Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich: The Claims of Charlatans

The Claims of Charlatans - Episode 2649

May 26, 2025

Episode 2649 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss social media, bro science, the lies and claims of charlatans, and more.

https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/05/the-claims-of-charlatans-episode-2649

BOGO on spices for Eat Happy Kitchen is still happening for approximately 1 more month. (3:00)
- Anna’s cheese bites will be available soon!
Vinnie has been having issues with Meta for years. (7:30)
- Social media in general is a time suck.
- Vinnie has been transferring his Instagram content to X, and he’s reaching more people. (11:00)
- Vinnie is toying with the idea of an “oatmeal challenge.” (16:00)
They chat about the poor bro-science advice given on social media. (17:00)
Vinnie explains why cardio is a terrible way to lose weight. (21:00)
- He’s not a fan of OMAD, and he explains how the body switches from sugar-burning to fat-burning.
The Honey Diet is the claim of charlatans. (36:00)
- They review the “diet” and its claims.
- Sugar has been, and will continue to be, what is killing the population. (41:00)
- Sugar is one of the most harmful things you can do to your body, along with alcohol and cigarettes. (43:00)
Vinnie doesn’t lie to get people to buy products, nor does Anna. They help people without saying you *need* to buy their products to be successful. They do not lie! (46:30)
They share a story of a couple who would steal content from other sources, alter it slightly, and then sell it at a profit. (48:30)
- The couple is not doing their own work and is taking money from unsuspecting followers.
Anna finishes the Honey Diet article. (54:00)
- Be warned: it’s absurd! It recommends doing over 1248 grams of carbs a DAY! (57:00)

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