Vinnie Tortorich

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Healing After Surgery – Episode 2843

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2843 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times.

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Healing After Surgery

  • Maria is the first caller. (6:00)
    • Maria and Vinnie talk about life, sports, and cultural differences, including soccer, hockey, and fan behavior at stadiums.
  • Vinnie argues that people should be tougher on their own habits and stop making excuses around politics, celebrities, and consumer behavior.
  • Maria shares her recent hip surgery and recovery, including how a carnivore-style diet and organ meats may have helped her healing. (26:00)
    • Vinnie says clean eating, especially organ meats and liver supplements, can support recovery, but warns about overdoing vitamin A and copper.
    • They discuss copper as having antibacterial properties and mention checking bloodwork.
  • Kevin joins the show and says he was laid off after 30 years at a financial services company and is figuring out what comes next. (50:30)
  • Vinnie encourages Kevin to stay confident, take his time, and consider work that is less vulnerable to AI disruption. (57:30)
    • They talk about AI’s impact on jobs, especially in corporate environments, and the value of hands-on trades.
  • Kevin says he’s been getting back into weightlifting and jiu-jitsu, and Vinnie recommends a weekly zone 4 interval workout to improve VO2 max.
    • Vinnie explains that zone 2 alone helps, but harder intervals are what really move VO2 max.
    • He explains how to get to zone 4 and do what is called a “quad.”
    • Try to do something physical every day, especially in the great outdoors!
  • 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. 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/
  • Please 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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Canceling Out Your Efforts – Episode 2809

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2809 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss using creatine, bro-science, the risk of canceling out your efforts, and more.

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Canceling Out Your Efforts

  • Vinnie has opinions about TRT, especially in men over 50. (6:00)
    • He’s been taking creatine and increasing his protein ratio.
  • Curb expectations when starting low-carb: initial weight loss can be rapid due to water loss from inflammation, but it will slow. (24:00)
  • Vinnie doesn’t like to judge other trainers, but…. (27:00)
    • He witnesses BS bro-science all the time at the gym and gives an example of it.
    • Be careful of bro-science; you don’t want to be canceling out your efforts.
  • Vinnie posted on social media about a study comparing fat burning to carb burning in elite athletes. (35:00)
  • It has been shown that high sugar diets can affect memory. (53:29)
  • There is a lot of bro-science and “hacks” out there, but it all boils down to the fact that none of it helps if you’re not taking control of your diet and exercise. Consistency matters.
  • 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

A New Sponsor

  •  Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $200 off for a limited time.
    • Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.
    • Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00)

 

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!

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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The Need For Electrolytes – Episode 2514

by Vinnie Tortorich

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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  • The documentary launched on January 11!
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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NSNG® 101: Cardio Training – Episode 2448

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2448 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with cardio training for your general health, the benefits of Zone 2 training, and more.

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NSNG® 101: Cardio Training

  • Vinnie and Anna have another episode chock full of great information! Grab your pen and paper and take notes if you can! You may need to listen to this one a couple of times!
  • A little chat about the movie “Vision Quest” leads into the topic for today: cardio training. (2:00)
  • The show got a compliment the other day. (5:00)
  • Vinnie is providing as many tools as he can, especially in the VIP group.
  • Anna will be doing a cooking demo in the group soon.
  • Aerobics or Cardio training is your friend. (7:45)
  • Vinnie explains his approach to cardio goals. (10:00)
    • Anna asks Vinnie about his longer hikes and what he takes with him.
  • There are different ways to make exercise fun for yourself. (16:30)
    • Vinnie often talks about an hour of cardio a day—it wasn’t that long ago that that was the norm.
    • Now people spend more time on their phone or at a computer than they do doing cardio. (18:15)
  • They discuss the idea of boredom during exercise. (19:00)
    • There are a wide variety of ways to get cardio in.
    • They also chat about getting sun in.
  • Weight-bearing exercise: if you are an avid cyclist or swimmer, you still have to get on your feet and do weight-bearing exercise. (29:00)
    • Weight-bearing exercise is how you build your bones up.
  • Breaking up an hour of cardio into 2 or 3 parts is still great! (33:00)

All About Zones

  • Zone 2: What is it and why does it matter? (35:00)
    • He gives examples of all four Zones.
  • Everything is working in your favor in Zone 2. (36:30)
  • HIIT is in Zone 4 and no longer burning fat.
    • Anna asks about needing sugar in the blood for homeostasis. (40:30)
    • Yes, in Zone 4 you may—but it only takes 1 teaspoon, not “carb loading.”
  • You are not maximizing your potential by doing HIIT every day. (41:00)
    • Your body needs 3-4 days to recover after long HIIT workouts.
    • Don’t go doing Zone 4 every day to give yourself an excuse to have a donut. You’re still damaging your body with the sugar.
  • HIIT is only good for increasing your VO2 Max.
    • Vinnie explains building up your VO2 Max. (45:00)
    • For all the cardio he does, Vinnie only seldom does intervals.
  • How do you calculate Zone 2 for yourself, and do you need a heart rate monitor? (50:00)
    • You don’t need a super fancy or expensive heart rate monitor to get your basic info.
      • You can just take your pulse, but that can be tricky.
  • Vinnie shares how to calculate your Zone 2 heart rate. (57:15)
    • Take 180 minus your age. (Do not use 220 as your starting point; that is for calculating *maximum* heart rate).
    • If you are a sedentary person, then minus 5 points. If you are already in good shape, you can add 5 points.
    • The goal is 70-79 % of your maximum heart rate.
  • Anna reminds us of many different grocery store chains where you can find her amazing sauces!
  • They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Zero Sum Game – Episode 2301

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2301 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss weight loss drugs and HIIT training as a zero-sum game while Anna demonstrates two of her yummy recipes, and more.

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ZERO SUM GAME

  • Anna is cooking up a recipe from her Substack, so you’ll want to tune into the YouTube video to watch, too! (4:00)
    • It’s Mediterranean Feta Bake and you can find the recipe here.
    • She also makes her awesome Stewtanesca.
  • Vinnie and Anna discuss weight loss drugs like Ozempic. (10:45)
    • They talk about celebrity usage, weight loss, and the risk of side effects.
    • The changes aren’t permanent, and the benefits are minimal.
      • Vinnie emphasizes: Nothing is under control if nothing is learned.
      • Anna recommends just doing NSNG® first and giving it a real try because it does work.
      • Vinnie shares an interesting analogy relating to finances. (19:45)
  • Vinnie calls Serena onto the show and interrupts her “dance party for one.” (27:30)
  • There is more cooking demo from Anna and more recipe discussion.
  • Anna asks Vinnie a question from the internet regarding HIIT (high-intensity interval training). (50:00)
    • Vinnie explains carb-burning and how calories (don’t) work–it’s a zero-sum game.
  • PLUS… Vinnie reveals an NSNG® FOODS special  Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Consistent & Beneficial Zone 2 Training – Episode 1609

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 1609 – On this very informational Monday show, Anna Vocino and Vinnie Tortorich talk the benefits of consistent Zone 2 training, stretching, technology, and more!

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CONSISTENT ZONE 2 TRAINING

  • Vinnie just got in his Concept 2 rower in.
  • He’s been trying to stay in excellent Zone 2 training shape.
  • They have a lot of challenges available, but don’t necessarily bite.
    • A lot of these will be high intensity.
    • Make sure you’re doing workouts that fit your goals.
  • Being in Zone 4 all the time isn’t a good idea all the time.
  • Challenges can be good to keep you motivated, though.
  • Even the Lance Armstrong’s of the world don’t do Zone 4 training more than once a week.
    • Doing more would have diminishing returns.
  • Zone 2 is great to get in shape and help yourself lose some fat.
  • Vinnie’s Zone 2 heart rate is in the 120s.
  • Take 180, subtract your age and give yourself a couple of points if you’re in good shape, to figure out your Zone 2 heart rate.
  • You build up mitochondria in Zone 2, and you build up your heart.
  • Take breaks if you need to to stay in this Zone.
    • Walk-run to get in Zone 2, if need be!
    • You’ll likely have to start slow if you aren’t in shape at the beginning and THAT’S OK!

FAT DOC IS OUT