The Secret to Lasting Fitness and Health with Vincent Pitstick

In this episode of The Strong New York Podcast, Kenny sits down with Vincent Pitstick — a health expert, author, and pioneer in functional nutrition — who has helped thousands transform their lives through a holistic and personalized approach to wellness.With over 18 years of experience in health and fitness, Vincent takes us on a deep dive into the roots of modern health challenges, the flaws of mainstream diet culture, and how emotional addiction often holds people back from true transformation. He shares key insights from his groundbreaking new book, The Flush Method, and explains how community, mindset training, and functional medicine play a critical role in sustainable weight loss and long-term well-being.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or someone looking to reclaim control of your health, this episode offers game-changing strategies that could redefine your approach to fitness and healing.00:00 Welcome to the Strong New York Podcast00:14 Introducing Vincent Pitstick00:45 The Importance of Real Success Stories01:15 Commitment and Consistency in Fitness01:45 The History and Evolution of Weight Loss03:14 The Role of Community in Fitness06:09 Functional Medicine and Root Cause Analysis10:32 The Impact of Emotional Addiction14:21 The Pursuit of Dopamine and Addiction17:06 Understanding the Body's Ecosystem17:29 Dopamine and Its Effects18:06 The Struggle with Dopamine Deficiency21:06 The Role of Community and Support24:53 The Importance of Consistency and Investment28:27 Innovative Health Solutions and Programs31:06 The Flush Method and Metabolic Optimization37:50 Conclusion and Resources

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Being STRONG is more than just how much weight you can lift. The Strong New York Podcast is dedicated to inspiring you to become your strongest self- in the gym, in business, in relationships and in life. Join Kenny as he sits down with his strong as fuck buddies and shoots the shit on what it takes to be strong willed, strong minded and physically strong. Season one features everyone from entrepreneurs and local business owners to doctors and industry leaders in the fitness and wellness space. With over a decade of experience, Kenny Santucci has made himself known as one of New York City’s top trainers and a thought leader in the health and wellness industry. After transforming his life at 15 years old through fitness, Kenny made it his mission to transform the lives of those around him. Kenny has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Jon Bon Jovi, Liev Schreiber, and Frank Ocean, and has been tapped as a fitness expert sharing his training approach with Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Runner's World, SHAPE, Well+Good, among other publications. Kenny is the creator of STRONG New York, NYC's only Health and Fitness Expo. Strong New York is an immersive day of workouts, wellness experiences, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations with the best in-class wellness professionals, industry leaders, and change makers who are sharing their expertise on today's hottest wellness trends and first-hand experiences on how to optimize your overall health and life. You can find Kenny at The Strength Club, his private training and group strength training facility in the heart of Manhattan located on 28th and 5th Ave in New York City.