Life-Saving Weight Loss - Episode 1367
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 07/20/2019
How Much Protein Is Enough - Episode 2797
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2797 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how much protein is enough, the gym as a "third space" to hang out, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/how-much-protein-is-enough-episode-2797 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: How Much Protein Is Enough? High protein is good, but by how much? (3:30) It depends on how active you are and your...
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Booty Building 101 - Episode 2796
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2796 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the basics of glute exercises with a booty-building 101, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/booty-building-101-episode-2796 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Booty Building 101 Body trends have changed over time. Older bodybuilding aesthetics favored smaller glutes; modern culture/influencers...
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Keep On Keeping On - Episode 2795
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2795 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome four callers to discuss eating while on chemo, weight-loss goals, how to keep on keeping on, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/keep-on-keeping-on-episode-2795 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Keep On Keeping On Dave is the first caller. (3:30) He was recently diagnosed with cancer and called...
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What is Fibermaxxing? - Episode 2794
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2794 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss relationships and healthy lifestyles, what is fibermaxxing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/what-is-fibermaxxing-episode-2794 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: What is Fibermaxxing? Relationship issues and the Pina Colada song. (3:00) Couples can have issues when each person doesn't treat...
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Empower Your Kids - Episode 2793
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2793- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how to empower your kids by helping them cook and by making healthy snacks, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/empower-your-kids-episode-2793 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Empower Your Kids The challenge of finding a good avocado mayo. (4:00) Vinnie is adding protein to his day by adding...
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Decide Who You Want to Be - Episode 2792
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2792 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss getting back on track, how to decide who you want to be, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/decide-who-you-want-to-be-episode-2792 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Decide Who You Want to Be Spring has sprung! (3:00) Our first caller is John. (8:00) John has lost 87 pounds...
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The Impact of Junk Food - Episode 2791
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2791 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Changes in AHA recommendations and the impact of junk food on various ethnic groups, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/the-impact-of-junk-food-episode-2791 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: The Impact of Junk Food Trad wives and old coffee commercials. (5:00) The AHA has flipped guidelines...
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Ultra-Processed Junk Foods - Episode 2790
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2790 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the difference between processed foods and ultra-processed junk foods, nutritional panel lies, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/ultra-processed-junk-foods-episode-2790 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Ultra-Processed Junk Foods Vinnie’s cooking plans change when Serena is out of town. (3:00) ...
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Slowing Down Aging - Episode 2789
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2789 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome caller Kris to discuss slowing down aging, separating gimmicks from the real thing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/slowing-down-aging-episode-2789 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Slowing Down Aging Vinnie’s getting some flak on Instagram and X. (3:00) He gets debated from eggs to GLP-1s....
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Always Be Learning - Episode 2788
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2788 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss protein intake and how to always be learning to make progress and continue growing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/04/always-be-learning-episode-2788 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: Always Be Learning How many protein macros to aim for? (3:00) Bro-science recommendations versus what is really...
info_outline: Episode 1367 - On this Saturday show, low-carber Jeff Davis joins Vinnie and the two discuss his 350+ lbs life-saving weight loss journey, the carnivore diet, love and fat, and more.
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LIFE-SAVING WEIGHT LOSS
- Jeff doesn't necessarily do NSNG®
- He is a low-carber
- Doesn't know Vinnie super well
- He is 47, 5'11.5", and weights 314 now
- In 2001, he weighted 679 lbs
- Obviously still has a ways to go
- Jeff was a chubby kid, and got fat fairly quickly
- Played football and other sports
- In 8th grade he was 275 lbs
- Heavy-weight wrestler
- Fairly active as a kid and teen
- Once he lost a good amount of weight, he looked in the mirror and didn't know who was looking back
- Hard to explain, totally mind-boggling
- Looks like "a fit dude spreading out of a fat person"
- Still doesn't feel that he looks like him
- When he lost a lot of weight, his marriage did come to an end
- He freaked out, and got some wandering eyes from new attention
- Found someone else that is also trying to lose weight
- They get to go through this journey together
- When he started his serious weight loss, he cut out some bread and other stuff
- Lost about 200 lbs
- Then got serious about low carb/keto and felt better and lost more
- Lost about 200 lbs
- In 2001 he had gastric bypass
- Got back up to 600+ lbs after this surgery
- Carnivore diet appealed to him
- "Biggest bang for my buck"
- Feel that he's lost 80-100 lbs this way
- "Biggest bang for my buck"