• Control the Sugar - Episode 2735
    Dec 12 2025
    Episode 2735 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers to discuss ways to control the sugar addiction and stay focused through hard times. [libsyn_podcast id=39233425] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Control the Sugar Christa discovered Vinnie through Adam and Dr Drew. (5:30) She was doing great, but lately has been struggling, especially now that she is going through perimenopause.She shares some of her challenges, and he gives her some suggestions.He gives her advice regarding a cookie party and how to avoid it. Joey Schott is the next caller. (35:00) They chat about Joey helping Vinnie build a cedar kayak.Both of them were going through challenges the year they built the kayak, and focusing on the build was its own kind of therapy. (42:00)Champion kayaker Oscar Chalupsky is an inspiration. His book, "No Retreat, No Surrender," is available on Amazon in Vinnie's book club. https://amzn.to/4p74V1sJoey shares some of his health history, starting with a stroke and several other injuries. (47:00)He asks himself if certain inflammatory foods are worth the pain they cause. (52:00He's started getting back to the gym, too. Ken joins the show. (1:06:00) He discovered Vinnie through the Mike Rowe podcast.They chat about Ken's morning exercise routine. (1:11:00)He'd also like to get a family member on board with NSNG®. (1:17:00)A good book to read is "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It," by Gary Taubes. It's good information and compelling.You can find it on Amazon in Vinnie's book club. https://amzn.to/4mr3fhh Special Promo Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • A Solid Approach - Episode 2734
    Dec 10 2025
    Episode 2734 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss having a solid approach to your goals and being dedicated to your lifestyle. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/a-solid-approach-episode-2734 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Solid Approach Being a "cool dad." (2:00)Vinnie had a call with listener Bryson. (7:00) It's essential to have a goal, but you don't stop living the lifestyle once you reach it—because it's a lifestyle! New Year's is just around the corner. If you can stick to a goal for a million dollars, you can stick to it for anything. Stop telling yourself you can't. Everyone wants to hack everything, but good health doesn't happen overnight. (24:00)Focus on the individual choices you make; sometimes the overall goal can be overwhelming. (28:00)Vinnie approaches everything with a desire to learn and improve. (35:00)Many people try too many hacks or methods at once; the idea is to pick one solid, proven approach and stick with it. (42:00)Don Coddington is incredible and a beast. (46:00) Our Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    54 mins
  • Dreams Are Free - Episode 2733
    Dec 8 2025
    Episode 2733 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss changing things up and keeping up motivation and writing down your dreams because dreams are free! https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/dreams-are-free-episode-2733 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Changing Things Up The podcast has a new sponsor, Jaspr. (2:00) Vinnie is very excited about the product—he's been using it for the past 9 months and loves it.Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday.Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Anna proposed an idea a while back about calling folks on her customer list. (20:00) She wants to connect with customers and get customer feedback.She shares various things she learns about her customers. The mantra Vinnie hears the most from people is that they do not eat breakfast. (26:55) He has suggestions that should help, like starting your day with a couple of eggs or egg bites.Sometimes you need to change things up while staying on the NSNG® plan. Dreams Are Free The Power of Positive Thinking is highly recommended. Vinnie loves it even though he does not consider himself religious. (44:30) He gives examples of what he does as "meditations" and inspiration.Napoleon Hill, despite some misgivings, still wrote an excellent book that Vinnie draws inspiration from. You can find "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill in Vinnie's book club here:https://amzn.to/3ZxWXo3"The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale is here. (10:00)https://amzn.to/4ocS0Kg Writing things down and reading them every day can make a difference.Dream big because dreams are free. (49:00) Dream it, and DO it; your success depends on it. Anna shares some of the dreams she has accomplished by following a similar spiritual practice. (54:00) She writes her goals and takes massive action. There is no downside to going after your goals! Our Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Gaming the System - Episode 2732
    Dec 5 2025
    Episode 2732 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss gaming the system and the benefits of correctly measuring body composition. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/gaming-the-system-episode-2732 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Gaming the System The first caller is Lee. (6:00) Lee has been off and on NSNG for several years and has been listening to the podcast since early on.He gives his backstory about NSNG®. (15:00) He uses several protocols in addition to NSNG®; however, Vinnie has some questions and suggestions for Lee. (21:00) He has lost and gained significant weight several times, and it's affecting his health.Vinnie is trying to get Lee to stumble less. Lee needs to stop trying to game the system.Lee also started lifting to strengthen his knees. He realized his sore knees were probably less about arthritis and more about lack of strength. Shelly joins the call. (46:00) She gives Vinnie an update on her health metrics.A DEXA scan is the best way to detect body composition (bone density, muscle growth, and body fat percentage). (50:00) A scale doesn't give you all that information. Our Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • What We Tell Ourselves - Episode 2731
    Dec 3 2025
    Episode 2731 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the evolution of beliefs, what we tell ourselves, junk food trends, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/what-we-tell-ourselves-episode-2731 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast What We Tell Ourselves Note: There is a discussion around Santa and beliefs—if you have little ones around while listening, we encourage listener discretion.The origin of the "Daisy Dukes" and the show Dukes of Hazard. (3:00)They discuss how information about topics like climate change has changed, and that we are always learning.Vinnie relates the belief in Santa to the belief in what is possible. (13:00) We tell ourselves things we want to be true, so we can get what we want. (16:30) Oral semiglutide's effects are supposed to be as effective as the injection, but there are still side effects. (21:00)"The Decaf study." They discuss decaf and caffeinated coffee and whether it is harmful enough.Taco Bell has its own soda flavor, Baja Blast. (28:00) They just launched their own pie based on the same flavor. People think they can get away with one thing if they believe they are compensating elsewhere, but that doesn't always work that way. CICO, or taking a GLP-1, is an example of this; people will indulge, thinking that the running or the GLP-1 will take care of the fallout. (36:00) The FDA is lifting black box warnings from women's estrodiol packaging. (51:00) This allows women options that they didn't think were possible before to treat perimenopause and menopausal symptoms. Our Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Flip the Script - Episode 2730
    Dec 1 2025
    Episode 2730 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino host guests for a call-in show to discuss steps into NSNG, the need to "flip the script," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/flip-the-script-episode-2730 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Flip the Script Vinnie just got back from Barbados, his first real vacation in a while. (3:00) He shares a story of how the locals were friendly and helpful.He didn't, however, engage with a pina colada as planned. The first caller is Ty. He got to meet Anna at a fundraising comedy show, and it was better than Disneyland. (17:00)He and his partner, Michelle, are members of the VIP group and love the community. (19:00)Ty's question: Summarize for newcomers to NSNG, the easiest first step one can take when starting.Anna: Start with your favorite proteins and build around that. Grilling and stovetop first—quicker and easier to get into. (25:00)Vinnie reminds you to be mindful, but avoid being carb-phobic. Cruciferous veggies are your friend. (29:00) Second call-in guest is Trish: Trish has been NSNG off and on for years. She is struggling to get back into it mentally. They discuss various reasons. Be careful of the story you tell yourself. You need to flip the script in your head. (40:00) Leslie is starting her own trail mix company with clean ingredients. (43:00) She's done a lot of research, and it'll be especially great for camping and hiking. Nutrition and Meds Amy is the next caller, and she has a nutrition question. She recently had an intestinal blockage and was in the hospital. (53:00) They discuss possible options as Amy transitions back to regular foods from IV fluids. She is a former triathlete who wants to transition into weight training. (59:30) You can get strong without hours of training. Wayne is next and needs to be wearing some different t-shirt merch. (1:24:00) He tried to transition slowly into NSNG—he's not a "cold turkey" kind of person.He has some concerns with his blood pressure and the medication he is on.Vinnie does not give medical advice, but they discuss what could be causing it.They advise Wayne to get a full health workup and to let his doctor know that he has changed his meds. (1:25:00) Never stop medications without consulting your doctor first! Don't forget to book a consultation with Vinnie if you need guidance! https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/You'll be able to join the NSNG® VIP group when it reopens soon! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can buy or rent it here if you like.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ 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 gets, 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Trust and Verify with Dr. Amy Gutman - Episode 2729
    Nov 28 2025
    Episode 2729 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Amy Gutman to discuss doctor-patient dynamics, the need to trust and verify, and her book, "Powerhouse Living." https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/trust-and-verify-dr-amy-gutman-episode-2729 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Trust and Verify During her medical career, Dr. Gutman came to realize that some of the things she had been taught were based on incorrect science. (6:00) She is an Emergency doctor, and has been since 2002.She was also trying to get her parents to be healthier; however, they have a hard time adjusting to improved and updated information. Vinnie has had a similar issue with his parents, particularly his mother. Due to a medical problem, he was caring for his Mom, and that's when he helped his parents implement changes. (12:00)There are ways to eat healthily on a fixed income. (16:00)Dr. Amy shares her experience getting her mother the correct medical help. (22:30)The discussion turns to the oft-misused term "doctor," referring to people who use it without an MD or PhD in medicine. (30:00) There is a challenge working with most Registered Dieticians as well. (40:00) Dr. Amy speaks about her challenges in convincing her parents to continue the healthy plan she set up for them. (43:00) Many people often say they will "do anything" to get fit and healthy, except for doing the actual things that get you fit and healthy.Marketing of products and medications can be misleading, too. (55:00) Vinnie's wife, Serena, is 64 years old and very fit. NSNG agrees with her! (1:05:00) Healthy foods increase your vitality!Foods like ghee help build "sexy" hormones. (1:10:00) Powerhouse Living Dr. Amy Gutman's book, "Powerhouse Living: Lead Your Life Like a Resuscitation," is about people changing their lives, both in body and mind. (1:13:00) You can find her book on Amazon and other booksellers. And in Vinnie's book club https://amzn.to/4r45gU2It contains real-life examples of people who transformed their lives. It is meant to inspire people to lead a life of purpose and adaptability, even in challenging and hectic times. It is not a stereotypical self-help book. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • How to Approach Thanksgiving - Episode 2728
    Nov 26 2025
    Episode 2728 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how to approach Thanksgiving, the so-called "exercise pill," and whether or not it's worth it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/how-to-approach-thanksgiving-episode-2728 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast How to Approach Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Vinnie is headed home for the holidays. Vinnie typically gives two suggestions for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (10:10) Plan to eat judiciously, and do not take leftovers home.The other is to eat what you enjoy and move on—do not let this one meal turn into multiple meals.It depends on where you are in your journey as to which approach you choose. (11:40) High-fat diets are the secret to keeping your brain young. (27:00) Things like eating coconut oil can help. Lean beef is not a risk for heart disease. (30:00) It is also a natural source of creatine. "Exercise in a pill"? (32:00) There may be benefits for a limited few, but the side effects are sure to be horrible.If you don't change your ways, your life will not improve. You have to change your habits! (40:00) Chris shares the side effects. (44:30)You can add a slew of side effects, OR you can go to the damn gym! Work your body the way it was meant to do. (46:00) Our Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty.Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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 REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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