Well Beyond 40

If you’ve been on the fence about taking creatine, you can’t miss this episode.    I’m busting a few myths and breaking down the research that shows why creatine is the most important supplement you're probably not taking. Yes, it’s critical for body composition and strength, but there are so many other benefits you may not even know about—the last one might really surprise you. You’ll learn why women over 40 should add creatine to their routine, how it can help you as you head into menopause, and how to get started. Let’s dive in!   FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/creatineeveryday   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos   Get my FREE Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power   Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback   Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder   Study: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition: International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-017-0173-z   Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv   Study: Journal of the American College of Nutrition: Creatine Supplementation and Exercise Performance: An Update: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.1998.10718751   Study: The American Journal of Psychiatry: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Oral Creatine Monohydrate Augmentation for Enhanced Response to a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor in Women With Major Depressive Disorder: https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12010009   Watch my next video: Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+ Free Workout Plan!): https://youtu.be/jFVN1g7_6yY   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a silent health crisis affecting millions of people—and you may be one of them. Chances are, you don’t even know it.    What’s this stealth threat? Poor metabolic health. And in this episode, I’m joined by nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow to get clear on what’s causing this epidemic and what we can do to turn it around.    You’ll learn why women are more likely to struggle, the two most pressing changes to make, when fasting might not be right for you, and how you can be proactive about reducing your risk of long-term disease.    Even if you’re metabolically well, someone in your life likely isn’t—and this episode could be the beginning of a journey to better health.    FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/everydaywellness   Get my FREE Ultimate Health Roadmap: http://jjvirgin.com/ultimatehealth   Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com   Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book   Learn more about Cynthia Thurlow: http://cynthiathurlow.com   Read Intermittent Fasting Transformation: https://amzn.to/46et3oC   Listen to Everyday Wellness: https://cynthiathurlow.com/podcast/   Study: Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders: Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009–2016: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/met.2018.0105   Monitor your metabolic health with YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/   Own Your Labs: https://ownyourlabs.com/ YourLabwork: jjvirgin.com/yourlabwork    Read The Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Phil McGraw: https://amzn.to/3QOmHa2   Study: Cell Metabolism: A Smartphone App Reveals Erratic Diurnal Eating Patterns in Humans that Can Be Modulated for Health Benefits: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/pdf/S1550-4131(15)00462-3.pdf   Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes   Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a   Designs for Health Inositol Capsules: https://amzn.to/46m9U4a   Reignite Wellness™ Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder   Designs for Health CatecholaCalm adaptogenic herbs: https://amzn.to/40KhunZ   Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/   Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/us/en/   More episodes with Cynthia Thurlow: https://jjvirgin.com/?s=Cynthia+Thurlow   Check out Cynthia Thurlow’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow   Follow Cynthia Thurlow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_   Follow Cynthia Thurlow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_cynthiathurlow?lang=en   Join the Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle/Cynthia Thurlow Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383/ Get Cynthia’s FREE Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://cynthiathurlow.activehosted.com/f/27   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you planning to start a diet? Don’t—at least, not until you listen to this episode.  I’m sharing the four things you absolutely must do before starting a diet in order to succeed. You’re going to learn the real numbers you need to know to track improvement, the major thing you may be getting wrong about weight loss, and how to prevent dieting from wrecking your metabolic health.  Plus, you’ll learn about a critical strategy that will prepare your body for an overlooked effect of fat loss. If a diet is in your future, you don’t want to miss this episode! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/before Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Take the 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/7day Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ MyoTape Body measuring tape: https://amzn.to/40B44KX Inbody scale: https://amzn.to/3MFN1BV Tanita bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/3SEqIQz Watch my video: Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+Free Workout Plan!): https://youtu.be/jFVN1g7_6yY?si=RD6eq-iTUqAi0GTY Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite WellnessTM Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Learn about Sunlighten Infrared Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin  use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off Watch my next video: How to Do a Healthy Detox— 9 Top Tips!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4hia9pyxZ0   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with intimacy problems like disinterest, pain, or lack of pleasure?  You’re not alone. In fact, 43% of women have a sexual health concern. And in this episode, I’m bringing you hope.  Join me and Dr. Lyndsey Harper, an OB-GYN and sexual medicine specialist, for an eye-opening discussion about sexual wellness over 40—the misconceptions, common experiences, and what doctors could do better. Then, we’ll share concrete ways you can begin to erase shame, reawaken your desire, and feel fully empowered in your body and pleasure.  If you’re a woman over 40, I’m not kidding when I say this episode could change your life.  FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/rosy Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Read my book, The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Learn more about Dr. Lyndsey Harper: https://meetrosy.com/ Use code JJV for a free month of Silver Membership to the Rosy app. Get Dr. Anna Cabeca’s Julva cream: https://drannacabeca.com/?rfsn=5508182.bf7f74 Get Jana Danielson’s Cooch Ball: https://si421.isrefer.com/go/CB+FPM/jjvirgin/ Use code JJV for a FREE month of Silver Membership to the Rosy app: https://meetrosy.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want arms that can handle heavy lifting and look amazing in a sleeveless dress, it’s time to ditch the long routines with too many exercises.  The truth is, you need just three moves to get strong, sexy arms. (But only do them if you want to improve your back, core, and glutes, too.) In this episode, I’m telling you exactly what to do and how to do it right, as well as offering variations and modifications for injuries.  On top of that, you’ll learn how to feed your muscle growth, how to recover better, and the surprising way you’re actually building muscle. Go ahead and listen to it now, then watch the video on my YouTube channel to see the moves in action. Feel free to watch and remind yourself of the proper form during your workout, too.  If you want the strongest, sexiest arms of your life, start with this episode! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/3arms Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Get dumbbells for your home workouts: https://amzn.to/3tSGVra Get a weight bench: https://amzn.to/3Sj0MKo Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Get my Protein Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/proteincheatsheet Reignite WellnessTM Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Reignite WellnessTM Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus Reignite WellnessTM ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish Reignite WellnessTM Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sleep-candy Video: How to Sleep Better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_nIAsVGb30 Video: The Hidden Reason You Wake Up Tired Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZznER6HW6uk&t=38s Joovv red light therapy: https://joovv.com/products/joovv-go-2-0 Kooru Cold Plunge: Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP500 for $500 off Video: Six Simple Strategies for Fast, Lasting Fat Loss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjGT2r23MSw&t=2s   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Heather Hirsch, an internal medicine doctor specializing in menopause care, discusses the six menopause types, personalized treatments, hormonal and non-hormonal therapies, lifestyle changes, and the role of social support. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your menopause type and offers resources like a quiz and book to help navigate this unique journey.

Does the man in your life need an easy-to-follow roadmap for dropping fat and building muscle?  In this episode, my husband, Tim, and I are sharing the strategies he used to lose almost half of his body fat and get strong in just six months. We’re revealing exactly what he changed on his plate, in the gym, and in his daily habits, so your guy can start his own transformation. Plus, you’ll learn which lab result was the key to unlocking more energy and better athletic performance.  You're gonna want to share this with your husband, your partner, and your best guy friend. They’ll be so glad you did! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/rippedhusband Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Download my Ditch List: The 7 Foods Harming Your Health: http://jjvirgin.com/ditch Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv Track your macros with Cronometer app: jjvirgin.com/cronometer Get food sensitivity tests through YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Reignite WellnessTM Clean Creatine Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/clean-creatine-powder Designs for Health TRI-K with GeranylGeraniol: https://amzn.to/47bsD4f Timeline Nutrition Mitopure: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Meditations by Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Video: The #1 Secret to Losing Menopausal Belly Fat for Good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHbLT3QcuMM   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once you hit perimenopause, it can feel like everything goes haywire. Weight gain, brain fog, and erratic cycles can make it hard to feel like you’ve got a handle on your health.  Luckily, Dr. Stephanie Estima, a women's health educator, is here to give you hope.  First, we are going deep into what happens to your body and metabolism in this transition, why you shouldn’t ignore insulin resistance, and how the unique pressures of this stage of life can affect your lab work—and then we’re revealing how to navigate successfully.  If you feel like you’re caught in chaos, this episode will show you how you can regain control and step into the best time of your life.  FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/drstephanie Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Download my Ultimate Health Roadmap: http://jjvirgin.com/ultimatehealth Sign up for my Metabolism Rescue Program: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/all/products/metabolism-rescue-program?_pos=3&_fid=9d1d32325&_ss=c Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Estima: https://hellobetty.club/ Listen to Dr. Stephanie Estima’s other episodes: https://jjvirgin.com/?s=Dr+Stephanie+Estima Read The Betty Body: https://amzn.to/3s2RY0i Listen to Better! With Dr. Stephanie Estima: https://hellobetty.club/podcast Follow Dr. Stephanie Estima on Medium: https://medium.com/@drstephanie Order labs from YourLabWork: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ See what Dr. Estima is doing in the gym: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Read Sacred Cow by Rob Wolf and Diana Rodgers: https://amzn.to/492RXdB Get Dr. Stephanie’s FREE Guide: 5 Blood Tests All Female Patients Need: https://thehealthloft.lpages.co/lab-tests/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do I look and feel better at 60 than I ever have? Sometimes, the key to aging powerfully is in what you don’t do.  In this episode, instead of giving you things to add to your routine, I’m sharing the six things I stopped doing over the last decade that upgraded my health, well-being, and happiness. You’ll find out what was quietly accelerating my aging, how non-refundable tickets increased my joy, the nightly habit I kicked to the curb, and why even I sleep in sometimes! And, of course, you’ll walk away with anti-aging strategies you can start using today. If you want to give yourself the best shot at a longer, healthier, and fuller life, tune in to this episode now! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/6tostop Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Get my free Anti-Aging From the Inside Out Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/antiaging Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Get a light-blocking sleep eye mask: https://amzn.to/3M9W11T Get noise-canceling earplugs: https://amzn.to/46RpDJP Reignite WellnessTM Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sleep-candy Reignite WellnessTM Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/magnesium-body-calm Designs for Health Phosphatidylserine: https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/phosphatidyl-serine-150/#PHS060 Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Try Dry Farm Wines natural wine:  dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin Find your protein needs with my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Learn about HIIT with my video, How To Burst Train the Right Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIqPqNH0cFs&t=3s Watch Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+ Free Workout Plan!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFVN1g7_6yY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been eating better and exercising, but you still aren’t getting the results you want? You might be metabolically inflexible.   In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ian Smith about metabolism: the myths, the science, and how to achieve the mission-critical state of metabolic flexibility. We’re discussing whether it’s better to burn fat or carbs, the shifts you may need in your diet, and the signs of metabolic inflexibility —some of which may really surprise you. Plus, Dr. Smith shares which tools to use for the biggest impact on your metabolism so you can finally get results.  If it feels like your metabolism is stuck and you’re not sure what to do, the tools and approaches in this episode could give you the kickstart you’ve been looking for. You don’t want to miss it! Full show notes:  jjvirgin.com/metflex Get my Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/resistance Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book  Learn more about Dr. Ian Smith: https://doctoriansmith.com/ Read The Met Flex Diet: https://amzn.to/3M2YSJS Read Shred: The Revolutionary Diet: https://amzn.to/3tByTD3 Read Dr. Smith’s other books: https://amzn.to/45AOiRp Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Track your food & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Join the Met Flex Diet Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1181407922741333/ Follow Dr. Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoriansmith DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Get the FREE introduction to Dr. Ian’s book THE MET FLEX DIET and learn how to burn fat more efficiently by improving metabolic flexibility: https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Introduction-to-Dr.-Ians-book-THE-MET-FLEX-DIET.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices