Well Beyond 40

Rather than using dieting as a hobby, I want you to see it as a therapeutic tool to be metabolically flexible and lose weight. And intermittent fasting is an amazing tool for fat loss, supporting healthy blood sugar metabolism, gut health, and so much more. In this episode, I take the fear out of fasting and show you how to do intermittent fasting without starving or otherwise feeling awful. You’ll learn about the different types of fasting, what you can have (and can’t have) while you’re fasting, a plan for newbies, how to gradually increase your fasting window, and why snacking is the enemy of weight loss. Plus, I'll reveal how to crush hunger, my hard and fast rule for fasting success, and the best time to exercise. Whether you’re new to intermittent fasting or want to boost your current fasting results for weight loss and more, you won’t want to miss this information-packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One simple healthy shift can be the needle mover to benefit everything else... And that one shift could be bone broth. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci – weight loss expert, natural anti-aging specialist, and author of Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet (which JJ wrote the forward to) – shows you how to lose weight, turn back the clock, support your gut, and feel better with this “fountain of youth” food. Bone broth goes way, way back… and as a nutrient-dense, satisfying food, it has stood the test of time. Dr. Kellynn explains what bone broth is, why it’s the ideal tool for intermittent fasting, plus how its collagen can help you support weight management, healthy aging, and have glowing skin. Dr. Kellyann also talks about the root of modern-day disease, the amino acid in bone broth that helps you support weight management while maintaining muscle, and the critical key to balancing brain fog, moods, and irritability. Plus, you’ll learn why managing your emotions starts with your gut, how a wellness day can make a big difference in how you look and feel, the antidote to stagnation (to spark up your life), and Dr. Kellyann’s end-of-day stress management technique. Dr. Kellyann’s mission is to help women feel better, look better, and turn back the aging clock… and she has the tools and knowledge to do that. Don’t miss this fun, information-packed, inspiring episode that helps take charge of your health and be the best version of you… all by getting the many benefits of bone broth. Get Dr. Kellyann's FREE Recipe Library https://drkellyann.com/pages/recipe-library Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're wondering if weight loss is possible after menopause, then you need to listen to this podcast episode! Author and fitness expert Debra Atkinson joins JJ to deep dive into how to look and feel your very best after age 50. Listen as Debra shares her personal story, including how she got in the best shape of her life despite exercising less and going through major life changes. Debra also reveals the biggest exercise mistakes that she sees women making and what types of exercise women in perimenopause and beyond should be doing instead. Plus, find out Debra's top recommendations on how to fuel your body before exercise, as well as the foods you should avoid before working out. And don't miss Debra's amazing freebie that's packed with helpful diet, lifestyle, and exercise tips to help you stay strong and energized at any age! https://www.flippingfifty.com/hotnotbothered/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not be able to diet your way to weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn how sleep could be the missing link to losing weight and feeling better. Just one night of poor sleep can throw your stress hormones out of balance or increase sugar cravings. I’ll reveal the ideal amount of sleep you need to burn fat (hint: quality and quantity matter), why consistency is key, how to use a “power-down hour” to create calm, and my secret weapon for consistently great sleep. You’ll also learn why exercise timing matters, a simple hack to curb before-bed hunger pangs, the stress-sleep connection, and how to use meditation and gratitude for better sleep. When you fix your sleep, you’ll be able to lose weight, stop weight regain, and be the best fat burner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intermittent fasting has become all the rage for weight loss and better health. But fasting impacts women differently than men. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow – nurse practitioner and international speaker (her second TEDx talk has over 10 million views) – discusses how women can optimize intermittent fasting, whether you’re cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Cynthia talks about her personal health journey, and how falling into perimenopause in her early 40s changed everything. Intermittent fasting helped her – and subsequently, thousands of patients – lose weight while gaining better mental clarity, energy, sleep, and overall health. Tune in to hear why Cynthia believes women are much more sensitive to things like stress and sleep quality, when you should back off from intermittent fasting, and why variability is the key to fasting success. You’ll also learn who should NOT fast, how to fast during your menstrual cycle, and the sleep-fasting connection. Cynthia also teaches you how to optimize intermittent fasting. She shows how to curb hunger between meals, the difference between dirty and clean fasting, why replacing electrolytes is critical during fasting, and what fasting newbies need to know. Cynthia’s mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness. Don’t miss this information-packed episode, which will empower you to optimize intermittent fasting so you lose weight and feel better. Get Cynthia’s FREE Intermittent Fasting Quick Start Guide https://cynthiathurlow.ac-page.com/if-quick-start-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re struggling to lose weight, detoxification may be the answer. Holding on to too many toxins might stop you from being the best fat burner. In this episode, you’ll learn the “neon sign” that you may be carrying a toxin burden, why eating from the rainbow can support detoxification, the nutrient that acts like a sponge to detoxify, how intermittent fasting can help detoxification and weight loss, and my secret to maximizing your body’s ability to help detoxify. You’ll also learn what foods to swap out, why pairing protein with fiber promotes detoxification, plus more ways to support your body’s detoxifying abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chalene Johnson is a NYT-bestselling author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. After experiencing a host of health issues, Chalene began looking for answers to heal her body. That led her to create the 131 Method – a nutritional program that's turning the diet industry upside down. Listen as Chalene explains why traditional diets don't work and how the 131 Method is different, including why it's key to create your own personalized eating plan. Chalene also shares why we're meant to cycle foods and how her revolutionary approach to nutrition can help you boost your metabolism and lose stubborn weight for good. Plus, you don't want to miss the incredible collection of video recipes that Chalene is giving away for free! Get Chalene Johnson’s free collection of video recipes https://comm.131method.com/cooking-collective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can’t lose weight, even though you’re doing everything “correctly”? It may be leaky gut or other gut issues. In this episode, you’ll discover how the gut microbiome determines how much fat you lose, how hungry you are, and your inflammation levels. You’ll also learn about the top food gut offenders and how to speed-heal your gut with some easy, delicious swaps. Plus, I’ll show you how supplements, exercise, intermittent fasting, stress management, and yummy foods and beverages like dark chocolate and red wine can all support gut health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We live in incredibly stressful times. Many of us almost always feel “on,” glued to our electronic devices and juggling constant demands. While a little bit of stress can be helpful, most of us experience far too much… and the results of extreme stress take their toll on our adrenal health. In this episode of The Virgin Anti-Diet Show, naturopathic medical doctor and adrenal fatigue expert, Dr. Tricia Pingel, talks about how supporting adrenal health can help you recover from stress. Dr. Pingel struggled with symptoms of adrenal fatigue throughout her life, which doctors misdiagnosed or completely ignored. Through naturopathic medicine, she discovered the root cause of her symptoms: Stress; which can adversely impact adrenal health, create hormonal imbalances, and more. Today, Dr. Pingel helps others recover from adrenal fatigue by finding the root cause. She learned that every single condition her patients struggle with – including thyroid issues, gut health, and hormonal imbalances – can be linked to (and are often aggravated by) stress. When they recover from stress and restore adrenal health, Dr. Pingel finds that her patients lose weight. They feel better. They sleep better. In this podcast, you’ll learn the symptoms that Dr. Pingel looks for, how the hormone cortisol can help or harm your body’s ability to handle stress, and the labs you need to request from your doctor (many doctors aren’t doing all of these tests). Plus, you’ll learn about the one nutrient that stress depletes most, the tragic event in JJ’s life that taught her about stress management, and how extreme stress depletes many other nutrients that can also impair your immune system. You’ll also learn about Dr. Pingel’s 4 ways to help people recover from stress and adrenal fatigue, including the type of exercise to do if extreme stress leaves you drained, how to train your sympathetic nervous system to handle stress better, and how meditation can help you manage stress and lose weight. By focusing on adrenal health, you can recover from stress, too. Dr. Pingel provides powerful, effective ways to create calm and restore adrenal health so that stress doesn’t overtake your life. Grab a notepad, because you won’t want to miss this incredibly topical podcast! Get Dr. Tricia’s FREE Total Health Family Cookbook https://drpingel.com/freebook/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You wouldn’t do the same exercise for the rest of your life and expect consistently great results, right? Losing weight demands that same approach. In this episode, I’ll show you how to jumpstart weight loss by cross-training your diet. You’ll learn the 2 big culprits that are likely holding your weight hostage, a simple strategy to upgrade your favorite foods, how to do intermittent fasting to lose weight and break plateaus, and how caloric and carb variability can help you reach your goal weight. With this information, you’ll understand why cross-training is critical for mixing up your diet, boosting your metabolism, and breaking weight loss resistance. Dieting isn’t a hobby… It’s a way to your BEST life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices