SO, this happened...

Something has been in the works for a few weeks that I have managed to keep a secret.  I--Tara--had the opportunity to be on The Angriest Trainer podcast, episode 153 titled Fasting, NSNG, and Tara Newman.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Voccino for about 20 minutes regarding health and wellness in the corporate environment.

There were definitely a few highlights:

• Vinnie tried to get my name right.  How hard is it to say TARA?
• He wants me to get my entire company reading Fitness Confidential and then he will come do a talk.  I even got him thinking to combine the talk with a New York book signing.  Need to get my sister who is a Publicity Manager on this one!  Sorry sis.
• At the end he makes John's day and says he is HANDSOME! At which point I totally agreed!

My Handsome husband
He was coaching me on my run the other day

For those of you not familiar with The Angriest Trainer podcast, it has great information on fitness, diet, and life.  Vinnie's co-host Anna Voccino is a comedic actress and an exceptionally talented voice over personality.  One might not understand Anna's role on the podcast but she is integral.  She keeps Vinnie in check (big time) and she demonstrates her chops regularly.  Anna never disappoints with how funny, smart, and talented she is.  Honestly, she makes the show. Vinnie just wouldn't be Vinnie without Anna (sorry Vin!).

Isn't she pretty?
LOVE her!

SO, check me out on the podcast but be warned.  ALL of the America's Angriest Trainer podcasts are marked explicit...for good reason!

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Book Review: Fitness Confidential (Tara's Review)

Epic Badass!

I picked up Fitness Confidential by Vinnie Tortorich and Dean Lorey because I am an avid listener of the America's Angriest Trainer podcast. I think Vinnie is great with his humble, down to earth, keep it real attitude. I have a deep appreciation for his years of experience and depth of knowledge which is backed up by a degree from Tulane!

I had exceedingly high expectations for this book and it did not disappoint. Through sharing his own unique experiences, which included countless failures, Vinnie imparts his knowledge and proves its depth. I am truly amazed at what this man has overcome in his life. Inspiring beyond all that is comprehensible. His advice is reasonable...don't diet. His suggestions are simple -- stay away from sugar, stay a way from grains, and get in some exercise. He promises no get fit quick scheme. No dangerously hard efforts for beginners and no lure of 30 second abs of steel. Vinnie gives you confidence that his research has been tested and works. No sugar. No grains. Do a few simple exercises and vary them. But wait...there's more!

Vinnie dispels many myths along the way that will either enlighten you or validate you. Either way, it is pivotal.

The pros are the format (no confusing graphs, charts, illustrations, or BS recipes); his points are crisp; his stories illustrate his points well; and Vinnie is a fountain of inspiration. The Furnace Creek 508 race report hit me at my core. The detail and delivery made me feel like I was experiencing it at this very moment. One of my favorite parts of the book is where he describes his relationship with Dean. Once I read that I had a better understanding of why this book was so....well, awesome. The book is a conversation among friends. While these stories are undoubtedly Vinnie's, you can't miss Dean's genius in these pages. It flows very naturally, eloquently, and intellectually.

Fitness Confidential is a quick read thanks to the easy flowing format, boasts superior writing, and poignant anecdotes. It's a must buy for anyone starting on a health and wellness journey, continuing their journey, tweaking their journey, or just looking for inspiration.

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