Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2738 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers to discuss success stories, dirty keto products, finding a new direction, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/finding-a-new-direction-episode-2738 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Finding A New Direction Laura is the first call-in guest. (2:00) She discovered Vinnie through the Mike Rowe podcast. She's lost 25 lbs on NSNG® and loves the lifestyle. Drew is the next caller. (22:00) He initially lost weight for his wedding by following a traditional CICO diet. He switched to NSNG® after hearing Vinnie on Adam Carolla. His energy is excellent now, and he has lost weight on NSNG®, and his health is better. Drew used to spend money on all kinds of diet gimmicks; however, NSNG® has been the only one that works and makes him feel great. (30:00) It's also easier to keep the weight off with this l

Episode 2737 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how to define a burger and popular fitness trends for 2026, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/fitness-trends-for-2026-episode-2737 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Fitness Trends for 2026 Try changing up your cardio, especially when you are stuck inside. (4:00) Chris's past few months have been busy. (6:00) What defines a "burger"? (12:00) Vinnie admires longtime vegans like Paul McCartney and Alexandra Paul, who follow deeply held beliefs. He has issues with vegan doctors claiming that a vegan diet is healthy, because it's not. (17:00) The EU establishes its health rules differently from the U.S. The United States allows for lobbyists and corruption. (20:00) Top 10 Fitness Trends of 2026. (25:00) Vinnie has thoughts on several of them, including "pickleball is not a sport." (That one's for you, Kur

Episode 2736- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a healthy resolution while Anna cooks some low-carb stuffing and eggnog. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/a-healthy-resolution-episode-2736 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Healthy Resolution Anna is cooking in this episode, so if you want to watch the Queen of the Kitchen do her magic, please go to YouTube. (2:30) http://@FitnessConfidential Podcast Part of this episode is about resolutions; Vinnie's resolution to build a train set is underway, and he's confident it will be done before the end of December this year. Anna is cooking her low-carb stuffing, made with almond flour instead of dried bread. (7:30) You can find her Holiday Roundup of Recipes here. https://annavocino.com/nsng-low-carb-thanksgiving-round/ Vinnie has had back pain for years. (10:00) His back problems started after he began his career i

Episode 2735 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers to discuss ways to control the sugar addiction and stay focused through hard times. [libsyn_podcast id=39233425] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Control the Sugar Christa discovered Vinnie through Adam and Dr Drew. (5:30) She was doing great, but lately has been struggling, especially now that she is going through perimenopause. She shares some of her challenges, and he gives her some suggestions. He gives her advice regarding a cookie party and how to avoid it. Joey Schott is the next caller. (35:00) They chat about Joey helping Vinnie build a cedar kayak. Both of them were going through challenges the year they built the kayak, and focusing on the build was its own kind of therapy. (42:00) Champion kayaker Oscar Chalupsky is an inspiration. His book, "No Retreat, No Surrender," is available on

Episode 2734 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss having a solid approach to your goals and being dedicated to your lifestyle. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/a-solid-approach-episode-2734 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Solid Approach Being a "cool dad." (2:00) Vinnie had a call with listener Bryson. (7:00) It's essential to have a goal, but you don't stop living the lifestyle once you reach it—because it's a lifestyle! New Year's is just around the corner. If you can stick to a goal for a million dollars, you can stick to it for anything. Stop telling yourself you can't. Everyone wants to hack everything, but good health doesn't happen overnight. (24:00) Focus on the individual choices you make; sometimes the overall goal can be overwhelming. (28:00) Vinnie approaches everything with a desire to learn and improve. (35:00) Many people try too many hack

Episode 2733 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss changing things up and keeping up motivation and writing down your dreams because dreams are free! https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/dreams-are-free-episode-2733 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Changing Things Up The podcast has a new sponsor, Jaspr. (2:00) Vinnie is very excited about the product—he's been using it for the past 9 months and loves it. Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off through Black Friday. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Anna proposed an idea a while back about calling folks on her customer list. (20:00) She wants to connect with customers and get customer feedback. She shares various things she learns about her customers. The mantra Vinnie hears the most from people is that they do not eat breakfast. (

Episode 2732 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss gaming the system and the benefits of correctly measuring body composition. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/gaming-the-system-episode-2732 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Gaming the System The first caller is Lee. (6:00) Lee has been off and on NSNG for several years and has been listening to the podcast since early on. He gives his backstory about NSNG®. (15:00) He uses several protocols in addition to NSNG®; however, Vinnie has some questions and suggestions for Lee. (21:00) He has lost and gained significant weight several times, and it's affecting his health. Vinnie is trying to get Lee to stumble less. Lee needs to stop trying to game the system. Lee also started lifting to strengthen his knees. He realized his sore knees were probably less about arthritis and more about lack of

Episode 2731 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the evolution of beliefs, what we tell ourselves, junk food trends, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/what-we-tell-ourselves-episode-2731 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast What We Tell Ourselves Note: There is a discussion around Santa and beliefs—if you have little ones around while listening, we encourage listener discretion. The origin of the "Daisy Dukes" and the show Dukes of Hazard. (3:00) They discuss how information about topics like climate change has changed, and that we are always learning. Vinnie relates the belief in Santa to the belief in what is possible. (13:00) We tell ourselves things we want to be true, so we can get what we want. (16:30) Oral semiglutide's effects are supposed to be as effective as the injection, but there are still side effects. (21:00) "The Decaf study." They di

Episode 2730 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino host guests for a call-in show to discuss steps into NSNG, the need to "flip the script," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/12/flip-the-script-episode-2730 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 Flip the Script Vinnie just got back from Barbados, his first real vacation in a while. (3:00) He shares a story of how the locals were friendly and helpful. He didn't, however, engage with a pina colada as planned. The first caller is Ty. He got to meet Anna at a fundraising comedy show, and it was better than Disneyland. (17:00) He and his partner, Michelle, are members of the VIP group and love the community. (19:00) Ty's question: Summarize for newcomers to NSNG, the easiest first step one can take when starting. Anna: Start with your favorite proteins and build around that. Grilling and stovetop first—quicker

Episode 2729 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Amy Gutman to discuss doctor-patient dynamics, the need to trust and verify, and her book, "Powerhouse Living." https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/trust-and-verify-dr-amy-gutman-episode-2729 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Trust and Verify During her medical career, Dr. Gutman came to realize that some of the things she had been taught were based on incorrect science. (6:00) She is an Emergency doctor, and has been since 2002. She was also trying to get her parents to be healthier; however, they have a hard time adjusting to improved and updated information. Vinnie has had a similar issue with his parents, particularly his mother. Due to a medical problem, he was caring for his Mom, and that's when he helped his parents implement changes. (12:00) There are ways to eat healthily on a fixed income. (16:00) Dr. Amy shares he

Episode 2728 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how to approach Thanksgiving, the so-called "exercise pill," and whether or not it's worth it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/how-to-approach-thanksgiving-episode-2728 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast How to Approach Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Vinnie is headed home for the holidays. Vinnie typically gives two suggestions for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (10:10) Plan to eat judiciously, and do not take leftovers home. The other is to eat what you enjoy and move on—do not let this one meal turn into multiple meals. It depends on where you are in your journey as to which approach you choose. (11:40) High-fat diets are the secret to keeping your brain young. (27:00) Things like eating coconut oil can help. Lean beef is not a risk for heart disease. (30:00) It is also a natural source

Episode 2727 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the upcoming holiday season, motivational reminders, setting goals, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/motivational-reminders-episode-2727 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Motivational Reminders Fun with voice-over work. (2:00) Holidays are coming up, so this episode is about motivation. (4:30) Vinnie's favorite book for motivation is "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. You can find it in Vinnie's book club here:https://amzn.to/3ZxWXo3 "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale is another favorite. (10:00)https://amzn.to/4ocS0Kg They talk about coaching that is intuitive and truly helpful. (21:00) You don't have to wait until January 1 to set your goals. (29:00) Vinnie discusses how his goal of building a hobby train set transpired. (31:00) Anna had a recent store event in Seattle and

Episode 2726 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Mike Feldstein to discuss air quality, improving sleep, how air is life, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/air-is-life-with-mike-feldstein-episode-2726 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Air Is Life Mike's experience is in remediation after a big disaster, like fire, floods, etc. (3:00) His company, Jaspr, manufactures air scrubbers, and his are especially effective, quiet, not ugly, and made specifically for home use. Vinnie is using the Jaspr air scrubber and loves it. (13:00) He shares a story about his Concept 2 and the Jaspr air system. (15:00) Mike reminds us that we are in the air like a fish in water, but we tend not to think of it that way. (21:55) Keeping your home air clean can reduce inflammation in your body, especially when it's in your bedroom, which supports regenerative sleep. Getting a great water fi

Episode 2725 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's recent vacation, questioning the narratives throughout the years, magnesium, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/questioning-the-narratives-episode-2725 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Questioning the Narratives Vinnie just returned from vacation. (3:00) They discuss how the climate change debate has developed over the years. (10:00) The conversation shifts to panda behavior and their lack of reproductive interest. (21:00) Regenerative farming and preserving topsoil are essential, whether you eat meat or not. They also talk about celebrity children making speeches about environmental and health issues. (25:00) "Fat: A Documentary" includes the story of Dr. Gary Fettke and how he learned to help T2 diabetics avoid amputations of their damaged limbs. (28:00) Vinnie shares an encounter he had w

Episode 2724 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss HRT in women, prepping for Thanksgiving, and getting started with new habits. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/prepping-for-thanksgiving-episode-2724 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 Prepping for Thanksgiving Vinnie shares a story about finding a great deal on a winter coat. (3:00) A recent photo of Serena Vinnie posted on Instagram created quite a stir. (8:30) There was a lot of pushback in the comments, but Serena clarified. She has been able to manage various symptoms of menopause by following NSNG. Vinnie shares Serena's response. (17:00) Each woman's experience will be different based on their medical history. (20:00) Anna always gets compliments on her skin, but she credits not eating sugar or processed foods, which are non-negotiable for her lifestyle and health. (21:00) Thanksgiving plans a

Episode 2723 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss adding protein to processed foods, GLP-1s, and how it's all "lipstick on a pig." https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/lipstick-on-a-pig-episode-2723 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Lipstick On A Pig Vinnie and Chris have been working hard on manufacturing challenges. (3:00) There is a change in marketing around diet. (10:00) Pop-Tarts is claiming it has a high-protein version. They review the ingredients list. (15:30) It's essential to develop the persistence to achieve the success you want. (24:00) Other junk foods, such as Doritos, add protein. But don't be fooled! Adding protein to crappy food doesn't make the crappy food "healthy." (25:00) It's just putting "lipstick on a pig"! Metabolic damage can be seen in just a few short weeks when eating ultra-processed foods. (26:30) Chris discusses a study on weight

Episode 2722 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome a special guest to discuss food addiction, improving habits, and how some habits die hard. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/some-habits-die-hard-episode-2722 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Some Habits Die Hard GLP-1 ads have been placed in front of Vinnie's show in specific markets. (3:00) Specific platforms do not allow control over what ads are placed. It is frustrating, and Vinnie and Chris are looking for solutions. Vinnie acknowledges that GLP-1s can help people lose weight, but there are issues with side effects and the lack of help with bad eating habits. (10:00) He gives the example of his brother, Mark, who is on the highest dose of a GLP-1 and still has trouble resisting certain foods. His brother Mark joined the show for the discussion, and they went over some of Mark's habits. Some habits die h

Episode 2721 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a recent comment on social media and making it into a learning moment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/a-learning-moment-episode-2721 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 A Learning Moment Vinnie is back from vacation, but both he and Anna still run their business while away. (4:00) Based on a comment about Anna's sauces, this is a learning experience. (10:00) They discuss economies of scale, consumer psychology, and how these factors affect food products. Cheaper products use lower-quality ingredients. They discuss carb count in tomatoes. (17:30) Vinnie describes again "life into living" and not being carb-phobic. (20:00) Tomatoes and Anna's sauces are not a problem. The discussion leads to playing "Stripper or NFL." (26:30) Vinnie's focus has always been to eat real, whole foods. (33:00) W

Episode 2720 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Tony Hampton to discuss focusing on policy, advocating for change, use of GLP-1s, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/focusing-on-policy-episode-2720 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Focusing On Policy Dr. Tony Hampton has been a guest on the show several times—he has a long history of advocating in the low-carb space. (2:00) Being policy-focused rather than party-focused in governmental policy should be the focus. (8:30) Dr. Hampton describes his career focus on improving metabolic health, including how to incentivize doctors to help people discontinue medications and reduce the cost of care. (12:00) RFK Jr. may not always speak clearly to the mainstream public in a way that resonates. Dr. Hampton still faces challenges in the mainstream medical space, where other doctors struggle to embrace certain concepts; for

Episode 2719 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss falling into the trap of labeling trends, essential vs. non-essential vitamins, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/11/falling-into-the-trap-episode-2719 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Falling Into the Trap The return of "Stripper or NFL". (2:00) Book a consultation with Vinnie for guidance with your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ What is meant by "functional foods"? (6:00) It appears to be a marketing term, similar to vitamins working "at the cellular level." Water works at the "cellular level", too! Chris defines the phrase "functional foods," which is equivalent to "fortified." Vinnie defines essential vs. non-essential. (17:30) For example, creatine is considered "non-essential" because the body can produce it on its own. "Essential vitamins" means that if you don't take t