Understanding Sugar - Episode 2685
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 08/18/2025
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 2685 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the abuse of weight loss drugs, understanding sugar in your body, and more.
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Abusing Weight Loss Drugs
- Vinnie has been travelling lately on a long road trip. (2:00)
- They discuss how they pack snacks for a road trip.
- There is some concerning behavior surrounding the use of Mounjaro. (9:30)
- Rather than eating healthy, people still want to eat poorly, but ramp up the usage of the drug.
- There is an emotional component behind overeating. (12:30)
Understanding Sugar
- Why is sugar so bad? (21:45)
- They discuss macros and how much sugar your body needs at any one time. (23:00)
- If you don’t load your body with carbs, then your body will burn fat, which is a good thing.
- The amount of sugar you need varies depending on your activity. (25:00)
- For example, a boxer in the ring will burn through sugar very fast.
- However, there are many activities where your body can produce what it needs with gluconeogenesis.
- Any extra sugar is stored as fat, or long-chain triglycerides.
- According to a recent interview Vinnie had with Dr. Tro, it’s not uncommon for people to be on 19 medications. (29:00)
- The national average is 8 drugs.
- Vinnie explains complex carbs and the myth that claims they are better for you. (33:00)
- A glycogen load is bad because it causes your body to continually release insulin.
- Grains are starches, and starches are sugar.
- However, don’t become carb-phobic. That’s where Vinnie’s rule of Life Into Living (LIL) comes in. (37:00)
- If you are in Italy, have the gelato: meaning on a truly special, limited occasion, enjoy yourself.
- Just don’t let LIL become frequent or rampant.
- They chat about travelling and Chamonix. (40:00)
- Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan. (46:30)
- Anna’s sauces are in several stores. Go to her website and use the store locator to find the store closest to you. https://eathappykitchen.com/pages/grocer-locations
- Keep listening because Anna will be sharing new wings recipes for Football season! (54:00)
- Vinnie explains how you’ll be able to join the NSNG® VIP group when it reopens soon!
- If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
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- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.
- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
- You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
- Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!
- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available!
- You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com
- You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
- There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use!
- The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/
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