Episode 2685 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the abuse of weight loss drugs, understanding sugar in your body, and more.

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• Vinnie has been travelling lately on a long road trip. (2:00)
  • They discuss how they pack snacks for a road trip.
• There is some concerning behavior surrounding the use of Mounjaro. (9:30)
  • Rather than eating healthy, people still want to eat poorly, but ramp up the usage of the drug.
• There is an emotional component behind overeating. (12:30)

Understanding Sugar

• Why is sugar so bad? (21:45)
  • They discuss macros and how much sugar your body needs at any one time. (23:00)
  • If you don't load your body with carbs, then your body will burn fat, which is a good thing.
  • The amount of sugar you need varies depending on your activity. (25:00)
    • For example, a boxer in the ring will burn through sugar very fast.
    • However, there are many activities where your body can produce what it needs with gluconeogenesis.
    • Any extra sugar is stored as fat, or long-chain triglycerides.
• According to a recent interview Vinnie had with Dr. Tro, it's not uncommon for people to be on 19 medications. (29:00)
  • The national average is 8 drugs.
• Vinnie explains complex carbs and the myth that claims they are better for you. (33:00)
  • A glycogen load is bad because it causes your body to continually release insulin.
  • Grains are starches, and starches are sugar.
• However, don't become carb-phobic. That's where Vinnie's rule of Life Into Living (LIL) comes in. (37:00)
  • If you are in Italy, have the gelato: meaning on a truly special, limited occasion, enjoy yourself.
  • Just don't let LIL become frequent or rampant.
• They chat about travelling and Chamonix. (40:00)
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