

Well Beyond 40
JJ Virgin
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.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 11min
My Husband Has Some Food Intolerances. What Can He Eat and What Can I Serve the Family?
"My husband has some food intolerances. What can he eat and what can I serve the family?" asks Bettina from Facebook. It’s so important to accurately diagnose hidden food sensitivities before you eliminate foods from your diet, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet. Listen in to learn which test you should use and what you can do to heal your gut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2020 • 10min
What's the Best Way to Lose Body Fat?
"What’s the best way to lose body fat?" asks Yvette Cansino from Facebook. There are so many things you can do, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet. It’s really a question of finding the best way to lose body fat for you. Listen in to learn the steps you can take to turn your body into a fat-burning machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2020 • 12min
Is It Ok to Do HIIT Workouts 5 Times a Week?
"Is it ok to do HIIT workouts 5 times a week?" asks Anne Elizabeth from Facebook. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, says HIIT can be incredible for your health if you do it right. Tune in to learn JJ’s proven methods for using HIIT to sculpt a great physique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2020 • 12min
Losing the Sugar ... Are There Any Herbs or Supplements You Recommend?
"Losing the sugar...are there any herbs or supplements you recommend?" asks Kay Byrne from Instagram. There are so many things you can do to support your body as you taper off sugar, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet. Listen in to learn how you can finally kick the sugar habit for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2020 • 9min
Would It Be a Good Time to Do a 7-Day Cleanse During the Stay at Home Requirement?
"Would it be a good time to do a 7-day cleanse during the stay at home requirement?" asks Zekenzion from Instagram. Cleansing has amazing benefits for your health and can help you lose weight, says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist. Listen in to learn more about how and when to do a 7-day cleanse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2020 • 14min
What Are the Top 10 Things We Should Do for Optimum Health?
"What are the top 10 things we should do for optimum health?" asks Kathleen from JJ Virgin's Super Immune Secrets Masterclass. The answer depends on your genetics, your lifestyle, and what you are already doing says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and Exercise Physiologist. Tune in to hear JJ’s top 10 list of personal practices for optimum health and how to make them work for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2020 • 10min
What's the Best Way to Fight Osteoporosis?
"What's the best way to fight Osteoporosis?" inquires Kris Lockhart on Instagram. Building better bones is so much more than calcium management. JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, explains what you can do to build better bone health. Tune in to hear more about the integrated approach JJ recommends to fight Osteoporosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2020 • 8min
Any Suggestions on How to Do It All?
"Any suggestions on how to do it all?" asks Bettina, a listener. Forget balance and forget trying to be supermom, answers JJ Virgin, mother of two sons and author of the Virgin Diet. Tune in for more of JJ’s wisdom and learn how to strive for harmony rather than balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2020 • 10min
What's the Best Way to Do Intermittent Fasting?
"What's the best way to do intermittent fasting?" asks Karen K. Roszyk from Facebook. Have you tried intermittent fasting? There are tons of health benefits including boosting your immune system. It can even help with weight loss if you do it right, says JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet. Listen in to learn how you can step it up with Intermittent Fasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2020 • 10min
How Long Does It Take to Stabilize Blood Sugar?
"How long does it take to stabilize blood sugar?" asks Deemp 24 on Instagram. It all depends, answers JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet. Tune in to find out what to focus on and what you need to control to stabilize blood sugar naturally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices