Six Weeks To Fitness

If you want instant low back pain relief “We Gotcha Back”! We Gotcha Back is a customized compression support belt that relieves back, lumbar, and total body pain. It induces improved blood circulation and is FDA-approved. The inventor of We Gotcha Back is Glenn Gordon, a disabled veteran, musician, songwriter, and singer, who shortly after leaving military service as a heavy equipment rough terrain forklift operator, started having back problems. 

 The military would not allow him any disability for his back pain, but they did give him many different back support belts that did not work and extreme-strength pain killer pills, which Glenn refused to take because of their addictive qualities. Instead, he created his own back support belt and that is when We Gotcha Back was born.

 The belt is quickly racking up endorsements by athletes and celebrities. One such athlete is the all-time record holder for most Mr. Olympia titles, Lee Haney, who is now part of Glenn Gordon’s advisory team. Other celebrities wearing his belt include singer Keith Urban, comedian Jeff Foxworthy, professional dancer, Debbie Allen, Actress Kim Coles and others.

 According to the World Health Organization, Lower Back Pain affects 619 million people worldwide and by 2050, that number will increase to 843 million. Low Back Pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and is often associated with loss of work and a huge financial burden.

 Just recently Mike Tyson was said to be suffering from Sciatica, a problem We Gotcha Back has been known to handle quite well. If you’re listening Mike, the inventor of WEGOTCHABACK, has a belt with your name on it.

Direct download: Episode_208_with_Glenn_Gordon_-_WeGotcha_Back_-_Final.mp3
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In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I interview Sophia Paliov to discuss how she used Intermittent Fast and a low-carb diet (Keto), to lose 40 pounds in 4 months. Sophia has been in the public relations industry for over 27 years. She is the owner of SPPR-LA, a lifestyle, hospitality, beauty & fashion pr firm out of Los Angeles, California.

 Growing up and most of her adult life Sophia has never had an issue with weight. In fact, people thought as a child and teen at times she was too thin.  Sophia grew up always walking to school mostly and would take five days a week ballet and tap dance classes during her childhood years and into her early teens and remained at a good low weight (120-124) all the way through her late early thirties. 

 Around the age of 33, Sophia started to gain weight due to a lot of stress (cortisol) due to personal family stressors (father diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer) as well as eating way more processed foods and also dealing with some fibroid issues which has to be balanced out with stronger birth control. 

In 2010 at the age of 38 Sophia's father died and by that point, she found herself about 15 pounds heavier even though she had begun to eat less processed foods and cut out a lot of her sugar. But the stress along with hormonal issues due to her fibroids still slowed down her weight.  Soon afterward, Sophia's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and for the next 8 years till her death in 2018, Sophia's weight fluctuated. 

 In 2015-2017 she began a serious weight loss journey and workout regimen by working out to a lot of cardio and doing low carb/gluten-free lifestyle.  She got down to her goal weight of 127 and held it there till a workout injury in April of 2017 halted her progress.  At that point, her mother's illness had severely progressed and by early 2018 Sophia's hormonal imbalance caused her fibroids to produce super heavy bleedings which kept her from doing heavy workouts. 

 By June 2020, Sophia had ballooned up to 165 pounds and was miserable.  With surgery scheduled for that same month to deal with the fibroids, Sophia was finally able to get her hormonal balance in check; slowly.  But, as the months went by the drive and determination to get back to her comfortable weight just was not there.  She knew she had to make changes again and to get motivated to start moving her body but kept pushing it off.  One day a week or two of working out just was not cutting it at almost 50.  In April of 2021, Sophia saw a picture of herself in leggings and a tight top and just was floored at how bad she had gotten.  It was that instant that triggered her to get motivated again and to know her WHY.  She knew that she had to lose weight and that going low carb/keto would again be part of her life (which she has always done on and off), but she also knew outside of work she was missing something - she had to implement her WHY.  She did not want to end up like her mom with Alzheimer's and even prior to that walking with a walker, she also feared cancer, so doing what she loves to do, Sophia stayed up at late hours and researched longevity, weight loss and found Intermittent Fasting. Ordering the book "The Complete Guide to Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung, Sophia read it in two days and then just dove into more research on fasting, deepening into keto and the importance of protein, weight training, cardio and of course the magic of fasting. 

 By October of 2021 just in time for her 50th birthday Sophia had lost her weight and reached her goal weight of 129, and to this day she fluctuates between 125-129 with a steady amount of muscle gain.

 Her philosophy is not about just losing weight, but how you go about it and she always asks others to know their WHY. "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle."

Direct download: Episode_207_Interview_with_Sophia_Paliov.mp3
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Did you know that over 50 million Americans suffer from constipation, or that 75% of us are not properly hydrated? The lack of being properly hydrated can cause serious problems for your gut and overall health. In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I interviewed Michael Roller, former personal trainer, martial artist, and CEO of MIXSUPPS, a health and wellness brand out of Central Utah.

After obtaining a degree in Exercise Science and working as a personal trainer, Michael Roller spent years absorbing information from bodybuilders, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, doctors, and people who were just trying to live healthier lives, and realized that the supplements that most of them were using were constantly cycling as they looked for something that worked consistently. So, he set out to make the coolest supplement company with the best products, with clinically researched ingredients at the right dosages, that would actually work, but not only work but taste good.

During the interview, Michael will share his company’s mission and discuss three of his company’s main products: “Little Sh!ts”, which helps to relieve constipation naturally and without the side effects you would receive from over-the-counter laxatives; “One Shot Water Amplifier”, which is an immunity booster; and “Ganbaru Energy,” an energy booster without caffeine and added sugar. To use these products, all you need to do is add water, which will increase your hydration, which is why I like these products.

After watching or listening to this interview, and you decide to try any of these products, use my promo code “Vincent 20” and receive a 20% discount on the price.

I’m currently trying the Ganbaru Energy product prior to my workouts, and so far it’s been a very good experience. It tastes great and all I have to do is add water which helps to keep me hydrated.

This was a very informative interview with a former personal trainer and martial artist turned CEO, of a wellness brand who set out to create products that will boost our gut health, improve immunity, and increase our energy levels naturally while helping us to become more hydrated.

Direct download: Episode_206_Michael_Roller_CEO_MixSupps.mp3
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In this special presentation of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Fruitarian Orvel Douglas. Orvel attended Highbury & Islington College in London, England, where he received his Diploma with the International Therapy Examination Council. His journey into nutrition started about 25 years ago, when he weighed about 200 pounds and did not like the way his body looked or felt, which led him to study nutrition, and using his knowledge of nutrition along with exercise, he lost a total of 50 pounds in 8 weeks and totally transformed his body and his life.

Subsequently, he teamed up with my organization, Body Sculpt of New York and became the lead nutritionist for our Six Weeks to Fitness programs and provided nutrition counseling and workshops for Medgar Evers College, United Federation of Teachers; DC 37, 1199 SEIU, and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

10 years ago, Orvel moved on from the vegan lifestyle to a fruitarian lifestyle. He is the creator and founder of the Fruit Feast Challenge on Facebook, where he is literally transforming hundreds of lives all across the world educating the masses about the healing powers of fruits.

During this interview, Orvel will share his journey into becoming a Fruitarian, and the many benefits you can expect to experience by adding fruits to your diet. He will also share some of the many successes participants in his Fruit Feast Challenges have experienced through the years, everything from the reversal of diabetes, heart disease, weight loss and kidney disease. I truly believe you will enjoy this interview and it may change your life, or at least it may change the way you look at fruits.

Direct download: Episode_205_A_Conversation_with_Orvel_Douglas_Fruitarian_128_kbps.mp3
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Did you know that there is a connection between your feet, your core and your glutes? If you want a strong core and strong glutes, you should consider strengthening your feet. That’s right, your feet!

In this episode of my Six Weeks To fitness podcast, I am joined by Dr Emily Splichal, a Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. She is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology, a company that delivers innovative textured insoles and mats that help increase foot strength and health by increasing sensory stimulation in your feet. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration. During the interview, Dr. Emily will discuss the most common injuries she has to deal with as a podiatrist and how to prevent and treat them. She will also discuss the importance of foot awareness, the benefits of barefoot training and how strengthening your feet can tighten the core and gluteal muscles. This is a must-watch interview for anyone with foot, core or glute issues.

I learned so much in this interview about the importance of our feet, and thanks to Dr. Splichal, I am now walking around my home barefoot for at least 30 minutes per day, and it feels great! Visit www.naboso.com and receive 20% off of any of their products by typing in my promotion code “sixweeks”.

Direct download: Episode_204_-_Dr._Emily_Splichal.mp3
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In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Cunningham, an inspiring leader in the health and wellness industry.  She is a certified Group Exercise Instructor, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach with over 25 years experience.

Danielle has a love for activities such as roller skating, tennis, running, hiking, swimming and being a former athlete, she is an avid sports fan of tennis, football, basketball and track & field.

While teaching Group Exercise, Training and Coaching in and around the metro Atlanta area, Danielle has continued to strengthen her passion for being healthy and active, which was her motivation to launch "Living Well with Danielle" in 2016. During the interview, Danielle will share what it means to Live Well with Danielle.

As a Health and Fitness Professional, Danielle's objective is to provide all the support, information and motivation her clients need to achieve and maintain their goals. She is committed to helping her clients realize and unlock their full potential through lifestyle change, customized programs and goal setting.

Danielle’s goal is to take Living Well with Danielle on the road throughout the country, so keep your eyes and ears open because Living Well with Danielle will be coming to a city near you.

Direct download: Episode__203_Danielle_Cunningham_-_Final.mp3
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In this episode of my Six Weeks to Fitness podcast, I am joined by Jorge Blamo, an actor and former collegiate baseball star. Jorge always loved acting and sports but chose to play baseball in high school and college, but as fate would have it, a groin injury sidelined him from playing during his sophomore year of college. Depressed while recovering from his injury, Jorge switched gears and returned to his other ‘first’ love — acting.

After college, Jorge pursued acting full-time. His credits include "Bull" on CBS and Hulu’s "Wu-Tang: An American Saga," among others. Jorge has done commercials for Rémy Martin alongside singer, songwriter Usher, Sling TV, Audi, Bose, and Under Armour. He is also slated to appear in two upcoming movies, including "With Myself."

During the interview Jorge discusses his Ghanian/Portuguese roots; the influence his mother and father had on his life growing up and the significant role faith, fitness and a positive mental mindset play in helping him to pursue his dreams as a professional actor. When I asked Jorge how he deals with rejection when it comes to landing roles in Hollywood, he stated that “for every thousand no’s there is one yes. It’s the same in baseball, you don’t bat one thousand, but you keep swinging.”

It was a real pleasure interviewing this young, positive and inspiring, purpose-driven rising star. Remember the name Jorge Blamo, you will be seeing his name all over the big screen one day soon.

Direct download: Episode__202_-_Jorge_Blamo.mp3
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What do celebrities Will Smith, Diddy, Common, Mike Tyson, Kevin Durant and Tyrese Gibson all have in common? They are all clients of my next guest, Chef Ryan Rondeno, the “Private Chef to the Stars”.

Chef Ryan is making his lavish recipes available to people across the U.S. as he offers some trade secrets, training through simple techniques, tips, and tricks, and revealing signature recipes for all ages. With a passion for French, Italian, and Regional American Cuisine, his focus remains on local, sustainable cuisine with a strong emphasis on bold flavors—not to mention the love of New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.

Most notably, Chef Ryan has also appeared on the following segments and placed in food competition for the following: World Food Championships (top 10 finish), The Jam TV Show, Atl & Co, Good Day Charlotte, Good Day San Diego, NY food & Wine Fest, Culinary Fight Club- LA, San Diego, Chicago (won 3 times and finished 3rd in national championship).

Chef Rondeno is the founder and owner of Rondeno Culinary Designs and the Rondeno Spice Collection (Nola Creole Rub, Citrus Herb Rub, and Ancho-Chili BBQ Rub) designed to help cooks of all skill levels enhance the flavor of the dishes. His culinary focus is on the use of grass-fed organic meats and locally-grown organic produce.

Chef Rondeno recently created the Food Culture App, which offers simple recipes that will bring unique and tasty experiences to the kitchen table.  The Food Culture App was created to embody a personal and unique approach of food and flavor in the kitchen. “We wanted to create cost-effective and flavorful scratch recipes that didn't break the bank. The App was also designed to have a one-on-one feel, as if I'm cooking with you every step of the way,” says Chef Rondeno.

Direct download: Episode__201_-_Chef_Ryan_Rondeno.mp3
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Do you like to dance? What are you doing on Saturday, May 21st in New York City? How would you like to participate in a free event that attracts over 10,000 dancers, live bands, DJs and over one hundred unique styles of dance and culture? I’m talking about live Tango, Salsa, Afro-Cuban Conga bands, floats, Dance Battles, a Soul Train Line and much more?

If all of this sounds too good to be true, then listen to my interview with Jamila Holman, the Festival Production Lead for the 16th annual Dance Parade. During the interview, Jamila discusses in detail, what you can expect to experience when you attend this awesome event. This is the largest dance event in New York City, and the only event (to my knowledge), where you are given a ticket if you don’t move your body! That’s right, instead of a parking or speeding ticket, you will receive a ticket for not moving. So, if you’re looking to tone up your body and lose weight, why not have fun while doing it at the 16th annual Dance Parade?

Jamila Holman began her dance career in NYC in 2003 with renowned Jazz Choreographer Frank Hatchett. Jamila danced at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks and was chosen to perform in shows in China, with John Legend and Paul McCartney. Jamila began her training under Frank Hatchett’s principal dancer Kim Norrington and was bolstered by choreographers at the Broadway Dance Center and Hunter College. Her training varies in styles from ballet, to jazz, tap, hip-hop and African. As a teacher she has assisted Frank Hatchett at conventions such as The Dance Teachers Summit, NADAA, with the New York Knicks Cheering for Children Organization and at New York City’s most popular gyms such as Crunch and David Barton. Currently, Jamila tours arenas nationwide as a choreographer and back-up dancer with R&B star Lisa Lisa of Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam.

Direct download: Episode_200_Jamila_Holman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:02pm EDT

Is it possible to live a life of happiness and success, even after being molested and sexually assaulted at a young age?  What about dealing with grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, and abandonment? Most of us cannot even imagine what this would feel like unless you’re LaJune Singleton, a board-certified health coach, nutritional lifestyle coach, advance personal trainer, mindset strategist, podcaster, and author of “Releasing My Trauma: The Root of Self-Sabotage.”

During the interview, LaJune discusses openly about her trauma growing up and how she has been able to put the past behind her and use these experiences to help young girls and women to overcome their challenges. She has more than 10 years of experience helping women in many different areas including obesity, chronic illnesses, physical health, injury recovery and more. LaJune Singleton’s book and company stand apart in her ability to deeply reach people who do not understand how not releasing your fears and past can be the root cause of self-sabotaging behaviors. LaJune’s mission and ultimate formula for success is to empower girls, families and women to become healthier—mentally, physically and nutritionally—by gaining the courage to come to terms with releasing their past.

Direct download: Episode__199_Interview_with_LaJune_Singleton.mp3
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