Fitness Confidential

Some Habits Die Hard - Episode 2722

Nov 12, 2025
Guest
Mark Tortorich
Mark Tortorich, Vinnie Tortorich's brother, candidly shares his battle with food addiction and the impact of GLP-1 medication on his eating habits. Despite being on a high dose, Mark still finds it challenging to resist cravings, especially during social events like Saints games. He discusses his journey towards health, including taking up indoor cycling motivated by his granddaughter. The conversation highlights the struggle of replacing old habits with healthier ones, showcasing both the challenges and small victories in his quest for a better lifestyle.
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INSIGHT

Platforms Control Ad Placements

  • Vinnie explains podcast ad placements are beyond creator control on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
  • He warns these platforms can place pharmaceutical ads despite the show's opt-outs and values conflict.
INSIGHT

GLP-1s Don't Cure Habits

  • Vinnie acknowledges GLP-1s can produce weight loss but stresses they don't fix underlying eating habits.
  • He highlights diminishing returns and reports of people "eating through" medication effects.
ANECDOTE

Small Exercise Start: Spinner Sessions

  • Mark reports he began using an indoor spinner and rode about 30 minutes, averaging roughly five days a week recently.
  • Vinnie praises the bike start and suggests walking the neighborhood as an easy additional option.
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