Vinnie Tortorich

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Deep Dive Into Lake Shaffer – Episode 2611

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2611: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer take a deep dive into Lake Shaffer and discuss Chris’ health journey to a low-carb lifestyle and more.

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Deep Dive Into Lake Shaffer

  • Vinnie chats about the very early part of his career and the clients he worked with. (2:30)
    • Many of them wanted to be “painfully thin.”
  • Chris gives the backstory of his health journey. (8:00)
    • He used to be almost 100 lbs. overweight.
    • He had a medical emergency that revealed some serious gallbladder issues. (11:00)
    • He was told not to eat fat, so he filled his diet with carbs, and his weight blew up.
    • Chris also has celiac disease.
  • Vinnie recalls a Heather McDonald video that shows her fainting on stage. (13:30)
  • Chris recalls more of his health story. (16:30)
    • He experimented with veganism, a pescatarian lifestyle, then back to meat.
    • He went low-carb and felt better almost immediately.
    • He lost fat and gained muscle at a slower rate; he’s reached his goal in about 2.5 years.
  • Chris talks about the “milk bar” at college; in college alone, he gained about 50 lbs. (25:00)
  • Vinnie had his own weight gain story after college until a dear friend let him know he was gaining weight.
    • What’s the difference between a friend mentioning concern for weight gain and fat-shaming? (34:45)
    • Obese people know they are obese. No need to mention it and shame them.
  • Chris shares a story from The Telegraph that discusses a “vegan backlash;” Britons are eating more meat again. (45:00)
    • GenZ appears to be adopting a whole-food omnivore approach to eating.
    • Chris reads an excerpt from the article that describes this. (58:15)

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Personal Accountability – Episode 2609

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2609 – Vinnie Tortorich takes some caller questions and underscores the power of taking personal accountability, the effects of seed oils, and more.

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Personal Accountability

  • Vinnie acknowledged personal responsibility in his company’s struggles, explaining how he initially blamed supply chain issues but later discovered internal mismanagement was the root cause. (03:41)
    • He used this as a learning experience to improve operations, making the company leaner and more effective.
  • Mitchel, a caller, shared his personal experience of how eliminating seed oils significantly reduced shoulder inflammation from an old car accident injury. (05:46)
    • The inflammation returned immediately after accidentally consuming seed oils again, providing real-world evidence of their negative effects.
  • Vinnie described his 17-year cancer survival journey, noting how he exceeded typical survival expectations through lifestyle changes.
    • When his oncologist showed interest in his methods, Vinnie offered to share his approach but was dismissed as ‘anecdotal.’ (18:48)
    • If one knows they feel better on a healthier lifestyle, there is your “anecdotal” evidence.
  • Second caller Mariano admits he feels pain in his joints when he goes off NSNG. (37:00)
    • Vinnie asks what makes him go off plan if he knows he’ll be achey.
    • Planning for a LIL (“Life Into Living”) moment is good; however, it’s even better to plan how you are getting back on track and recovering from it. (48:30)
  • Mark Tortorich, Vinnie’s younger brother, joins the call. (57:30)
    • Mark shared his recent experience with testicular cancer surgery and his commitment to exercise, starting with 10 minutes of daily cycling.
    • He is gradually increasing the duration. He’s also maintaining a carnivore diet and has already noticed improvements in his energy levels.
    • It’s important to take personal accountability.
  • Mark described the ubiquitous presence of sugar in unexpected places, from Big Lots to Aldi, noting how every corner features candy and processed foods.
    • Vinnie observed Lowe’s hardware store strategically placing sugary snacks to target contractors. (01:04:11)
  • They also discuss the impact of social media criticism on health transformation journeys.

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Getting Results with Angie Packer – Episode 2606

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2606 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks to listener Angie Packer and discusses getting results, vegan documentaries, and more.

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Getting Results

  • Angie didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but she didn’t want to keep buying new clothing, so she decided to buckle down and change her habits. (6:00)
  • She counted calories, 1200 calories each day, and stopped there, whether or not she was still hungry.
    • She initially lost weight, and she took up running.
    • But her weight started creeping up a bit again. (17:00)
  • After watching the movie “Forks Over Knives” and other vegan documentaries, she decided to become vegan. She just figured she was eating too much meat. (24:00)
    • She began eating more grains, pastas, fruits, and veggies, etc.
  • They discuss the misrepresentations that happen in vegan propaganda films. (30:00)
  • Angie didn’t feel any better on a vegan diet. (34:00)
  • She happened upon the audiobook of “Fitness Confidential” and decided to try NSNG® for 30 days. It has changed her life and how she feels, and she is losing weight again.
  • She recommends reading labels and avoiding seed oils. (43:00)

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Lying to Yourself – Episode 2605

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Episode 2605: In this episode, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss lying to yourself about your unhealthy habits, getting out and getting moving, and more.

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Lying to Yourself

  • There is a person Vinnie has spoken to that is a heavy drinker, but wants to “prove that I have healthy blood.” (6:30)
    • They are trying to manipulate health numbers by temporarily quitting drinking.
    • Vinnie has told the person they are lying to themselves about what it takes to be healthy.
    • You can’t lie yourself into a healthy diet.
  • Using something like a GLP-1 is no different: you’re tricking your body into a specific response, but if the lifestyle doesn’t change, the weight will return when the drug is stopped. (13:00)
  • We don’t advocate smoking tobacco or pot because the long-term use is damaging. (16:00)
    • However, Vinnie and Chris discuss the odd and inconsistent tobacco use rules.
  • Fitness: are we doing it “wrong” (according to an article in the New York Times)? (29:00)
  • So many people join the gym, but something as simple as walking is great! (34:00)
    • Adding some weight can help, especially uphill.
    • Get up and get moving! (39:00)
  • Vinnie unleashes a bunch of ideas he’s considering. (50:00)

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The Return of CICO – Episode 2604

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Episode 2604 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the return of CICO, hormones and eating, yoga and pilates, and more.

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The Return of CICO

  • Vinnie has been getting a lot of questions lately regarding restricting and tracking calories. (2:00)
  • Does CICO (Calories In Calories Out) work? (5:00)
    • Short answer: yes. But why do it? It is a form of restriction and the best way of losing weight is through controlling your hormones, which can be done without tracking every calorie. (13:00)
    • You can control aspects of your hormones through lifestyle and eating.
  • Eating correctly and avoiding processed junk helps control insulin, ghrelin, leptin.
    • Insulin regulates blood glucose.
    • Ghrelin is the hormone that signals hunger.
    • Leptin signals when you are full.
    • Cortisol responds to stress and can cause weight gain.
  • Vinnie explains how “resistance” develops. (30:00)
  • Vinnie mentions he had a consultation where a caller’s life coach joined in the conversation. (39:00)
    • Anna loves this idea! Getting the extra help, if you can do it, could be beneficial. 
  • ALSO: You can invest in Eat Happy Kitchen through her website and StartEngine. (18:30)

Yoga/Pilates 101

  • What about yoga, Pilates, & stretching as forms of exercise?
    • Vinnie loves yoga because it can stretch your muscles and joints, but it is not necessarily great for strength training. (43:00)
    • Reformer Pilates is a great anaerobic exercise and great for strength.
    • Don’t rush through the exercises. Take your time and do it right. It should kick your ass, but not put you in pain.
    • Stretching is good for muscles and joints, but doesn’t count towards strength training.

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