Vinnie Tortorich

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HIIT the Right Way – Episode 2855

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2855 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss timing protein intake, doing HIIT the right way, and “parasite cleanses.”

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HIIT the Right Way

  • Kevin is the first caller. (6:00)
    • He is on a slow but steady weight loss journey.
    • How much does the timing of meals post-workout matter?
    • Intermittent fasting has benefits, but many people take it too far. (12:00)
    • They discuss HIIT training and the best way to do it. (16:00)
      • HIIT training is great for improving heart rate and building mitochondria.
    • Snow skiing is a favorite activity. (30:00)
  • Jane is the next call-in guest. (35:00)
    • Stress has been a part of her life since she has a seriously ill family member.
    • She’s gained some weight because of stress eating.
    • She’s heard claims about a “parasite cleanse” and wants to know Vinnie’s thoughts on it.
  • Vinnie is considering opening the VIP group again for his birthday.
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • The physical release date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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Realistic Weight-Loss Goals – Episode 2852

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2852 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host two callers who discuss cholesterol, realistic weight-loss goals, and pushing through perimenopause.

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Realistic Weight-Loss Goals

  • The first caller is Vic. (3:00)
    • Vinnie and Vic have a bit of a common history in Louisiana.
    • They share stories regarding class reunions.
    • Colorado Springs is a nice area to live. (22:00)
  • Vic asks his health question: What is a good goal weight for him, and should he be concerned about saturated fats? (27:30)
    • The mirror is a better gauge than most scales. (32:00)
    • They discuss managing cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Jen is the next caller. (45:30)
    • She has been struggling with perimenopause, even when being 90% NSNG, and can’t get her weight to budge further.
    • What other things can she do?
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Workout Recovery Matters – Episode 2848

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2848 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how workout recovery matters to building strength and claims around a new supplement. 

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Workout Recovery Matters

  • A little chat about Nickelback, breakups, and cycling. (2:00)
  • Vinnie consulted with a client who was struggling to feel stronger despite 4- and 5-day workouts. (16:15)
    • Recovery between workouts matters; it is part of the process of building muscle and strength.
    • Vinnie shares advice on how to plan the week and get appropriate recovery between workouts.
  • Exercise is a poor way to lose weight; however, it’s a great way to help support longevity by preserving muscle, strengthening bones, and managing insulin resistance. (26:00)
  • Roseburia is an intestinal bacterium, and recent studies claim a correlation between Roseburia and grip strength. (35:45)
  • Study out of Finland: people who drank more coffee had less total and abdominal fat, more muscle, and healthier metabolic markers, even at the same BMI. (51:00)
  • What is TOFA, and what does it allegedly do? (54:00)
    • It is an acronym for “5-tetradecyloxy-2-furoic acid,” which may help weight loss without muscle loss.
    • The claim is that it shows more pronounced benefits when used alongside certain GLP-1s.
    • But it has plenty of downsides, too. (56:30)
  • Once again, there is no free lunch in nature. Everything has a cost.
  • Weight loss shouldn’t be done with a pill or a substance if we can avoid it because you miss out on the dietary adaptation and learning the right habits. (59:00)
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

More News

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

The Job of Insulin – Episode 2838

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2838 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the job of insulin, switching to low-carb, and the possibility of reversing plaque in the arteries.

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Vinnie’s workout videos are available to purchase!

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The Job of Insulin

  • Vinnie gives a story about when he was on a panel at Princeton. (3:00)
    • He had an interaction with a nutritionist whom he disagreed with.
    • She learned some new things.
  • Insulin (25:00)
    • Anthony Jay was just on the show, and Vinnie respects Dr Jay’s information.
    • He has a new book out called “Sugar Beat.” https://amzn.to/4pAxntz
    • They discussed great supplements to take.
  • Reduce insulin resistance, and you reduce your chance for heart disease. (37:00)
    • Contrary to what has been previously thought, plaque in the arteries can be reversed in some cases.
  • Vinnie gives a quick rundown of insulin’s job in your body. (36:00)
    • He also explains how insulin spurs fat storage.
    • He explains what you can expect when transitioning to a low-carb lifestyle.
  • August is the perfect time to circle your wagons and get back on the NSNG train, if you’ve fallen away from it. (57:00)
    • With school starting again, there are habits you can put in place now, before the holidays make it more difficult.
  • Anna schools Vinnie on a variation for enhancing a taco bowl meal. (1:00:00)
  • Vinnie has a 45th reunion coming up. (1:02:00)
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

More News

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Bamboozled! – Episode 2835

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2835 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss why Vinnie feels he was bamboozled recently and how food addiction is real.

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Bamboozled!

  • Vinnie talks about his training days in Santa Monica. (3:00)
    • Vinnie had a recent podcast guest that didn’t sit well with him.
    • He’s not going to say the name because he doesn’t want to hurt the person; however, the interview was a big disappointment. (6:15)
    • Vinnie felt bamboozled.
    • The person also didn’t realize he was being interviewed by someone who knows about health and weight loss!
  • NSNG and going low-carb can cut the “food noise.” (27:00)
  • Anna just auditioned for a voice-over job for a Big Pharma company. (30:00)
    • Big Pharma has billions to push their meds.
  • They call Vinnie’s brother Mark to discuss medications. (37:00)
    • Mark’s wife has been joining him at the gym. (40:00)
  • Food addiction is a very real challenge. (51:00)
    • Mark has been meal-prepping for himself and others. (58:00)
  • He has also been going to the gym consistently for the past nine months.
    • He has a strong “Why” that motivates him. (1:00:00)

Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook

Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks

Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related.

The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

More News

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Success from Resilience – Episode 2833

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2833 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss success from resilience, healthy aging, food addiction, and social media influencers’ advice.

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YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE – @FitnessConfidential Podcast 

Vinnie’s workout videos are available to purchase!

Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount!

TO PURCHASE VINNIE’S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout

Success from Resilience

  • Vinnie argues that people who achieve big things keep going through pain, setbacks, and repeated failure. (4:00)
  • He uses examples like Elon Musk, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, and Lou Gehrig to illustrate that success usually follows repeated misses.
    • Success is measured by failure tolerance, or, as Vinnie likes to call it, FQ (Failure Quotient).
    • Resilience is important in life, and the only way to build it is through challenges.
  • Accountability and consistency matter more than motivation alone, especially with weight loss and addiction.
  • He says food addiction is real and that tools like GLP-1s are not a cure-all.
  • Vinnie has a 45th high school reunion coming up. (33:00)
    • He recounts the previous reunion he went to several years ago.
      • The reunion story becomes a reflection on time, aging, lost classmates, and the shock of seeing how much people change.
      • He became motivated to train harder and stay in shape for longevity and health.
  • Is social media fitness advice targeted at women, myth or truth? (41:00)
    • They review four specific claims regarding eating, fasting, and working out.
    • Vinnie’s advice: eat real food, train, hydrate, and don’t get distracted by fitness influencer contradictions.
  • Supply, cost, and food politics often make healthy eating harder due to economics and policy.
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. 

  • The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 

  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

More News

PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024)

  • The documentary launched in August 2024!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years.

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.

  • Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!

  • REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries