Fitness Confidential

Jess Perreca of TooBig.net gets back on the wagon on this very special Christmas Eve episode.

Vinnie and Anna talk to the wonderful Jimmy Moore of "Livin La Vida Low Carb." This Dr. Oz video is discussed.

A very special interview with the great Dean Lorey!

Vinnie and Anna discuss this ridiculous article, how to control carb cravings, and the Celebrity Cougars Vinnie loves.

Vinnie and Anna discuss running 5Ks to increase speed, how to make nut butters, and interview loyal listener Chelsea Boore about her successes and concerns with No Sugar No Grains.

Vinnie and Anna answer twitter questions, with a run-down on exactly how to fuel for endurance sports.

Vinnie and Anna talk to Andrea Anders once again. Secrets divulged!

Vinnie explains why he is the King of Fitness. How to Lose Weight without Ketosis!

Vinnie and Anna talk all things Dairy, Cholesterol, and Tequila.

Andrea Anders returns for a four-peat! Numerous follow up questions about No Sugar No Grains. Don't miss it! Books referenced: The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable The New Atkins for a New You: The Ultimate Diet for Shedding Weight and Feeling Great Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health

Vinnie and Anna rants on the family in the UK who claim they are "Too Fat To Work." Interview with Lousiana's own John Smith, a living testament to No Sugar No Grains.

Vinnie grills an independent distributor of fad body wraps to get to the truth for our lovely listeners.

Andrea Anders returns for more No Sugar No Grains QandA. Ketosis explained, weightloss is happening, people.

Vinnie describes Beta Oxidation, Ketosis, and why drinking too much water causes Hypotremia (trust us, you don't want that to happen).

Vinnie and Anna interview Lee Harrington (@TheLeeBase) about his weight loss process. Between Lee and his wife, they've lost 119 pounds, the weight of their youngest daughter.

Vinnie and Anna discuss the launch of the holiday weight-gain season, fitness magazine contradictions, and even more evils of sugar.

Vinnie and Anna interview Ultracyclist record holder David Holt.

Vinnie weighs in on Lance Armstrong. Planking record holder George Hood makes an appearance. Reminder to Californians to vote YES on Prop 37.

Very special interview with the one and only Gary Taubes, author of Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It and Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health, two of our most favorite books here at The Angriest Trainer podcast. Check out more info on Gary at NuSI.org and at his site: GaryTaubes.com.

Vinnie and Anna interview Michael Tortorich, who has lost 60 pounds using the "No Sugar No Grains" way of eating. Link to the New York Times article on the exercise study here: For Weight Loss, Less Exercise May Be More.

Vinnie and Anna chat with physician Dr. Patricia Gordon, the cancer doc who saved Vinnie's life. Vinnie explains why he's never had a birthday party. As promised, here's the No Shirt Guy at Rosti's:

Vinnie rants. US Obesity rates, Dr. Oz, and fat marathoners are discussed, Episode 33 (The Jessica Gottlieb GMO episode) also referenced. Here is the video with the definitive results about the dangers of GMOs:

Vinnie discusses cycling records, the connection between cell phones and brain tumors, and this fantastic New York Times article from Gary Taubes. Anna does a planking demonstration and discusses marinades from recipes found at Gluten Free Anna. Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It is recommended reading yet again (it's that good, people).

Vinnie and Anna discuss the mindless morning chat shows, flu shots, dehydration prevention (hint: it's not what you think), how to gain lean muscle mass for men, and how to get rid of back pain. Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports and Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection are recommended reading materials.

Vinnie answers listener questions about weight loss and running. Anna and Vinnie dive into why wheat has now become poisonous. Links: Dr. William Davis Interview Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

Vinnie and special guest Andy Schreiber discuss why Vinnie is the gayest straight man in Los Angeles. Seashell ad pic to be posted... Andy Schreiber's Stuffed Almond Meal Crusted Salmon Take nice thick salmon fillets, skinless, and cut a pocket in one side, about two-thirds the length, making sure not to cut through to the other side, and not to cut through to the ends. In a bowl, combine finely chopped fresh baby-leaf spinach, crumbled whole-fat feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, that have been coarsely chopped. Mix it all together with your hands, and stuff the mixture into the pockets in the salmon. Dip the stuffed salmon fillets first into a beaten whole egg, making sure it's fully coated, and then into a shallow bowl of almond meal, again making sure to coat the fillets completely on all sides. Place into a ceramic baking dish, and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes

Interview with Badass Brett Blankner, whose podcast "Zen and The Art of Triathlon" can be found at www.ZenTriathlon.com. Brett picks Vinnie's brain on everything Carnivorous Vegan, and the guys discuss Ultra Swimming and body fat. Brett is an ultrasport athlete and family man; his coaching site is www.D3Multisport.com. The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable, Peter Defty, and Timothy Olson's Western States 100 record are discussed.

Vinnie discusses his recent visit to Louisiana and precisely how fat everyone is. Blue daquiris, fried frog legs, and toothless strippers make an appearance.

Vinnie lays out all the dietary ketosis details, the definition of low-carb living, and how to eat during holiday binge fests. Green smoothies as well as Dr. Phinney & Jeff Volek's book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable are discussed.

Vinnie & Anna talk everything men's fitness, a Mark Bittman/New York Times article supporting the Carnivorous Vegan diet, and the low-down on Glucosamine (Vinnie likes this brand). Mark Bittman's "How To Cook Everything" gets a shout out.

Vinnie and Anna discuss all of the efforts Big Food has taken to shut down any attempts to alleviate the childhood obesity epidemic. This sobering article starts it all off. Plus, a follow up on Bone Density & Weight Bearing Exercise.

Vinnie and Anna interview Howie Mandel about his diet and fitness regimen, heart health, America's Got Talent, and of course, everything OCD. Howie tells all, and he's hilarious and wonderful every honest step of the way. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club

Everything you probably never knew about bone density, calcium absorption, and weight-bearing exercise. Vinnie and Anna make an appeal to new potential sponsors: The Produce Farmers of California. Vinnie gives an assful to how our government created the San Joaquin dustbowl, Rock of Ages, and the documentary Fork Over Knives.

Vinnie talks about all things cougar. Will dairy keep you from losing weight? A follow-up with Jess Perreca of TooBig.net. Rowdy discussion of Southwest Airlines' new weight policy and Kenlie Tiggeman's site All The Weigh.

Vinnie clarifies his yoga issues, Anna does Q & A with Vinnie: night eating, wine, and the mysteries of cupcake icing. Vinnie address the heated debate of Farm Raised salmon vs. Wild Caught salmon. Shout-outs to Jess Perreca, Jessica Gottlieb, Matt Kelley, Dean Lorey, Howie Mandel, Bill Meadows, and of course, Gluten Free Anna.

Vinnie and Anna interview Jess Perreca of TooBig.net. Jess talks candidly about his struggle with being morbidly obese, Vinnie gives Jess the hard truth. An inspirational interview you won't want to miss. Another shout out to Gary Taubes and "Why We're Fat and What To Do About It."

Vinnie and Anna reveal results from eating the no sugar-no grains way. Vinnie coins his own phrase: Carnivorous Vegan, and invites tobacco and alcohol companies to be podcast sponsors. Discuss.

Special guest Andy Schreiber joins Vinnie & Anna to discuss male hormone replacement, cholesterol, hair replacement surgery, weight loss the no sugar-no grains way, and Gay Pride Week. Don't miss this one!

Crazy Celeb Diets Exposed! Guess what Vinnie has to say? More discussion on no sugar/no grains, fitness camps for kids, apple cider vinegar, and homemade ricotta cheese.

Vinnie & Anna are thrilled to welcome special guest Rich Roll, author of Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Fresh off Adam Carolla's podcast, Rich Roll joins us to tell his amazing story to the Angriest Trainer listeners (which Vinnie dubbed the Wop Tour). Alcoholism, Veganism, and all things Ultraman are discussed. Check out www.RichRoll.com for more info, or just buy the book already.

Vinnie unveils the three ways to lose weight. Lengthy discussion of Weight of A Nation Part 3, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the overreaching sugar and grain industries, and the lowdown on school lunches. Vinnie and Anna ponder what ever happened to PE class?

Vinnie discusses his sugar hangover, Genie Francis, the woman from England who weighs 63 stone, and getting c-blocked by Beau Bridges. Vinnie and Anna discuss the truth about the Dukan Diet, P90X, the ROM Machine, and whether or not you can get by on 4 minutes of cardio per week. Vinnie reveals the two essential pieces of equipment for your home gym. Big shout out to Rich Roll and his new book, Finding Ultra.

The rant big business will not appreciate is here! Vinnie goes off on Kashi, Kellogg's, Monsanto, High Fructose Corn Syrup, the FDA, and its ridiculous Food Pyramid. Shout outs to Dean Lorey (Arrested Development) and Jeff Jarvis (What Would Google Do). Brace yourselves for full-on Vinnie tirades.

More diet and nutrition info as Vinnie launches into the Bogalusa Study and the HBO Docuseries Weight of a Nation. Follow-ups on Skechers, Nutella, and our friend Jessica Gottlieb. Rants on all the stuff school doesn't teach us...health, education, even financial.

Michael Tortorich loses over 60 pounds with diet only, doing what Vinnie tells him to do. Heart rates and fat burning clarified. Fig Newtons, KFC, Feeding Tubes, and 1-800 Get-Thin are on the Vinnie rampage, along with strange celebrity diets and able-bodied assholes who park in handicapped spots. Don't miss the discussion on the scandalous world of Olive Oil.

Happy Mother's Day from Vinnie & Anna...shout outs to Bill Meadows and Blogger Jessica Gottlieb. Vinnie gets into his most comprehensive discussion of which grains we can and can't eat for weight loss, plus a great discussion about Gary Taubes (Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It) and Peter Attia. Side boob also makes a cameo.

Vinnie goes undercover to get the skinny on bottled water. While at a wedding, he discusses high-end water with an inside source. He found out a few surprises about the water industry through the discussion. They go over the purification process, and recommend the "best bet" when it comes to drinking water. The conversation then turns to the different types of vodka. Vinnie and Anna discuss getting in shape for the wedding, including the psychology some women have of losing weight fast to fit into a particular dress. They talk about fad diets setting up failure, and why weight packs on during motherhood. As Vinnie says, "Calorie in, calorie out" diets rarely work long term (such as Subway diet pitchman Jared who put back on weight). Vinnie finally tells us which is better for losing weight: diet or exercise. They discuss how to reverse the middle-age spread through eating well and various ways to work out. And they talk about cardio, yoga and Pilates benefits. Plus, Vinnie and Anna warn folks of the multi-level marketing schemes from Monavie. Vinnie tells the story of when he finally had enough with all of the people selling pyramid scheme style products. He fires back at their script when they claim the product works at a "cellular" level. Anna gives her secret recipe for salad dressing. As the show wraps up, they discuss sleep and what happens when we lack sleep.

Vinnie eulogizes George Lindsay and TV of yesteryear, calls out Kim Kardashian as a porn star in the process. Do you look like your Starbucks drink? Why you can't polish the turd that is the Sun Tan Mom. Vinnie and Anna talk about what they eat on a day-to-day basis, and openly invite Jackie Warner to come on the show to defend her crash diet plan.

Vinnie rallies for the Nutella cause! Biggest Loser, Bravo's Jackie Warner, and artificial sweeteners aren't safe from Vinnie's rants either. Plus, how to get started with fitness if you've got More To Lose. Nutella Lawsuit Commercial. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThIrw_LpuRA

Vinnie goes on a double rant against a bad Starbucks worker and a bad 24 Hour Fitness trainer, but only one rant has a happy ending. Vinnie and Anna also dispute Amanda Beard & body dysmorphia, and a quite comprehensive discussions on Abs/Pilates/BOSU/Core ensues. A shout out to www.VillaCappelli.com olive oil is also in the mix.