Women of Impact The Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss, Metabolism & Your Body | JJ Virgin (Fan Fav)
Jun 29, 2025
JJ Virgin, a four-time New York Times bestselling author and nutrition expert, joins for a revealing discussion on weight loss myths that have been misleading women for years. She dismantles the 'calories in, calories out' notion, emphasizing individual metabolic health instead. The conversation highlights the importance of muscle mass, sleep, and understanding hormones. JJ also shares insights on prioritizing self-care and how measurement criteria should shift from the scale to overall well-being, empowering women to take control of their health.
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Focus on Muscle Over Weight Loss
- Weight loss is often misunderstood: building and holding onto muscle is key, not just losing weight.
- Losing weight without losing fat often harms health and appearance rather than improving it.
Track Body Composition Accurately
- Use bioimpedance or DEXA scans to understand your body composition.
- Focus on anatomical muscle mass and visceral fat levels rather than just scale weight.
Time-Restricted Eating Tips
- Time-restricted eating aligned with circadian rhythm helps improve metabolism.
- Avoid eating three hours before bedtime to allow melatonin to aid insulin regulation and improve sleep.
