When You Lie to Yourself - Episode 2717
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 10/31/2025
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
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Episode 2717 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss addiction to sweets and when you lie to yourself about what affects you. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/10/when-you-lie-to-yourself-episode-2717 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - When You Lie to Yourself Jane is the first guest. (4:00) She discovered Vinnie when he was on the Mike Rowe show for the first time. She feels like her body has stalled, and Vinnie shares a suggestion. Thirty days no sugar. The focus needs to get away from the sweet addiction. ...
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Episode 2715 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss people "eating through the GLP-1", allowing your body to function properly, and misleading labels. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/10/allowing-your-body-to-function-episode-2715 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Allowing Your Body to Function The podcast platform is inserting ads for GLP-1s into his show. (3:00) He can’t necessarily control what ads are placed. Vinnie doesn’t advocate for the use of GLP-1s because he feels the side effects aren’t worth it, especially since...
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When You Lie to Yourself
- Jane is the first guest. (4:00)
- She discovered Vinnie when he was on the Mike Rowe show for the first time.
- She feels like her body has stalled, and Vinnie shares a suggestion.
- Thirty days no sugar. The focus needs to get away from the sweet addiction.
- Dave is the second call-in guest. (21:00)
- Dave lost his family business during the COVID lockdown.
- His work now requires delivery, and he gives Vinnie a shout-out for UltraSalt. (25:00)
- Dave shares his background and his question. (29:00)
- He’s gotten off statins, but he still occasionally indulges in treats like chocolate and ice cream
- He understands what he’s doing; however, Vinnie advises him that if he wants to continue losing weight, the treats have to occur less frequently than they currently do. (33:30)
- After having technical difficulties, Jane is back. (50:00)
- Vinnie advises her to stay away from anything sweet, including berries, for 30 days. The goal is to train her brain not to crave sweets.
- Jane is a member of the NSNG® VIP group and mentions that she is always learning new information and receiving support that she finds helpful. (52:30)
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