Episode 2708 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome call-in guests to discuss motivation sparked by one foot in the grave, and pushback from family. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/10/one-foot-in-the-grave-episode-2708 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - One Foot In The Grave Social media concerns. (2:00) Vinnie had an experience over X years ago regarding American Girl dolls. (4:00) There was a miscommunication, and he had to stay up all night to correct the mistake. Vinnie had only suggested making a fitness-themed doll. Eric is the first guest caller. (18:00) He’s lost some weight with NSNG® and has spine issues. Eric is looking forward to Vinnie’s workout videos that will be released in the NSNG® VIP group. They discuss issues Eric has had dealing with cholesterol and his doctor. (30:00) The ratio between HDL and Triglycerides is a better indicator of heart health. Carbohydrates really don’t help you build muscle; 5g of creatine is better. (43:00) Some sports or competitions can be fueled with a small sugar trickle because blood glycogen gets used up so quickly. Examples would be kickboxing or boxing. Family Pushback Scott is the next guest. He has lost 325 pounds after starting NSNG® after hearing Vinnie on Mike Rowe’s podcast. Why does it take people to be told they have one foot in the grave before it sparks change? (48:00) Scott’s wife has lost over 100 pounds, and his son has lost 90 pounds! Scott has reversed COPD and congestive heart failure symptoms. (55:00) Hobbies are important to help your mind explore. (1:01:00) Scott has had family blowback about his new healthy lifestyle. A family member reported him to Adult Protective Services! (1:04:00) He had to go through three months of investigation. The accusation was abuse because of the change in eating and daily walks. Scott’s wife has lowered her A1C and gotten off of insulin. (1:11:00) Vinnie shares a story about an NSNG® follower named Robert Stanton. (1:19:00) If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list - More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it will be reopening soon. But you can get on the wait list - Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is 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!  Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine.  Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen.    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. Additionally, 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: