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Training Saved Him with Eddie Fackler – Episode 2381

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2381 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Eddie Fackler and they discuss Eddie’s recent medical incident and how training saved him, mental perseverance, and more.

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TRAINING SAVED HIM

  • Vinnie welcomes Eddie back to the show; Eddie gives his backstory and how he found NSNG®. (4:00)
    • Eddie lost 100 lbs in 6 months!
    • He became a long-distance runner and discusses some of the challenges with that.
    • He describes his recent medical incident and his amazing journey through that.
      • He had an aortic dissection happen in his heart!
      • This event is unrelated to heart attack, cholesterol, or stroke.
    • He explains more of his journey—the man is a fighter!
  • They chat about Eddie’s previous running goals and how he’s adjusting them. (13:00)
    • Vinnie shares some thoughts on this as well.
    • Eddie’s consistent training saved his life.
  • They talk about Eddie’s heart now. (21:00)
    • He explains what his doctor told him.
  • Vinnie and Eddie talk about attitude and not being defeated. (26:00)
    • Vinnie applies this to people’s attitudes about changing their lifestyles
    • Eddie’s attitude is that you don’t start being healthy in the gym or the kitchen but in your mind. (28:00)
    • Build your mental discipline!
  • Vinnie shares thoughts on mental discipline. (29:30) 
  • Eddie shares ideas about mindset and sabotage. (34:00)
    • Every day is a decision.
  • They discuss the book “Salt Sugar Fat” by Michael Moss. (40:00)
    • Food companies pay millions of dollars to make sure their products are addictive.
  • Eddie has recently gone back to the gym. (50:30)
    • Everyone was super-helpful to him and happy for him.
  • Eddie inspires so many people because of his attitude and mental perseverance. (54:00)
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