Revelations and Exploitations - Episode 2691
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 09/01/2025
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Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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info_outlineEpisode 2691- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the docuseries "Fit for TV" and its behind-the-scenes revelations and exploitations.
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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.
- The episodes were grueling to watch because of the treatment of the contestants. (16:00)
- They discuss some of the tactics the show used to get contestants.
- Contracts were complicated and presented in a manner that rushed contestants into signing. (18:00)
- They’d sign away their image rights, and the production company would own it.
- Vinnie shares his experience with the show’s doctor (in a separate incident).
- After having Vinnie go through multiple tests, the show’s doctor couldn’t give Vinnie an answer as to what was wrong with him.
- Two days later, Vinnie found out he had cancer (from a different doctor). (22:00)
- Anna felt that the Fit for TV documentary didn’t hammer down on the point hard enough about how dangerous and exploitive the show was. (29:00)
- Caffeine pills—are they harmful? (31:30).
- They discuss some of the contestants and their struggles, including one woman who had to be airlifted to the hospital. (39:00)
An Offer to Help
- Danny Cahill was a contestant and the overall winner of the most weight loss. (51:30)
- However, he has since regained all the weight, and then some.
- Vinnie is offering special help to Danny at no cost and with no exploitation, publicity, fanfare, etc. Vinnie wants to help Danny regain his health in a healthy and sustainable manner.
- Danny has a public Facebook link at: https://facebook.com/loseyourquit/
- Our audience has shown interest in reaching out to Danny to encourage him.
- Does exercise ramp up appetite, or suppress it? (54:00)
- Eat Happy Kitchen is for everyone, and several of the sauces are vegan.
- 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
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More News
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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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