

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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Jun 29, 2020 • 7min
How Often Is It Healthy to Do a Late Breakfast Shake and One Meal?
"How often is it healthy to do a late breakfast shake and one meal?" Margaret Dexter asks this on Facebook and the answer depends on if you are a fat burner or a sugar burner, says JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Tune in to find out how to transform your health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2020 • 10min
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 5: Exercise
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 5: Exercise. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week! Today's answer addresses exercise. JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and veteran road warrior, says you don’t have to sacrifice fitness just because the gym is closed. Tune in to learn how to fit in an effective workout even if you are stuck at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2020 • 9min
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 4: The Gut
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 4: The Gut. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week! Today's answer addresses the gut. If it seems like you are eating less, exercising, and still gaining weight, the answer might be in your gut, says JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Listen in for tools you can use to keep your gut microbiome healthy, even under stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2020 • 10min
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 3: Comfort Food
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 3: Comfort Food. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week! Today's answer addresses comfort food. JJ Virgin, Nutrition Specialist and author of the Sugar Impact Diet, explains why all calories are not created equal and what you can do to stay satisfied instead of giving in to comfort food cravings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020 • 9min
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 2: Alcohol
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 2: Alcohol. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week! Today's answer addresses alcohol. JJ Virgin, Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet, breaks down the correlation between alcohol and weight gain in this episode. Listen in to find out how you can still enjoy alcohol responsibly without affecting your weight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2020 • 10min
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 1: Stress
Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week Day 1: Stress. Marcy12 wrote "I've gained the Quarantine 15...Help! Any advice?" via Instagram and the answer could be a few things. So JJ is tackling this question all week during Quarantine 15 Diet Takeover Week! Today's answer addresses stress. While stress may be inevitable in the time of COVID-19, weight gain doesn’t have to be! Listen as JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet, explains how stress impacts your body and how changing your approach can keep you healthy and fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2020 • 11min
How Do I Get Rid of Belly Fat and Get Motivated to Work out Again in a Slump?
"How do I get rid of belly fat and get motivated to work out again in a slump?" asks Mama K Gray from Instagram. "It all starts with finding Your Why" says JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Listen in to learn five tips that can help you destroy belly fat and get back to exercising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2020 • 10min
What Should I Do About the Extra Fat Between the Breast and Armpit?
"What should I do about the extra fat between the breast and armpit?" asks Bettina from Instagram. Listen in as JJ Virgin, author of The Sugar Impact Diet, talks about her simple process to turn unwanted fat into metabolic Spanx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2020 • 10min
What's Your Morning Routine?
"What's your morning routine?" asks Yvette Cansino from Facebook. Listen in as JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist, talks about her non-negotiable morning routine and the three things she does that make it work for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2020 • 13min
What Are Some Acceptable Substitutes for Sugar?
"What are some acceptable substitutes for sugar?" asks Lisa Gregory Erdman from Instagram. JJ Virgin, author of the Sugar Impact Diet, has the answers. Learn which sweeteners to avoid and which ones you can use to help you conquer your sweet tooth for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices