Riding the Tiger with Oscar Chalupsky - Episode 2570

Episode 2579 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes several NSNG® VIP Members calling in and sharing updates, asking questions about working out, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/questions-about-working-out-episode-2579 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Questions About Working Out This is the second call-in special with NSNG® VIP members. Vinnie shares a story from junior high school. (3:30) David is checking in with an update. (14:30) He has reached the point of NSNG® where things are becoming less of a struggle. They mention the upcoming VIP Trucker Hats. (18:00) Kurt has been consistent in weight training, and it shows. (22:00) He shares what he’s been doing. Vinnie has a plan to build even more muscle as well. Alex is next, and after some discussion about camping and hiking, his question is about weightlifting and bulking up. (45:00) There is a misconception about needing carbs to bulk up. There are various ways to approach it, but it’s possible to bulk up lifting 2-3 days a week. Alex is very active, but is there anything he should reduce or switch out? What about taking pre-workouts and creatine? Sean asks about bodyweight workouts. (1:12:00) He had MS, and working out and eating NSNG® has helped him feel improvements! Vinnie plans to do more of these call-in shows, including live ones! Contact him on X or in the NSNG® VIP group with questions. Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2578 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the mixed messages on recycling, doing the right thing, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/mixed-messages-on-recycling-episode-2578 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Mixed Messages on Recycling The significance of Blondie. (2:00) Environmental issues and conflicting takeaways. (6:00) Following the rules vs. not following them. (18:00) All of this leads to a bigger discussion. (30:00) Does recycling help or not? They go through the process of what happens to recyclable items. Only 6% end up truly getting recycled. There are areas of the country that don’t actively try to recycle. A huge percentage is either in landfills or a boat to China for incineration. Making butter spreadable. (42:00) AGA stoves are standard in British households. They share a status update on Pure Vitamin Club Magnesium and Vitamin D supplements. (57:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to be on the waiting list at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2577 - On this Monday show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino welcome a couple of special guests, and they share kitchen gift ideas, discuss sticking to NSNG®, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/kitchen-gift-ideas-episode-2577 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - You Can't Outsource Fitness Vinnie’s sister-in-law, Kristi, shares her superpowers. (7:00) Different entertainment interests. Vinnie is a voracious reader and mentions his favorite books. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill can be found in Vinnie's Book Club. Thanksgiving with family was a great time. (20:00) Vinnie was able to get his brother Mark to exercise a few times. Anna makes a great point—you can’t outsource fitness. (28:00) Kitchen Gift Ideas Anna explains what makes a good cooking pan and discusses brands. (31:30) Kitchen knives. (41:30) A good knife has metal going through the handle’s length, called a tang. it's a good idea to get your knives sharpened a couple of times a year They chat with Vinnie’s brother Mark about his struggle staying on NSNG®. (46:00) Mark sees improvements when he follows NSNG®, but he goes right back to unhealthy options. Don’t forget to use Vinnie’s Amazon link for your holiday shopping! You can find some of the products mentioned in this episode in Vinnie's Amazon store--see the list and links below! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) Brands and Products Mentioned You can find some of the products below in Vinnie's Mentioned on the Podcast this week list  at Amazon. Le Creuset pans All-Clad pots and pans Cuisinart products Lodge cast iron pans Henckels knives Wüsthof knives Butter spreader and curling knife Pickle grip Mini waffle-maker for chaffles Silicone grips Silicone grip for Lodge  More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2576 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Bret Scher, and they discuss better indicators for heart health, effecting change in government, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/better-indicators-dr-bret-scher-episode-2576 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Better Indicators Dr. Bret Scher joins Vinnie today to discuss cholesterol, plaque, and metabolic health. (2:00) He is a cardiologist and an expert on cholesterol and heart health. People ask Vinnie all the time about cholesterol numbers. (4:00) Unfortunately, many doctors are forced to practice “cookbook medicine” because of the standards they must follow. (6:00) LDL cholesterol is not a stand-alone marker. (13:45) The best predictor of plaque is plaque, not so much LDL. Calcium scores can help determine plaque buildup; there are different things to look for. What numbers in a calcium score are a concern? (23:00) There are multiple considerations. Can you lower your calcium score? (28:00) Dr Scher explains better markers for testing plaque buildup. (31:00) They discuss supplementation and blood thinners—be cautious! (33:00) The Third Rail RFK Jr— will he be able to effect change? (35:30) Why is it shocking for someone to come in and say that we need to focus on health? Whatever your political background, it should be agreed upon that the health of society matters. (39:00) Big Food and the relationship to promoting things like cereals are an example. A healthier food system can save lives. John F. Kennedy, Jr. started the Presidential Physical Fitness Test for Schools in the 1960s. (41:00) Vinnie would even volunteer to get real fitness programs back into school. We are not helping kids by not making them exercise. (46:00) Poor nutrition and lack of fitness are what weigh down society. (47:00) Metabolic health and mental health are linked as well. Dr. Bret Scher can be found at: MetabolicMind.org Lowcarbcardiologist.com on X: @bschermd Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at Don't forget to use Vinnie's Amazon link for your holiday shopping! More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2575 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss the recent Thanksgiving holiday, the season of temptation and resisting it, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/the-season-of-temptation-episode-2575 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Season of Temptation Vinnie had a “blowout” during Thanksgiving. (2:00) Chris summarizes what he and his fiancé did for Thanksgiving. (5:00) Vinnie shares what he did for Thanksgiving this year. (7:00) He has some regrets. He understands what people go through when they go off NSNG®. (15:00) They discuss temptation and finding the motivation to resist it. (19:00) Vinnie’s motivation is based on surviving cancer. He also keeps his activity level up. Is there a way to stick to NSNG® when surrounded by temptation but not by support? (26:00) Chris shares his Mom’s expansive holiday menus. (31:00) The Friday Call-In show that Vinnie had recently was a big hit. He plans to do more. (33:00) They share a status update on Pure Vitamin Club. (36:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to be on the waiting list at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2574 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss being never too old to be in great shape, guide you in a "Starches 101" class, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/12/starches-101-episode-2574 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Make Your Plan The magic of Mick Jagger. (2:00) He and some of his contemporaries seem not to be slowing down. Vinnie’s mother, Marie, lost enough weight in her 70s that she reached her high school weight again. (7:00) You are never too old, and it is never too late. The Holidays are here. Make your plan! (9:00) Vinnie had a call-in show and spoke to a woman who is a bona fide sugar addict. (10:00) Throw out the carby leftovers! Figure out ahead of time what you can make and take to get-togethers. People develop emotional attachments to foods. (17:00) It is possible to overcome it. Olive Oil fraud scheme. (28:00) Starches 101 Vinnie and Anna elaborate on what starches are. (31:00) The glycemic index is a basic guide. Glucose spikes make you feel tired and bad after having high-carb foods, even “healthy” grains and things like potatoes. (36:00) The trouble comes from having glucose spikes and a glycogen load. (38:00) Cutting out processed foods works for everybody. (42:00) Anna explains baking with almond flour and coconut flour. (45:00) Ingredients like tapioca flour, potato flour, cassava flour, and other flours from root vegetables are not NSNG®. Indeed, they are not a grain, but they are starchy tubers. If you decide to use them, don’t be surprised if it hinders your progress. (49:00) Vinnie is available for consultations. You can reach him at If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2573 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes three NSNG® VIP Members calling in to ask questions about strength, sugar addiction, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Members Callin In Vinnie has a different format for this episode. (2:00) The first caller is Natalie. What does a mid-life woman need to do who is starting in strength training? (7:00) Grab a pen and take notes if you like. Twice a week, do push/pull routines, and he elaborates. (18:00) Beat boredom by listening to podcasts or audiobooks. David gives Vinnie an update on his weight loss. (33:00) David wants to know what kind of exercise he can do with a hindered shoulder. What can a person eat when they don’t have a gallbladder? (35:00) Teresa admits she’s a sugar addict and needs suggestions on how to handle it better. (47:00) Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2572 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss boxing, strength training, keeping your focus on the big picture, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/the-big-picture-episode-2572 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Big Picture Tyson vs. Paul and other boxing talk. (3:00) This episode was recorded right before the boxing match between the two. Vinnie was a big fan of Jack Johnson, who fought adversity throughout his life. He also thinks it’s inspirational that Tyson is getting back into the ring. Vince Gironda and Mickey Hargitay are two early bodybuilders who never used steroids. (20:00) Keep your focus on the big picture. (30:00) Vinnie describes how he does interval training. (33:00) Interval training should only be once or twice a week; it’s necessary to have a good recovery time between sessions. Consistency counts! (44:00) Vinnie has a strategy for when he doesn’t feel like going to the gym. (51:00) You don’t need to stick with the perfect plan perfectly every day. What is the NSNG® VIP Accountability Group? (54:00) Vinnie has a group call at least twice a month to answer questions and to let people check-in. Members are kept accountable in the community. Extra content, like workout demos from Vinnie, is added as well. If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to be on the waiting list at More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2571 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss upcoming holiday plans while Anna demos a recipe, health and fitness in schools, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/upcoming-holiday-plans-episode-2571 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Upcoming Holiday Plans Karaoke music inspiration. (2:00) Anna is cooking during the show today. (5:00) Anna shares the story of a cranky store clerk. You may want to watch this on YouTube to watch her work some magic. (18:00) She’ll be attending a Friendsgiving this year and she shares her ideas. Vinnie and Serena will be entertaining relatives this year. Vinnie has submitted his name to be considered for RFK’s committee to improve school health and fitness standards. (44:00) He wants to be involved in improving standards. Almost 75% of the U.S. population is out of shape. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen! Follow this link to Eat Happy Kitchen's StartEngine to find out more! If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list at  Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her website under Cookbook PDFs; It's the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

Episode 2570 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes athlete and business owner Oscar Chalupsky, and they discuss mindset, resilience, "riding the tiger," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/riding-the-tiger-oscar-chalupsky-episode-2570 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Never Surrender Oscar has a new book out, “No Retreat, No Surrender.” (2:00) Its in Vinnie's book club He had a health scare that technically should have ended his life, but he has been fighting it and winning. (5:00) Oscar’s story is a come-from-behind story; they review some of his backstory. (9:00) Apartheid was established in South Africa at the time, which created certain restrictions. (14:00) They discuss Oscar’s competing against Grant Kenny. (15:00) Vinnie asks about Oscar’s entry into the Olympics. (24:00) They chat a bit about Oscar’s personal life. (35:00) He has so many incredible achievements but emphasizes that he works hard and has figured out how to navigate the obstacles. And anyone can do it, but you have to have a plan. (37:00) Vinnie and Oscar have a lot of commonalities. (39:00) Riding the Tiger Oscar shares his cancer challenge. (47:00) He was given a death sentence, but he had his own ideas. He also used the ketogenic diet and extended fasting in conjunction with chemo treatments. (50:00) His medical expenses are tens of thousands of dollars each month. If you are interested in donating, go to his socials if you would like to help. Payments go straight to managing his medical bills, not directly to him. (55:00) Follow Oscar on Instagram For more information about him, please go to his website . Oscar’s resilience and mindset are amazing! (1:00:00) What does “riding the tiger” mean?(1:04:00) Taking on challenges, thinking differently, and being flexible applies to business, sports, and health. More News Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! 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/ [the_ad id="20253"] 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: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. 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: 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: