Vinnie Tortorich

Fitness Confidential Podcast

Solving Metabolic Diseases with Dr. Jason Fung – Episode 1681

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1681 – Dr. Jason Fung, author of The Obesity Code and intermittent fasting expert, joins Vinnie for another appearance on the Friday show, and the two talk drug advertising, solving metabolic diseases, social norms’ roles in diet, snacking, and more.

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DR. JASON FUNG

  • Jason is far and away an expert in this field.
  • Many who live this lifestyle have consulted with him.
  • Check out his website: https://thefastingmethod.com/
  • He’s an IF expert and an obesity expert.

SOLVING METABOLIC DISEASES

  • So many diseases are related to diet.
  • Many are simply metabolic issues from poor lifestyles.
  • Drugs advertised on TV are for profit, not for fixing.
  • People need to realize they have the power to control their health.
    • With a change in lifestyle and diet, and maybe some fasting, you CAN help yourself more than many of these drugs can.
  • In many places, social norms influence these diseases.
    • For example, part of the reason Americans are so affected by these diseases is because they snack like no other.
      • Even in Canada, snacking is not so much a thing.
    • Snacking is not good for you!
      • When you’re fat adapted, you don’t feel the need to snack.

INTERMITTENT FASTING

  • You can’t store and burn fat at the same time.
  • Eating for part of the day, and not eating for part of the day allows your body to do both.
  • Sometimes you should eat, but for 18 or so hours a day, you should not.
  • If you are overweight, let your body use your sugar. Fast for a big part of the day.
  • This is a completely natural process.
  • Technically, coffee and tea breaks a fast. However, you can still reap the benefits of a fast and drink coffee or tea in the morning.

FAT DOC IS OUT

Planning Life Into Living & NSNG® Foods – Episode 1680

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1680- On this Wednesday show, Andy Schreiber joins Vinnie and the two talk hurricane season, planning life into living, guiding family toward healthy food, NSNG® Foods catch-up, and more.

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PLANNING LIFE INTO LIVING

  • When Vinnie rarely does LIL, he plans it.
  • He makes sure he isn’t going to fall into cravings and have too easy access to these unhealthy foods.
  • Because Vinnie is going to be around fried catfish a lot and in Louisiana for awhile, he’s not had any fried, breaded catfish as he doesn’t want to tempt himself to fall off the wagon.
  • When you do put LIL, know when you’re going to do it, what you’re going to have, and how you’re going to get right back on track after.
    • Prepare to feel a little icky the next day, but fight the urge to let yourself stay off the wagon.

GUIDING FAMILY TOWARD HEALTHY FOOD

  • When Vinnie got to Louisiana, he cleaned house in his parents’ fridge.
  • He’s really encouraging them to eat healthier.
    • His mom has noticed lower inflammation and other benefits.
  • They are people whose good intentions have been stolen.
  • You can’t force your family into it, all you can do is urge them and show them by example.

1ON1 WITH ANNA

FAT DOC IS OUT

  • You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon.
  • YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT!
  • Fat Doc 2 is in the works! Keep an eye out.

Navigating Fast Food, Cardio Equipment & More – Episode 1679

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1679 – On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk navigating fast food, speak with Don Coddington, and chat Ford trucks, cardio equipment, and more.

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NAVIGATING FAST FOOD ON NSNG®

  • It’s so easy to go to the drive through.
  • There are NSNG-ish things you can get at *some* fast food places.
    • Though lots of carbs and grains are hidden everywhere.
  • However, just try to stay away. It’s a slippery slope.
  • You never feel good after eating fast food.
  • The Flying Dutchman at In-N’-Out is a good option.
    • Just getting patties and cheese is usually okay, though sometimes burger meat has crap in it.
  • Avoid salad dressings other than olive oil.
  • Make sure your coffee from fast food places is black and unsweetened.

CARDIO EQUIPMENT

  • Tiny fly wheel is not great for ellipticals.
    • These machines will get rickety really quickly.
  • Avoid the super light weight machines in general.
  • Make sure the motor is good – that’s what you’re spending the money on.
  • Look for the term “continuous duty.”

FAT DOC IS OUT

Permanent Health Fixes with Anna Vocino – Episode 1676

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1676 – On this Friday show, Anna Vocino joins Vinnie for a 1-on-1, and the two talk Vinnie’s trip to Louisiana, morbid obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, permanent health fixes, unhealthy southern food, Fat Doc 2, fake and “natural” sweeteners, and more.

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PERMANENT HEALTH FIXES

  • When Vinnie and Anna were kids, they would hear about “sugar diabetes.”
    • Now, this is called Type II Diabetes.
  • For many, this is a disease you can reverse.
    • Stop eating sugar and grains––this works for many.
    • Make it a permanent lifestyle change.
  • Work with your doctor on this.
  • NSNG®, turning around your health, are not temporary fixes or fads.
    • You have to commit to this for real.
    • Once you beat the addiction, you realize how sustainable this is.

UNHEALTHY SOUTHERN FOOD

  • The South has terrible obesity rates.
  • Many of the popular foods there are the reason.
  • There are grains in EVERYTHING.
    • The soups have grains, the fish have breading.
  • If you live in the south, make an effort to make your own food.
  • The cheapest foods, especially in the south, tend to be sugar and grains, but you CAN make this lifestyle affordable.

FAT DOC IS OUT

  • You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon.
  • YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT!
  • Fat Doc 2 is in the works! Keep an eye out.

NSNG® Foods Subscriptions & NSNG® Cocktails- Episode 1675

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1675 – On this Wednesday show, Vinnie and Andy talk NSNG® Foods Subscriptions, NSNG® cocktails, smell nostalgia, kindergarten memories and more!

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NSNG® FOODS SUBSCRIPTIONS

  • We are still catching up on shipments. Be on the look out!
  • If you get a subscription, you save 15% every single time.
    • Most people have pursued this option.
    • Make sure you subscribe so you don’t have to keep actively re-ordering.
  • This is a great deal, and it’s easier on you, too.
  • With the subscription, we are also less expensive than all of our competitors — and we think our product is better, too.
  • We use only the highest quality ingredients.
    • Don’t forget we include electrolytes, too.

FAT DOC IS OUT

  • You can also buy hardcopy or watch online at Amazon.
  • YOU CAN NOW STREAM FOR FREE ON AMAZON PRIME IF YOU HAVE IT!
  • Fat Doc 2 is in the works! Keep an eye out.

Keeping A1Cs Low – Episode 1674

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1674 – On this Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk MacBooks, Serena’s birthday, b.s. keto and advertising, keeping A1Cs low, empowering ourselves with good health, and more.

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SERENA’S BIRTHDAY

  • This show comes out on September 21st.
  • It’s Serena Scott Thomas’s birthday!
  • Take to the internet and wish her a happy one.

KEEPING A1Cs LOW

  • You want to keep it below 5.6.
    • Anything over this, you’re at least pre-diabetic, some doctors have said to Vinnie.
  • Anna and Vinnie think they are vanity-sizing A1Cs.
    • There are drug ads saying “just keep it below 7,” but even that isn’t healthy.
  • Eating No Sugar No Grains can get and keep your A1C down WITHOUT drugs for those with Type 2 or pre-diabetes.
    • Of course, listen to your doctor, but do some investigation.
  • While there are plenty of healthy builds and body types, morbid obesity is not healthy.
    • It has the word “morbid” in it.
    • This does NOT mean fat shaming is okay –– it isn’t.
      • It is just good to eat healthily.
  • Products like Halo Top are trying to trick us.
    • They aren’t healthy, can still move you toward Type 2 diabetes.
  • If you have a lot of weight to lose, do not feel ashamed. Feel empowered because you can get healthier!
    • Body size can also be deceiving — this goes both ways.

FAT DOC IS OUT