Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2542 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest co-host Teresa Strasser to discuss the things that compel you in food addiction, creatine, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/the-things-that-compel-you-episode-2542 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Things That Compel You Continuing the conversation from an earlier episode regarding food addiction and GLP-1s. (2:30) How the hormones leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, and insulin work. (6:30) The body can become resistant to these hormones and create hunger even when your stomach is full. Teresa shares news regarding levels of chemicals in certain foods, including dark chocolate. (17:00) Vinnie advises athletes on what to do to bulk up. (22:00) You cannot “pump” fat; you can only “pump” muscle. Athletes need lean muscle, not fat. (23:30) Vinnie doesn’t always advise protein powders, but there are a couple that may help with goals. (27:30) Creatine can help, too, but there are some ca