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Well Beyond 40

JJ Virginwww.jjvirgin.com
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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Episodes

Do I Have to Give up My Coffee?

"Do I have to give up my coffee?" Carol from Facebook asks a question that many of us have asked and Dave Asprey, the inventor of Bulletproof Coffee, has the answer you might be looking for. For more information about Dave’s book, Superhuman, go to https://amzn.to/3iGTbB5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 20207 minSeason 3Ep. 42

What Is Biohacking?

"What Is Biohacking?" SusanPT from Instagram has heard of the term - as have many of us have - and Dave Asprey, the author of Superhuman, gives his definition in this episode. Listen in and decide if you might want to be a biohacker yourself. For more information about Dave’s book, Superhuman, go to https://amzn.to/3iGTbB5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 41

When Should I Be Taking My Supplements?

"When should I be taking my supplements?" Colita from Facebook asks JJ Virgin, Holistic Nutritionist, the question we all should ask. JJ offers a simple response that will help you get the best results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 40

What's the Best Way to Get Extra Calcium?

“What's the best way to get extra calcium?” Donna from Facebook asks JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, this very question and on today’s episode of Ask the Health Expert, JJ offers practical advice on getting more of this important nutrient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 39

How Do I Know If I'm Taking Too Many Supplements?

"How do I know if I'm taking too many supplements?" Janice Palumbo from Facebook asks the question that many who take supplements have asked at some point in their health journey. JJ Virgin, certified nutrition specialist gives the simple answer we’ve all been looking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 38

What Is Your Suggestion for Someone Who Absolutely Hates Drinking Water?

"What is your suggestion for someone who absolutely hates drinking water?" Annemarie emailed JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer for help on what to do with this common hydration problem. Listen for multiple solutions for those who absolutely hate water. There are lots of options for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 20207 minSeason 3Ep. 37

How Do We Go About Testing for Vitamin D?

"How do we go about testing for Vitamin D?" DW emailed JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist, this question - and it’s one we all can benefit from. JJ takes the time to give you practical advice you can immediately put to good use. Take a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 36

How Important Is Acid Alkaline Balance?

"How important is acid alkaline balance?" SuzieQ2 from Instagram poses this question and JJ has enlisted Dr. Anna Cabeca to answer. Learn the answer quickly in this episode of Ask the Health Expert. Grab Dr. Anna’s Keto-Green Recipe E-Book at http://book.ketogreendiet.com/keto-recipe-pdf-optin?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=AsktheHealthExpert&utm_campaign=KGBookLaunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 17, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Can Eating Fish Cause Heart Disease?

"Can eating fish cause heart disease?" Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks the question to Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. It’s a tasty answer. You can get Dr. Masley’s Mediterranean kitchen guide at https://drmasley.com/kitchen-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Is Olive Oil Bad for You?

"Is olive oil bad for you?" In this episode, Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks this of Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. Finally, the answer you’ve been looking for! Dr. Masley’s Mediterranean kitchen guide can be found at https://drmasley.com/kitchen-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Does Eating Eggs Raise Your Cholesterol?

"Does eating eggs raise your cholesterol?" There is a lot of conflicting information out there. In this episode, Weeb 1.2 on Instagram asks this question to Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Mediterranean Method. The answer is clear and should be a relief to many. Grab Dr. Masley’s Mediterranean kitchen guide at https://drmasley.com/kitchen-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 14, 20207 minSeason 3Ep. 32

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 13, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 31

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 10, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 30

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 09, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 29

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 08, 202012 minSeason 3Ep. 28

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 07, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 27

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 06, 202014 minSeason 3Ep. 26

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 03, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 25

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 02, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 24

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

Jul 01, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 23

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

Jun 30, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 22

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 29, 20207 minSeason 3Ep. 21

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...

Jun 26, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 20

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 us...

Jun 25, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 19

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...

Jun 24, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 18

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 witho...

Jun 23, 20208 minSeason 3Ep. 17

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 h...

Jun 22, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 16

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 19, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 15

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 18, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 14

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 17, 20209 minSeason 3Ep. 13
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