Vinnie Tortorich

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The Power of No – Episode 2866

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2866: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the power of no as you navigate life, misleading studies, and marketing. 

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The Power of No

  • Vinnie shares how he got into coaching kids. (3:00)
  • Do good work and become even more valuable.
  • Learn the power of saying no.
  • Vinnie just read Sylvester Stallone’s The Steps. (11:00)
    • Want to read it yourself?
    • You can find it in Vinnie’s Book Club here: https://tinyurl.com/slystllnebooksteps
    • Just when you thought you knew his story, there is so much more.
    • Stallone’s story is also a prime example of the power of “NO.”
  • Non-sugar sweeteners. (27:00)
    • A recent study states that there’s no statistical difference between water and sugar-free beverages (such as Diet Coke).
    • Coincidentally, or not, the study was sponsored by the American Beverage Association, which includes soda companies.
    • Unfortunately, people may believe this and think they can drink cola drinks without harming their health. (29:15)
  • Other sodas market themselves as healthy or “functional” drinks.
    • One mixes its own “natural flavors,” but uses things like cassava. The amount of processing even needed to make cassava sweet is suspect.
    • The “Dirty Keto” documentary addresses these kinds of products.
  • The marketing of these products is shady. Instead of even saying they are simply an alternative, companies market them as “healthy”, which is misleading.

Other Food Rules

  • Kosher salt has its own rules. (48:00)
  • Organic is a term that can be compromised, too. (52:00)
  • This podcast isn’t trying to scare you, but to help you navigate. (55:15)
  • The Vinnie was right segment: Exercise can turn back your biological clock and improve cancer recovery outcomes. (56:30)
  • Vinnie gives an update on Pure Coffee Club. (57:00)
  • Get Vinnie’s e-book here: https://nsng.vinnietortorich.com/product/intro-to-nsng/
  • Don’t forget to get Anna’s new book Eat Happy Cocktail Hour!
  • Eat Happy Cocktail Hour is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers, and you can pre-order right now.
    • Pre-order and get bonus goodies!
    • You can pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
    • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
    • The physical release date is October 13, 2026
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section. 

The NSNG® VIP is now closed, but you can add your name to the waitlist for next time.
Interested? Sign up here: https://vinnietortorich.com/vip. 

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The Food Noise Fix – Episode 2865

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2865: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss hunger signals, protein, the food noise fix, and building new habits.

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The Food Noise Fix

  • Pumpkin spice and candy season. (2:00)
  • Sylvester Stallone has a new book out that Vinnie is enjoying. (6:00)
  • Anna shares that she sells her products at a local Pavilions during pumpkin spice season. (10:45)
  • Vinnie describes a two-hour consultation with “Joey Six Pack,” a professional trainer seeking advice on fitness trends, particularly GLP-1 medications. (19:45)
    • GLP-1 drugs are portrayed as potentially helpful for starting weight loss, especially for people with significant weight to lose.
    • Users should develop sustainable eating habits in case they eventually stop taking the medication.
    • “Food noise” refers to persistent thoughts or urges surrounding food; the term reportedly became popular through GLP-1 user testimonials and media exposure.
    • Is it truly a good idea to always suppress “food noise, since hunger is a natural biological signal?
    • Highly processed carbohydrates, such as chips, are presented as foods that can stimulate appetite and encourage continued eating.
    • Protein- and fat-rich foods, such as steak, are described as more filling and less likely to lead to overeating.
    • An optimal diet includes meat, fish, chicken, eggs, dairy products, and vegetables—particularly cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.
    • Eating more protein is also recommended to support muscle development when combined with strength training.
    • The central message is to limit junk food, prioritize filling whole foods, and establish healthy eating habits rather than relying solely on medication, calorie counting, or portion-control tricks.
  • Remember, Vinnie’s suggestions should not *replace* individualized medical or nutritional advice.
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Protein Intake and Muscle

  • Anna saw a question on X about increasing protein but not using it to build muscle through exercise training. (39:00)
    • Being on a GLP-1 should require increased protein and strength training, since a side effect is often lean muscle loss.
    • Protein helps muscles build, but it will do little unless you stimulate the muscle to grow.
    • Only work the muscles you plan on keeping! (44:00)
  • People struggle to understand that once you become fat-adapted (through lower carb intake and ketosis), your body automatically tamps down “food noise.” (48:00)
  • Don’t forget to get Anna’s new book Eat Happy Cocktail Hour!
  • 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 pre-order from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
    • Please save your receipt from wherever you pre-order; you’ll need it for your bonuses!
    • The physical release date is October 13, 2026
  • Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility:
    You can purchase your own through Vinnie’s website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook
  • Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. You can also purchase them under the “Food and Snacks” section. 

The NSNG® VIP is now closed, but you can add your name to the waitlist for next time.
Interested? Sign up here: https://vinnietortorich.com/vip. 

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)

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

FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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The Power of Eggs: Nature’s Perfect Food – Episode 2593

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2593—On today’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the nutritional value of eggs, their historical perception, and the debunking of claims linking them to health issues. They continue on with the power of eggs emphasizing that eggs contain essential amino acids and nutrients, and address misconceptions about their relationship to diabetes.

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The Power of Eggs

  • Vinnie and Chris discussed the evolution of egg advertising, featuring the ‘Incredible Edible Egg’ campaign from 1978 and the subsequent 1995 version that addressed cholesterol concerns. (00:02:39)

  • Vinnie explained how cholesterol became a public health issue starting in the 1970s. (00:03:15)

  •  Vinnie shared his personal history of consuming raw eggs in protein shakes from age 12, describing his training regimen and early bodybuilding experiences. (00:12:02)

 

Egg Nutrition and Health Claims

  • Chris takes a deep dive into nutritional information about the power of eggs, including their protein content, fat composition,  choline levels, and cholesterol. (00:26:19)

  • The discussion turns to Dr. Michael Greger’s claims about eggs and diabetes risk.

  • Chris presents a scientific analysis of the studies behind these claims, highlighting methodological issues and confounding variables. (00:29:27 )

  • Vinnie recommends eggs as a fundamental part of an athlete’s diet, particularly for young athletes.

  • He suggests combining egg consumption with appropriate supplements like creatine while emphasizing that eggs naturally contain many of the nutrients athletes seek in supplements. (00:38:46)

 

Upcoming Event and Bookstore Appearance

  • Finally, Vinnie and Anna discussed their upcoming appearance at Bold Forks Bookstore on January 15th, including plans for dinner beforehand and logistics for their trip to DC. (01:00:05)

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  • For a limited time, if you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it’s OPEN for all your New Year’s motivation and accountability at 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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  • 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, 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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REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!

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Doing What You Can – Episode 2379

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2379 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss positive versus negative messaging, morbid obesity, doing what you can to get a leg up, and more.

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DOING WHAT YOU CAN 

  • Listen for the SPECIAL PROMO CODE FOR NSNG® Foods that is for ONE DAY ONLY! Code is ONLY available on the website and podcast apps!
  • Vinnie is fired up today, and he and Anna chat about the movie Rocky and how it was so uplifting in a difficult era of American history. (2:00)
    • This brings him to the topic of “The Whale” with Brendan Fraser; he shares his frustrations about the movie.
    • He summarizes parts of the film and feels like the message of the film is negative.
  • Anna asks how Vinnie would help those who may feel they are in the same place as the movie’s main character. (16:00)
    • Vinnie and Anna give shout-outs to various NSNG® folks who have overcome their morbid obesity.
    • Anna shares part of what humans look for in storytelling. (23:00)
  • Anna makes the point that she and Vinnie aren’t people who will be able to change policy. (26:00)
    • They are doing what they can to help people by giving information to the public in ways that empower the individual to change their own life.
  • They discuss more about the message of Rocky, which is positive and shows possibilities, even for those who are in a tough place. (29:00)
  • They chat about trying to get the messages out on social media, but even people who want to see it, don’t always get all the info. (34:00)
    • Vinnie shares a recent YouTube video about what foods to stay away from, and they discuss it.
  • They go through the ingredients of a certain brand of protein bar and give a breakdown of it.
  • Don’t forget to check out Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen Substack, too!
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Inspired by Rocky with Mike Kunda – Episode 1991

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1991 – On this fun Friday show, Mike Kunda, Rocky interpreter, joins Vinnie to talk his movie “The Pretender,” his role as a Rocky Film Tour guide, being inspired by Rocky, the law of attraction, and more.

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PRE-ORDER BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE

  • Vinnie’s new documentary is now available for pre-order on Apple TV (iTunes).
  • This is his third documentary in just over three years.
  • It will be available on January 11th. 
  • If you buy it this weekend (Dec 3 – 5), it is available for just $6.99. But this flash sale will end, so order now.
  • Here is the link to the pre-order: http://bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes
    • Share this link with friends, too!

INSPIRED BY ROCKY

  • Mike Kunda is a Rocky interpreter and Rocky film tour guide.
  • He can do the voice, he can do the look.
  • In fact, Mike was in a movie called “The Pretender,” available on platforms like Amazon Prime, where he discusses his life as a Rocky interpreter and the like.
    • It was picked up by Gravitas.
    • The movie went international and changed his life.
  • As a kid, Mike was very insecure and loved to dress up.
  • When he saw Rocky, his dad told him maybe he could learn something from him, and then Mike became Rocky.
    • If you’re going to be your hero, you have to try to get it right!
      • Vinnie feels he has a similar story.
  • Rocky is Vinnie’s favorite. He’s been showing the neighborhood kids the Rocky films, too.
  • Prior to making Rocky his job, he was a general manager for an optician’s office.
    • He LOVES what he does now.

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Putting On Muscle Mass Later in Life – Episode 1329

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1329 – The wonderful Anna Vocino joins Vinnie for this Monday show, and the two talk yoked celebrities, putting on muscle mass later on in life, Vinnie’s recent Virginia workout experience, having awareness of your body, and more.

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YOKED CELEBRITIES

  • Vinnie follows Sylvester Stallone on Instagram
    • He is 72ish years old
  • All of these guys looked amazing in their prime
    • Ripped to shreds
  • Stallone is still looking really good
    • In phenomenal shape
  • Arnold looks even more ripped now than he did before
  • These guys have had some involvement with steroids
  • The youngest guy, Van Damme, looks the lease shredded now

PUTTING ON MUSCLE MASS

  • It is still super possible to gain lots of muscle after 40, 50, or 60 years of age
  • To see muscles, the fat has to be gone
  • Don’t worry about counting grams of protein or all of that
  • You don’t need to use an app to count calories or any of that
  • You can bet that guys like Vinnie & Stallone don’t use these apps
  • Use how you feel to figure out what you should do
    • Including, if your pants start feeling a little tight