Well Beyond 40
Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives. It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty. Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your life, and discover what it means to age powerfully. Every information-packed episode combines cutting-edge science, pearls of wisdom from JJ’s four decades as a health and wellness leader and the world’s leading experts on weight loss, metabolism, menopause, life transitions and much more. We dive deep into topics like cultivating mindfulness, building strong relationships and setting boundaries, and choosing health…in a nutshell, how we can AGE POWERFULLY into this second half of our lives. At Well Beyond 40, we empower women in their 40s, 50s, 60, 70s (and beyond!) to defy stereotypes and say, “It's my time now. It's my turn now. It’s my opportunity to step into my best life!” For four decades, JJ Virgin has helped people lose weight and stop weight regain by eliminating hidden food intolerances and lowering their sugar impact. As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ helps you stay fired up and focused on being your healthiest rockstar self. In addition to hosting Well Beyond 40, JJ is a prominent TV and media personality. She was co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil. Over the years, JJ has made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, The Sugar Impact Diet, and The Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. JJ is also the author of Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience. She regularly writes for major blogs and other publications including mindbodygreen and Medium. Visit jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you rev up your metabolism, reignite your wellness, and step powerfully into the second half of your life. Love the Podcast? Here’s what to do: Make My Day & Share Your Thoughts! - Subscribe to the podcast & leave me a review - Text a screenshot to 813-565-2627 - Expect a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Join 55,000+ followers who make this podcast thrive.
Latest episodes
Jun 26, 2021 • 30min
[Bonus Episode] All About Fibroids with Melissa Ramos
Melissa Ramos is a nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine, and she joins JJ in today's episode to talk all about fibroids. A shocking 70% of women will experience at least one fibroid by age 50, but there are steps you can take to balance your hormones and reduce your risk. Listen as Melissa explains what fibroids are, how to tell if you have them, and how to prevent and reverse fibroids naturally with diet and lifestyle strategies. Find out how Melissa eliminated her own fibroids and the natural remedies you can use to heal yourself! Get Melissa Ramos’s free fibroids guide at ax253-87ab6d.pages.infusionsoft.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021 • 11min
What Macro Ratio Would You Recommend For Weight Loss?
"What macro ratio would you recommend for weight loss?" asks alyonasoleil from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet. According to JJ, the recommended macro ratio will change depending on your personal constitution. Tune into the full answer where she shares her expertise with various macro ratios, and find out what's best for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2021 • 9min
Any Advice on Protein for Vegans so I Can Lose Fat Like I Used To?
"Any advice on protein for vegans so I can lose fat like I used to?" asks call.me.esquire from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Getting your daily protein intake on a vegan diet can be challenging. In this episode, JJ gives some key considerations on the best ways to get your protein. Check out the full answer where she gives specific dietary recommendations to get the protein you need as a vegan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2021 • 11min
What About High Cholesterol and Coconut Oils?
"What about high cholesterol and coconut oils?" asks joannavic12 from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Cholesterol has historically been a confusing and controversial topic. In her answer, JJ explains the various measurements and metrics associated with cholesterol, how to understand them, and how to set yourself up for success when it comes to your cholesterol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021 • 12min
Do You Recommend Weighing Yourself Every Day When Trying To Lose Fat?
"Do you recommend weighing yourself every day when trying to lose fat?" asks s5j4w4 from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet. This is a question JJ gets all the time and her answer has changed over the years. Check out the full episode where she describes the utility of using a scale and how to use the data in the most effective way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2021 • 10min
What Do You Think About a 'Raw Foods, Vegan, Low-Fat, Mostly Fruit, With a Lot of Walking' Plan for Weight Loss?
"What do you think about a 'raw foods, vegan, low-fat, mostly fruit, with a lot of walking' plan for weight loss?" asks letsgoski from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. According to JJ, there are some nutritional deficiencies involved with a diet like this. Tune into her full answer where she breaks down what you may be missing if you pursue a diet like this, and how you can remedy those issues to ensure you're nourishing yourself in the ways best for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2021 • 41min
[Bonus Episode] Fast, Feast, Repeat with Gin Stephens
Many of us have struggled with multiple diets and still have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. A lack of lasting results keeps us feeling frustrated and discouraged. Meet intermittent fasting expert Gin Stephens. She joins JJ on today’s episode to talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting as it pertains to not only weight loss, but also a plethora of powerful effects it may have on your body and brain. Gin has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, which has allowed her to lose 80 pounds and keep it off! But there’s a lot of misinformation about fasting that can make navigating the diet a difficult process. There’s even a myth perpetuated that your foot shape could determine which fasting schedule is right for you!! Tune in to learn what makes a good fast (AKA a clean fast). Plus, learn why those zero-calorie sweet beverages may be sabotaging your weight loss and what to do about it. Join Gin’s Delay, Don’t Deny Intermittent Fasting Support Group at facebook.com/groups/DelayDontDeny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2021 • 9min
Why Has Our Culture Moved Away From Fasting?
"Why has our culture moved away from fasting?" asks Joanne from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting. Fasting has been a part of human nature for ages, but in recent times it has escaped us. In this episode, Dr. Cole outlines how our modern lifestyle of convenience has edged out fasting, and the impact this has had on our physical and spiritual health. For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2021 • 8min
How Do I Get Out of My Head and Into My Body When It Comes to Food?
"How do I get out of my head and into my body when it comes to food?" asks Quinn from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting. In this episode, Dr. Cole explains how we can utilize the principles of intuitive eating and metabolic flexibility to stop thinking so much when it comes to food, and use our bodies instead. For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021 • 9min
What Is Metabolic Inflexibility and How Does It Affect Your Health?
"What is metabolic inflexibility and how does it affect your health?" emailed Barbara. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting. Metabolic flexibility can help support your overall health and wellness. Tune into the full episode where Dr. Cole explains what metabolic flexibility is, and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives. For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
