Fitness Confidential

The conversation dives deep into Parkinson's disease, capturing personal stories and the challenge of leaving a meaningful legacy. They discuss Coca-Cola's return to real sugar, debunking myths about sugar's health benefits while reflecting on marketing rivalries. The dangers of excessive screen time are also explored, revealing its mental health impacts, especially among youth. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of real connections amidst modern technology that often creates isolation.

The discussion kicks off with inspiring weight loss stories, like Joe's incredible 100-pound journey on the NSNG® diet. As they age, the hosts stress that it's never too late to start strength training and adapt fitness routines. Anna shares her proactive health management approach, including regular blood tests and tackling genetic predispositions. They dive into the complexities of individual health needs, emphasizing that there are no magic pills. Finally, they critique childhood fitness standards and advocate for active lifestyles.

Episode 2678 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes ultrarunner Laura Watts and discusses ordinary people trying extraordinary things, like running ultramarathons and Badwater. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/08/trying-extraordinary-things-laura-watts-episode-2678 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Trying Extraordinary Things Laura is an Ultra athlete. (2:00) People think they can’t relate to Ultra athletes, but athletes such as Mike McKnight started out obese. Ultra athletes like Laura are ordinary people trying extraordinary things. (3:15) They swap stories of how they met their spouses. Vinnie describes how he eased into ultra-cycling. (13:00) Laura shares how she fits in her Ultra training and how she even got into marathons and Ultras. (21:30) Athletics have come a long way, especially with women’s advancement. (28:00) Badwater is one of the most grueling races on the planet. (32:00) Despite its difficulty, Laura loved the challenge and experience of it! She has participated for 4 years in a row. Vinnie shares how he transitioned from high-carb to low-carb during races. (39:00) Laura went through testing for training that required analyzing her core temperature. (48:00) She lives in the U.K., where temperatures rarely get above 80 degrees. The testing helps analyze her hydration and electrolytes. (52:00) Vinnie advocates for a high-fat approach to diet to maintain energy. (55:00) They agree that the high protein is great. Lone Pine has limited restaurant options; however, they share what they eat to fuel up there. Laura shares what her next race challenges will be. (1:09:00) Bob Becker is the oldest runner–at 80 years old–to finish Badwater. (1:13:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, Vinnie plans to open it again soon! You can get on the wait list - More News 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 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!  Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.    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. 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:  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:

The conversation dives into why women may experience slower weight loss on a ketogenic diet, exploring hormonal factors and encouraging consistency. Lab-grown meat gets scrutinized for its marketing and potential environmental impacts, revealing it's often as processed as other alternatives. Fitness trackers come under fire for their accuracy, with a strong call for self-awareness in maintaining health without reliance on devices. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding food choices and managing cravings, especially in women's health.

Episode 2676 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recent traveling adventures, the risk of side effects with some medications, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/the-risk-of-side-effects-episode-2676 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Risk of Side Effects Several of Vinnie’s most recent expert guests want to discuss GLP-1s. Vinnie has said from the beginning that he didn’t trust the long-term effects of using GLP-1s. (6:45) Studies show that up to 50% of the weight lost from use of GLP-1 can be muscle loss! Your body needs muscle mass to thrive! (15:00) People need to move to stay strong and agile. (16:00) The Western world is spoiled because of modern-day conveniences. Anna has been traveling and has found it hard to find clean food. (22:30) She shares her experience and how she’s noticed that her taste buds have changed. Vinnie plays a commercial for Jardiance, and they deconstruct the side effects. (40:00) The drug doesn’t tend to reverse Type 2 diabetes; however, eating the right foods can. You can purchase the NSNG® e-book for $10, and it will be beneficial if you follow the advice.(46:00) The VIP Group will be opening again soon, and the workout videos that Vinnie created will be available for FREE for members. (47:00) Vinnie recounts his visit back to his hometown and the conversations with friends in his age group, including the number of medications they were on. (54:00) Drug companies are heading towards being Trillion-dollar companies! More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! 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 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/   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. 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: 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 2675 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Tro Kalayjian and they discuss metabolic matters related to GLP-1s, hormones, the keto lifestyle, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/metabolic-matters-dr-tro-kalayjian-episode-2675 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Metabolic Matters Dr. Tro is an early contributor and guest on the show. (3:00) Dr. Eric Westman’s work influenced him, and he has since collaborated with Dr. Westman. Vinnie refers people to Dr. Tro all the time. Dr. Tro is licensed in almost all states for telehealth services. More than one-third of Americans are on a medication; the average for people over age 50 is on at least 4 medications. (10:30) Many medications are helpful, but other ones are overprescribed. (12:00) GLP-1s are an example of being overly prescribed. People are often not counseled properly about lifestyle and just handed out the drug. Most people can’t tolerate the side effects and are off of the drug within a year. (18:30) Approximate 30-35% of the weight they lose on GLP-1s is muscle tissue; consequently, the heart is a muscle. GLP-1s have a place in treatment, but their use is limited and restricted to certain situations. (26:00) Vinnie asks Tro about taking hormones like testosterone. (31:30) They discuss side effects of taking testosterone for both men and women. (38:00) Boron and DHEA are involved in hormones. Are they good to use? (45:00) Recent Research from Dr. Tro's Team Dr. Tro and his team have recently written papers about amazing results in metabolic treatments. They even saw improved results in things like food addiction and binge eating. A ketogenic diet can help some people with eating disorders. The team also works with corporate health programs to help employees get healthy and help the company save money. (56:00) They discuss some of the other benefits that happen with healthy employees—the positive effects spill over! (1:00) You can find Dr. Tro and his team at On Instagram, you can follow If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, Vinnie plans to open it again soon! You can get on the wait list - More News 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 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!  Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.    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. 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:  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:

The hosts dive into a fascinating study revealing that exercise isn't the golden ticket for weight loss—diet reigns supreme. They discuss how our bodies adapt to increased physical activity by cutting back on energy spent elsewhere. High fat and protein can keep you full longer, but moderation is key. The impact of processed foods on body weight is staggering, showing a tenfold increase! All in all, they stress that while exercise contributes to longevity, mindful eating is crucial for weight management.

Episode 2673 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recent traveling adventures and the importance of continuing fitness for life. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/fitness-for-life-episode-2673 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Fitness For Life The reality is that you need to be consistent. (3:00) You don’t eat right until you hit your goal, then think you can stop. Even people known for their great bodies need to stay consistent. Vinnie has a VIP accountability group where members can be a part of group consultations with Vinnie twice a month, sometimes more. Vinnie says he will pause production on UltraFat at NSNG Foods until he resolves shipping issues with USPS. (12:00) Vinnie and two friends just got back from their Mt. Whitney climb. (12:30) He took Anna’s cheese bites with them, and they were the perfect snack! Vinnie shares some of what he eats while on the mountain and during his stay in Lone Pine. (19:00) He sometimes uses a sugar trickle at high altitudes. (25:00) A new activity for both Anna and Vinnie is rollerblading. (28:30) Both used to do it years ago and share recent experiences while skating. Exercise will help delay sarcopenia, keep your bones strong, and help you avoid frailty! (41:00) Exercise is the fountain of youth! There is no “end destination” in exercise and eating right! Consistency in moving forward is key! (43:00) They share TSA travel stories. (46:00) More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! 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 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/   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. 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: 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:

Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a professor with a PhD in genetics and biochemistry, discusses groundbreaking insights on cancer therapy through the lens of the mitochondrial metabolic theory. He challenges conventional views, promoting metabolic treatments over traditional genetic mutation theories. Seyfried emphasizes the critical roles of glucose and glutamine in fueling cancer, advocating for dietary strategies like ketogenic approaches. Personal stories highlight resilience, while the importance of monitoring glucose and ketone levels is explored for optimizing health.

Episode 2671: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the need to put up and show up for your goals and see them through to success, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/07/put-up-and-show-up-episode-2671 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Put Up and Show Up Vinnie shares his near-drink experience with a Pina Colada. (2:00) They discuss beverages and a plan to visit Barbados. Vinnie plans to age backwards (in a way). (17:00) Elaine LaLanne is still active in her 90s, and Vinnie plans to do the same. He wants to try rollerblading again! When Vinnie decides to try something, he goes all in. Commit, put up, and show up. He shares a story about a Porsche and building his kayak. The example is a message that can be applied to losing weight: decide what you want and commit to the steps! Decision fatigue can be real, and finding your “why,” or motivation, is helpful. (37:50) Going back to bad eating habits is like going back to a bad, toxic relationship. (46:00) They discuss cravings and falling back into bad routines. Make getting to the gym or going for a walk—or whatever exercise you choose—as easy as possible. (47:00) Start with mini-steps and build up to more movement; whatever you do, see it through! More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list - 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 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!  Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.  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:  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:  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: