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Going Down A Bad Road - Episode 2647

Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Release Date: 05/21/2025

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Episode 2647: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss traveling, going down a bad road with GLP-1s and muscle loss, and more.

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Going Down A Bad Road

  • Vinnie is traveling soon and is looking forward to going back home for crawfish season. (2:30)
    • A good road trip is a nice “mental massage.” (5:15)
    • He shares what he packs for the road trip.
  • All of Vinnie’s businesses will be consolidated into one website soon. (16:00)
    • Pure Vitamin Club, Pure Coffee Club, and NSNG Foods will be available on one website.
  • Chris brings up Good Morning America and GLP-1s. (18:00)
    • Zepbound is being touted as the most effective, but, of course, it will come at a cost.
    • The drastic loss of muscle is a concern; after all, your heart is a muscle!
    • Ten percent (the low-end percentage) of muscle loss in the 60 to 72 week time span is the same as 20 yearsof sarcopenia. (25:00)
  • They give an example of a VIP member who has been slow to lose weight; however, they have figured out this person is undereating!
    • Your metabolism can slow down if you aren’t getting enough calories.
    • It can be as simple as adding another egg or two to make sure you are getting enough.
    • This is the challenge with intermittent fasting and OMAD (one meal a day) approaches to eating.
  • If you allow yourself to eat a treat, just get right back on the NSNG® plan.
  • If you aren’t sure how to get started with NSNG®, get Vinnie’s e-book. https://nsng.vinnietortorich.com/product/intro-to-nsng/
  • Chris shares some of his weight loss journey.  (42:00)
    • He discovered his wheat and gluten sensitivity after stopping eating certain foods like pizza and pasta.
      • Now he is so well-tuned with his health, he can tell if even a small amount of wheat is in his food.
  • Avoid processed foods; they are addictive and damaging to your health.

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