Episode 2436 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how nothing works like food when it comes to healing from surgery and workouts, and more. https://vinnietoritorich.com/2024/01/nothing-works-like-food-episode-2436 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NOTHING WORKS LIKE FOOD Don’t skip Leg Day. (3:00) Vinnie shares some ideas on how to handle leg day, even when you’re older. (4:00) He moves squats later in his routine. He gets a lot of questions from people about creatine and if it’s safe to use it. (7:00) Yes, you can use it, but be aware that then your body will stop making as much of it on its own. Animal proteins are more effective and in the right form. Vinnie opened up membership to the VIP group again! (8:30) If you join on January 15, 2024, you will receive the $19.95 price, before the new rate increase to $24.95. (9:30) He gives more details on how the VIP community is doing. Interested? Go to . Anna had a hysterectomy; she shares her experience before and after surgery. (16:00) Always remember to advocate for yourself. She hopes that being open and honest about her health story will help other women. (20:00) Anna appreciates all the cards, letters, and kind messages of support she received. They give a shout-out to Vinnie’s brother and NSNG-er Eddie Fackler who has recently gone through some unexpected surgeries; both are still kicking butt. They switch to the topic of resolutions waning so quickly after the New Year. (30:00) Keep re-committing! Avoid going off the rails--you have so many resources at your fingertips that you can use! Vinnie’s “been a bachelor” lately; he explains why. (40:15) He’s running out of options for what he cooks, so he asks Anna for cooking advice. They chat about recipes like fra diavolo and others that are making me hungry. [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!