Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, the author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combined with an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds in an easy and sustainable way. His listeners love him for his fearless humor, tireless honesty, extraordinary nose for BS, and simple message. Join Vinnie and his inspiring guests - doctors, scientists. researchers, journalists, farmers, athletes, and more - to hear the latest scientific discoveries and unravel the myths that have been hampering our health. Laugh your way to health and fitness with Fitness Confidential and Vinnie Tortorich.
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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.
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 weight loss can be done naturally.
Another problem is that some people "eat through the GLP-1." There is a tendency to overeat or continue to eat junk foods because they think the GLP-1 will offset the poor eating habits.
Changing your lifestyle is a journey that may have challenges; however, a low-carb approach is the most effective because it allows your endocrine system to function as it was designed. (13:00)
People ask what they can eat without impunity. (18:00)
The answer is NOTHING.
People often add things that they don't necessarily need; bulletproof coffee, for example.
Certain foods affect hormones like leptin and ghrelin. (30:00)
Once you stick to NSNG for 30 to 60 days, you can start to feel differences and develop the habits. (33:00)
Misleading Labels
Anna reads some ranch dressing labels. (36:00)
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Leading By Example - Episode 2714
Friday, October 24, 2025 • Duration 01:34:07
Episode 2714 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss leading by example, marketing claims, and navigating life after change.
Ads from the 1970s made odd suggestions, such as dentists recommending chewing gum. (4:00)
Vinnie gets on a skating kick. (8:00)
Brandon is the first call-in guest. (13:00)
He had a severe injury to his knee, but surgery was denied because his body mass index was too high. (20:00)
He lost weight with nsng, and his knee pain has diminished.
Brandon is a teacher and sees how bad school lunches can be, including ones from home.
His advice for others is to embrace the non-scale victories (NSVs). (36:00)
They chat about his cholesterol levels and things he has learned about it. (41:00)
Edward Bernays is considered the godfather of public relations, and he changed the rules of marketing. (47:00)
He started trends like bacon for breakfast and making smoking socially acceptable, among other things.
C.W. Post ran sexist ads to influence people not to drink coffee. (54:00)
The second caller is Chris. (58:30)
He found Vinnie a while back; he brought up a lawsuit against the makers of LMNT electrolytes.
The product claims to have no sugar or sweetener, but after being challenged, that is allegedly not true.
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Agreeing With Vegans - Episode 2713
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 51:39
Episode 2713 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss PETA's recent messaging, agreeing with vegans on some points, and more.
There is no video for this specific episode. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Agreeing With Vegans
Movie chat (2:00)
PETA has a new marketing strategy. (7:30)
There is a "starter kit" to become vegan, even for your pets.
Chris goes over some of the PETA ideology. (22:00)
They have walked back some of their claims and reworded things on their website over time.
Ironically, pet shelters run by PETA are not necessarily no-kill shelters. (24:00)
Vinnie agrees that factory farming is horrendous, as is industrial dairy; real whole foods are important, as is the environment. (26:00)
However, forcing carnivorous pets to be vegan is its own form of cruelty. (31:00)
Neighborhood watch groups and gossip. (34:00)
Newest weight loss fad: GLP-1 patches. (38:00)
However, they don't contain GLP-1s. They do claim to have ingredients that act similarly to a GLP-1.
A patch being effective seems unlikely.
Texas A&M conducted a study that tested animal protein vs. vegan protein. (44:00)
If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/
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Food and Travels - Episode 2712
Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 01:02:21
Episode 2712 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Anna's recent trip to France for a food and wine tour and how she managed her food while traveling.
Some of the opening conversation is mildly adult-themed, so listener discretion is advised.
"Stripper or NFL" game is back! (2:00)
Anna just got back from two weeks of traveling in Europe. (12:00)
She shares some details about the food and wine tour, champagne, and other lovely details. (14:00)
Staying gluten-free and NSNG® was mildly challenging, but not impossible. (23:00)
She shares how she managed her food while traveling.
She also noticed that she never really saw an obese person while there. (37:00)
With all the travel and all the food, show only gained 2 pounds.
One thing she did notice was that food servers would say, "No, that's too much food." She explains the story. (39:00)
Our country needs to get back to eating more natural foods and fewer processed foods.
Vinnie is going to a tropical island soon, and he plans to finally try a piña colada. (48:00)
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!
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Muscle Is King - Episode 2711
Friday, October 17, 2025 • Duration 01:08:06
Episode 2711- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss overeating healthy food, fat as fuel, sleep apnea, and muscle is king.
Jim is the first call-in guest, who discovered Vinnie's podcast through Mike Rowe. (5:30)
There is such a thing as overeating even of healthy foods.
Vinnie shares an example of how even NSNG-friendly foods can sneak in too often.
Jim asks about balancing fats and proteins. (19:00)
Everyone in diet culture wants rigid, perfect ratios, but just find a good average that works for you. (20:15)
Anna is the next guest and shares how she started NSNG®. (26:30)
She has come a long way and is now running ultramarathons.
She has also changed her life in other areas that have helped, including reducing alcohol.
There are still ultrarunners who load up with high-carb gels, etc, and it's not necessary. You can train your body to use fat as fuel, even for ultramarathons. (36:00)
Darren is the third guest. (44:30)
He shares his health background and how he discovered Vinnie.
Severe sleep apnea was depriving him of proper oxygen levels, and his doctor put him on a CPAP machine. (48:00)
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What Happens After - Episode 2710
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 51:07
Episode 2710 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss failing, getting back up, having"life into living" moments, what happens after, and more.
Vinnie has failed multiple times, but he fights back and keeps getting up. (4:00)
It's not how many times you fall, but how many times you get up.
Vinnie explains how that philosophy extends to health and weight loss. (12:00)
You only really fail when you stop getting up. (15:00)
It's not an issue to have some true Life Into Living, but what happens after. You have to get back into NSNG®immediately.
NSNG® is less about restriction and more about the fact that it is often easier to avoid certain foods in the first place than to constantly have to "get back on the wagon."
What you choose to LIL on should absolutely be special. It's not "let's grab a whole pizza" frequently. (20:00)
Wing Stop appears to have added sugar to French fries! (28:00)
Previously mentioned in episode 2707 were the Power Zone (glutes, hamstrings), Posture Zone (back), and Stability Zone (obliques). (30:00)
The two remaining Zones are the Mobility Zone (overhead press and face pulls) and the Grip Zone. (42:30)
Push-ups are the most overlooked exercise that is beneficial. (45:00)
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Taking It Too Far - Episode 2709
Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 59:47
Episode 2709 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss addiction and taking things too far in certain diets, and answer some common NSNG® questions.
This episode was recorded on 9/11, the 24th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center. (2:00)
It's hard to believe how much time has gone by.
Setting quantifiable goals is a huge help. It allows you to reassess as you progress. (4:00)
The better bet is to challenge yourself to grow and progress.
NSNG® 101 Part 2, but first, a little bit about the Charlie Sheen documentary, currently on Netflix, called aka Charlie Sheen. (6:30)
Addiction is a constant challenge for some people.
Medically guided psychedelics are an emerging modality for people to use for various issues. (19:00)
Anna shares an article about a man who had cholesterol leaking out of his skin. (26:00)
A man is following a carnivore diet and consuming extremely high amounts of fat—pounds of fat every day.
He developed xanthelasma, a condition where cholesterol accumulates and develops yellow growths under the skin.
Vinnie feels the article is a hit piece. The authors took an anomaly and made it a "hit piece."
NSNG® 101: Some Common Questions
They discuss not needing to track macros. (35:00)
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One Foot In The Grave - Episode 2708
Friday, October 10, 2025 • Duration 01:30:58
Episode 2708 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss motivation sparked by one foot in the grave, and pushback from family.
Vinnie had an experience over X years ago regarding American Girl dolls. (4:00)
There was a miscommunication, and he had to stay up all night to correct the mistake.
Vinnie had only suggested making a fitness-themed doll.
Eric is the first guest caller. (18:00)
He's lost some weight with NSNG® and has spine issues.
Eric is looking forward to Vinnie's workout videos that will be released in the NSNG® VIP group.
They discuss issues Eric has had dealing with cholesterol and his doctor. (30:00)
The ratio between HDL and Triglycerides is a better indicator of heart health.
Carbohydrates really don't help you build muscle; 5g of creatine is better. (43:00)
Some sports or competitions can be fueled with a small sugar trickle because blood glycogen gets used up so quickly.
Examples would be kickboxing or boxing.
Family Pushback
Scott is the next guest.
He has lost 325 pounds after starting NSNG® after hearing Vinnie on Mike Rowe's podcast.
Why does it take people to be told they have one foot in the grave before it sparks change? (48:00)
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Assessing Aging With Fitness - Episode 2707
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 58:51
Episode 2707 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss keto-friendly oils, healthy aging, assessing aging with fitness tests, and more.
This refers to things like triceps and biceps curls.
Performing compound movements is typically sufficient to gain strength and remain functionally fit.
Various zones are good to focus on while working out. (38:00)
Power Zone: Glutes, hamstrings, or "posterior chain."
Dead lifts need to be worked up to; it's not a beginner exercise. (39:00)
Hip thrusts are good, especially with a hip thrust machine or with a Smith machine.
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