Episode 2401- On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad talk about never giving up hope, being close to perfect, changing your paradigm, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2023/10/close-to-perfect-episode-2401 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - CLOSE TO PERFECT Vinnie recently watched "Varsity Blues" which leads him to a football discussion. (2:30) He shares a story about Thursday night football, a group text, and a friend named Donald Ray Thomas. (5:00) Gina switches to her NSNG progress report. (13:00) Her curves are getting more defined, but even better, she feels amazing! Vinnie has noticed that she and her husband are helping each other. (17:00) They are imperfect, close to perfect, but they do keep each other on track. Gina has noticed a change in her appetite because her body is self-regulating. (19:00) She notices that she feels free from a diet or “lack” mentality. Vinnie and Gina chat about snacking in front of the television. (21:00) Gina brings up eating mindfully. Habits are habits—do you want them to be positive or negative? Vinnie gives some tough love. You’re the only one that can change the paradigm! (29:00) They chat about how tracking slips away and mistakes add up. (32:30) He shares a consult that he had recently where things were sneaking into the person’s eating. Liquids count! They discuss calories and how “a calorie is not a calorie.” (39:00) Your liver is a meritocracy! Check out Gina's book . She also co-hosts with Bryan Bishop for @LAmag on the Bryan & Gina Show, which you can find on any podcast platform and . [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  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: 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! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) 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!