Episode 2589 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss goals, Quitter's Day, how losing weight is not a destination, strength training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/losing-weight-is-not-a-destination-episode-2589 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Losing Weight Is Not A Destination Vinnie has been doing a lot of consultations and talking about getting back on the bandwagon. (2:00) This is about lifestyle. When you stop taking steps, you don't go anywhere. Losing weight is not a destination! (11:00) Vinnie planned a group call for the VIP Group on New Year’s Day. (13:00) The next VIP group call is on “Quitter’s Day," January 14, 2025. The NSNG® Group is OPEN!  You can join right now. (14:00) The VIP NSNG® Hat is exclusive to being a member of the VIP Group. They discuss strength training and the timing of workouts. (20:00) Vinnie shares what not to do and gives you the solution—take notes! (25:30) Anna asks about Bulgarian split squats and taking breaks. (37:00) Anna shares a success story from listener Karen. (48:00) Anna and Vinnie will be at Bold Fork Books in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. (52:00)  Here is a link to the event: Don’t forget you can become a superfan and support the show!  Anna has created 700 recipes that can be found in her books, on her website, and her Substack! Find them here: and More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Join a lively discussion with Dr. Cate Shanahan as she unpacks the secrets to controlling hunger and promoting fat loss. Dive into the questionable qualities of popular snack bars and discover better choices. The hosts hilariously debate the merits of various nut butters and the true impacts of diet sodas. Learn about the potent influence of sugar on cravings and nutrition, and why healthy fats might be your best allies. Plus, amusing travel tales offer insights into maintaining dietary choices on the go!

The hosts share personal goals for staying alive and thriving into 2025. Vinnie discusses maintaining motivation beyond New Year's, while Anna tries to balance her busy life with fitness. Chris, preparing for marriage, emphasizes starting each day with exercise. The conversation highlights the necessity of commitment and self-forgiveness in one's fitness journey. Rocky's story inspires resilience, reminding listeners that achieving goals is about the journey, not just the destination, and the importance of daily opportunities for growth.

Dive into a reflective journey filled with holiday nostalgia and upbeat memories. The hosts explore the shifting music landscape, reminiscing about the era of complete albums versus today's one-hit wonders. They share humorous struggles of recognizing old friends and the significance of quality ingredients in cooking. Illuminating personal transformations, they discuss the societal pressures of aging, especially in Hollywood. Alongside personal anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of taking proactive health measures as they embrace the New Year with laughter and insights.

Episode 2585 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Christine Trimpe, and they discuss her journey to health by becoming free from sugar and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/free-from-sugar-episode-2585 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Free From Sugar Christine has written a book about her health journey called “Sugar Freed.” It's available for pre-order in Vinnie's Book Club  It's all about her journey. (5:30) They discuss the relative viewpoints of what was considered “overweight” over the years. She noticed how her health was going downward in college. (13:00) Bullying from being overweight all of her life had a big impact on her mindset. The book is not only about healing her physical health but her spiritual and emotional health as well. (19:00) Where she started her weight loss journey. (24:00) She tried all kinds of programs, including Weight Watchers several times. She finally hit a turning point. (24:30) Vinnie shares a parable that speaks to taking charge of your life. (40:00) Christine wants to help others through her book. (46:00) She got started by doing research and learned about low-carb. (48:00) She started cutting out sugar in small steps, and now she follows a ketogenic lifestyle. Dr. Jason Fung's information had a huge influence. You can find Christine online  at She's also on Instagram  @coachchristinetrimpe and X @KetoChristineMI Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2584 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about navigating celebrations, give an update on Pure Vitamin Club product shipping, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/navigating-celebrations-episode-2584 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Doing the Right Thing Merry Christmas Day and Happy Holidays! Vinnie had a plan for navigating the holidays, but it took an unexpected turn. (4:00) He ate something he usually doesn’t eat, and his body rebelled. Chris’s fiance altered a recipe of Venezuelan hallacas to avoid the inflammation caused by corn flour. (14:00) Vinnie has changed his plan a bit to accommodate his “life into living” and then will immediately get back into ketosis. (17:00) His goal is to stay in dietary ketosis as a way to keep his leukemia at bay as much as possible. They talk about having a sweet tooth and making the change to NSNG®. It even took him a while to adjust, but it’s worth it. He tries to always relay this message to the people he has helped. If you give it a chance, you can start to lose cravings for bad food. People don’t understand that eating low-carb can help you feel better longer. Aging doesn’t have to be miserable! Great News! Pure Vitamin Club shipping updates. (35:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it is OPEN! Join at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2583 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino whip up some Christmas treats of sausage cheddar balls and egg nog, discuss holiday plans, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/some-christmas-treats-episode-2583 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Some Christmas Treats Anna is cooking  up some holiday favorites! You can watch on YouTube to see her work her holiday magic. Christmas tradition—Anna teaches you about sausage cheddar balls. (5:00) The original recipe is made with flour, but Anna modified it for NSNG®. You have options! (9:30) They talk about upcoming Christmas plans. (12:00) Anna’s homemade Egg nog recipe is a real treat. (26:00) She shows you how it’s done properly to get a rich, creamy nog. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF.    More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2582 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Chris Palmer, and they discuss the increase in mental health disorders, how diet affects the brain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/diet-affects-brain-dr-chris-palmer-episode-2582 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Diet Affects the Brain What is the state of mental health, and how did we get here? (5:00) The number of cases has skyrocketed in recent years. Do we have an idea how or when mental issues start? (16:00) How much does genetics play in mental health? Epigenetics can be a factor as well. Today, we have a chronic disease epidemic. (23:00) The rates of depression and anxiety disorders were already increasing even before the pandemic. (28:00) Other conditions like ADHD and autism have increased as well. Whatever is driving poor metabolic health is also driving poor mental health. (30:00) How do we fix this? (32:00) The first step would be to get rid of processed foods. Microplastics can be another concern. How does a medical ketogenic diet help with mental health and brain issues? (46:00) Dr. Palmer refers to a medical ketogenic diet as having a specific, high ketone level. This often requires strict monitoring and rigor, as opposed to kind of “winging it.” You are more likely to get and sustain results with a rigorous approach. Taking exogenous ketone esters may be helpful for some people, but not all. (51:00) Sticking to an actual ketogenic diet is much more effective. (53:00) They discuss cholesterol and brain health. (55:00) You can find Dr. Palmer's "Brain Energy" book in Vinnie's book club. You can find out more about Dr. Palmer's work at and Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2581 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer give an update on products shipping, speak to a special guest, discuss doing the right thing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/doing-the-right-thing-episode-2581 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Doing the Right Thing Special guest Joseph Raney joins Vinnie and Chris; he owns and is the chef of Skogen Kitchen in Custer, South Dakota. (2:15) But first, there is an update about Vinnie’s companies, Pure Vitamin Club and NSNG® Foods. (3:00) They summarize some of the issues they’ve been dealing with over many months. If you have a question about an order, you can contact Chris @NSNGChris on X, chris@purevitaminclub.com, or support@purevitaminclub.com. The B-12, magnesium, and vitamin D are arriving at the warehouse. (6:30) The EPA-DHA/Krill oil is on hold due to sourcing issues. Vinnie refuses to put crap ingredients into his products. Today’s special guest is Joseph Raney, whose life has been improved by NSNG®. (12:30) “Resistant starches” aren’t any better than regular starches; it’s like smoking with or without a filter—it’s still bad. (20:00) Starch is sugar. Joseph has lost about 55 pounds. He and his wife plan to name their second child after Vinnie. (31:00) Joe discusses .  His wife has benefitted greatly from changing her eating for the better, too. (36:00) She got off some serious medications in 3 weeks. Joseph has removed seed oils from the menu items at his restaurant. (50:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to be on the waiting list at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Mark Tortorich, Vinnie’s brother, shares his candid weight loss journey and offers refreshing insights into the evolving dietary landscape. They tackle the confusing U.S. Dietary Guidelines, questioning the push for plant-based diets while highlighting personal health experiences. The trio dives into the importance of self-awareness for achieving fitness goals and the value of community support. With humor and honesty, they reveal their frustrations with mainstream nutrition advice and discuss the intriguing New Diet for 2025.