Practice What You Preach with Scott King - Episode 2507

Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2507 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=31924357] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Practice What You Preach Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00) Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30) He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight. A harrowing episode with his young daughter’s safety shook him into action. He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching. Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00) He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting from square one, too. Scott reveals what it’s like to get gastric bypass surgery. (17:30) Even after being NSNG® for a while and having success, Scott’s weight started creeping up because he was having energy drinks. (19:00) Getting rid of energy drinks allowed him to drop 60 more pounds! Scott is preparing for his first Ironman event in 2025–after being almost 600 pounds! Badass! (24:30) He summarizes what the race entails. At his previous size, Scott could never walk more than 15 minutes at a time; now he is training for an Ironman. (29:00) There is a definite prejudice against morbidly obese people; Vinnie understands that it is a hormonal issue and that the struggle is real. (32:00) Just day-to-day is difficult. Vinnie has been giving out information for free for years! Questions for Vinnie Cardiac drift happens; Vinnie shares how you can improve it. (35:00) Vinnie shares some history about triathlon training. (40:00) He asks what kinds of cross-training he should do. (47:00) Rest is almost as important as training. (55:00) Scott co-hosts a podcast with NSNG® friend Robyn Dobbins, and they share the low-carb success stories of other folks. (57:00) Vinnie is planning another hike up Mt. Whitney this summer. (58:00) There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use: enter VINNIE and get 15% off! (25:00) The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. Vinnie's new documentary "Dirty Keto" is out soon! Go to to get it at ! [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!