diabetes
    • Medical industry does not want you to know this
    • Problem is not the disease, but how the disease is regularly treated
      • It is treated with drugs rather than how it ought to be treated, with diet and lifestyle changes
  • Describes method of control, primarily revolved around change in diet/lifestyle
  • Fasting and eliminating many carbs can help/reverse symptoms
  • An incredibly important read

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Summer Bods, Creeps in the Gym, & Amazing Support – Episode 1069

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1069 – Anna Vocino joins Vinnie Tortorich this Monday, and the two talk razors in shoes, living & working in LA, the amazing support for the upcoming Fat Doc, why we keep repeating ourselves about this campaign, creeps in the gym, summer bods, and more.

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AMAZING SUPPORT

  • We have had amazing support thus far
  • However, we still have to raise 30k in the next ten days!
    • We are over 77% of the way there!!!
  • We may be adding some Eat Happy perks
  • If we get the money, we will not be asking at all any more for money
  • Money will be coming out of our pockets for this
  • We keep repeating ourselves because we’ve learned repition is important
  • For example, tens of people ask the same questions on the FB page every day because they don’t always see that day’s previous post
  • Just like we conitnue to answer those questions, we continue to campaign for this film because we want to make sure everyone knows about it!
  • We truly want this to be the best doc about health and fat out there, and we want your help

CREEPS IN THE GYM

  • There is a guy at Vinnie’s 24 hour fitness who is super creepy
  • It appears he keeps filming other men in the locker room
  • The gym has had complaints before, or so it seems
  • They haven’t done anything about it yet
  • This is unacceptable!

SUMMER BODS

  • Some people trying to achieve good bods in time for summer
  • Many were doing a 60 day no LIL challenge
    • This is a great idea
    • Break your bad habits and look better in the process
  • Tweak your diet a little if you’re stalling, and make sure you aren’t lying to yourself about what you’re eating and drinking
  • Scheduling a consult with Vinnie is a great way to help break that plateau

Confused Doctors & the Fat Doc with Ivor Cummins – Episode 1066

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1066 – The fantastic Ivor Cummins joins Vinnie this Friday, and the two talk Ivor’s part in the upcoming Fat Documentary, Ivor’s recent appearance on a primetime orthodox medicine TV program in which he defended LCHF successfully, confused doctors, cholesterol, and more!

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FAT DOC

  • Ivor has agreed to be part of Vinnie’s upcoming Fat Doc
  • Vinnie, and Ivor, are lightning rods
  • Vinnie’s received funding offers from the meat, egg, etc, industry
    • However, we know that people on the other side are already going to fight this, so we won’t give them ammo to claim that this doc is “biased” due to its funding
  • Therefore, we need to raise money!
  • We’ll invite the Michael Gregers of the world on here, and have an open forum
  • “By the people, for the people” film

IVOR CUMMINS

  • Recently, Ivor was on the primetime Irish channel in which he debated for Low Carb/Keto lifestyle
  • He was essentially attacked, but fought back and really made them squirm because he was so good and right
  • The people who run the program attack anyone who isn’t on their side
  • Ivor knew he’d be attacked, ran with it, and really seemed to come out the victor
    • By the end of the video, and after the video, the host began to realize he was making some sense and her tone totally changed
  • Check out the embedded video below, or at this link
  • Doctors today are often incredibly confused
    • They’re taught certain things, and it is hard for many to go against what is ingrained in their lives and education
  • Watch Ivor’s amazing video, the Cholesterol Conundrum, which explains our perception vs. the truth about cholesterol here
  • He and Dr. Gerber have a new book out!

 

Losing Lbs Without Any Exercise – Episode 1062

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1062 – Listener Bryson joins Vinnie today to discuss going from being a D1 athlete to packing on the pounds, how after an injury NSNG has allowed him to continue his weight loss and better health journey without any exercise, and his current plateau, and more!

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BRYSON’S STORY

  • Bryson is a Virginia guy, recording from Silicon Valley
    • Graphic designer – artsy and athletic
  • He is a fan of this podcast, and a fan of Vinnie generally
    • Active on the FB page
  • Went to Dartmouth and ran varsity track and cross country there for four years
    • An incredible athlete!
    • 30:39 for his 10k
    • Sub 15 minutes for his 5k
  • He ate a lot in college, but was always fit and thin
    • Right after college, he felt like he blew up
    • Ate the same way, but the weight just packed right on
    • Vinnie put on a layer of fat after playing college ball, too!
  • Coming up on 30, he was 214 lbs
    • Lost the weight doing calorie in calorie out
    • He kept it off for awhile but it never felt healthy
  • Ended up getting back to 220 lbs

LOSING LBS

  • In 2014, he wanted to lose those pounds when he got up to 220 lbs
    • Started back with calorie in calorie out
  • Found Vinnie via the Carolla effect
  • Started June 14th 2016
    • Is now down to 185ish
    • 6’1″
  • Was running a lot and had a stress fracture, but he is staying down without running a step
  • He can keep the weight off with a busy schedule and two young kids with no exercise!
  • Wants to get down to 175 lbs
  • He is currently plateauing
    • Eggs are always the best bet for breakfast
    • Get the good eggs- worth the extra few cents per egg
    • 2-3 eggs are sufficient
    • Snacks on cucumber and almonds
    • Hits gym in the evening
    • May have some sugar sneaking into his meat heavy dinner
      • Cutting this out may help his plateau
  • He indulges in ice cream sundaes with his kids
    • Ends up eating a pint of ice cream on Friday night
      • It turns into the whole weekend
    • If he cuts this out cold turkey, he will likely find more success

BRYSON IS CURRENTLY ON THIS 31 DAY JOURNEY WITH NO SUGARS INCLUDING NO ICE CREAM INDULGENCES. CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE HERE.

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Changing the World with the Jump Rope – Episode 1061

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1061- Jump ropers and wrestlers, olympian Buddy Lee and Chris Rawlins join Vinnie this Friday to talk their upcoming courses, how they intend to change the world with the power of the jump rope, wrestling skills, CrossFit, and more!

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JUMP ROPE

  • Chris Rawlins is an incredible jump roper
    • Buddy’s right hand man
  • Buddy Lee is arguably the world’s best jump roper
  • Vinnie ADORES Buddy Lee jump ropes
    • He has several, and finds them incredibly useful to both stay in shape, improve his skills in various sports, and rehab his shoulder
    • Vinnie talks about the jump rope generally in his book
  • Check them out here

Buddy Lee Jump Rope

  • Buddy had 15 scholarship offers for college athletics because he improved all of his skills so much from jump roping
    • Olympic wrestler
    • He was known for his speed and agility largely because of his jump roping
  • Chris had a senior instructor who recommended jump roping to improve his heavy weight  skills
    • Completely benefitted his career
    • Very involved in crossfit, and an ultra-athlete as well
    • TKD Black Belt
  • They truly have some of the best jump ropes
    • They’ve found the best technology to make versatile, quick, easy ropes
  • Jump ropes are a cheap, compact way to stay in shape and improve your skills
    • If you need one piece of workout equipment, this is the thing you should get
    • Spend a little extra money on an amazing rope from Buddy Lee – it is worth it
  • Buddy’s goal is to bring everyone on earth together – maybe we can use a jump rope to do this
  • Buddy and Chris have come up with an amazing course for CrossFit and jump rope – Sign up here!

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