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Angriest Trainer 297: Listener Q&A, The NSNG Household Sep 04, 2014

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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

Angriest Trainer 296: Michael O'Neal and Jessica Shanan in Studio Sep 02, 2014

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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

Angriest Trainer 295: Friday Listener Questions Aug 29, 2014

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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?

Angriest Trainer 294: Anna's 1 on 1 with Quentin Vennie Aug 28, 2014

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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

Angriest Trainer 293: The Sticky Episode (Listener Q&A) Aug 26, 2014

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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!!

Angriest Trainer 292: Friday Listener Questions Aug 22, 2014

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

Angriest Trainer 291: 1-on-1 with Chris Kostman Aug 21, 2014

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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

Angriest Trainer 290: Sam Feltham and N=1 Experiments Aug 19, 2014

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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

Angriest Trainer 289: 1 on 1 with Richard Frissen Aug 14, 2014

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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

Short Video Special: Anna on Plateauing Aug 13, 2014

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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)

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