The Start of Sugar Season - Episode 2703
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 09/29/2025
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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info_outlineEpisode 2703 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino provide a refresh for your NSNG® 101 knowledge as we enter the start of "Sugar Season."
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The Start of Sugar Season
- Labor Day (in the United States) recently happened. (3:00)
- The challenge is to celebrate but to get back on track.
- And it’s “Pumpkin Spice” season—the “Jaws of the Fall.” (8:00)
- Football season and Halloween also add to the challenge.
- But Anna has your back on the football food!
- Go to her Substack blog and find a ton of dip recipes! https://annavocino.substack.com
- Get Vinnie’s e-book to get started with NSNG®! (28:00) https://nsng.vinnietortorich.com/product/intro-to-nsng/
- It’s always a great time to review the information in it!
- NSNG® stands for No Sugars, No Grains—the rule is simple, and you can lose weight if you follow it.
- Vinnie explains how carbs and fats work in your body. (32:00)
- ONE OF Vinnie's favorite books by Gary Taubes, Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It is available in the book club on Amazon https://amzn.to/4mr3fhh
- So what can you eat? (38:00)
- Eggs, meats, fish, and seafood, and a variety of non-starchy vegetables, especially cruciferous ones.
- Cheese and other dairy products are good; however, some people are sensitive to them.
- Fats: a good olive oil, butter, and coconut oil.
- Fermented foods are great, too.
- Eat until you're full. Stop and then move on. (52:00)
- You can’t eat anything with impunity, even healthy foods.
- The next Monday episode will be a continuation of this NSNG® 101.
- 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/
More News
- If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
- 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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