Vinnie and Anna talk to Dr. X, Jessica Gottlieb, & super fan Pam Ayers.

Info about KFC Kids Meals here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this podcast episode, Vinnie and Anna check in with former guest Dr. X. They happen to catch her during a run, but she kindly advises on lowering high blood pressure. Dr. X offers tips on salt intake and exercise. Later in the show, Vinnie and Anna chat with another returning guest, Jessica Gottlieb. They talk about how Big Food types like KFC are taking advantage of mom bloggers. That leads to a conversation with Pam Ayers, one of the show’s super fans.

Vinnie and Anna discuss what to do in weight loss plateaus, Monsanto’s dirty tricks, and they interview Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol about the Race Across America.

Donate to Kacie & Dani’s RAM charity here.

Sign the petition to stop Monsanto from selling GMO seeds without public knowledge here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Have you hit the wall with losing weight? Vinnie and Anna kick off this podcast talking about the ebb and flow of changing lifestyle. They even talk about my battle of the pudge. I lost a few pounds really fast, but it started to slow down as I reached my target weight. Vinnie talks about the evolutionary reasoning behind why our bodies want to hang on to extra weight for rainy days. Later, they talk about the Race Across America with Kacie Darden and Dani Grabol.

Katy Sullivan

Vinnie and Anna talk to actress, ParaOlympic athlete, and amazing lady Katy Sullivan in the studio. Stump Humping is addressed.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Katy Sullivan is in for an extended interview (55 minutes). Here is the link to the Facebook page they talk about at the top of the show: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Katy-Sullivan-ActressAthlete/123843137690517?ref=ts&fref=ts. The three get into a detailed discussion of bonking. Later they get into an interesting conversation about applying the BMI to an athlete who doesn’t have legs. Katy talks about how she discovered the podcast, and goes into detail about her athletic accomplishments.

Vinnie and Anna discuss when to stretch, more aerobic training, Special K Pinch An Inch, and an interview with Greg Vick, Navy man extraordinaire.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this episode, Vinnie and Anna go over stretching (photos above). They then talk about the Special K “Pinch An Inch” campaign. After discussing the cruise industry, they mention Donna Simpson (video above) and Oprah. Later they hear from Greg Vick, who has lost weight by cutting sugars and grains.

Vinnie and Anna address thyroid issues, diabetes, Hashimoto’s, and endocrinologists.  A quick interview with marketing expert and blogger Kimberly Bondi Grabinski devolves.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

In this episode, Vinnie shares our idea of the common Starbucks beverage. It’s not just about coffee, it’s like drinking ice cream. He references a doctor he’s brought up several times before on the podcast, Dr. Robert Lustig, the author of Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease. Vinnie and Anna then talk about diets. “You should never go hungry,” Vinnie says. “If you are going hungry, you’re doing something wrong.” Later they talk to Kimberly Bondi Grabinski who has helped get the Vinnie Tortorich Facebook page updated. To go directly to the page, see https://www.facebook.com/angriesttrainer. Check it out when you get a chance, and feel free to “like” the page and share some of Vinnie’s quotes.

Vinnie and Anna discuss all sorts of fitness and diet bits and pieces, most of which are extremely illuminating. Buy Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease here.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

This episode begins with Vinnie and Anna talking about blenders, such as the Vitamix and others. He even brings up yours truly, who recently bought a Ninja (and I love it!). Vinnie later talks haircuts. On a recent trip to the salon, he met Ron Jeremy. Later in the show, they talk about spinning and bike fits.

Vinnie and Anna talk health, fitness, and roach motels with Dr. X.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode by bringing up the “Do not abandon your baby” sign he saw on a coroner van. They then get the anonymous Dr. X on the phone. After introducing Dr. X, they get into a discussion of “boot camp” programs. Vinnie even tells my story about a boot camp I went to where the instructor was the heaviest person there, yelling at other heavy people. Later, they talk about being on time (i.e. Lombardi Time). That leads to discussion of heart rates. Stick around until the end because Dr. X talks about the weirdest things she’s found up people’s butts.

Andrea Anders visits with Vinnie and Anna to talk Golden Globes and more No Sugar No Grains.

Gropey picture and article here

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Despite being under the weather, Vinnie keeps his commitment to helping the train down the track. Andrea Anders also sits in for this episode. They lead off with a discussion about a groping incident between Andrea and boyfriend Matt LeBlanc. Vinnie goes on to talk about his dog, Stella, who got into some pills (HTP5)and narrowly escaped death. Vinnie happened to catch her having a seizure, so he grabbed her and ran out of the house with the bottle. Fortunately, there was a happy ending to the ordeal. Later, Andrea talks about going “full Wisconsin” on the food at the Golden Globes. Serena Scott Thomas calls in later, and they talk about chi running. Vinnie then mentions that visitors can sign up for the free newsletter. You can find the form on www.vinnietortorich.com. They move on to discussion about Miss Alabama Katherine Webb, the girlfriend of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron.

A very special interview with the great Dean Lorey!

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

The man who is literally running Hollywood, Dean Lorey, is in studio. They start the show talking about Gay Andy coming over for Christmas, but Dean won’t be able to make it because he’ll be in Hawaii. Vinnie then receives a call from his girlfriend, Serena Scott Thomas, who is in the middle of Christmas shopping hell. Vinnie later talks about Dr. Oz, who he calls a walking, talking infomercial. The conversation then turns to Dean’s beard, which draws comparisons to comedian Brian Posehn. Vinnie and Dean tell the story of how they wrote the book together, including mood lighteners like Family Guy and Shakira, particularly, the “Hips Don’t Lie” video. They later talk about if a movie were made Vinnie would be played by Daniel Day Lewis and Dean by Paul Giamatti. They then compare their southern roots, as both Dean and Anna have lived in Georgia.

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