Trying Extraordinary Things with Laura Watts - Episode 2678
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 08/01/2025
Remapping the Taste Buds - Episode 2697
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2697 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss health concerns, remapping the taste buds, and grocery store challenges and reviews. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/remapping-the-taste-buds-episode-2697 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Remapping the Taste Buds Vinnie and Anna have been doing the Fitness Confidential podcast for 14 years! (2:30) They’re considering doing a call-in show with both Anna and Vinnie. Vinnie mentioned a caller he had recently spoken to, named Scott. Scott, his wife, and son have lost a combined...
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Managing Type 1 Diabetes - Episode 2696
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2696 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host a call-in show with a discussion around combating aging, managing Type 1 diabetes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/managing-type-1-diabetes-episode-2696 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Managing Type 1 Diabetes Vinnie has been a lifelong athlete and has some aches and pains. (2:30) Vic is the first call-in guest. (9:00) They chat about being neighbors in New Orleans. Vic has been NSNG® for a while and is close to his goal. (14:00) He asks Vinnie about stretching and...
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Labeling Lies Matter - Episode 2695
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2695 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss a listener's bizarre health report, how labeling lies matter, and not limiting your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/labeling-lies-matter-episode-2695 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Labeling Lies Matter Scott, a listener, was in horrible shape, but a family member called CPS services because they were worried for his well-being. (2:00) They thought he was going through a mental health challenge because he was eating healthfully and trying to become active. Protective...
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Bodyweight Exercises 101 - Episode 2694
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2694 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share "bodyweight exercises 101" for beginners, plus discuss how to give advice in social media forums. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/bodyweight-exerc…101-episode-2694/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Bodyweight Exercises 101 Anna and her husband, Loren, do a comedy act together—make it a point to see it, if possible. (2:00) The topic today is bodyweight exercises. (3:00) There are great resources on the internet, like Jerry Tiexiera. Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is great at doing sets...
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Lunches and Leg Strength - Episode 2693
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2693 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host a call-in show with a discussion around school lunches, salt intake, leg strength, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/lunches-and-leg-strength-episode-2693 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Lunches and Leg Strength Today’s episode is a Call-in show, but first, Vinnie addresses the recent tragic shooting at a Catholic parish in Minnesota. Listener discretion is advised if you have children present. (2:00) PSA: If you feel like you are depressed or are struggling, please reach...
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Better Than We Found It - Episode 2692
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2692 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news on GLP-1 use and blindness, health with GenZ, and leaving the world better than we found it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/better-than-we-found-it-episode-2692 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Better Than We Found It Discussion about aging, or rather *not* aging, and some of the trends that have happened. (3:00) Is Ozempic (or other semaglutides) affecting vision? (12:30) There is a specific eye condition (called NAION) that can be aggravated by semiglutides and cause...
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Revelations and Exploitations - Episode 2691
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2691- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the docuseries "Fit for TV" and its behind-the-scenes revelations and exploitations. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/revelations-and-exploitations-episode-2691 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Revelations and Exploitations After a chat about hand modeling and voiceover actors, they discuss the Netflix docuseries “Fit for TV.” (2:00) The Biggest Loser, when originally aired, was exploitive. (8:30) The contestants weren’t paid very well, and the trainers were questionable....
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Having An Epiphany with Tim Mallien - Episode 2690
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2690 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest Tim Mallien for an update, discusses struggling with consistency, then having an epiphany, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/having-an-epiphany-tim-mallien-episode-2690 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Having An Epiphany Tim shares the background of his health journey. (4:00) The mind can play tricks on you, and you don’t always realize how the weight creeps up. He tried several ways of losing weight, and had some success, but the weight would always return. He enjoyed running; however,...
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Moving In a Better Direction - Episode 2689
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2689 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how things are moving in a better direction with Gen Z, animal protein, the reduction of alcohol use, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/moving-in-a-better-direction-episode-2689 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Moving In A Better Direction Gen Z appears to be the generation that is pushing back against fake meat. (4:00) Many vegan restaurants are adding back meat; the demand for meat is still there. The theories are widespread; however, it all boils down to wanting both...
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Always Be Learning - Episode 2688
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Episode 2688 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino motivate and challenge you to always be learning, ramp up your goals, and look at the long game. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/always-be-learning-episode-2688 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Always Be Learning The history behind the phrase “Life into living and do it with enthusiasm.” (2:00) Vinnie shares how he got interested in cycling. (7:15) Goals are goals—set your mind to it. It doesn’t apply to just losing weight—always be learning and challenging yourself! (16:00)...
info_outlineEpisode 2678 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater.
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Trying Extraordinary Things
- Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00)
- People think they can’t relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese.
- Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15)
- They swap stories of how they met their spouses.
- Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00)
- Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30)
- Athletics have come a long way, especially with women’s advancement. (28:00)
- Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00)
- Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it!
- She has participated for 4 years in a row.
- Vinnie shares how he transitioned from high-carb to low-carb during races. (39:00)
- Laura went through testing for training that required analyzing her core temperature. (48:00)
- She lives in the U.K., where temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees.
- The testing helps analyze her hydration and electrolytes. (52:00)
- Vinnie advocates for a high-fat approach to diet to maintain energy. (55:00)
- They agree that the high protein is great.
- Lone Pine has limited restaurant options; however, they share what they eat to fuel up there.
- Laura shares what her next race challenges will be. (1:09:00)
- Bob Becker is the oldest runner–at 80 years old–to finish Badwater. (1:13:00)
- If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, Vinnie plans to open it again soon! You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
More News
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- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
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- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
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- Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/
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