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Moving Forward with Meagan Hawkes – Episode 2531

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2531 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Meagan Hawkes and they discuss how she’s been moving forward with her progress, cycling and equipment, and more.

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Moving Forward

  • Vinnie explains why he’s been having Success Stories on again. (2:00)
    • Meagan is also one of the admins of the NSNG Facebook group.
  • Meagan recaps some of her success with NSNG®. (7:00)
    • She reversed her pre-diabetes within 9 months without the use of drugs.
    • She only followed NSNG®.
    • She has lost approximately 150 lbs!
  • Life Into Living (LIL) is a term he uses to explain an occasional treat. It’s minimal, and it’s not a “cheat day.” (15:00)
  • At one point Meagan tried to switch things up by increasing protein and lowering fat. (18:00)
    • She had gained some weight back because she lost focus; so she tried the new approach.
    • She explained what her results became with the new approach.
  • She also tried her first triathlon. (20:00)
  • Meagan started to feel sore all the time and thought she was being wimpy. (26:00)
    • She had a consultation with Vinnie and discovered she wasn’t resting enough between training sessions.
  • Nerding out on bikes. (34:00)
    • Meagan thought she needed a new bike, but Vinnie told her how to adjust her current one.
    • They discuss cycling equipment. (39:00)
    • They discuss frames, wheels, and the best kinds to train with.
    • Power cranks will even make you a better runner. (56:30)
  • You can follow Meagan on Instagram at @unapologetically_meag

More News

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

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BEST OF: Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance with Tim Noakes – Episode 2525

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Episode 2525 – In this BEST OF, Vinnie Tortorich and Professor Tim Noakes discuss sports science, how diabetes is carb intolerance, your brain and “the bonk”, and much more.

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Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance

  • Vinnie and Prof. Tim Noakes begin with a discussion of Tim’s professional background, especially in the early years of sports science. (2:00)
    • He has been involved with sports science for decades; he studies the whole human biological system in its entirety.
    • They discuss the early days of sports science used in the Olympics and other events like the Tour de France and what things were discovered.
  • Tim has written several books such as Lore of Running (now in its 4th edition) and Real Food on Trial.  https://amzn.to/3AgCslv  and https://amzn.to/4dlhYqb(11:00)
    • Tim constantly reviews new information and updates his work; you have to move with the evidence.
  • Vinnie asks Tim to share what the issue was with Tim’s historical trial and the “tweet heard around the world”. (17:30)
    • The trial was about information and not being able to speak outside the narrative of certain organizations.
    • He gives various details about the trial, too.
  • They turn to the topic of Diabetes. (26:00)
    • Tim shares his history dealing with T2D and what he’s discovered about himself using a low-carb lifestyle.
    • He emphasizes that diabetes is carb intolerance.
    • Vinnie and Tim discuss dealing with carb intolerance and give examples of ideal levels. (33:00)
    • Even 1 gram of higher insulin inhibits the burning of fat.
    • Many people don’t understand that if they have large amounts of visceral fat, they are insulin resistant and at the very least, pre-diabetic.
  • Your liver can produce any glucose your brain needs, except possibly over 4-5 hours of constant exercise; Tim explains. (35:00)
  • The purpose of “carb burning” is not because your body “needs” the carbs; it’s because your body is trying to get rid of the glucose in the blood. (35:20)
    • Keeping your glucose and insulin flat is what keeps you healthy. (37:00)

The “Bonk”

  • They also discuss going through a “bonk”, and how the brain responds to carbs, even sweetness. (37:15)
  • Tim discusses a study where they discovered surprising results about burning carbs vs. burning fat.
    • The people in the study who were pre-diabetic benefitted the most from a high-fat diet. (50:30)
  • This leads to a discussion about questioning long-held theories. (51:00)
    • So they discuss the different Zones in exercise that can be done on a ketogenic diet–it’s higher than previously thought!
      • So this blows away previously done studies.
  • They chat a bit about the training and success of Kenyan and Ethiopian elite runners. (55:00)
  • Vinnie gets Tim’s take on the use of drugs like Ozempic. (58:00)
    • Changing your behavior is the only real way to be successful with your health.
  • You can donate to the Noakes Foundation or The Nutrition Network; Tim explains the important work that they do.
  • You can find Prof. Noakes on Twitter at @ProfTimNoakes and @LoreofRunning.? https://x.com/ProfTimNoakes  and https://twitter.com/LoreofRunning1
  • Dirty Keto is out, but was required to be rated PG-13. (9:00) Here is the link: https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
    • It’s also listed under the Special Interests rather than the Health Documentary category on Amazon.
    • This is why rating and reviewing is critical: it will boost awareness of Dirty Keto. 
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The Softening Of Humans – Episode 2521

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Episode 2521 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss increasing red blood cells, Mammoth and the softening of humans, and more.

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Time In The Mountains

  • Vinnie recently went to Mammoth, and he discussed his blood cell count and how chemo has affected it. (3:00) 
    • He also explains how athletes were using blood doping, especially in cycling. (8:00)
  • Vinnie explains why he went to the Mammoth—it can help his blood cell count by using altitude changes. (12:00)  
    • If you train close to sea level, you can train your muscles harder. 
    • But if you sleep at a high altitude, you recover more quickly.
    • He didn’t do Whitney as planned and used his time to relax a bit more. (16:00)
    • He also appeared on two podcasts for Mike Rowe and Adam Carolla.  
  • They reminisce about friends Ozzie, Gina’s dad, and the many talents of the brilliant Serena Scott Thomas. (20:00)

The Softening Of Humans

  • Vinnie brings up a topic he knows he’ll get some pushback on. (29:00)
    • What he witnessed in Mammoth is very different from years ago.
      • Many people are visibly out of shape; however, he is glad to see them out and challenging their bodies.
      • What annoyed him was the number of people riding motorized bikes, and never using the pedals.
        • It’s just another example of the softening of humans.
  • Vinnie has movie recommendations: “Hard Miles” and “26.2 to Life”. (46:00)
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  • Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com.

Check out Gina’s book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and YouTube.

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The Need For Electrolytes – Episode 2514

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Episode 2514 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss marathon training, coffee talk about espresso, the need for electrolytes, and more.

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Training and Coffee Talk

  • Giving and receiving thank you notes is a nice gesture. (2:00)
  • How do you train for a marathon while having an autoimmune? (10:00)
    • They talk about long races and recovery.
    • How long to train (reasonably). (17:00)
    • Choose a race further out, especially if you don’t have a base.
      • Don’t jump from a 10K to trying a marathon.
    • It’s not only a physical challenge, it’s a mental challenge. (19:00)
    • There are extra considerations when you have an autoimmune disease.
  • It’s a long journey to get strength and endurance back.
    • Vinnie has had to build back strength after having chemotherapy treatment.
    • He’s making progress, but moving at a pace that is safe for him during this time.
  • Coffee talk, espresso, and some equipment Vinnie uses to get the perfect quadruple espresso. (30:00)

The Need for Electrolytes

  • Electrolytes: What are they? (38:00)
    • Using clean electrolytes (no sugar or fillers) instead of sugary sports drinks can make a world of difference in how you feel.
    • How do you know that you haven’t had enough water or electrolytes?
      • Vinnie uses a gas engine as a metaphor for having energy. (46:00)
  • They talk about preventing hangovers and headaches by getting proper electrolytes.
  • Vinnie is still having issues with Amazon making “Dirty Keto” available.
    • At the time of this recording, Vinnie’s new documentary “Dirty Keto” was supposed to be released; however, it has hit a delay.
    • You can go to Vinnie’s website and enter your email to get notified when it is up on Amazon. When it comes out, make sure you watch and rate it. https://vinnietortorich.com/dirtyketo/

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HIIT Done Right – Episode 2475

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Episode 2475 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Vinnie’s bout with LIL, overtraining, HIIT done right, and more.

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HIIT Done Right

  • Vinnie’s been having a bit of a day.
    • Vinnie had a little life into living recently and said it wasn’t worth it. He cashed in his “ketosis chips.” (3:00)
    • It affected his sleep and his hunger hormones.
  • A person who has been in ketosis for a long time can usually tell when they get knocked out of ketosis. (11:00)
  • They discuss some recent calls he has with some NSNGers and the progress they’ve made after they took his advice and took rest days. (15:00)
  • Anna notices some joint pain and has questions for Vinnie. (17:00)
    • Vinnie accidentally sounds like a “bro” and Anna pokes fun at him.
  • Anna asks Vinnie about HIIT training. (23:00)
    • She recently had surgery and is going through menopause as is very concerned with retaining strength and mobility.
    • She wants to make sure she is doing HIIT correctly; he explains how to do it correctly.
    • HIIT once a week is enough.
    • He also recommends how the intervals should be done, and what they should feel like. (32:00)
  • Anna isn’t training for a race, she just wants to be in optimal health as she heads into menopause.
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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