Vinnie Tortorich

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Ignore the Naysayers – Episode 2818

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2818 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the importance of ignoring the naysayers, having a positive mindset, and strength training. 

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Ignore the Naysayers

  • What you tell yourself matters, and don’t let anyone else tell you who you are. (3:00)
    • People can underestimate your capabilities all the time. Vinnie shares some stories as examples. (16:30)
  • However, you can also overcome challenges and grow to reinvent ourselves. Ignore the naysayers. (24:00)
  • They answer a question regarding PVC’s Magnesium. (27:00)
  • The modern diet has changed how humans have developed over time. (32:00)
  • Some obvious news has come out of a Nurse’s Health Study. (36:00)
    • It is recommended that 120 minutes of strength training per week is good for both longevity and muscle strength.
      • But it’s got to be a challenging weight, not the little hand weights.
    • Don’t tell yourself you don’t have time. The average American spends hours watching television and on the phone.
  • This leads to a discussion about AI. (46:00)
  • There’s a drug development in the works to work on skeletal muscle metabolism (55:00)
    • You want to know what else helps with muscle and metabolism? Lifting weights!
  • 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 preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, 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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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Avoid White-Knuckling – Episode 2817

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2817 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his first time in a gym, Anna’s recent red carpet event, and how to avoid white-knuckling on NSNG®.

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Avoid White-Knuckling

  • For listeners who may be new, Vinnie shares his first time in a gym. (6:00)
    • He was bullied mercilessly as a kid.
    • But he became interested in getting stronger and was eventually introduced to Joe Bonadonna, his first mentor.
  • Anna just attended the red carpet event for Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which opens June 19. 2026. (28:00)
    • Anna is the new voice of Mrs. Potato Head!
    • The after-party food was disappointing, however. (43:00)
    • They chat about some of the activities at the event, including how energy moves around the room.
  • How do you avoid white-knuckling, even if you have been NSNG? (57:00)
    • White-knuckling could happen if you are too low in calories, fat, and protein.
      • You still need to make sure you fuel your body with enough food.
  •  ALSO: Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. (58:30)

  • 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 preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, 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)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Free From Sugar with Christine Trimpe – Episode 2585

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2585 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Christine Trimpe, and they discuss her journey to health by becoming free from sugar and more.

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Free From Sugar

  • Christine has written a book about her health journey called “Sugar Freed.”  It’s available for pre-order in Vinnie’s book club! https://amzn.to/406G0Be
    • It’s all about her journey. (5:30)
    • They discuss the relative viewpoints of what was considered “overweight” over the years.
    • She noticed how her health was going downward in college. (13:00)
    • Bullying from being overweight all of her life had a big impact on her mindset.
  • The book is not only about healing her physical health but her spiritual and emotional health as well. (19:00)
  • Where she started her weight loss journey. (24:00)
    • She tried all kinds of programs, including Weight Watchers several times.
  • She finally hit a turning point. (24:30)
  • Vinnie shares a parable that speaks to taking charge of your life. (40:00)
  • Christine wants to help others through her book. (46:00)
  • She got started by doing research and learned about low-carb. (48:00)
    • She started cutting out sugar in small steps, and now she follows a ketogenic lifestyle.
    • Dr. Jason Fung’s information had a huge influence.

You can find Christine online  at https://christinetrimpe.com/   She’s also on Instagram  @coachchristinetrimpe and X @KetoChristineMI

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  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon!

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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.

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

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PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

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

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Conquering the Yo-Yo – Episode 2032

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2032 – On this Saturday show, Ed Fackler joins Vinnie to tell his amazing story, and the two also talk hiding behind humor, wanting to lose weight but feeling helpless, conquering the yo-yo, believing in the process, ultra events, and more.

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ED’S STORY

  • Ed was thin as a kid.
  • Over time, however, he developed an addiction to food and gained weight in high school and beyond.
    • He hid behind the humor and let people make jokes about his obesity. He even played along.
  • But he has an amazing story and has reclaimed his health!

CONQUERING THE YO-YO

  • After yo-yoing, he ended up at 407 lbs around 47 years old at 5’10”.
    • When he ‘re-met’ his wife, he knew he had to do something. 
    • He tried CICO, lived at the gym, and more.
      • It didn’t work!
        • For awhile, he felt helpless.
  • Gaining and losing hundreds of pounds like Ed did is really bad for your body and all of your organs.
  • He got down to 230s and back up to 330 in 2017.
  • Then, his wife found this book: Fitness Confidential.
  • At the time he was trying meal plans but began researching keto and realized the plans were a waste of money.
  • And then, the real change began!

BELIEVING IN THE PROCESS

  • As he kept reading, the wealth of knowledge built up.
  • He feels that if you don’t believe in what you’re trying to do, you won’t really be able to do it.
  • He also incorporated some fasting.
  • In 6 months, he lost 100 lbs and was down to about 225.
  • He started walking and counting his steps.
    • One day, he got up to 100,000 steps.
      • Ed did this at least a dozen times.
  • And then, he began running.
    • He only did this after he began losing weight! Start with walking!
  • Ed has done some ultra events now.
    • He did 200 miles recently!
      • This was over six days.
  • Then, he went right into preparing for a 100 mile race.
  • Ed is like a super hero!

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

  • Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
  • Please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.
  • The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend!
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