Fitness Confidential

Vinnie is very excited about today’s guest, Sean Stellato, who had a college and pro career in football and four years in Division 1 basketball. Originally from Boston, Sean went to Salem High School in the early 90‘s. He is the author of the book, "No Backing Down” which tells the true and compelling story of Sean’s life. He was told he was too short and too small to play sports and how he discovered that with a good work ethic, no one can ever “outwork” you. It is about doing the right thing and never giving up. Where It Began In his sophmore year at Salem High School, Sean was a kicker on his team. His team had just lost the championship, and Sean walked into legendary Coach Ken Perron’s office and said to him “If you give me the football and let me be starting quarterback next year, I will lead our team to the Super Bowl Sean Stellato was 5’6” and 130 lbs soaking wet Sean got the nod as co-starter and over the next year grew 2” and put on 20 pounds of muscle What Happened During Sean’s junior year his team was 6 games into the season and undefeated, when the teacher’s strike at his high school, Salem, started...the weekend they were getting ready to play Swampscott HS Coach Perron knew if he crossed the picket line, he could lose his job. The players had to break into the school to get their equipment...these were kids with personal tragedies and football was their escape The police and news stations showed up...Coach Perron was handed a “Cease and Desist He looked at it and said, “Boy’s, let’s play ball” Modern Witch Hunt Began The school superintendent went on the local news that night and accused the coach of starting a football cult The team had a police escort into the Swampscott game On national television with 12,000 attendees Salem wins in the final seconds in a dramatic fashion Life After High School Sean played football for Marist College He played pro-ball for Arena Football for 2 years He knew he wanted to get married and have children and decided to be a sports agent Today he has his own company, Stellato Enhanced Sports (SES)

Vinnie and Anna discuss how to survive holiday meals living the NSNG Lifestyle. As Vinnie always tells us, "It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas". We also learn about Vinnie’s version of “Man on the Street” videos. So let's get to the meat of the matter...I mean turkey... Vinnie's Version: Man on the Street Videos Check it out on Youtube.com/user/angriesttrainer or Google “Vinnie Tortorich You Tube” Vinnie interviews people as they exit Starbucks and Jamba Juice He asks them is they are aware of what’s in their drink Are they aware or how many calories or how much sugar Should You Start NSNG Before the Holidays Go for it! Start today! But start slowly. This is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle Put life into living and enjoy the holidays How to Navigate the Holiday Meals Start by cutting down on sugar and carbs...take smaller portions Go to GlutenFreeAnna.com and find recipes If you are cooking, no bowl-licking...be aware of “mouth hunger” and real hunger Keep something healthy around like a scoop of nut butter Before the Thanksgiving Meal Stay away from wine and beer...you’re starting with sugar too early If you have to pick before the meal, reach for nuts or cheese Have a cup of coffee and some heavy cream Make your own healthy soda with Soda Stream and add a lemon or lime During the Meal Don’t feel like you have to load up your plate Be careful with stuffing and potatoes Fill your plate with turkey and salad Take a little bit of everything and just taste the stuff that is going to make you feel like crap

Today Vinnie is doing a three-way with two other dudes, Mark and RIck, (yeah, that’s right) who are the hosts of the Simply Human Podcast. They talk about health, fitness, sleep and enjoying life. Additionally, Vinnie decides to teach these “30-something” guys how to be real men and decides that will be the title of his next book. The Simply Human Podcast The Simply Human Podcast Started about a year ago and Vinnie was first guest Rick and Mark have 4 pillars of health: Eat, Sleep, Move and Enjoy. They also have a segment called “ Humans being Human” which are funny stories about being human. First Pillar - Eat It’s easier to focus on eliminating unhealthy foods No sugar, no grains, no processed foods Keep it simple Second Pillar - Sleep There is a natural process from day to night...it is gradual and tells your body to start slowing down Darkness tells your body to start producing Melatonin Lights on after dark screw up your circadian rhythm and interferes with sleep Body never gets a chance to wind down Third Pillar - Move Move slowly throughout the day Can’t walk too much Lift heavy things and move body through perfect range of motion Strength training is anti-aging Fourth Pillar - Enjoy Need to manage stress Stress should be our body’s response to survival ... not traffic jams Stress causes inflammation which can lead to diseas

It’s Tuesday and that means we have Anna and Vinnie trying to play nice. Today’s guest is Daniel T, who is a registered dietician from Canada and works in a hospital setting. He has seen the physical and psychological benefits of Paleo and NSNG life styles. Daniel T contacted Vinnie because he is frustrated and angry...and Vinnie loves angry people. Check out Daniel's podcast. What Daniel is Angry About He has researched and seen the benefits of eating Paleo/NSNG It has been 11 years since he earned a Masters in Nutrition...They are still teaching calories-in/calories out and fats are bad Daniel is frustrated because he has to fight hospitals and gets no support What Does He See at the Hospital They have morbidly obese people reduce their fat intake and count calories When Daniel started slowly introducing a more Paleo-like diet, he began to see changes His patients saw great results and the hospital didn’t want to hear about it Doctors Go With Government Programs That is what is being financially supported Don’t stop and ask “How is what we are doing helping patients, especially long-term patients?” Hospitals choose not to face the facts This applies to mental health as well Standards in Nutrition are all the Same All government funded Institutions don’t want to lose funding so are scared to change It took Daniel almost 4 years to get salmon on the menu

In today’s episode, Vinnie and Dean answer listener questions about fitness for runners, fitness over 40, Serena and Wendy, Vinnie’s shoulder surgery and Vinnie kinda flipping out when a listener, known as Jess, says that Vinnie got cancer because he eats meat! Worth the price of admission... Dean the Kayaker Asks How is Fitness Different After 40 Muscle builds up at the same rate at 40 as it does at 20 Need more down time and need to start easy Body adapts...24 - 48 hours between workouts is good Courtney Asks What Exercises Are Good for Running Runner’s upper body not used Planks help build core, overhead press, rowing and/or lat pulls Ham strings are important and need to be worked Quads also need to be worked Serena and Wendy Want to Know Why Vinnie Doesn’t Fix His Shoulder Vinnie is concerned that the surgery needs a lot of downtime for recovery and he doesn’t have that kind of time to spare Vinnie is always in pain...Football ripped his shoulder to bits Very little range of motion in shoulder Surgery can only be done once since there is very little bone to work with A Caller Named Jess Apparently, Jess believes Vinnie got cancer because he eats meat! And Vinnie, in Vinnie’s unique way, lets Jess know he is wrong Vinnie “gently” explains to Jess that cancer can strike anyone and while diet can help...it does not exclusively cause or cure disease

Vinnie and Anna are huge fans of Mark Sisson...ultra-athlete, author of “The Primal Blueprint” and host of his newsletter, “Mark’s Daily Apple”. They discuss vegan and paleo diets, gut health, eliminating certain foods for overall health and being responsible for our own well-being. And apparently, Vinnie was upset with Mark’s staff and there had to be some damage control. Do they kiss and make up? Let’s sit back, grab some tea and listen in... Vinnie and Mark Make Up Backstory: Vinnie went on Mark’s show to talk about his new vitamin “Pure Vitamin Club" Mark wasn’t there to interview him, so another staff member interviewed Vinnie and didn’t let him talk about his vitamins. Apparently, it is a policy on Mark’s show not to advertise other products similar to their own So Vinnie wasn’t very happy and “discussed” the incident with Anna on the show But Mark called and apologized, they made up, cleared the air and are moving on Vegans and Paleo Diet People are attached to their belief system whether it’s vegan or paleo Vegans and vegetarians can do paleo diet It has more to do with what you eliminate (ie: sugar, grains) than what your source of protein is Eliminating sugars, grains and industrial seed oils is good for anyone’s health Overall Health and Gut Health The goal for gut health is a balance of good and bad bacteria Everyone is different...for some people, some fiber may feed the good bacteria Have to decide what you want to achieve...experiment with how foods affect you and keep a detailed record There’s no quick fix..it’s a work in progress Antibiotics and Health They are overprescribed and destroy not only the bad bacteria but the good as well Recovering from an illness has a lot to do with the strength of immune system Ask your doctor if you have a bacterial infection. Antibiotics will not cure a virus and may delay your recovery as the antibiotics destroy all your bacteria as well While on antibiotics, take massive amounts of probiotics

Another action-packed, fun-filled podcast with Vinnie and Anna. Today’s special guest is billionaire Don Coddington. They discuss NSNG lifestyle, Joan Lunden and her journey through breast cancer, the benefits of chronic cardio and listen in as Anna attempts one correctly executed girl push up... Vinnie Doesn’t Get to Discuss his Pure Vitamin Club Supplements Vinnie goes on Mark Sisson’s show. He and Don both love Mark. Vinnie was told it was fine to discuss his Pure Vitamin Club vitamins. But Pure Vitamin Club was cut from the podcast...tune in to see what happened... NSNG Lifestyle When starting NSNG, it takes a few days to get off sugar...what can you do to make it easier? Get all temptations out of the house...clean the cupboards Keep good, healthy nut butter and nuts...they have carbs, but they won’t give you and insulin spike Cheese also has carbs but again no insulin spike and has fat. Add a pear or an apple Joan Lunden Diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer 12 weeks of chemo and then another round of 12 weeks Switched to a sugar-free/low calorie ketogenic diet - specifically eliminating wheat and dairy Vinnie asked specifically about diet after he had Leukemia and was told emphatically to eliminate sugar Chronic Cardio Good at right intensity...Zone 2...which is 180 minus your age Makes you feel good, sustainable and good for your heart Dr. Doug McGuff talks about it in his book, “Body by Science” Long, slow cardio work tends to make you leaner BOOKS: “Fitness Confidential” “Primal Blueprint”

Ebola...just the mention of it makes people panic. What’s true and what is media hype? How does it spread? Is there a drug or vaccine to cure it? Vinnie discusses Ebola with Dr. Steve, host of “Weird Medicine” which airs on SIrius Radio at 10 pm EST as well as his podcast...and these are totally different shows. They also discuss health, well-being, diet and, of course, Vinnie somehow brings the show around to Dr. Steve’s personal sex life. How Our Eating Habits Have Evolved In the 60’s, 45% of our calories came from good fats and oils At that time, 13% of all adults were obese Under 1% had Type ll Diabetes The government stepped in and said we should get less calories from fat and more from grains... Now 33% of our calories come from fat and oil, 35% of adults are obese and 11% of population has Diabetes, most of it Type II Leaky Gut Syndrome Not a medical term but symptoms include bloating, cramps, gas, acid reflux and a foggy feeling - there is anecdotal evidence that NSNG is helpful When Dr. Steve got off of grains he got rid of symptoms Fluid leakage probably due to inflammation The Ebola Virus Reminiscent of the panic in the 80’s over AIDS It is a poorly transmitted disease, if not, it would already be all over the world Only 9,000 people in Africa have contracted it and 4,000 are dead. Statistically, these are not high numbers Ebola is a disease that sets up intense inflammation which causes the bleeding What’s Next? Looking for a vaccine Not a cure, but an effective serum which will help our body fight the virus Government needs to get involved...it needs to and should have gotten involved a long time ago We thought Ebola would never spread because it killed it’s victims so quickly, but we were wrong

Anna on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week. Today's episode is brought to you by Audible! Get your free audiobook by going here. Another Laugh and Learn with Vinnie and Anna. Tune in and join them as they answer listener questions. They cover everything from diet and PTSD to Vinnie’s new multi-vitamin/mineral - Pure Vitamin Club. Listener Question - Does NSNG and Paleo Diets help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) especially in our war vets? Vinnie has asked around about this and there really is almost no information Most people feel better when they are NSNG Anecdotally, it seems to help with hormonal balance Vinnie is going to do further research and report back Do Supplements Help with NSNG? Looking into most supplements, there are usually 25-50 added ingredients beside the vitamins listed Some are helpful, some are harmful An example of a harmful “other ingredient”...Titanium Dioxide, used in many vitamin brands, is very harmful Listener Questions - What About Carbs While You Are Doing An Ultra Event? This is sometimes called “Eat to Perform” and it encourages carb intake before and after workout. There is a place for carbs, but you must be fat-adapted meaning you don’t have to be in full ketosis, but you must be already using stored fat as fuel. Ketosis is the most extreme form of fat-adapted The bottom line it is different for different people You need to get off the carb/sugar train Anna's voice telling you to watch TGIT on ABC:

Today’s One-on-One interview is with Andrea Kooiman. Andrea is an ultra athlete. She is also a wife, mother, coach, ultra runner and outdoor enthusiast. This is her second time joining Vinnie on “America’s Angriest Trainer” podcast. Andrea just recently finished the Badwater 135 which is considered the most demanding and extreme running race on the planet. Vinnie and Andrea talk about her experience doing Badwater including what she ate and what worked for her. Badwater 2014 A grueling race based on temperature and elevation Started NSNG only 2 months before race Vinnie was concerned about her doing Badwater Could she stay NSNG for the whole race? How Did Race Go? Crew was supposed to write down everything she consumed, including medication, but they didn’t Her husband was her crew chief who is also in charge of making the decision to DNF Could not follow NSNG for the race Had diarrhea and vomiting...every 2 miles had to stop Occurred around 50 mile mark (9-11 hours) Andrea Wanted to Lose Weight Before Race Her husband felt she needed to eat carbs But Andrea went cold turkey and did NSNG...first 2 weeks were difficult Didn’t count calories and was never hungry She lost the weight After Badwater After race she was celebrating...ate whatever she wanted --- Burgers, buns, fries, alcohol, sweets She felt awful - bloated, sweaty and was starving even though she had just eaten Why? After all the preparation and training came the question “What’s next?” So she felt she would “celebrate” before she answering such a big question

London Porter, host of the popular podcast “Mental Sixpack Athlete” joins Vinnie and Anna on today’s show. They are all over the place (what a surprise) discussing Health Food/Junk Food, what is a Mental Sixpack Athlete, steroids and athletes, new sponsors and even fireworks. For your listening pleasure... New Sponsor Harry’s Shave Club Vinnie tried their products and didn’t want to like them Blades were amazing Cream comes in a tube...one swipe and face is soft and clean Women can shave their legs with it London Porter’s podcast “Mental Sixpack Athlete” Talks to trainers Discusses the mental aspect of fitness and wellness Strategizing results so that outcomes are not mere luck Luck is how results happen as time goes by His book, “How to Rockstar Your Job Interview” Micro-public speaking event...no do-overs Being clear, concise and articulate London's Twitter Drug Use and Athletes Lance Armstrong is strategic about his racing and even his pharmaceuticals Each Tour de France is about 2200 miles in total His luck was in all 7 Tour de France races he never had a flat tire Scandals in Major League Sports Trying to pull drugs out of the NFL Players need steroids to be the size the are and to run as fast Also dealing with pain medication addition

Today’s guest, Dean Karnazes, is an internationally recognized endurance athlete and NY Times bestselling author of “Ultramarathon Man”, “50/50” and “RUN!” Among his many accomplishments, he has run 350 continuous miles, foregoing sleep for three nights. He's run across Death Valley in 120 degree temperatures, and he's run a marathon to the South Pole in negative 40 degrees. Vinnie discusses with Dean discuss the life-changing decision he made on his 30th birthday, his life as an endurance athlete and the challenges he has faced. How Dean Began to Run Again Dean was married and worked in the corporate world. He hated what he was doing Felt he had to support his family but realized he had to change On his 30th birthday he got drunk and at 11:00 pm decided to run 30 miles. He hadn’t run in a decade Running brought him freedom and passion His story encourages people to live life the way they want to Dean’s Diet No refined or processed food Nothing that comes out of a bag His hero and mentor, Jack LaLanne, said, “If man made it, don’t eat it and if it tastes good, spit it out” ElliptiGo Elliptical bicycle...gives a high intensity, low impact workout Fantastic device...emulates the motion of running without impact Have advantage on climbs You are standing upright Tragedy and Grief Dean’s sister was killed in a car accident on the eve of her 18th birthday They were very close and Dean went through the stages of grief starting with denial It took him a decade to get over it Altered the course of his life How Does Dean Handle Critics At first he was shocked and took it personally Never tried to come off as the best Most of his worst critics have never even met him Matthew McConaughey told him, “Haters are gonna hate. So move on, get over it” Links www.ultrmarathonman.com Books: “Ultramarathon Man” “50/50” “RUN! 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss” “Fitness Confidential” Audible

Vinnie and Anna get to talk about everything under the sun. Get to hear Vinnie go off-topic and Anna pull him back. And while you are laughing, you will learn about exercise, diet, how sugar infiltrated our lives and tons more. Go ahead...have fun and learn. Good Samaritan Heart Symposium Vinnie was invited back to speak...talked about exercise and how it essential Gave history of how we got fat in this country Heart disease is not caused by cholesterol...caused by plaque buildup One thing all the speakers agreed on...if you are overweight, you are at risk for heart disease Exercise, Diet and History Exercise - it’s imperative, we need it to live We are not meant to be sedentary Ancel Keys, an American scientist, did a study in the 60’s that said we should eat more grains and less fat By 1972, hurricanes had destroyed cane crops in the south and sugar prices shot up The U.S. started importing high fructose corn syrup from Japan as a cheaper alternative American Weight Problems By the 1980’s, we began to see rise in obesity We were told a good diet had little to no fat, but our foods had more and more sugar This was considered “heart healthy” Sugar was used to make low-fat/low-calorie food more palatable We’ve become addicted to our sugars and seen a rise in childhood obesity We consume approximately 200 pounds of sugar, per person, per year Vinnie Will be a Guest on the Carol Alt Show Ex-super model, Carol Alt, has a show on Fox Vinnie flying into NY on October 14th to tape show Listen in to hear air date Links Book: “Extra Virginity” about olive oil “Extra Virgin” by Debbie Mazar

This is exciting! Join Vinnie, Dean Lorey (who co-wrote “Fitness Confidential” with Vinnie) and Andy Schreiber as they introduce Pure Vitamin Club Daily Multicaps which contain no added ingredients, fillers, artificial colors or sweeteners. Created by Vinnie...it's pure, affordable and comes to your door. This multivitamin/multimineral will change your life! Visit us at www.purevitaminclub.com. Supplements Vinnie doesn’t normally like supplements...they mostly work only in lab or theory When these vitamins and minerals are eaten as food, the body uses it properly There are 13 essential vitamins that are essential to life and the proper functioning of our bodies...the body does not make them...they need a food source There are 11 key minerals How Pure Vitamin Club Daily Multicaps Evolved Vinnie came up with the formula and brought Andy on board to oversee the process. Wanted the vitamins to contain absolutely no excipients (flow agents), fillers (used to fill space in pill) or binders (hold pill together and there is less absorption) Fillers include rice flour, silica, sugars, maltodextrin and titanium dioxide Fillers and additives could add 50 or 60 ingredients on top of the vitamin itself Pure Vitamin Club Multicaps We have ZERO fillers Look at the label on other vitamins and you will see 4-60 other ingredients besides the vitamin/mineral content Ours have only “vegetable capsule” as other ingredient Vegan approved We Did It! Every company we talked to said they couldn’t deliver what we were asking for They told us it was impossible to make a vitamin without excipients or flow agents And we deliver them to your door Visit our shiny new website, www.purevitaminclub.com!!! Pure Vitamin Club

Today’s guest is Dr. Sara Gottfried, a Harvard trained MD with over 20 years experience and author of the New York Times bestseller, “The Hormone Cure”. Dr. Sara, Vinnie and Anna discuss the enormous effect that hormones have on our well-being, our weight and our health. Somehow, Vinnie gets to talking about Farrah Fawcett’s famous poster and its affect on him. So tune in and find out... Anna’s Lab Results Shows signs of adrenal fatigue Too much stress...needs to hit pause button Meditation helps raise serotonin and reduces inflammation which reduces pain, foggy brains and helps you to lose weight Pregnenolone - the hormone precursor - responsible for memory and calm mind, among many other things Cortisol Body’s most important hormone People who are “jacked-up” on stress make too much cortisol which produces high blood pressure and blood sugar You start to run low after a while Ketosis Being in ketosis strains the “Charlie’s Angels” (hence the Farrah Fawcett discussion) of hormones: cortisol, adrenals and thyroid Need to be aware of your carb threshold...some people don’t do well in ketosis and need a certain amount of carbs Adrenals and thyroid need about 100 gms of carbs a day...symptoms of deficiency include hair falling out, low thyroid and insulin resistance Endocrine Disrupters Environmental causes of hormonal problems Need to reduce burden by avoiding plastics, receipts that are coated with plastic and canned food which is lined with BPA Probiotics help Fiber, 35-40 grams a day helps rid your body of Endocrine Disrupters Links: “The Hormone Cure” by Dr. Sara Gottfried

Today’s guest is Bryan Bishop, aka “Bald Bryan” who is best know for being part of the Adam Carrolla Radio Show. They now host one of the most-listened to Podcasts on the internet. At age 29. Bryan was diagnosed with a brain tumor and went on to write the New York Times best-seller book, “Shrinkage”. Vinnie and Bryan discuss the “cancer journey”, writing a book and getting published. Meeting His Wife Christine Bryan and Christine met at a rehearsal dinner in Scottsdale, Arizona...only to discover that they had already met and had spent time together They were already engaged when Bryan got the diagnosis of Brainstem Glioma, a malignant tumor in his brainstem Was given 6 months to a year to live They never even considered canceling the wedding Getting the Diagnosis They found out two months before the wedding There was a big disparity between doctors...the good and the not-so-good Have to remember that doctors are not God and it’s okay to get a second opinion You have to be your own advocate when dealing with doctors and hospitals Treatment Bryan didn’t get the expected side effects from chemo...radiation was worse At one point Bryan was using a walker and a wheelchair just to get from the sofa to the bathroom Christine was his 24/7 caretaker At this point they had both lost their jobs and had no money Parallel Between Vinnie’s and Bryan’s Cancer Experience Vinnie is a celebrity trainer and was diagnosed in 2007 with Leukemia Getting chemo was the first break he had ever taken...he was used to getting up at 4:30 in the morning Actually got the chance to watch “The Godfather” Part I and II, back-to-back Came back to work in the middle of the writer’s strike, which affected his clients and his business, and then had to deal with a bad economy Shrinkage

Listen in on another great podcast with Anna and Vinnie. Meet Andy Schreiber, the new head of of Vinnie’s “Pure Vitamin Club”. They discuss how they met many challenges and managed to get the best vitamin/mineral formula possible, deliver it right to your door and keep the price affordable. Get Vinnie’s take on hydration and how much water do we really need. And listen to an amazing letter from one of our listeners talking about her experience with living the NSNG Lifestyle and how it changed her life. Hydration People do not have to be told when to hydrate Drink when your body tells you to...when you are thirsty Drink more when you are exercising It’s amazing how much water we drink and so many people are still fat Andy Schreiber and Vinnie’s “Pure Vitamin Club” Andy Schreiber is now running the Pure Vitamin Club Andy wanted the vitamins to be the absolutely best formula without additives and fillers The biggest challenge was to find the right manufacturer Vinnie insisted that his vitamins have no fillers and was told over and over that it couldn’t be done Do People Really Care About Filler Most people don’t read the label Other filler ingredients include silica, titanium dioxide and maltodextrin Titanium Dioxide is used in paint and is a mineral whitener Letter from Australian Listener Nadia has been NSNG since February 2012 and is an ultra athlete Training for 3 marathons in 3 days when her father died in England Had to withdraw from all 3 marathons Wasn’t sure she was still fat adapted from NSNG until today when she ran 32k without any fuel Fathead Pizza Crust Recipe Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Isabel Foxen-Duke is a Brooklyn-based Life Coach who teaches a master class called “Stop Fighting Food” that focuses on food and our mindset around food. She discusses the physical and emotional reasons that diets and calorie restriction actually encourages binge eating. Join Anna and Isabel and learn about a new attitude toward dieting and food. We Live in a Diet Culture Look at diet from the evidence-based standpoint that “the degree to which we have restriction in our lives is the degree to which we tend to lean on food for emotional comfort” Emotional eating is impulsive and a craving that is out of our control We are taught to use willpower to actively fight our body’s needs Why People Fail at Diets Dieting is deciding what your body needs by some external plan rather than our individual needs In “calorie deprivation”, the need for food now - our biology - will win in the attempt of getting our blood sugar back up There are two parts: The physical aspect and the emotional aspect Emotional Aspect There is guilt, shame and moral judgement for making “bad” food choices This is a precursor to spiraling binge-eating...we’re either off the wagon or on the wagon Need to get to a place of peace around food...taking our power back from food We give food so much power - as if eating a cupcake makes us a “disgusting fatty” “Stop Fighting Fat” Course Learn new coping mechanisms If I do eat emotionally, how do I do I keep from binging Develop an ease and sanity around food Learn to finally drop the fight and make food about instinct and biology Stop Fighting Food teaches women how to “stop feeling crazy around food.” That means, get off the diet-binge cycle, stop feeling “out of control around food,” and finally have a life that doesn’t revolve around trying to lose the last 10 (or 50) lbs. This program addresses the thinking that underlies compulsive eating and obsession with food, rather than giving specific behavioral instructions or nutrition information. The Free Video Training Series (an introduction to the work) covers topics like: -Why trying to control yourself around food always backfires -The two primary reasons people eat outside of physical need (The difference between Emotional Eating & Binge-Eating) -Why having a “normal” relationship with food requires liking your body first The Master Class goes into extensive depth on topics like “intuitive eating,” “emotional/binge eating,” “body positivity” and will leave women with all of the mental tools they need to take their power back from food. Stop Fighting Food (affiliate link) and Stop Fighting Food (non-affiliate link). We offer you guys both links so you can choose what you'd like to use.

It’s our 300th episode! We are celebrating “Success Stories with NSNG.” Join the party as we read letters from and talk to listeners who have had life-changing success living the NSNG lifestyle...everything from weight loss, to better sleep, more energy, relief from headaches, high blood pressure and digestive problems. Thank you to all our listeners and Superfans who make this whole podcast possible! Steve Dellerose Steve is 24 years old and weighed 635 pounds. His doctors told him to have gastric bypass or die With bypass he lost 135 pounds and weighed 500 pounds but stalled at that weight for 14 years Found Vinnie through Bobby Kelly...Started NSNG on April 1 at 446 pounds and in four months was down to 380 pounds Exercised 3-5 times a week, loves it, and feels great Mary Sailors McInnis Has been on NSNG for one year, 5 months and 20 days and has lost 85 pounds She hasn’t slipped because it isn’t a diet She uses “Vinnie-isms” everyday She has no more sugar headaches Kate Thompson Hasn’t lost weight but has developed a healthy relationship with food She no longer gets migraines With “ calories in/calories out”, she was just starving herself Whitney Chapman At 46, he had to take medicine for high blood pressure He started the NSNG Lifestyle February 2014 at 307 pounds In 5 months he was down to 262 pounds He cut his blood pressure medicine in half and now runs 2 miles and swims l/2 mile everyday Carrie Standish Carrie is 5’2” and has weighed over 200 pounds since she was 20 and reached 250 pounds before her second baby She was suffering from obesity, depression and Fibromyalgia and taking medication for her conditions. She had chronic pain, fatigue and brain fog Taken her a year to lose 50 pounds on NSNG. Don’t get frustrated...not a diet...it’s a lifestyle After NSNG, routinely swinging a 20 pound kettle bell and ran a 5K Can go six weeks without any Fibromyalgia flare up Get started with NSNG Book Club Books.

Tony Portera was already an ultra athlete when he called Vinnie for advice, but he always felt too heavy and wanted to lose weight to be a more efficient runner. Listen in as they discuss Tony’s journey with NSNG ... Badwater 135 and NSNG Tony started NSNG 5 months before Badwater Wanted to not only lose weight but see if he could do this race running on high fat This year Badwater, a 135 mile race, started with a 22-24 mile uphill run and Tony used no sugar during climb Fueling on almost no carbs and did far better than he did before and ran the entire race almost entirely on NSNG Weight loss and NSNG Tony is 5’9” and weighed 209 pounds before NSNG On his own, he lost weight and went down to 180 pounds but then he hit a weight loss plateau His diet at the time was lots of sugar, pizza, pasta and increased his exercise That’s when he found Vinnie...and by February 2014, he went pure NSNG and today he weighs 141 pounds What NSNG Means To Tony No sugar and no grains He was miserable for the first 2-3 weeks After that he slept better, had no cravings and ran better During a race, he fuels on olives, cheese, Pocket Fuel and salami So fat adapted that during a 5-hour run he only needs water, some olives and some salami

Today's show features two amazing guests...Stacey Hughes, a listener from Montana, and Nikki Kimball, a return guest, who was a ski racer by the age of 3! Join Vinnie and Anna as they discuss nutrition, depression, women's sports and in their typical fashion, go off topic and talk about guns and music. Zone 2 breathing techniques are also discussed. Learn and laugh... Stacey Hughes Fan from Montana who listens while on her tractor at Hughes Mountain Ranch Was on the TV show, “Last American Cowboy” on Animal Planet Became a dietician in 2002 and worked with cardiac patients, diabetics and the obese Saw a shift from “ Carbohydrate Consistency” to the role fats play in our health Nikki Kimball An incredible athlete...won the Western States 100 three times Talks about her journey with depression which she was diagnosed with after college Was sleeping 18 hours a day and losing weight Found the right doctor and the right medication Living With Depression Nikki shares that it is a lifetime challenge She stays in touch with her doctor so he can help her with medication Depression doesn’t “go away” Anna suggests a challenge to take 5 minutes everyday to sit down and quiet your mind, #AStillMind Nikki’s Movie “Finding Traction”...premieres February 10, 2015 on PBS Film is about an expedition run Nikki did from Canada to Massachusetts through the Long Trail in Vermont Film not just about professional sports...it also covers women athletes and depression First Rate Madness

Vinnie and Anna discuss many listener questions from the forums surrounding how to apply NSNG to real life: How to run an NSNG household What to do when you are the only one who's NSNG Why support is important when changing to an NSNG way of eating When your family and friends come around to NSNG, and how not to alienate them in the process How Vinnie advises kids and teens about NSNG The best brands of Gluten Free Bread (Anna loves Udi's in case you were wondering) Book to read or listen to on Audible: Shrinkage by Bryan Bishop

Michael O’Neal started his podcast, “The Solopreneur Hour, Job Security for the Unemployable” in August 2013. Join Michael, his girlfriend, Jessica, Vinnie and Anna as they discuss the NSNG Lifestyle, “Calories-In/Calories Out” and why it doesn’t work, women’s body image and a plethora of other controversial issues. Women and Body Image Women are rarely happy with their bodies and have a distorted body image How do women avoid building big thighs? You can’t “spot lose” weight You can’t make fat go away with exercise, but you can build muscle Calorie-In/Calorie Out Does not work...it is a myth Very few can keep weight off this way You cannot starve yourself forever...dieting does not work NSNG is a lifestyle, not a diet Processed Foods Have Changed Our Diets At one time, not long ago, obesity was a rarity Sugar, sweets and dessert were an occasional treat Meat, vegetables, dairy and fruit were the way we ate So How Do We Lose Weight Jessica gives Vinnie and snapshot of her daily healthy eating (and it's pretty darn good!) Look at your diet carefully You have to change your eating habits Eliminate sugars and grains And put “life into living”... you can cheat once in a while Links Books: “The Wahl's Protocol" - Terry Wahl "The Four Hour Body" - Tim Ferriss The Solopreneur Hour Podcast - Michael O’Neal

Vinnie and Anna are back for another Friday installment of Listener Questions from the Forums: Is Vinnie and fan of Intermittent Fasting (IF)? Meal Skipping Atkins Induction Phase and Dietary Ketosis Late night snacking Heavy Cream: Nectar of the Gods or Satan's Bathwater?

Quentin Vennie is a writer, speaker, wellness coach and yoga guide based out of New York City. Anna and Quentin discuss his struggles with anxiety and depression. Quentin talks about managing these issues through his "Trinity of Wellness" as well as the influence social media has in our everyday lives. Anna and Quentin issue a September Challenge to quiet the mind for five minutes a day! Join us in #AStillMind on: Twitter Instagram Quentin's Struggles with Anxiety and Depression General public has no idea about dealing with depression and anxiety After Quentin was diagnosed with general anxiety and panic disorder, he was advised to go on medication Ended up with dependence and addiction to these drugs Doctor wanted him to switch to another medication but Quentin wanted another path Suicide Robin Williams and social media has the power to influence our opinions about mental health We don't want to feel the pain and fear so we medicate ourselves Anna and Quentin discuss what can cut people off from life Feeing like there's no purpose or happiness in life and wanting to escape Yoga, Nutrition and Meditation "Trinity of Wellness"... daily meditation, juicing and yoga ... these things are non-negotiable Saved Quentin's life and manage his anxiety and depression Calms the mind Does yoga with Tara Stiles Change Your Thoughts and Change Your Life True happiness comes from within Change takes time and practice We are perfectly imperfect Russell Simmons' fantastic primer on how to meditate: Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple Shawn Stevenson's wonderful book on sleep: Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way To a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success

Vinnie and Anna start to chip away at the amazing listener questions posted at the Forums: How to eat when on the road in a car Building muscle after 40 Why there is no free lunch with nature When is age not an issue Sprinting schedules vs. Zone 2 schedules What Vinnie and Anna eat in a typical day How much is too much heavy cream in the coffee Starting Strength Rachel McLish looks stunning!!

Vinnie and Anna dive into Listener Questions from the Forums: Losing weight while endurance training Vanity weight Sugar trickling, Tony Portera and Badwater

Chris Kostman is an ultra-athlete who holds the record, at age 20 in 1987, of being the youngest person to complete the eleven-day Race Across America. Chris is still running races and now produces events such as the Furnace Creek 508 (there is still time to sign up for this race) and the Badwater 135 through his company, AdventureCORPS. Vinnie and Chris discuss ultra sports, nutrition and following NSNG as a vegetarian. Here are some of the highlights... How Chris Started Cycling Chris was on his third grade soccer team that never won a game The coaches were constantly berating the players His dad pulled him from the team and Chris never played a sport with a ball again Years later he discovered cycling and developed as a cyclist and as a human being through positive reinforcement This year's Badwater 135 This year's race included a 22 mile climb Vinnie went to support Tony Portera who has been NSNG for 8 months and lost 45 pounds. When Chris saw Tony at this year's Badwater, he didn't recognize him Tony looked radically different; his body was reshaped How to do NSNG as a Vegetarian Chris has been a vegetarian for 25 years He now eats cheese, fish and eggs Feels a huge difference on NSNG He has more energy and not hungry all the time This year's Furnace Creek 508 Bicycle Ride Still time to sign up for this race Different route this year because of a moratorium on sporting events in Death Valley National Park The race starts in Reno, goes through the northern back country of Nevada, and finishes up in Reno Elevation is challenging: you are never below 3,500 feet and often over 7,000 feet Links from this podcast Badwater 135 Silver State 508 (AKA "The 508") Rough Riding (AKA Multi-Surface Cycling) Yoga Tune Up® JUST RIDE by Grant Petersen

Vinnie and Anna welcome fitness trainer and N=1 experimenteur extraordinaire Sam Feltham to the show: Sam's Intermittent Fasting habits What caused him to develop sleep apnea in just a few weeks What's with ancient grains? Is there such a thing as too much fat? Wonderful wisdom from Sam Felton ... "Eat until you're full...then stop." As well as being an entrepreneur and personal trainer Sam is a health activist, as his major definite purpose is to help as many people as possible obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Sam's 21 Day 5000 calorie high fat experiment Sam's 21 Day high carb, fake food experiement Sam's 21 Day Vegan experiment Twitter Facebook

Richard Frissen is not an ultra-athlete. Richard is a cabbie in London who found Vinnie's Podcast while sitting in his cab with his iPad. He was looking for a solution to his weight and health challenges. Since starting NSNG last October, Richard has lost 45 pounds and has started the NSNG UK Facebook Page. Vinnie and Richard discuss the life-changing benefits of living the NSNG life. Here are some of the highlights... How Richard Started Out Richard never did well on calorie restricted diets ... he always felt hungry He started with a 40 inch waist Lost 12 pounds in the first two weeks of NSNG Lost 40 pounds since last October Never hungry How Our Eating Habits Have Changed Prior to the 1960's, we ate basic, healthy food like meats, veggies, fruits 70 years ago, only 3% of the population was considered obese Now we are fixated on needing sugar for energy Chasing the sugar high all day long Health Benefits of NSNG NSNG heals the body from the inside out Richard had high uric acid and painful gout for 20 years After NSNG, Richard's blood tests showed normal uric acid levels His constant headaches have been gone for 9 months Exercising on NSNG As Richard became fat adapted, he had an enormous amount of energy He started out exercising 3-4 times a week for 15 minutes Now he exercises 3-4 times a week for 1 3/4 hours As he became fat adapted, he no longer relied on sugar for energy

If you are or have ever experienced a weight loss plateau, then Anna reading this passage from The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living might just be the thing to keep you on track: Water weight offsets fat loss How much water the body likes to keep on hand Why you might not wanna weigh yourself every single day (scale addicts, we're talking to you)

Vinnie and Anna welcome on the wonderful, inimitable, and incredibly smart Gene Stone, author of more books than we've all read in our collective lifetimes. Gene Stone brings the Vegan movement to the Angriest Trainer Podcast with aplomb: Discussing his new book, The Awareness Laying out the three pillars of veganism Why Forks Over Knives struck such a strong chord with him and the world Oil Free Vegans How oysters are considered vegan Additional books on mindset discussed in this episode: The Millionaire Next Door Think And Grow Rich How To Win Friends And Influence People More info about Gene Stone: A graduate of Stanford and Harvard, Gene Stone is a former Peace Corps volunteer, screenwriter, and journalist as well as a book, magazine, and newspaper editor for such companies as the Los Angeles Times, Esquire, and Simon & Schuster. He has also ghostwritten thirty books for a diverse lot of people, including theoretical physicist Steven Hawking, Yahoo! Chief Solutions Officer Tim Sanders, CNN Executive Vice-president Gail Evans, and TOMS shoes founder Blake Mycoskie. Gene has written many titles under his own name as well, including The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick, which has been translated into more than 20 languages, and The Watch, the definitive book on the wristwatch. Gene has also written many books on his primary interests: animal rights and plant-based nutrition, including Forks Over Knives, and, as a co-writer with Rip Esselstyn, The Engine 2 Diet and My Beef with Meat. His current project is Living the Farm Sanctuary Life, with Gene Baur. Gene also serves on the board of several not-for-profits, including Ready For Rescue, which helps place animals from the New York City Shelter system into foster homes.

Melissa Mose is a board certified therapist with over 20 years of experience. Melissa and Vinnie discuss children's mental health, the challenges of raising children, what works and what does not. They also discuss the relationship between exercise, diet and mental health. Here are some of the highlights... Mental Health and Children Balancing limits and being allowed to express feelings Need to show up and do something even if they don't feel like it Rescuing children and the damage it does Only praising children becomes meaningless Parents job is to let them learn about frustration and delayed gratification Sports Through A Mental Health Lens Children aren't taught to win anymore Too much compassion can weaken their spirit They need to fail to learn what they are good at Feels crummy to sit on the bench but they need to learn they are not good at everything Avoids real feelings Exercise and Depression Exercise is very effective in boosting mood and changing the brain Howie Mandel says he works out for his body but he runs for his brain Anything good for the heart is good for the brain Brain can rebuild itself - neurogenesis Food and Mental Health Foods can help people with depression Dopamine enhancing foods Brain/Body connection The effects of sugar on mood Find out more about Melissa Mose Follow her on Twitter Like her on Facebook Read her blog

Vinnie and Anna chat with friend and fellow podcaster Jimmy Moore about his new book Keto Clarity: Your Definitive Guide to the Benefits of a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet">Keto Clarity, written with Eric Westman MD. Why ketosis isn't a magic weight loss pill Hormones affect everything Fat Adaption vs. Ketosis The benefits of hunger control and mood control Then Vinnie and Anna get deep into Vitamix recipes: All the Vitamix applications Strawberry Ice Cream, Low Carb Vichysoisse, and Pesto, to name a few Jimmy Moore: Keto Clarity Cholesterol Clarity Podcast Twitter

Temperatures can get up to 120 degrees during the 135 mile Badwater Race and Tony Portera has run it seven times, finishing five. He joins the podcast with fellow runners Brian, Jason and Andrea, who is running this year’s Badwater as well. They discuss the race, crewing, NSNG and how God fits into all of this, all while having a great time with lots of laughs. Here are some of the highlights... Badwater is grueling 135 mile race 18,000 foot climb The run uphill is 22 miles The first 44 miles will make you or break you Running, NSNG and God Brian lost 25 lbs with NSNG Describe running as a religious experience As close to God as you can get without dying You never finish the race as the same person you started -- you always learn something new about yourself Tony's NSNG Experience Tony was up to 208 lbs at 5’9” Got down to 180 lbs by exercising but got stuck Prime example of how exercise is a poor way to loose weight Read FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL On NSNG, Tony had more energy, slept better, trained better, ran better and the weight started coming off Tony ran Badwater 2014 at 148 lbs

Vinnie and Anna answer lots of clarifying NSNG questions including: What fruits are too sweet to eat and what fruits are okay Why everyone is different when it comes to insulin response Eating after water sports How stupid Anna would look on skate skis Colorado Altitude Training saved Vinnie's life Then the delightful and award winning sports writer, coach, and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald joins us to chat about Gatorade and caffiene vs. EPOs and Steroids Back of the packers and his book Racing Weight, a diet book for folks who want to eat for peak performance How diet fads will continue to sweep the nation as discussed in Matt's book Diet Cults Check out more Matt Fitzgerald info here: Blog Racing Weight Site Twitter

Nikki Kimball was a cross-country skier by the time she was three years old. She did biathlons, which is a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting. She also loves to run. In 2004, she signed up for one of the toughest races in the ultraworld, the Western States 100. She not only ran the 100 miles, but she was the first woman in and won the whole thing. She won it again in 2006 and 2007. This year, she won the women's division of Marathon de Sables which is known as the “toughest footrace on earth." Nikki is an Incredible Athlete Won the Western States 100 three times Won the Marathon de Sables Never did a staged race in the desert before Carried all her food, sleep gear and medical supplies for 7 days on her back What She Eats Eats no pasta and doesn't carbo load When she was first starting out, was told by a doctor that American athletes were fat because they ate too much fat She was training around 15 hours a week of hard aerobics and was gaining weight eating a high carb diet Wound up undernourished and hungry and turned to sugar, carbs and grains Realized she had to get fat adapted to keep up her energy

Vinnie and Anna talk FODMAPS, quick weight loss, dietary ketosis, and then have a great convo with Shawn Stevenson about how to get optimal sleep, electronic device curfews, what's the best time to exercise to help your sleep, staying away from melatonin, natural sleep aids like camomile and kava kava, how to design the perfect sleeping room, the joys of oxytocin, meditation, and orgasms. Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on itunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis with a background in biology and kinesiology, Shawn went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a successful company that provides Wellness Services for both individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn is also a dynamic keynote speaker who has spoken for TEDx, universities, and numerous organizations with outstanding reviews. To learn more about Shawn, visit TheShawnStevensonModel.com Listen to Shawn's podcast "The Model Health Show." Buy Shawn's book: Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way To a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success. Download the app F.lux here. Follow Shawn on Twitter. Buy Blue Blocking Driving Wayfarers Sunglasses Amber Tinted Lens 8451 + Free Pouch

Vinnie and Anna check in for a quickie Thursday recap, discussing: Supporting our new sponsors by signing up for your free audiobook Why drinking energy drinks is wrong on so many levels Isometric muscle work vs. weight lifting The number of hours to wait between weightlifting sessions Anerobic thighs vs. dancers' bodies Rocking the big jugs...of Villa Cappelli olive oil Have a wonderful week, and make sure you catch up on these podcast episodes and support our sponsors: 276 278 280

Vinnie and Anna talk to Serena Scott Thomas about the Gluten Free Expo, gluten free backlash, oil-free vegans, and fattening sugars and grains. Then they talk to Mark Johnson about his new Start Stop app. Download it at the App Store! Then Vinnie talks about his wonderful trip to Europe and his talk facilitated by Superfan Mark Perry. Support Cure Cervical Cancer.org!

Robert "Bertie" Portal is a British actor and ultra-athlete. He is known for his work in movies, television, theater and radio. He can be seen in "The King's Speech" and "Iron Lady" and is in the soon to be released movie "Mr. Turner". Vinnie and Bertie Portal discuss his endurance event of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. How it Started Bertie bought an ocean endurance boat that is self-righting Doing it for the charity Facing the World, which helps children with facial deformities in third world countries Wanted to conquer his fear of open water Had no rowing experience Wanted to see how he handled potentially lethal situation Training Trained in small cellar with rowing machine in pitch dark for 12 hours Wanted to make himself physically and mentally stronger Only had banana and a bottle of water during training Also trained at a gym on a rowing maching at level 12 for 2 hours So much of endurance is mental Rowed with partner James Cash for 24 hrs as part of training What Bertie is Doing Now Still working for "Facing the World" Charity Just came back from Marathon des Sables It is a 6 day event where you do a marathon everyday In the middle of the week you do 2 marathons in a row No crew. Carry own water Bertie tells Vinnie he is not a natural athlete Next Bertie is working on swimming the English Channel

Vinnie and Anna talk to trainer and soft tissue therapist Luke Sniewski about CrossFit, injuries, weight lifting, functional soft tissue transformation, and college football. Buy Starting Strength, 3rd edition. Buy Playing for Pizza: A Novel. Plasternation. Anna's viral PSA: Luke Sniewski is a Lifestyle Coach, speaker and author of Million Ways to Live. He is currently traveling around the world to show how people in different cultures live by the Healthy Lifestyle Principles. His aim is to empower people to take responsibility for their own health and be their own wellness guru. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Then Vinnie and Anna talk to the hilarious Bevan McKinnon about winning competitions on a high-fat, low carbohydrate diet, triathlon, and metabolic efficiency. Bevan's bio: Bevan McKinnon is an Elite level Triathlete, Professional Triathlon Coach and Host on the podcast, Fitter Radio. He’s competed at World Champs for Olympic, Long Course and Ironman distances. He has numerous top 10 placings in international Iron distance triathlons including 2 podium finishes and most recently won the 2014 Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman and was the overall age group race winner at the 2014 Ironman New Zealand. Bevan is also an advocate of the LCHF diet. He first converted to this way of eating when researching metabolic efficiency and fat adaptation for endurance athletes. Having previously eaten a traditional high carbohydrate athletic diet and always struggled to reach optimal body composition with occasionally suffering from colon inflammation he changed to the LCHF lifestyle. In 2014 at 43 years of age he not only won the Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman by over 6 minutes but also won the overall age group race at Ironman New Zealand by over 15 mins and placed 9th Overall. Bevan beat a host of pro athletes at this race coming home in a time of 9hrs and 55 seconds He is also the founder and co-host of Fitter Radio. The Fitter Radio podcast covers the sports of triathlon, swimming, cycling and running including training, whole food nutrition information and basically all things endurance!

Dean Lorey is a veteran of the film and television industry. On the big screen, he wrote Major Payne, Friday the 13th Part 9: Jason Goes To Hell and many others. For television, he wrote and produced Arrested Development, My Wife and Kids and The Crazy Ones. Dean also co-wrote the book FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL with Vinnie. In this interview they talk about running, cycling, the Audie Award nomination for FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL and Dean's latest project, ROMANCE FOR MEN. FITNESS Brooks bike saddles Running cadence How to avoid a heel strike and joint stress FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL Dean and Vinnie went to NY for the Audie Awards FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL was up for audiobook of the year in the Personal Development category Hard for Vinnie record the audio book because he was beaten by nuns because of a speech impediment Vinnie ended up reading part of the book and ad libbing the rest Many publishers wanted the rights to the follow up, but they are going to publish it themselves to maintain control Won't go on Dr. Oz to promote ROMANCE FOR MEN (check out the site here) The star of the series is Jack "Icefloe" Jackson Every woman wants him It's super filthy and R-rated When the earth is going to be destroyed, Obama calls him to save it Book is filled with illustrations Hollywood loves it and it's in development as an animated series for FX Serena Scott Thomas narrates the audio book JUST SOME OF THE RAVES FOR ROMANCE FOR MEN "Disgusting, profane, rabid and totally unnecessary. Which is also why I laughed my ass off." -- DENIS LEARY "Sick, depraved and one of the funniest things I have ever read!" -- SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR "A sweeping epic that speaks for a generation! Life's too short to haven't not not read this book! It made me punch a complete stranger!" -- WILL ARNETT "Wildly funny. Twisted, sick and every short, fat, bald guy's wet dream." -- ROBIN WILLIAMS "This is hysterical! It's 50 shades of Funny!" -- HOWIE MANDEL "Smashing! I am in love with Jack Icefloe Jackson..." -- ADAM REED (Archer) "Romance for Men shocked me! Icefloe schools everyone. I am laughing out loud at Taco Bell." -- DAVID SPADE "Hysterical! And potentially the end of civilization." -- BRAD GARRETT "Fart-out-loud funny!" -- DAMON WAYANS AUDIBLE.COM OFFER FOR ANGRIEST TRAINER PODCAST LISTENERSClick on the Audible.com link here and enter the promo code: "Vinnie" to get a free book.

Vinnie and Anna discuss how to eat NSNG in all different types of restaurants and while on travel, covering the danger zones (not the Kenny Loggins' song, sorry), all types of cuisine, what to eat at the airport, how to pack travel food, and more. Then when you think this episode couldn't possibly get any better, we talk to our very special guest Michael O'Neal, who asks about snacking and refueling after a workout. You should listen to Michael O'Neal's podcast The Solopreneur Hour. And here's Anna on The Solopreneur Hour. Listen to Dean Lorey and Vinnie on Bobby Kelly's Riotcast "You Know What Dude?"

In this podcast Vinnie talks to Zach Bitter, a teacher who owns the world record in a12 hour running event and the American record for 100 mile and 200 kilometer races. They talk about their admiration for Yiannis Kouros, how there are no specific body types when it comes to ultra sport athletes and Michael Arenstein, a fruitarian who claims to have eaten 50 pounds of fruit every day. Check out Zach Bitter's blog here. We also discuss… Zach’s Training Schedule: - Runs 20 hours/week during the school year - Wakes up between 4-5 am and runs 10-18 miles - Trains during lunch when he can - After school he runs more - In the afternoons he does strength training, stretching, foam roller or take an Epsom salt bathDr.Jeff Volek - Ultra Marathon runners are divided into 2 groups * High Fat Group Set - less than 10% carb intake * High Carb Group Set - less than 10% fat intake - Found that fat adapted athletes can easily run for 5 hours Pocket Fuel - Tim Olson, an ultra marathon runner, uses Pocket Fuel because it cuts down on sugar intake - Pocket Fuel hasn't worked for Vinnie - Zach believes that if you’re fat adapted you don't need to consume fat during race unless you need calories - You are "eating today for tomorrow" - Everyone's nutrition needs are different

Vinnie and Anna have the pleasure of talking at length with the Couple of The Year: Dr. Cate and Luke Shanahan. You will fall in love with these people as much as we have as we discuss coffee, vitamins, Dr. Oz, the perils of canola oil, and corrupt dietitians. How to Make Money in Healthcare: Pay for Performance, Cholesterol, How Canola Oil is baaaaaad, wild vs. farmed fish, and this article in Mother Jones and this study by Michele Simon about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Buy Food Rules: A Doctor's Guide to Healthy Eating. Buy Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food. Buy Think Like a Chef.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH MARK ALLEN "The Grip", Mark Allen, overtaking "The Man", Dave Scott Mark and I discussed his battle with Dave Scott at length. Matthew Fitzgerald does a great job of laying it out in his book, Iron War. Iron War: Dave Scott, Mark Allen, and the Greatest Race Ever Run