Well Beyond 40

When it comes to your weight, is all hope lost once you hit 40? Not even close. But there’s so much bad advice and straight-up wrong information out there, it’s no wonder it feels that way.  Today’s episode tackles eight myths about weight loss over 40—and there are no sacred cows here. Intermittent fasting, ketosis, calorie deficits, cleanses, fat burners, popular diet changes… I’m talking about all of it and separating fact from fiction.  And I’m not just telling you what not to do. I’m giving you evidence-based tools you can start using right now to get a healthier, leaner, stronger body regardless of your age. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting a losing battle with your weight, you do not want to miss this episode.  Full show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/myths Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/44FjX3L DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Designs for Health Creatine: https://amzn.to/3pPLGjE  Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The Protein Leverage Hypothesis: https://api.swissmilk.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/simpson-05-obesity-the-protein-leverage-hypothesis.pdf Designs for Health Amino Acid Synergy: https://amzn.to/43T9wsK Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a  Use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off Find a functional medicine doctor: The Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/ Designs for Health Berberine Synergy: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Get the Cronometer app: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=  Watch What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meditation expert Mary Meckley discusses the benefits of meditation, including stress relief and self-management. She shares tips on finding a comfortable position, calming the mind and body, and the importance of consistency. She also introduces the features of the SIP meditation app and various meditation techniques such as visualization, affirmation, and walking meditation.

Did you know that feeling good about aging actually extends the number of years you’ll feel good while you age?  In our culture, we dread getting older, but if I knew how great life would be in my 60s, I would have been a lot more excited for it! I’ve decided this is going to be my best decade yet. I want your next decade to be your best, too, and today’s episode of the podcast is all about how to make that happen.  Today, I’m sharing the strategies that I've been deploying for aging powerfully—not just gracefully. And yes, that’s absolutely possible. With the right nutrition and habits, you really can outsmart your biology and become stronger and more full of life than ever before.  I’m covering it all: stress and how to do a better job of managing it, why weight isn’t a great measure of your metabolic health, exercises that are going to change your body inside and out, hormones, supplements… it’s all in here.  As always, I’m diving deep. You’re not just getting a list of to-dos, you’re going to learn why it matters, so you can find the energy and motivation to implement the strategies and continue to build and have the amazing, powerful life you deserve. Full show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/after60 Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Join my 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Study: American Psychological Association: Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-832261.pdf Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/ Theia Health Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Phillips Hue app: https://www.philips-hue.com/en-in/explore-hue/apps/philips-hue-app Phillips Hue light bulbs: https://amzn.to/3DwXri9 True Dark blue light blocking glasses: https://truedark.com/?ref=ntrhmgv2  Get 10% OFF with code JJ10 Reignite Wellness­™ Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sleep-candy Reignite Wellness­™ Magnesium Body Calm: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/3Dwlz4q DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ British Medical Journal waist-to-height ratio chart https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/3/e010159 Meditations by Dr. Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a The Tapping Solution: https://www.thetappingsolutionapp.com/jj Apple Watch: https://amzn.to/43J8KOW Reignite WellnessTM Sparkling C Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/sparkling-c-fizz Designs for Health DHEA: https://amzn.to/3OjexoS YourLabwork adrenal salivary test (4 sample cortisol saliva) : https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Great study just showed that protein first = eating less & healthier choices: https://www.rutgers.edu/news/higher-protein-intake-while-dieting-leads-healthier-eating Buy Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar: https://amzn.to/3JIXpHp Designs for Health Berberine Synergy: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Reignite WellnessTM Omega Plus: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/omega-plus Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Reignite Wellness™ Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Designs for Health TRI-K with GeranylGeraniol: https://amzn.to/47bsD4f Designs for Health Creatine: https://amzn.to/3pPLGjE  Timeline Nutrition Mitopure (Urolithin A): https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Dry Farm Wines: dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin YourLabwork thyroid panels: https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Rethinking Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Felice Gersh: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/rethinking-breast-cancer-prevention-with-dr-felice-gersh-ep-573/ Beating Breast Cancer Statistics with Dr. Jenn Simmons: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/beating-breast-cancer-statistics-with-dr-jenn-simmons-ep-575/ Redefining Menopause: Why We Need a New Narrative with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz:https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/redefining-menopause-why-we-need-a-new-narrative-with-dr-suzanne-gilberg-lenz-ep-529/ Designs for Health DIM-Evail: https://amzn.to/3q611g2 Annatto GG: https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/annatto-gg-150/ Designs for Health CoQnol: https://amzn.to/3Qh28En Watch 9 Anti-Aging Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dnw5Fj9bSs   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Esther Blum, Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, shares valuable insights on mastering menopause. She discusses perimenopause, nutrition, caffeine, HRT, calming the nervous system, and exercise. Esther provides tangible advice for improving health during menopause.

Why should you want to have strong defined arms? You may dismiss it as vanity, but the truth is, what your arms look like in a tank top can tell you some important things about your health.  That’s why today’s episode is all about the real reasons you should be training your upper body—and how to do it effectively. I’ll break down the difference between getting stronger and gaining muscle, why it matters, and what makes muscle a metabolic superstar.  I’ll also walk you through the six arm exercises I do every week that you should be doing, too. Now, if you’re thinking “I’ve never done a pull-up in my life, I’m going to skip this one”— don’t! Yes, I’m teaching the correct form for each exercise, but I’m also giving you modifications and progressions so you can work toward finally doing the pull-up.  So, go ahead and listen to the episode while you’re driving, cleaning, taking a walk—whatever it is you do while you listen—and take in all of this great information. Then, when you have a chance, head over to my YouTube channel to see exactly how to do these exercises, so you’re ready to put them into action in your next workout. Whether your goal is to have the best-looking arms of your life or to feel strong and healthy, you don’t want to miss this episode! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/strongarms Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel to view each exercise I demo: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my free protein calculator: jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/3rGpk4K  Handgrip dynamometer: https://amzn.to/46WPH6p Study: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8751337/ Blood-flow restriction bands: https://amzn.to/3q0tzYb Pull-up assistance bands: https://amzn.to/3Y1euCc Theia continuous glucose monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shake protein powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Designs for Health KreAlkalyn Pro (Creatine Monohydrate): https://amzn.to/43vWrWc Video: How to Make Your Workout More Effective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqSWmbLzJFE   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if there were a simple way to fix your diet (without dieting) and become healthier with every bite?  Today’s guest, science communicator and nutrition expert Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, says there is.  Even for those of us who really care about what we eat, there’s still a lot of confusion and a huge barrier to good information about basic nutrition concepts. Do you really know what different nutrients do? Or which foods have them? Or how to eat enough of them? If not, you’re not alone. In fact, half of the US population is deficient in 10 nutrients!  I’m really excited to share this new podcast episode with you. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne created a whole new system to help us all understand what it means to eat for health. Join us for a fascinating discussion about nutrition, the body, and what it means to increase your nutrient intake. I’ll tell you right now, some of this information might completely change your mind about things you thought you knew. I, for one, am excited to integrate new information into my philosophies… and add a couple of foods back into my diet!  Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/nutrivore Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn more about Dr. Sarah Ballantyne: https://nutrivore.com Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Study: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30971126/ Study: Nutrition Journal: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33888143/ Study: Food Technology and Biotechnology: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28867958 Study: Journal of Functional Foods: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756464617300749 Study: Journal of Nutrition: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/141/4/595/4743372?login=false Living Ratio Cacao Calm: https://livingratio.com/?sca_ref=2747593.vgty26M7uP&utm_source=2747593&utm_medium=jj-virgin&utm_campaign=45338 Healthy Eating Index: https://www.fns.usda.gov/CNPP/healthy-eating-index-hei My Plate: https://www.myplate.gov The Paleo Diet by Dr. Loren Cordain: https://amzn.to/44GZBXT Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: https://amzn.to/3JVQk6q Get Dr. Sarah’s Get 5 FREE Nutrivore Guides: https://nutrivore.com/thankyou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have to lose weight to get healthy, right?  Wrong. You have to get healthy to lose weight. That’s the real secret.  If I needed to lose 20 pounds, I’d focus on my metabolic health. And in today’s episode, I’m going to explain what that means and exactly how to do it. We’re going to go deep on what it takes to restore your health, the hidden reasons your body may be resisting weight loss, and how to determine the right target weight for the way you’re built.  On top of that, I’m outlining the markers of metabolic health so you can get a better idea of where you stand, and I’ll share step-by-step methods for healing your metabolism. Plus, I’m not just saying “You need to exercise,” I’m telling you which exercises you should be doing.  If you’re looking for smart strategies for getting healthy so you can finally lose weight, you do not want to miss this episode!  Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/lose20 Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos 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 how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Try my free protein calculator: jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst The Galveston Diet by Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https://amzn.to/44mwJoh Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/44FjX3L TRX Training: Free Shipping on all orders $99+: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877 Video: How to Make Your Workout More Effective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqSWmbLzJFE Video: How to Burst Train the Right Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIqPqNH0cFs Video: I Do These 6 Exercises Every Week for Strong, Toned Arms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXA5E45o6G Carbon app: https://www.joincarbon.com/ Learn more about Dr. Donald Layman: https://metabolictransformation.com/meet-dr-donald-k-layman/ Dry Farm Wines: http://dryfarmwines.com/jjvirgin Theia continuous glucose monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Reignite Wellness™ Daily Essentials Multi + Omega: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas Designs for Health Creatine: https://amzn.to/3pPLGjE  Reignite Wellness™ All-In-One Shake protein powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wonder…  How can I avoid breast cancer?   Where does my risk come from?  Should I get a mammogram?  What about hormone-replacement therapy?  If so, join me for an interview with breast-cancer expert and top-ranked surgeon, Dr. Jenn Simmons. In the face of her own health crisis, she began to question standard treatments and her impact as a doctor. What she learned shifted her perspective on cancer treatment and prevention, and may help you decrease your breast-cancer risk.  In this episode, Dr. Simmons shares the shockingly high rate of preventable breast cancer, the prevalent disease type that raises your risk, and the most common cause of death for breast-cancer patients (it’s not the cancer). Plus, we discuss opportunities for change and the habits that can protect your health. If you’ve got breasts, you don’t want to miss this episode!  Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/checklist Learn more about Dr. Jenn Simmons: https://www.realhealthmd.com Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org Young Forever by Dr. Mark Hyman: https://amzn.to/3NGxYYf The Schwarzbein Principle by Dr. Diana Shwarzbein: https://amzn.to/3D4waDy Podcast: Rethinking Breast Cancer with Dr. Felice Gersh: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/rethinking-breast-cancer-prevention-with-dr-felice-gersh-ep-573/ Retraction on estrogen replacement and breast cancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5415400/ Get Dr. Jenn’s FREE Weekly Checklist: https://tinyurl.com/drjennweeklychecklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do I, as a nutrition expert, really eat in a day? Do I practice what I preach?  In this episode, I’m getting real with you about what I eat. I’ll be breaking down the food rules I live by… and telling you about the common diet concept that drives me crazy.  Now, I know “food rules'' sounds restrictive, but the truth is, this structure creates freedom. With it, you can eat for health and enjoy it.  Not only am I going over the rules, I’m showing you exactly how I use them. Think you can’t get enough protein? I’ll show you how I do it. Not sure how to eat enough veggies? I’ve got a simple solution. Confused about carbs, fats, and what you should and shouldn’t be eating—and when? This episode is for you.  I’m sharing my eating habits, my actual meals, and my best tips and tricks for eating well so you can live well. Let’s dig in!  Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/whatieat Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Join my Eat Protein First 7 Day Challenge: jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst 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 Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Video: Are autophagy and fasting the key to fat loss over 40? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLfHXX4ctgo The Circadian Code by Dr. Satchin Panda: https://amzn.to/3O4MnPu The Paleo Approach by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne: https://amzn.to/3D3WNZa The Rainbow Diet by Dr. Deanna Minich: https://amzn.to/3D4nLQw Lose Weight & Re‑Ignite Your Wellness with my Loaded Smoothie Cookbook: jjvirgin.com/smoothie Good Karma Flax Milk + Protein: https://amzn.to/3XLw6lI Reignite Wellness Chocolate Paleo-Inspired All-in-One Shake: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes/products/chocolate-paleo-inspired-all-in-1-shake-30-serving Reignite Wellness Collagen Peptides Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Reignite Wellness Extra Fiber: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/extra-fiber NutriBullet Blender: https://amzn.to/44lhR9E Living Ratio Cacao Calm: https://livingratio.com/?sca_ref=2747593.vgty26M7uP&utm_source=2747593&utm_medium=jj-virgin&utm_campaign=45338 Food scale: https://amzn.to/3pDpF7I Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club:  https://www.freshpressedoliveoiltrk.com/6ZR9ZK/6JHXF/ Theia continuous glucose monitor: https://join.theiahealth.ai/c/jj Suja Lemon Love: https://amzn.to/46NLbXR Try my Reignite Wellness protein bars: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/bars Reignite Wellness Sparkling C Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sparkling-c-fizz Timeline Mitropure: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every woman over 40 should get a mammogram, right? Maybe not.  In today’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking to Dr. Felice Gersh, an award-winning OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician, about the types of breast cancer and the ways we diagnose it. Join us as we delve into the risks and benefits of mammograms and the movement towards early detection. We discuss the realities of radiation exposure, genetic risk factors,  inflammation, and whether or not some women are being overtreated.  Dr. Gersh breaks down different tests and how she’s decided to manage her risk. Plus, she shares the key to turning off inflammation after menopause.  By the end of this episode, you’ll feel more empowered to decide what’s best for your breasts.  The views expressed in this episode represent those of one expert and do not necessarily apply to all listeners. Speak to your doctor about health concerns related to your specific medical history and needs. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/mammo Learn more about Dr. Felice Gersh: https://integrativemgi.com/ Watch The Business of Birth Control: https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control Watch The Real Skinny on Fat: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpIIHO-u_9syX7jI-2lynORh6Q5qliCDg Get a copy of PCOS SOS: https://amzn.to/3CU2bxX Get a copy of PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track: https://amzn.to/3JEPJ9j Get a copy of Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know: https://amzn.to/3CZgpgU American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org Study: Canadian National Breast Screening Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24519768/ Get Dr. Felice’s FREE ebook: Menopause SOS. Your free guide to surviving and thriving during your menopause years!: https://integrativemgi.com/lp/menopause-sos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices