Weight Loss Archives

Angriest Trainer 85: Blood Keytone Monitors and Lee Harrington’s Questions

Vinnie and Anna discuss blood ketone monitors and follow up with Lee Harrington to discuss the benefits of resistance bands, P90X, and customized workout plans.

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

Anna begins the show talking about the problems she’s had with upgrading the software on her Apple iPhone. Realizing they’re not tech guru Leo Laporte, they move right along. Vinnie and Anna then discuss Senator Gary Hand, who asked about reaching a plateau in his weight loss. They then check in with Lee Harrington, who has been on the show in the past. Lee asks about resistance bands to kick off the interview. Vinnie goes on to talk about a YouTube channel he has in the works.

Angriest Trainer 84: More Chi Running with Serena Scott Thomas

by Vinnie Tortorich

Serena Scott Thomas comes back to chat about all things running. Vinnie, Anna, and Serena discuss customer service issues at Lululemon and the USPS.

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

Serena Scott Thomas returns to the show for this episode. They begin this one by talking about “burn out” among ultra runners. As Serena says in the show, “Every improvement needs to be built upon a solid foundation.” That leads to discussion of over-training for events. They later talk about the best and worst shoes for running. Following that, they answer a listener’s question about stevia. They later give shout-outs to a few listeners, including Senator Gary Hand, who lost nearly 60 pounds. The show wraps up with the trio lamenting the decline of customer service.

Angriest Trainer 83: Dean Lorey Asks Lots of Questions

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie fields fitness and weight loss questions from the man who runs Hollywood, Dean Lorey.

Dean Lorey from Friday the 13th Part 9: Jason Goes to Hell.

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

Dean Lorey is back for another episode. The first of Dean’s hard-hitting questions: What’s with cyclists and snot? They then get into a discussion of diet, and the difficulties in finding healthy choices in certain places. The next question: Why do men tend to lose weight easier than women? Dean then asks about including bananas in his diet. He later asks questions about weightlifting, and losing stubborn belly fat.

Angriest Trainer 82: 8 Hour Diet, Energy Drinks & Girl Scout Cookies

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the perils of the 8 Hour Diet and Energy Drinks and the chemical engineering of Girl Scout Cookies. Here is Krystal Wright’s blog.

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

Anna starts the show talking about a recent voice-over job. Vinnie and Anna then answer a question about the 8 Hour Diet. They later talk about energy drinks, such as Red Bull. That leads to discussion of Girl Scout Cookies.

Angriest Trainer 81: The Coca-Cola Rant

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the newest ad campaign from Coca-Cola as well as the top 30 diets as ranked by US News and World Report.

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

Andrea Anders sits in for this episode. Anna begins the show talking about matching voices of celebrities. They then turn to the news about the Coca-Cola ad campaign. Following their discussion, they take a look at the top diets from an article. Getting frustrated with the diets on the list, Vinnie resorts to calling yours truly. I talk about how diets generally have flaws which lead to failure. And despite what Vinnie says, I do my own laundry!

Angriest Trainer 80: Andrea Anders Golden Globes Special

by Vinnie Tortorich

Andrea Anders visits with Vinnie and Anna to talk Golden Globes and more No Sugar No Grains.

Gropey picture and article here

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

Despite being under the weather, Vinnie keeps his commitment to helping the train down the track. Andrea Anders also sits in for this episode. They lead off with a discussion about a groping incident between Andrea and boyfriend Matt LeBlanc. Vinnie goes on to talk about his dog, Stella, who got into some pills (HTP5)and narrowly escaped death. Vinnie happened to catch her having a seizure, so he grabbed her and ran out of the house with the bottle. Fortunately, there was a happy ending to the ordeal. Later, Andrea talks about going “full Wisconsin” on the food at the Golden Globes. Serena Scott Thomas calls in later, and they talk about chi running. Vinnie then mentions that visitors can sign up for the free newsletter. You can find the form on vinnietortorich.com. They move on to discussion about Miss Alabama Katherine Webb, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron.