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Couple drops pounds together

Since we are in between podcasts, I wanted to share this success story I received from listeners Nate and Maya. Their progress really speaks for itself, so without further ado, I’ll turn it over to Nate…

Hi Vinnie,

Wanted to give you an update following our conversation. So quick recap: My girlfriend Maya and I, mostly vegan (though a little dairy here and there) we’re both 38, exercise regularly, eat pretty clean, but we got a little soft over the holidays. We got motivated to get whipped into shape for an upcoming work trip and to visit friends. I told my Maya all about your podcast and we decided to give the no grains no sugar a shot.

In just a few we were amazed. I seemed to go from 190 to 180 in no time. Normally this takes much longer or so it seems because I normally depriving myself via calorie deficit. It just melted off effortlessly this time and I didn’t necessarily change my workouts. So I’m a huge fan and I’m going to stick with it. I loved amping up the olives, avocados, pepitas, flax, and chia seeds almost with impunity! I did have some cheese for a treat a few times a week.

Maya was also impressed with how quick 15lbs was vaporized. She was immediately over the moon! She did plateau after this initial very easy loss as you’ve said. But, she was encouraged when I told her this was expected. So we tweaked a few things and dialed-back the fat…Just a little though. I think it was just a case of too much of a good thing for a minute there. It didn’t take much to resume the weight loss though. Plateau was a week, tops. Maya was back on track with a loss of about 1-2 lbs per week. I’m already at a 4-pack which usually takes me 6-8 weeks of disciplined calorie counting and religious cardio. And for the last 2 to become visible are usually the hardest (and hungriest) but it seems incredibly easy now! Honestly, it feels too easy.

So there you have it. We are off to an amazing start. We can also echo what everyone else is saying too: After not have having sugar\grains for a while- you can really feel it when you do. We just feel better without it altogether. This way of eating changed the way we’ll eat forever!

Thanks again for the tips and the amazing program! And also your interest in our progress and our health!

Salute!

Nate

Angriest Trainer 115: The Andy and Sally Anders Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Andrea Anders calls up her parents Sally and Andy to talk about their experiences with No Sugar No Grains.

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

Leading off this episode, Vinnie welcomes new listeners from the Tom Chenault Show. Vinnie’s interview can be found on Tom’s On Demand section of his website. Vinnie and Anna then talk about Vinnie’s recent trip to the Washington D.C. area. Then Andrea Anders returns to the podcast. The three later chat with Sally and Andy Anders about their progress going into a healthier lifestyle.

Angriest Trainer 114: Juicing, Gum, & Vitamins

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss juicing, chewing gum, vitamins & supplements, and how to find a trainer. Here is Andrew Weaver’s excellent blog post.

And just because you can never have too much of this beauty:

Vinnie, circa 1992

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

For some reason, the infamous beach photo of Vinnie comes up again (if you must see it, take a look above). Early in the show, Vinnie and Anna also talk about pop diva Beyonce, who is getting ready for an upcoming tour. They go over all of the foods and beverages the singer plans to cut from her diet. Later, Vinnie answers a question about how he transformed from a 225-pound football player to a 170-pound athlete. Also, Vinnie gives tips on choosing the right personal trainer. Later in the show, Vinnie and Anna go into detail about vitamins.

Angriest Trainer 113: Curtis Mayfield, Mike Tate, & The Exact Reasons To Avoid Sugar

by Vinnie Tortorich

Superfan Mike Tate

Vinnie and Anna discuss this article at Popular Science on 9 Reasons To Avoid Sugar As If Your Life Depended On It. They also talk to super fan Mike Tate in Australia, who is doing a 50K on May 17th to raise money for Beyond Blue.

A little Curtis Mayfield just for you:

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

This episode starts with a bang as Vinnie comes out of the gate singing “Diamond in the Back” by Curtis Mayfield (video link above). The conversation then turns to previous guest Minnie Driver. Vinnie and Anna then go over the article (linked above) on reasons to avoid sugar. In the conversation, he brings up an experience yours truly had recently where I overheard a guy talking about how he’s on disability (probably due to being overweight). Later, they interview Mike Tate about his upcoming running event.

Angriest Trainer 112: KFC Kids Meals, Blood Pressure and Pam Ayers

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna talk to Dr. X, Jessica Gottlieb, & super fan Pam Ayers.

Info about KFC Kids Meals here.

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

In this podcast episode, Vinnie and Anna check in with former guest Dr. X. They happen to catch her during a run, but she kindly advises on lowering high blood pressure. Dr. X offers tips on salt intake and exercise. Later in the show, Vinnie and Anna chat with another returning guest, Jessica Gottlieb. They talk about how Big Food types like KFC are taking advantage of mom bloggers. That leads to a conversation with Pam Ayers, one of the show’s super fans.

Angriest Trainer 110: Weight Loss Plateaus, Big Food, & The Race Across America

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss what to do in weight loss plateaus, Monsanto’s dirty tricks, and they interview Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol about the Race Across America.

Donate to Kacie & Dani’s RAM charity here.

Sign the petition to stop Monsanto from selling GMO seeds without public knowledge here.

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

Have you hit the wall with losing weight? Vinnie and Anna kick off this podcast talking about the ebb and flow of changing lifestyle. They even talk about my battle of the pudge. I lost a few pounds really fast, but it started to slow down as I reached my target weight. Vinnie talks about the evolutionary reasoning behind why our bodies want to hang on to extra weight for rainy days. Later, they talk about the Race Across America with Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol.