

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 24, 2015 • 10min
Become Red-Carpet Ready (or Just Get into Your Skinny Jeans Effortlessly)
Bloating can make you fat, tired, and miserable. In this podcast, I'll talk about strategies to ditch bloating to feel vibrant, dump cravings, and ditch that stubborn belly fat. I'll show you a simple way to dump that water weight that keeps you bloated, and my magic bullet to keep you full and reduce cravings. I'll share why too much fiber and raw vegetables can actually become counterproductive. And I'll give you simple tricks to eliminate effectively (AKA poops to be proud of!) and banish the bloat. Oh, and I'll talk about the best fat loss aid that's absolutely free. With these strategies, you'll be red-carpet ready before you know it and easily fit into your skinny jeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2015 • 15min
It’s All About Balance
Your gut is everything! Leaky gut and other gut issues can make you bloated, constipated, and all-around miserable. In this podcast, I'll discuss effective strategies to heal your gut. You might not even consider some common culprits like stress and medications that can wreck your gut. Garlic, coconut oil, and fermented foods are among the things you'll want to incorporate to fight bad gut flora. I'll also talk about some fabulous gut-healing nutrients and effective strategies to digest better. With this information, you'll be able to address various gut conditions including leaky gut, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), and Candida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2015 • 13min
Why Toxicity Can Keep You Fat, Sick, and Tired
The combination of toxins creates a cumulative load that ultimately can burden your liver and make you fat, tired, and sick. In this podcast, I'll show you how not to detox. (Hint: if you feel worse, you are not detoxing correctly!) I'll talk about specific things your body requires to optimally detox, including fiber, protein, water, and digestive enzymes. And you'll learn why losing weight can make you more toxic. (I'll teach you how to create a weight loss/ detox double whammy!) Toxins can also occur with your thoughts, and I'll talk about a simple strategy to "detox" your negative thoughts. With this information, you'll be armed with all the tools you need to ditch excessive toxins and finally attain fast, lasting fat loss and glowing health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2015 • 15min
My #1 Question about Fast, Lasting Fat Loss
Learn how to design the perfect plate that takes the guesswork out of the question, "How do I eat correctly?" This podcast will help to reduce inflammation, burn fat, and keep you vibrantly healthy. I'll give you the best food choices that taste great, are easy to find, provide copious nutrients, and blast fat. Best of all, there's no counting or sorting. Every meal becomes an opportunity to lose weight, increase energy, and look and feel your best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2015 • 12min
Don’t Let Travel Derail Your Diet
Discover simple strategies to eat healthily, exercise, and get amazing sleep whether you're traveling to your in-laws or to some exotic locale halfway around the globe. I'll share effective ways to beat jet lag and other obstacles that sometimes impose on your travel plans. You'll save time and money, and best of all, you won't be cursing the scales upon your return home. With this plan, you'll never get in a dietary debacle again on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2015 • 11min
Don’t Become Derailed on Your Diet!
Learn 5 simple and powerfully effective strategies that help you stay the course no matter what obstacles pop up (and let's face it, they will!). Some of these might surprise you, but based on nearly 3 decades working with clients, I can guarantee they will help you attain and maintain fast, lasting fat loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2015 • 11min
The Magic Health Bullet that Makes Everything Better (It Doesn’t Involve Diet or Exercise!)
Even one night of poor sleep can knock fat-burning and stress hormones out of balance. It becomes a surefire recipe for disaster. In this podcast, I provide practical tips about how to get a substantial night’s sleep, leaving you refreshed, focused, and burning fat all day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2015 • 15min
Become a Fat Burner by Shifting Your Exercise Routine
No contest: muscle is your fountain of youth that keeps you lean and healthy. Among its benefits, weight resistance builds better bones and acts like metabolic spanx to "hold everything better" In fact, resistance training helps you do everything in your life better. In this podcast, I provide practical tips about how to do resistance training, whether you're a beginner or a lifting pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2015 • 9min
Have a Social Life without Taking Down Your Diet
You know the scenario, where a well-intentioned pusher encourages you to have just a bite of their famous dessert. And you know all too well the outcome. In this broadcast, I explain how to bypass temptation and stand firm on your goals. I provide some simple, practical strategies about how to navigate societal temptation with tact and humor for fast, lasting fat loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2015 • 13min
The Most Frustrating Obstacle for Fast, Lasting Fat Loss
Even when you're doing everything correctly, you might hit that frustrating wall that stalls your fat loss efforts. In this podcast, I'll show you little-known strategies to break even the most stubborn fat loss obstacles. Especially if you're doing everything right yet can't lose weight, you don't want to miss this broadcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


