Exercise Is a Poor Way to Lose Weight — Context

Episode 2718 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss unwinding the habits you've learned, missing the world around you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/unwinding-the-habits-episode-2718 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Unwinding the Habits The days of Grunge. (2:00) Vinnie recently witnessed a common misconception at the gym. (8:00) One exercise, too many sets. Vinnie can get a full workout in within 35-45 minutes, and he's guided people to do the same. He shares a story from his gym about a woman doing multiple sets. Her real name is not Leona. The woman was doing more sets than necessary; she admitted that, despite his advice, she was still relying on information that had been told to her years before. Anna knows that it can take time for people to unwind the habits they have learned. It took Anna a while to adjust to the idea that eating higher levels of fat was beneficial. (16:00) Vinnie understands the origin of the idea of multiple sets, but it isn't always necessary. (17:30) Vinnie made a tuna dish for a quick, easy protein and used Anna's spices. (30:00) Vinnie has gotten back into rollerblading and shares a story. (40:00) He witnessed a woman who was also on the track, who was watching her phone the entire time during her 45-minute walk. (43:00) She had an opportunity to be outside and enjoy her environment; however, her head was cranked down, looking at her phone. The constant engagement with phones creates disconnection, and people are missing the world around them. (46:15) Battling Bad Information Bad fitness info is all around all the time. (53:00) Exercise is a poor way to lose a lot of weight. However, if you are eating correctly, the weight will come off more quickly. (55:00) Exercise is the fountain of youth—getting strong will help with metabolism and longevity. (57:00) You may feel tired at first, but as your body adjusts and your metabolism improves, you will gain more energy. (1:00:00) Don't forget to book a consultation with Vinnie if you need guidance! https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ 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 buy or rent it here if you like.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/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries