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Helpful Hints for Success – Episode 2627

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Episode 2627: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to two callers about weight loss and sugar addiction, give helpful hints for success, and more.

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Helpful Hints for Success

  • Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver inspired Hilary Boynton, a guest on episode 2621. (9:00)
  • The first caller is Tim. Tim has been following Vinnie and NSNG® for a few years now. (11:30)
    • Tim shares some of his weight gain and weight loss journey.
    • He tried several diet programs over the years. (20:00)
    • He had a hip replacement at a young age, and more weight crept up.
  • Vinnie mentions AA and a few “old timers” he knows. (25:00)
    • Every day is a decision not to drink.
    • Vinnie and Tim discuss sugar addiction.
  • Tim is currently down by 84 pounds. (38:15)
    • He’s 40 years old, and he feels better now than he did at 30 years old.
    • Tim reminds himself that the body heals itself from the inside out. (41:00)
  • Kelli reviews her lifestyle growing up in Wisconsin. (45:15)
    • She has tried multiple diets, including Weight Watchers and a smoothie diet.
    • She enjoys being NSNG® but is struggling to lose weight.
  • A juicing or smoothie diet can help you lose weight, but you will regain weight when you return to real, non-liquid foods.
  • Vinnie reviews with her what her typical day of eating looks like. (56:00)
    • He advises her to get bloodwork done to get a baseline of numbers; for example, her A1C.
    • He recommends other helpful hints like better sleep hours and getting more animal protein.

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Weight Loss Drug Risks – Episode 2623

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Episode 2623: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address junk food in the SNAP program, weight loss drug risks, and more.

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Weight Loss Drug Risks

  • Several states are trying to ban junk foods from being purchased from the SNAP program. (10:00)
  • Each state defines junk food differently, but many define it as soda and candy. (13:30)
    • The focus is trying to get people to purchase whole foods.
  • The American Heart Association is pushing back against this move. (21:00)
    • The various reasons the AHA gives are discussed and not all of them make sense.
  • Vinnie and Chris review the list of companies and how much they contribute to the AHA each year. (28:15)
    • One excuse claims the number of products is “just too hard” to list.
  • The UK is now banning ads for junk food. (35:45)
  • They discuss the drug Jardiance and the health disclaimers at the end of the ad. (38:00)
  • Next in the discussion is Zepbound, which was used for sleep apnea, but is also marketed as a weight loss drug. (47:30)
  • Vinnie emphasizes that going low-carb will give you none of the side effects that the medications will have.

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Culture Precedes Success with Hilary Boynton – Episode 2621

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Episode 2621: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Hilary Boynton about a pilot program for school lunches, how culture precedes success, and more.

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Learning About Food

  • They discuss Hilary’s background a little. (4:00)
    • Vinnie reviews the practice and beliefs behind the “fat makes you fat” ideology and carb-loading. (10:00)
  • It’s very liberating to learn that eating is less about calories and more about hormones.
  • When you understand that fat and protein are proper fuels for your body, you will be more satisfied and less white-knuckled.
  • Hilary shares how she learned about low-carb, high-fat eating. (22:40)
  • She also had a child with severe eczema that wouldn’t heal. She tried giving him raw dairy and his condition cleared up within months.
  • They discuss raw dairy, what it is, and both the benefits and caution of consuming it. (29:00)
  • Always do your research and know your farmer. (33:00)

Culture Precedes Success

  • Hilary is working on a pilot program for her school to get healthy, nutrient-dense foods into her school. (46:20)
    • The program teaches parents the proper ratios of nutrition.
    • There is a fundraising program so schools can get more cooking equipment to help schools provide nutritious food.
  • They discuss veganism and how it affected people they know who tried it and how their health deteriorated. (56:00)
  • Many school programs have become lax in what they provide, but many parents reinforce this. (1:01:00)
    • Vinnie gives an example that reflects the lack of physical education in schools.
  • Culture precedes success: develop a culture of health and activity, and success will follow. (1:11:00)
  • Hilary hopes that her pilot lunch program in Topanga Canyon will set an example for kids and parents and demonstrate that they have agency in their health. (1:04:00)

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Refuting the Guidelines – Episode 2618

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Episode 2618: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Drs. Laura Buchanan and Matt Calkins, who are refuting the guidelines regarding metabolic health and more.

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Refuting the Guidelines

  • They discuss various issues with some online “doctor” personalities. (2:00)
  • Laura and Matt are among several reputable doctors who are refuting the nutritional guidelines for children by the American Academy of Pediatrics. (22:30)
    • The AAP thinks a low-carb diet in children is nutritionally deficient and can cause disordered eating.
    • Multiple reputable doctors have spoken out against the AAP’s recommendations as many studies refute the AAP’s claims.
    • The current “standard of care” can increase blood sugar in children. (24:00)
    • The use of keto/low-carb is an option for therapeutic purposes. (31:00)
    • Jim Abrams and the Charlie Foundation are an example of the ketogenic diet being used for treatment.
  • James shares the current health statistics for children: 20% are obese, 30% are prediabetic, and 20% also have fatty liver disease.
    • NAFLD is now the leading cause of cirrhosis of the liver. (36:30)
  • Vinnie reviews some of the history of various health commissions over the decade. (42:00)
  • They review the current guidelines for Type 1 diabetes. (47:30)
  • Laura discusses the challenges of the recommended guidelines on kids with Type 1 diabetes, including a reduced lifespan.
  • Reducing carb intake can reduce the amount of insulin needed per dose.

Saving Medical Costs

  • Company Wellness Program that they have started doing. Laura shares the improvement results in various conditions in over 50 patients.
  • The employer is pleased as it no longer needs to pay out as much for medications monthly.
  • On average, this employer is saving $1700 per employee.
  • GLP-1s: What is their stance? (1:02:15)
  • Dr Laura Buchanan and Dr Matt Calkins are licensed in almost all 50 states to provide telemedicine. https://toward.health
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  • X @mattcalkinsmd

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Making Progress and Having Goals – Episode 2615

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Episode 2615: In this Call-In show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to callers about making progress, having goals, and more. 

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Making Progress and Having Goals

  • Vinnie used to do speeches at events, but that has changed since COVID. (2:00)
    • He’s considering doing shows again and bounces ideas off of Chris.
  • Charles is the first caller, and after chatting about skiing, Charles gives an update on his progress.
    • He said he’s had an epiphany about his activity level and poor knees.
    • Charles is diabetic and wears a CGM and NSNG® has helped him recalibrate his glucose.
  • Mark, the second caller, and Vinnie discuss hiking the Appalachian Trail and the Santiago Trail in Spain. (39:00)
    • They are interesting hikes, and you develop relationships because of the sense of community.
    • Mark is also concerned about his cholesterol, but his doctor doesn’t appear knowledgeable about the current science. (54:00)
    • Vinnie suggests reaching out to many of the doctors he has had on his show.
    • Chris suggests that Mark use LabCorp, which does independent testing, often for a reasonable fee.

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Bodyweight Training 101 – Episode 2613

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Episode 2613 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino give you a rundown about Bodyweight Training 101, enjoying coffee, and more.

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Bodyweight Training 101

  • Vinnie and Anna give a shout-out to Jerry Teixeira, a fitness expert who provides a variety of push-up techniques and full-body workouts. They encourage listeners to look him up for more insights. (3:15)
  • Jerry “JT” can be found on Instagram @jtbodyweightstrength and X @jerryteixeira.
  • Vinnie candidly shares his challenges while managing his companies during the pandemic. (5:00)
    • He details how he had to take back control to ensure operations ran smoothly.
    • He stresses the importance of transparency in business and expresses his commitment to delivering high-quality products.
  • Vinnie has a meticulous process for tasting coffee, including the cupping method to evaluate flavor profiles. (7:45)
    • He explains how he prepares coffee in common ways people would brew it.
    • He wants to ensure the best experience for consumers.
    • He has a huge passion for coffee and wants to bring the best quality to his customers.
  • The VIP Hats are currently being shipped! (18:00)
  • The conversation shifts back to body weight exercises, with Vinnie explaining their accessibility and benefits. (25:20)
  • He provides examples of exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups, and lunges and discusses modifications for different fitness levels.
    • You can look for things like pull-up bands to assist.
    • Go to Vinnie’s Amazon link and look for the Rogue link.
  • Vinnie encourages listeners to incorporate these exercises into their routines, even suggesting a flexible schedule for those with limited time. (51:00)
  • Vinnie reflects on how important it is to stay active and adapt workouts to personal circumstances.

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