Weight Loss Archives

Angriest Trainer 175: Basal Metabolic Rate, Fat Camp, and Kendra Barthel

Vinnie and Anna discuss Buttercelli Bakeshop’s NSNG options, the importance (or not) of Basal Metabolic Rate, and talk to Kendra Barthel about counting calories on NSNG.

Check out Vinnie on The Marathon Training Academy Podcast.

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Vinnie talks about a guest hosting gig he had on another podcast (link above). Anna then introduces her finds at the Buttercelli Bakeshop. Later, Vinnie explains BMR. Also, Kendra Barthel joins the podcast for an interview. They talk about the secrets of Fat Camps.

Angriest Trainer 174: Gestational Diabetes, Weight Loss Clinics, and Simba’s Record

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to Lindsay Thompson about gestational diabetes and overweight newborns, Simba Ugarte, and discuss this apology letter from a former weight-loss clinic worker.

The Beautiful Lindsay Thompson:

Craig Ferguson on Advertising:

Simba Ugarte’s Longest Human Chain Across A Body Of Water at Lucky’s Lake Swim (photo evidence!):

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This episode kicks off with Anna doing pushups. Vinnie and Anna then bring up a different kind of “baby boom” – overweight babies. That leads to an interview with Lindsay Thompson about gestational diabetes. They talk about how Lindsay manages it through diet and exercise. Simba Ugarte also returns to the show. They talk about the human chain, as seen in the bottom photo. Later, Vinnie goes over how he would operate a reality television show.

Angriest Trainer 173: Zone 4 Interval Training & Weightlifting for Runners

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to Superfan Tom Barbieri about Z2, Z3, Z4, and…wait for it…Z5 training as well as a weightlifting plan for runners. Tom and Deb Barbieri

Deb and Tom Barbieri looking GREAT!!!

Who wears short shorts? Tom wears short shorts.

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After a bit of a false start, Vinnie leads off this episode talking about a recent conversation with Greg Vick about how times have changed. Anna then launches into an impromptu rendition of the Growing Pains theme song. Later, they chat with Tom Barbieri. First, they discuss the latest on the Facebook group. They then talk about the various zones of interval training. Late in the episode, they discuss an idea to make the book, Fitness Confidential, available to more people.

Angriest Trainer 172: Dietitian Cassie

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to Dietitian Cassie, who is smart and gorgeous and adorbs all rolled in to one:

Check out her site here.

Anna, Andrea Anders and Minnie Driver with wedding fever.

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Vinnie and Anna talk about a recent wedding outing, as you can see in the above photo. Then Vinnie gives an update on his kayak adventure. Later, Vinnie and Anna interview Registered Dietician Cassie, as seen above.

Angriest Trainer 171: Kayaking, Joe Friel, and The Stephen Baldridge Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the Bayou La Fourche kayaking update, Joe Friel’s move to NSNG, and talk to Stephen Baldridge, host of the Plant, Run, Family Podcast and Super Stevo’s Training blog. Buy some kayaks from Xstreamline!

Angriest Trainer 170: Fueling for Training

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna, in the studio with Serena, discuss how to fuel for training, zone 2 details, and this article from Runner’s World, “25 Great Snacks for Runners.”

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Serena joins Vinnie and Anna for this episode. Anna and Serena kick off the show with some push-ups. They then give thanks to several superfans. Later, Vinnie goes into proper fueling to avoid bonking. Then Vinnie breaks down the recommended snacks for runners offered by Runner’s World (link above).