Episode 2542 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes guest co-host Teresa Strasser to discuss the things that compel you in food addiction, creatine, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/the-things-that-compel-you-episode-2542 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Things That Compel You Continuing the conversation from an earlier episode regarding food addiction and GLP-1s. (2:30) How the hormones leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, and insulin work. (6:30) The body can become resistant to these hormones and create hunger even when your stomach is full. Teresa shares news regarding levels of chemicals in certain foods, including dark chocolate. (17:00) Vinnie advises athletes on what to do to bulk up. (22:00) You cannot “pump” fat; you can only “pump” muscle. Athletes need lean muscle, not fat. (23:30) Vinnie doesn’t always advise protein powders, but there are a couple that may help with goals. (27:30) Creatine can help, too, but there are some caveats. (30:00) More is not better; if too much is taken over time, the body will downregulate and not produce its own. Other sources that have creatine are red meat and eggs. Creatine can also help with hydration, brain function, and other benefits. Teresa has a book called “,” which is in Vinnie’s Book Club. Teresa shares how Cal Ripken Jr came to endorse her book, “Making It Home.” (39:00)   (27:30) It’s listed under “Special Interest” with a PG-13 rating. There is nothing in it to have earned a PG-13 rating—it’s family-friendly. Buy or rent it, rate it, and review it! Watching, rating, and giving good reviews will help him expand the documentary's reach.   Don’t forget about the NSNG® Foods promo code! Use promo code VINNIE at the checkout and get 15% off. The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT Amazon. Vinnie's rumble channel: Vinnie's X/Twitter channel: Vinnie shares an update to his website that you’ll want to check out: a VIP section! Go to   to join the waitlist! [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. 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! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11, 2022! 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: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: