Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2587 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich, Anna Vocino, and Chris Shaffer share each of their goals to "stay alive in 2025" and more. [libsyn_podcast id=34571300] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Stay Alive in 2025 Happy New Year! Anna and Vinnie are going to be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC on January 15, 2025. (3:30)  Here is a link to the event: Vinnie wants to keep your energy and motivation going throughout the year, not just the first two weeks. He shares his own goals for 2025. Anna wants to figure out how to integrate her busy-ness with her business better and fit her exercise in. (15:00) Chris is getting married this year and wants to be in the best shape of his life. (25:00) He wants to start his days with exercise. Otherwise, his days get away from him. For some people, it helps to become a commitment “freak.” You can’t let others derail your goals. (30:00) To be extraordinary, you have to commit to being *ext

Episode 2586 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome the upcoming New Year with a walk down memory lane with "Another Auld Lang Syne," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/a-walk-down-memory-lane-episode-2586 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Walk Down Memory Lane Music, musicians, and "A&R." (3:00) A little PSA: See something, say something. (8:00) If you find a lump somewhere on your body that is suspicious, get it checked out. Do not wait! Vinnie reminisces a bit, inspired by Dan Fogelberg’s “Another Auld Lang Syne.” They discuss not recognizing people over the years because of changes and aging. Continuing with the song. (25:30) Being a respectable architect and other “rock solid” careers. Sign up for the NSNG® VIP group—it’s OPEN! Become a member and you’ll be able to order the VIP hat! (32:00) More song analyzing and back-handed compliments. (34:00) Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy K

Episode 2585 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Christine Trimpe, and they discuss her journey to health by becoming free from sugar and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/free-from-sugar-episode-2585 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Free From Sugar Christine has written a book about her health journey called “Sugar Freed.” It's available for pre-order in Vinnie's Book Club  It's all about her journey. (5:30) They discuss the relative viewpoints of what was considered “overweight” over the years. She noticed how her health was going downward in college. (13:00) Bullying from being overweight all of her life had a big impact on her mindset. The book is not only about healing her physical health but her spiritual and emotional health as well. (19:00) Where she started her weight loss journey. (24:00) She tried all kinds of programs, including Weight Watchers several times. She finally hit a turning point. (24:30) Vinnie

Episode 2584 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about navigating celebrations, give an update on Pure Vitamin Club product shipping, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/navigating-celebrations-episode-2584 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Doing the Right Thing Merry Christmas Day and Happy Holidays! Vinnie had a plan for navigating the holidays, but it took an unexpected turn. (4:00) He ate something he usually doesn’t eat, and his body rebelled. Chris’s fiance altered a recipe of Venezuelan hallacas to avoid the inflammation caused by corn flour. (14:00) Vinnie has changed his plan a bit to accommodate his “life into living” and then will immediately get back into ketosis. (17:00) His goal is to stay in dietary ketosis as a way to keep his leukemia at bay as much as possible. They talk about having a sweet tooth and making the change to NSNG®. It even took him a while to adjust, but it’s worth it. He tr

Episode 2583 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino whip up some Christmas treats of sausage cheddar balls and egg nog, discuss holiday plans, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/some-christmas-treats-episode-2583 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Some Christmas Treats Anna is cooking  up some holiday favorites! You can watch on YouTube to see her work her holiday magic. Christmas tradition—Anna teaches you about sausage cheddar balls. (5:00) The original recipe is made with flour, but Anna modified it for NSNG®. You have options! (9:30) They talk about upcoming Christmas plans. (12:00) Anna’s homemade Egg nog recipe is a real treat. (26:00) She shows you how it’s done properly to get a rich, creamy nog. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays

Episode 2582 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Chris Palmer, and they discuss the increase in mental health disorders, how diet affects the brain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/diet-affects-brain-dr-chris-palmer-episode-2582 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Diet Affects the Brain What is the state of mental health, and how did we get here? (5:00) The number of cases has skyrocketed in recent years. Do we have an idea how or when mental issues start? (16:00) How much does genetics play in mental health? Epigenetics can be a factor as well. Today, we have a chronic disease epidemic. (23:00) The rates of depression and anxiety disorders were already increasing even before the pandemic. (28:00) Other conditions like ADHD and autism have increased as well. Whatever is driving poor metabolic health is also driving poor mental health. (30:00) How do we fix this? (32:00) The first step would be to get rid of proces

Episode 2581 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer give an update on products shipping, speak to a special guest, discuss doing the right thing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/doing-the-right-thing-episode-2581 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Doing the Right Thing Special guest Joseph Raney joins Vinnie and Chris; he owns and is the chef of Skogen Kitchen in Custer, South Dakota. (2:15) But first, there is an update about Vinnie’s companies, Pure Vitamin Club and NSNG® Foods. (3:00) They summarize some of the issues they’ve been dealing with over many months. If you have a question about an order, you can contact Chris @NSNGChris on X, chris@purevitaminclub.com, or support@purevitaminclub.com. The B-12, magnesium, and vitamin D are arriving at the warehouse. (6:30) The EPA-DHA/Krill oil is on hold due to sourcing issues. Vinnie refuses to put crap ingredients into his products. Today’s special guest is Jose

Episode 2580 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome a special guest, discuss the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the New Diet for 2025, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/the-new-diet-for-2025-episode-2580 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The New Diet for 2025 Vinnie’s brother Mark is a surprise guest today. (3:00) Mark was on the show recently, and the audience loved his honesty. They will discuss Mark’s goals, but first a cocktail recipe. (10:00) Creamers are not real and are filled with bad ingredients. (15:00) They discuss getting Mark back into activity. (20:00) Anna talks about the Dietary Guidelines for Nother America. (29:00) The information is released yearly and tries to peddle the idea of eating less meat and going plant-based. The government knows what is correct, but they advocate the wrong info. The information given is often confusing. The New Diet for 2025 is simple. (43:00) Neither Vinnie nor Anna sh

Episode 2579 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes several NSNG® VIP Members calling in and sharing updates, asking questions about working out, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/questions-about-working-out-episode-2579 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Questions About Working Out This is the second call-in special with NSNG® VIP members. Vinnie shares a story from junior high school. (3:30) David is checking in with an update. (14:30) He has reached the point of NSNG® where things are becoming less of a struggle. They mention the upcoming VIP Trucker Hats. (18:00) Kurt has been consistent in weight training, and it shows. (22:00) He shares what he’s been doing. Vinnie has a plan to build even more muscle as well. Alex is next, and after some discussion about camping and hiking, his question is about weightlifting and bulking up. (45:00) There is a misconception about needing carbs to bulk up. There are various ways to app

Episode 2578 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the mixed messages on recycling, doing the right thing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/mixed-messages-on-recycling-episode-2578 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Mixed Messages on Recycling The significance of Blondie. (2:00) Environmental issues and conflicting takeaways. (6:00) Following the rules vs. not following them. (18:00) All of this leads to a bigger discussion. (30:00) Does recycling help or not? They go through the process of what happens to recyclable items. Only 6% end up truly getting recycled. There are areas of the country that don’t actively try to recycle. A huge percentage is either in landfills or a boat to China for incineration. Making butter spreadable. (42:00) AGA stoves are standard in British households. They share a status update on Pure Vitamin Club Magnesium and Vitamin D supplements. (57:00) If you are interested in the

Episode 2577 - On this Monday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome a couple of special guests, and they share kitchen gift ideas, discuss sticking to NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/kitchen-gift-ideas-episode-2577 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - You Can't Outsource Fitness Vinnie’s sister-in-law, Kristi, shares her superpowers. (7:00) Different entertainment interests. Vinnie is a voracious reader and mentions his favorite books. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill can be found in Vinnie's Book Club. Thanksgiving with family was a great time. (20:00) Vinnie was able to get his brother Mark to exercise a few times. Anna makes a great point—you can’t outsource fitness. (28:00) Kitchen Gift Ideas Anna explains what makes a good cooking pan and discusses brands. (31:30) Kitchen knives. (41:30) A good knife has metal going through the handle’s length, called a tang. it's a good idea to get your knives sharpened a coupl

Episode 2576 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bret Scher, and they discuss better indicators for heart health, effecting change in government, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/better-indicators-dr-bret-scher-episode-2576 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Better Indicators Dr. Bret Scher joins Vinnie today to discuss cholesterol, plaque, and metabolic health. (2:00) He is a cardiologist and an expert on cholesterol and heart health. People ask Vinnie all the time about cholesterol numbers. (4:00) Unfortunately, many doctors are forced to practice “cookbook medicine” because of the standards they must follow. (6:00) LDL cholesterol is not a stand-alone marker. (13:45) The best predictor of plaque is plaque, not so much LDL. Calcium scores can help determine plaque buildup; there are different things to look for. What numbers in a calcium score are a concern? (23:00) There are multiple considerations. Can you lowe

Episode 2575 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the recent Thanksgiving holiday, the season of temptation and resisting it, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/the-season-of-temptation-episode-2575 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Season of Temptation Vinnie had a “blowout” during Thanksgiving. (2:00) Chris summarizes what he and his fiancé did for Thanksgiving. (5:00) Vinnie shares what he did for Thanksgiving this year. (7:00) He has some regrets. He understands what people go through when they go off NSNG®. (15:00) They discuss temptation and finding the motivation to resist it. (19:00) Vinnie’s motivation is based on surviving cancer. He also keeps his activity level up. Is there a way to stick to NSNG® when surrounded by temptation but not by support? (26:00) Chris shares his Mom’s expansive holiday menus. (31:00) The Friday Call-In show that Vinnie had recently was a big hit. He plans to do m

Episode 2574 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss being never too old to be in great shape, guide you in a "Starches 101" class, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/starches-101-episode-2574 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Make Your Plan The magic of Mick Jagger. (2:00) He and some of his contemporaries seem not to be slowing down. Vinnie’s mother, Marie, lost enough weight in her 70s that she reached her high school weight again. (7:00) You are never too old, and it is never too late. The Holidays are here. Make your plan! (9:00) Vinnie had a call-in show and spoke to a woman who is a bona fide sugar addict. (10:00) Throw out the carby leftovers! Figure out ahead of time what you can make and take to get-togethers. People develop emotional attachments to foods. (17:00) It is possible to overcome it. Olive Oil fraud scheme. (28:00) Starches 101 Vinnie and Anna elaborate on what starches are. (31:00)

Episode 2573 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes three NSNG® VIP Members calling in to ask questions about strength, sugar addiction, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Members Callin In Vinnie has a different format for this episode. (2:00) The first caller is Natalie. What does a mid-life woman need to do who is starting in strength training? (7:00) Grab a pen and take notes if you like. Twice a week, do push/pull routines, and he elaborates. (18:00) Beat boredom by listening to podcasts or audiobooks. David gives Vinnie an update on his weight loss. (33:00) David wants to know what kind of exercise he can do with a hindered shoulder. What can a person eat when they don’t have a gallbladder? (35:00) Teresa admits she’s a sugar addict and needs suggestions on how to handle it better. (47:00) Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check o

Episode 2572 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss boxing, strength training, keeping your focus on the big picture, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/the-big-picture-episode-2572 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Big Picture Tyson vs. Paul and other boxing talk. (3:00) This episode was recorded right before the boxing match between the two. Vinnie was a big fan of Jack Johnson, who fought adversity throughout his life. He also thinks it’s inspirational that Tyson is getting back into the ring. Vince Gironda and Mickey Hargitay are two early bodybuilders who never used steroids. (20:00) Keep your focus on the big picture. (30:00) Vinnie describes how he does interval training. (33:00) Interval training should only be once or twice a week; it’s necessary to have a good recovery time between sessions. Consistency counts! (44:00) Vinnie has a strategy for when he doesn’t feel like going to the gym. (51:

Episode 2571 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss upcoming holiday plans while Anna demos a recipe, health and fitness in schools, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/upcoming-holiday-plans-episode-2571 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Upcoming Holiday Plans Karaoke music inspiration. (2:00) Anna is cooking during the show today. (5:00) Anna shares the story of a cranky store clerk. You may want to watch this on YouTube to watch her work some magic. (18:00) She’ll be attending a Friendsgiving this year and she shares her ideas. Vinnie and Serena will be entertaining relatives this year. Vinnie has submitted his name to be considered for RFK’s committee to improve school health and fitness standards. (44:00) He wants to be involved in improving standards. Almost 75% of the U.S. population is out of shape. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen

Episode 2570 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes athlete and business owner Oscar Chalupsky, and they discuss mindset, resilience, "riding the tiger," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/riding-the-tiger-oscar-chalupsky-episode-2570 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Never Surrender Oscar has a new book out, “No Retreat, No Surrender.” (2:00) Its in Vinnie's book club He had a health scare that technically should have ended his life, but he has been fighting it and winning. (5:00) Oscar’s story is a come-from-behind story; they review some of his backstory. (9:00) Apartheid was established in South Africa at the time, which created certain restrictions. (14:00) They discuss Oscar’s competing against Grant Kenny. (15:00) Vinnie asks about Oscar’s entry into the Olympics. (24:00) They chat a bit about Oscar’s personal life. (35:00) He has so many incredible achievements but emphasizes that he works hard and has figured out how

Episode 2569 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss whether government nominees can truly affect change, what we can do, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/what-we-can-do-episode-2569 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - What We Can Do Health and Human Services and various nominees. (3:00) Does it make a difference who oversees the health and nutritional changes? (10:00) Any changes are going to take a long time to establish. But change does need to happen! Big Food is lobbying both sides of the aisle to ensure their business and profits aren’t negatively affected. (17:00) Some general nutrition suggestions from the government aren’t always based on science. (20:00) Is there anything we can do in the “middle” ground, like advocating at schools, etc. (23:00) They talk about various accommodations made around PE class versus during the 1970s and 1980s. (26:00) There’s a balance between being safe and toughening u

Episode 2568 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss traveling, new goals, the TSA, weight loss, how to "reset your jets," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/reset-your-jets-episode-2568 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reset Your Jets Anna has been traveling and promoting Eat Happy Italian. (2:00) Vinnie has a new plan for workouts next year. (14:00) He wants to put on more muscle. (22:00) They return to discussing Anna’s recent travels. (24:30) They share ideas about going through airports. There are ways to visit with friends or family and still be NSNG®. (30:00) Anna shares a story about the TSA. (33:00) Anna got called a “perp.” Apparently, Vinnie is on “The List,” too. During the Villa Cappelli ad, Anna shares one way to tell if olive oil has been cut with cheap oil. But Villa Cappelli *never* cuts theirs. Anna has dropped some weight. (49:00) She had some medical issues this past year and had to b