Joining us today is a woman who is leading the talk of avoiding foods that have high instances of intolerance.  JJ Virgin is the author of several NYT best sellers, has appeared on numerous TV shows as a nutrition expert and is a world renown public speaker on the topics of health and wellness.  Ben and JJ discuss how she is leading the conversation on avoiding the foods that most people can’t tolerate and her new conversation on being a “Warrior Mom”. Highlights include the importance of detoxing prior to fatloss, the seven foods JJ suggests avoiding and how to figure out what foods don’t work for you.

 

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Highlights

 

Fat is the vessel in which much of our toxins are stored.  JJ answers why it is imperative to detox before losing fat. - 9:00

 

JJ’s Favorite “Clean” Personal Care Brands - 17:30

 

Using a Journal to document how your body reacts to certain foods. - 26:30

 

The 7 day elimination diet challenge. - 33:00

 

What is your greatest life, hire a coach to help you achieve it, find your achievable goal body and do everything you can to work towards it, JJ’s tips to live your greatest life in your greatest body. - 39:10

 

 

Time Stamps

 

6:45- How JJ became inspired to shift her focus to leading a generation of Warrior Moms.

 

9:00- Why it is essential to reduce your toxic burden and detox before losing weight.

 

11:30- The sources and effects of our highly estrogenic environment.

 

19:30- Toxin-free personal care- JJ shares her favorite clean brands.

 

22:45- The Virgin Diet- How JJ came up with her best selling practical diet plan.

 

28:30- How to start paying better attention to the foods your body does and doesn’t like.

 

31:45- The foods that JJ recommends to avoid.

 

35:00- The free information JJ is giving out to challenge you to eat for a great life.

 

38:30-  How JJ fits fitness into her busy lifestyle.

 

41:10- JJ’s tips to live your greatest life in your greatest body.