A Cautionary Tale - Episode 2347

A Cautionary Tale - Episode 2347

Author: Vinnie Tortorich June 21, 2023 Duration: 39:14
Episode 2347 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss family matters and a cautionary tale, meat, and more. https://vinnietortorihttps://vinnietortorich.com/2023/06/cautionary-tale-episode-2347/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/QbPz_zjl5oE Remember to like, follow and subscribe on YOUTUBE Family Matters And A Cautionary Tale Vinnie has some recent good news regarding his brother. (3:00) His brother was diagnosed at a young age with Crohn's disease. He tells the story of how they found out his bother had Crohn's. His brother recently developed Stage 3 colorectal cancer in a short amount of time. Vinnie shares some of the challenges his brother was going through—but now he has good news! (8:30) During the pandemic, Vinnie proposed a challenge of the "NSNG® 15"; that is, gaining 15 pounds of muscle instead of fat. (12:20) However, he still hears how it affected people's eating habits and activity. This leads to talking about some of the inconsistencies in the advice the public was given. They turn back to the discussion of Vinnie's brother and the importance of getting regular checkups. (18:45) Vinnie and Gina discuss mammograms and getting a colonoscopy. Vinnie's biggest influence was Vince Lombardi, who died at a young age because of colorectal cancer. It's a cautionary tale—get your checkups and stay on top of your health! Steak and Beef for Gina Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian meat buffet restaurant chain; it's a good idea when you are being indulgent. (23:30) Gina has only reintroduced red meat into her diet and is loving it! Vinnie recommends this book on how to cook great Meat. (27:20) Vinnie has suggestions on how to get meat at a better price and gives suggestions on using Anna's spices. Check out Gina's book My Extra Mom. She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and on YouTube. [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes): bit.ly/beyondimpossibleitunes Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)! https://amzn.to/3JNhrPE 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 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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. 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!

You’ll find a refreshingly direct and often contrarian voice in Fitness Confidential, hosted by longtime Hollywood fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich. This isn’t about echoing the latest trends; it’s about dismantling them. With over three decades spent training clients and navigating the fads, Vinnie cuts through the industry’s widespread myths surrounding diet, exercise, and sustainable weight loss. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, drawing from his hands-on experience and the principles that made his book a bestseller. The discussions are grounded in a commitment to genuine health, offering practical strategies to get fit without the gimmicks. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered advice on reclaiming your well-being, all delivered with a dose of tough love and hard-won wisdom. Vinnie has already guided hundreds of thousands toward better health, and through these regular talks, he continues to challenge listeners to think critically about what truly works for the long haul.
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Lunches and Leg Strength - Episode 2693 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:03
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Better Than We Found It - Episode 2692 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Revelations and Exploitations - Episode 2691 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:02
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Having An Epiphany with Tim Mallien - Episode 2690 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:07
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Moving In a Better Direction - Episode 2689 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:38
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Always Be Learning - Episode 2688 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:01
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Benefits of Hormone Therapy with Dr. Laura Buchanan - Episode 2687 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:08
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A Way to Build Character - Episode 2686 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:30
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