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[Ep 11] The Real Reason You Can’t Lose Weight | JJ Virgin
In this episode of The Performance Driven Living Podcast, Mark sits down with JJ Virgin—celebrity nutrition expert, four-time New York Times best-selling author, and powerhouse voice in functional health and personal resilience.
JJ unpacks the truth about weight loss resistance, metabolic health, food intolerance, and why sugar is sabotaging your performance. But this conversation goes deeper—into mindset, trauma, parenting through crisis, and what it really takes to rise after life knocks you down.
From her son's near-death accident to building a media empire rooted in truth and transformation, JJ's story is both practical and profoundly inspiring. If you’re ready to live beyond limits—physically, mentally, and emotionally—this episode is a must-watch.
00:03:21 – JJ opens up about the accident that changed everything—and how she turned tragedy into purpose. 00:10:09 – What most people get wrong about weight loss resistance (and how to fix it).
00:17:48 – The truth about food intolerance: why “healthy” foods might be hurting you.
00:25:34 – JJ’s 3-part strategy for rebuilding your metabolism, energy, and mindset.
00:33:50 – How to shift from surviving to thriving—and build real emotional resilience.
Want more from JJ? Check out her books, podcast, and wellness programs: https://jjvirgin.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jj.virgin
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jjvirginvideos
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/jjvirgin/
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By Mark YoungIn this episode of The Performance Driven Living Podcast, Mark sits down with JJ Virgin—celebrity nutrition expert, four-time New York Times best-selling author, and powerhouse voice in functional health and personal resilience.
JJ unpacks the truth about weight loss resistance, metabolic health, food intolerance, and why sugar is sabotaging your performance. But this conversation goes deeper—into mindset, trauma, parenting through crisis, and what it really takes to rise after life knocks you down.
From her son's near-death accident to building a media empire rooted in truth and transformation, JJ's story is both practical and profoundly inspiring. If you’re ready to live beyond limits—physically, mentally, and emotionally—this episode is a must-watch.
00:03:21 – JJ opens up about the accident that changed everything—and how she turned tragedy into purpose. 00:10:09 – What most people get wrong about weight loss resistance (and how to fix it).
00:17:48 – The truth about food intolerance: why “healthy” foods might be hurting you.
00:25:34 – JJ’s 3-part strategy for rebuilding your metabolism, energy, and mindset.
00:33:50 – How to shift from surviving to thriving—and build real emotional resilience.
Want more from JJ? Check out her books, podcast, and wellness programs: https://jjvirgin.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jj.virgin
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jjvirginvideos
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/jjvirgin/