Weight Loss Archives

Angriest Trainer 139: Hydration, Mark Bittman, and People Who Think They’re Eating Low Carb

Vinnie and Anna discuss how to hydrate and replenish electrolytes for your summer workouts; Mark Bittman’s fantastic article in the New York Times, “It’s The Sugar, Folks;” and people who think they’re eating low carb, but they’re not.

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Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Early in this podcast, Vinnie talks about his early days in Los Angeles when he was peddling his radio wares. Anna brings up how Dr. Drew (Dr. Drew Pinsky) got his start with Loveline. Vinnie goes into how he and I originally started a blog, which evolved into this podcast. Later, they talk hydration and electrolytes. They also get into a conversation about GMOs, and people who think they are eating low-carb diets, but aren’t.

Angriest Trainer 138: Statins, Carbs, and Breast Cancer

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna check in with Mike Tate, discuss statins, counting carbs, Susan G. Komen, and running shoes.

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Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Early in this podcast, Vinnie and Anna talk about how they hooked up with Villa Cappelli olive oil. Vinnie also gives shout-outs to superfans. Later, Mike Tate returns to the show for an interview. They chat about Mike’s progress. After the interview, Vinnie and Anna delve into controversy surrounding Susan G. Komen and the breast cancer industry. Later, they get into a discussion on statins. The conversation then turns to everyone’s favorite topic, the Kardashians.

Angriest Trainer 137: The Simba Ugarte Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to triathlete Superfan Simba Ugarte about blacks in endurance sports, racketeering, Grape Nehi, and Sister Madonna Buder.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

After kicking off the show with some Dr. John, Vinnie and Anna go right into a discussion on triathlons. Superfan and triathlete Simba Ugarte calls in during Vinnie’s rant about sugary sports drinks versus the revolutionary original sports drink, water. They get into a discussion on the involvement of black athletes in triathlons.

Angriest Trainer 136: Lapbands, Orthotics & Evil Sugar Cravings

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss a lapband follow-up, orthotics and running shoes, pre and post workout fueling, and the number one way to get rid of sugar cravings forever.

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Burning Man.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie and Anna lead off the show talking about Burning Man, the week-long event held in Nevada every year. They also talk about weight-loss surgeries, such as lapband and the like. Later, they get into orthotics and the tactics of shoe stores. Toward the end of this episode, they focus on sugar cravings.

Angriest Trainer 135: Vending Machines In Schools

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to fitness teacher and Superfan Adam Chaim about his progress changing vending machine contents in schools.

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“Sip of Soda” Via Adam Chaim

Mercola article “When Great Superstars Endorse Bad Lifestyle Choices.”

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie and Anna kick off this episode with some Tim McGraw. Later, Vinnie goes into a rant about “kids these days.” Vinnie and Anna then chat with Adam Chaim, a teacher from Canada.

Angriest Trainer 134: BRCA1, Sugar and Cancer, and Weight Training vs. Endurance Training

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the BRCA1 gene mutation test, Angelina Jolie, and Weight Training during Triathlon Training, plus they talk to Superfan and oncologist Dr. Jennifer Cultrera about the correlations of sugar and cancer.

Bea Arthur naked. You’re welcome.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Early in this podcast, Vinnie and Anna talk about the genesis of The Simpsons, which debuted as an interstitial on The Tracey Ullman Show. They then get into the infamous Bea Arthur portrait, as visible above.

Later, they talk about Angelina Jolie’s preventative procedure and BRCA1. That leads to the interview with superfan and oncologist Dr. Jennifer Cultrera.