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Trying Extraordinary Things with Laura Watts – Episode 2678

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2678 – Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater.

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Trying Extraordinary Things

  • Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00)
    • People think they can’t relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese.
    • Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15)
    • They swap stories of how they met their spouses.
  • Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00)
  • Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30)
  • Athletics have come a long way, especially with women’s advancement. (28:00)
  • Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00)
    • Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it!
    • She has participated for 4 years in a row.
  • Vinnie shares how he transitioned from high-carb to low-carb during races. (39:00)
  • Laura went through testing for training that required analyzing her core temperature. (48:00)
    • She lives in the U.K., where temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees.
    • The testing helps analyze her hydration and electrolytes. (52:00)
  • Vinnie advocates for a high-fat approach to diet to maintain energy. (55:00)
    • They agree that the high protein is great.
    • Lone Pine has limited restaurant options; however, they share what they eat to fuel up there.
  • Laura shares what her next race challenges will be. (1:09:00)
  • Bob Becker is the oldest runner–at 80 years old–to finish Badwater. (1:13:00) 
  • If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, Vinnie plans to open it again soon! You can get on the wait list –https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/

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  • “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!

 

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Vitamins 101 – Episode 2665

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2665: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss an intro to Vitamins 101, and the what and whys of taking supplements.

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All the Feels

  • Humans have an emotional recall with music and food. (2:00)
    • An example is pumpkin spice around Thanksgiving.
    • It can work in reverse, too: people can have an aversion to junk food after being NSNG® for a while.
    • They discuss other methods that are used to enable or modify behavior, from marketing tactics to “people movers” in Vegas.
  • Chris doesn’t miss air conditioning since he’s been living out of the country. (12:00)
  • They switch to discussing the importance of getting a proper vitamin intake.

Vitamins 101

  • Why electrolytes?
    • Almost everyone is at some level of hydration. (16:00)
    • But there is such a thing as over-hydration, which can cause hyponatremia, or low sodium levels in the blood. (18:00)
    • So many people are afraid of salt, but they don’t necessarily need to be. (22:00)
    • Salt is needed by the body as part of its functioning.
    • Sweating, even only small amounts, and exhaling cause you to lose electrolytes. (25:00)
    • You should take them, especially if you are active.
  • Multi-vitamins: Do you really need them?
    • Yes, it’s difficult to get a good range of vitamins from food only—it’s a daily insurance plan.
    • Vinnie shares why he has a separate B12 in addition to B vitamins in the multivitamin. (37:00)
    • Some brands don’t break down in your stomach properly due to some of the ingredients. (44:00)
    • Other brands often use the synthetic, or non-absorbable, versions of vitamins. (46:00)
  • Magnesium
    • Most people are deficient in magnesium. It can help with how you feel and how you sleep. (47:30)
    • Certain varieties of magnesium can cause a laxative effect if you consume too much.
    • Pure Vitamin Club uses a broader spectrum of magnesium. (50:00)

More News

  • If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list –https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!

 

 

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

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A Common Thread – Episode 2515

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2515 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss sun exposure, dehydration, a common thread among health issues, and more.

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A Common Thread

  • Gina comments on how great Vinnie looks and asks for an update on his health. (3:00)
    • Vinnie recaps parts of his treatment and how his body responded.
    • He had a conversation with his medical team; many people are hesitant to do that.
    • You can advocate for yourself without being confrontational.
  • They discuss sun exposure and sunscreen. (9:00)
  • There appears to be a common thread with certain health issues; what you eat and put on your body matters.
    • Society is not getting healthier. (13:30)
    • There are other effects from the chemicals in some sunscreens, such as killing ocean reefs. (15:00)
  • They discuss electrolytes, UltraSalt, and fighting dehydration. (22:00)
    • Pickleball is not Vinnie’s favorite sport.
    • Pickle juice can help deter cramps, although scientists aren’t sure why.
    • Drinking too much water or not including enough salt can dehydrate you.
  • Stay away from plastic bottles! (32:00)
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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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REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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A Trickle-Down Effect – Episode 2422

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2422 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a trickle-down effect, avoiding a bonk, and more.

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A Trickle-Down Effect

  • After chatting about music and Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Vinnie and Gina chat about “learned helplessness”. (2:00)
    • Vinnie recalls when he first noticed advertising using negative messaging as men being dumb. (9:30)
    • Both hosts share stories about changing flat tires.
  • Gina tells Vinnie about what she has heard about ketchup and frosting. (15:00)
    • Vinnie explains sugar trickling during ultras and mountain climbing. (17:30)
    • He also addresses ketchup for this; the ingredients have a lot of sugar so it doesn’t surprise him that it would be used this way.
  • But he is NOT advocating having these items all the time—he suggests getting fat-adapted. (18:30)
    • He doesn’t recommend bars or goos or any of that; he has used just Life Saver candies.
    • There are only certain situations where he considered sugar trickling and he’s very specific.
    • But it doesn’t change the fact that frosting and ketchup made with sugar are not healthy.
    • You should be able to do your workouts fat-adapted. (23:30)
  • Don’t forget about Vinnie’s new subscription community. You can find out more by going to https://vinnietortorich.com/VIP.
  • 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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PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022)

  • The documentary launched on January 11!
    • Order it TODAY!
  • This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years.
  • Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video!
  • Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): 
  • Then, Share this link with friends, too!

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

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

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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  • Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family.
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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