Dangers of Muscle Loss - Episode 2763

Dangers of Muscle Loss - Episode 2763

Author: Vinnie Tortorich February 16, 2026 Duration: 57:59
Episode 2763- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the adverse effects of GLP-1s, the dangers of muscle loss, and whether more fiber is necessary. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/02/dangers-of-muscle-loss-episode-2763 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 Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Dangers of Muscle Loss Semiglutide update: hate to say "I told ya so..." 4:00) They discuss perpetual motion. (8:00) This relates to GLP-1 in the fact that there is nothing you can do that doesn't cause a consequence somewhere else. (11:30) Vinnie discusses dealing with his second bout of cancer a couple of years ago. He is determined to be as active and healthy as possible. Eating strict NSNG seems to have helped him fight cancer more than if he had not been eating clean. (12:00) If you lose weight the old-fashioned way through proper eating, about 20-25% of your weight loss will be muscle. (16:00) However, that can be offset with exercise, particularly strength training. With GLP-1, a person will lose at least 40% of their muscle mass. (17:00) This matters because a lack of muscle contributes to all-cause mortality, and you can die sooner. Sarcopenia (natural muscle loss) occurs with age, typically starting around age 35, but it can be significantly slowed with strength training. (18:00) The number one drug Vinnie used to get asked about was statins, but now it's about GLP-1s. (21:00) If a person is losing a lot of muscle on GLP-1s, you can bet it's affecting their heart, because the heart is muscle. (25:00) Anna shares some info she's heard recently regarding Dr. Ben Bikman. (27:30) Some Thoughts About Fiber There is also debate about fiber. (36:00) They discuss myths about fiber and whether it is as necessary as others have claimed. Anna shares a story that makes her super happy about her cookbooks. (46:00) Vinnie is trying a week off from eating cheese, but he's wrapping up the week with Anna's Cheese Bites for the Super Bowl. (48:30) They conclude the episode with a discussion of discontinuing GLP-1s. Talk to your doctor for the proper protocol. If you decide to continue GLP-1s, please start strength training to offset muscle loss. Did you miss it?: The NSNG® VIP group closed, but you can get onto the waitlist for next time by signing up at https://www.nsngvip.com/join. A New Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $300 off for a limited time. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00) You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist 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 Please make sure to 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, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.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 it receives, 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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The Business of Fitness with Dr. Ben Bocchicchio - Episode 2810 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:05
Episode 2810 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ben Bocchicchio, and they discuss the business of fitness, gaining expertise, creating opportunity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/the-business-of-fitness-with-…
Canceling Out Your Efforts - Episode 2809 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:36
Episode 2809 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss using creatine, bro-science, the risk of canceling out your efforts, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/canceling-out-your-efforts-episode-2809 PLEASE…
Asking the Right Health Questions - Episode 2808 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
Episode 2808 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss recipes, the book world, and asking the right health questions when advocating for your health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/asking-the-right-health-question…
Making Gains in Muscle - Episode 2807 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:35
Episode 2807 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers who want not only to lose weight but also to be making gains in muscle. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/making-gains-in-muscles-episode-2807 PLEAS…
Properly Fuel for a Better You - Episode 2813 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:03
Episode 2813 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer speak to callers about food addiction, eating for comfort, and how to properly fuel for a better you. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/properly-fuel-for-better-you-epi…
Rising Rates of Cancer - Episode 2806 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:38
Episode 2806 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss grip strength, rising rates of cancer in people under 50, childhood obesity, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/rising-rates-of-cancer-episode-2806 PLE…
A Cholesterol Conundrum - Episode 2805 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:59
Episode 2805 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a cholesterol conundrum regarding CAC scores, numbers, and how to naturally balance those numbers. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/a-cholesterol-conundrum-episo…
BEST OF: Thirty Pounds of Fruit? - Episode 2804 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:21
Episode 2804 - BEST OF: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino speak with fruitarian Michael Arnstein to discuss claims of eating thirty pounds of fruit daily, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/thirty-pounds-of-fru…
Peptide Differences - Episode 2803 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:51
Episode 2803 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss peptide differences in weight loss, natural weight loss, protein intake, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/peptide-differences-episode-2803 PLEASE SUP…
Anna's Homemade Dressing - Episode 2802 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:37
Episode 2802 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss packing for road trips, observations around health, all while making Anna's homemade dressing. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/05/annas-homemade-dressing-episode-2…