A Different Way to Be - Episode 2653

A Different Way to Be - Episode 2653

Author: Vinnie Tortorich June 4, 2025 Duration: 46:40
Episode 2653: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss choosing a different way to be by living a strong and healthy life, gut health, and more.. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/a-different-way-to-be-episode-2653 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 Different Way to Be It's important to keep inflammation as low as possible. (8:00) Vinnie is focusing on gut health and wonders if the raw milk kefir he's incorporated into his diet helps; he isfeeling better. There is a point at which hyper-focusing on health and longevity detracts from the quality of life, not necessarily enhancing it. (11:30) They discuss several public figures who lived a robust, long life. (13:00) Many people resign to getting older, but others keep going strong for as long as possible. Those examples are people who are choosing a different way to be. Store-bought kombuchas are flavored and have more sugar. (18:00) Vinnie makes his own at home. It's stronger flavored and way less sugary. They discuss espresso and higher-end espresso machines. (23:00) Margarine and other estrogenic products have been discussed with expert researchers like Dr. Anthony Jay. (32:00) Chris reads an article about a "fiber-filled gut trick." (34:00) It's basically "wood pulp" (microcrystalline cellulose). The number of ingredients, especially chemicals and fillers, in things like bread is insane. Many brands of bread are up to 4 grams of sugar per slice. Be sure to get on the waitlist for the VIP Group--it may be opening back up soon! Follow Vinnie on X @vinnietortorich. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ 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 here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries 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: 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 FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

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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Your Health Is Most Important - Episode 2761 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:09
Episode 2761 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how your health is most important, and how you can navigate multiple workouts per week. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/02/your-health-is-most-important-episode-…
Reading Labels 101 - Episode 2760 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:50
Episode 2760- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino provide a guide on Reading Labels 101 to help you recognize poor ingredients in packaged products. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/02/reading-labels-101-episode-2760 PLEASE…
Making a Life Shift - Episode 2759 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:18
Episode 2759- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two guests to answer their questions regarding making a life shift, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/02/making-a-life-shift-episode-2759 PLEASE SUPPORT O…
Keeping It Fresh - Episode 2758 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
Episode 2758- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the practice of periodization by keeping it fresh to optimize your strength training and health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/02/keeping-it-fresh-episode-2758…
A Lazy Protein Guide - Episode 2757 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:54
Episode 2757- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome actress Sarah Baker, and they share a lazy protein guide to get enough protein each day. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/a-lazy-protein-guide-episode-2757 PLEASE SU…
Avoid a Rigid Mindset - Episode 2756 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:14
Episode 2756- Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss health, doing your research, and how to avoid a rigid mindset. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/avoid-a-rigid-mindset-episode-2756 PLEASE…
Making Your Workout Count - Episode 2753 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:39
Episode 2753 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer answer questions regarding strength training and making your workout count. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/making-your-workout-count-episode-2753 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR…
It's Cheaper to Get Healthy - Episode 2754 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Episode 2754- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how it's cheaper to get healthy while Anna whips up one of her most popular chicken entrees. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/its-cheaper-to-get-healthy-episode-2…
Trust and Verify Information - Episode 2753 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:17
Episode 2753 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer answer questions from callers about how to trust and verify information from AI, triglycerides, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/trust-and-verify-information…
Getting Started with Lifting - Episode 2752 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:14
Episode 2752 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer answer questions regarding building muscle and strength and getting started with lifting. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/getting-started-with-lifting-episode-2752 PL…