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Episode 138: The Muscle Loss Crisis No One's Talking About with JJ Virgin
JJ Virgin has watched women torture themselves for decades chasing a number on the scale, only to become weaker and more fragile in the process. In this conversation, she breaks down why body composition—not body weight—determines whether you age with strength or struggle with frailty. We get into the hidden dangers of GLP-1 medications when used without resistance training, why marathon runners have the same muscle mass as couch potatoes, and the three shifts that actually work: adequate protein, lifting heavy things, and walking daily. Whether you're recovering from explant surgery, navigating perimenopause, or just tired of feeling weak, this episode gives you the roadmap to rebuild resilience that lasts.
IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL:
Check out these episodes:
Bioenergetic Strategies in Practice with Harry Massey: https://youtu.be/nir8JIHmUC8
Simple & Powerful Nutrition Strategies for Recovery: https://youtu.be/8mOjxL1ZQDw
JJ Virgin's Podcast: Well Beyond 40: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-beyond-40/id911502027
JJ Virgin's Longevity Podcast: http://jjvirgin.com/after60
DEXA scans for body composition assessment: https://www.dexafit.com/services/dexa-scan
JJ Virgin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/?hl=en
JJ Virgin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jpWhLL36llg1gvesoNlMw
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Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness
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By Robert Whitfield MD
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JJ Virgin has watched women torture themselves for decades chasing a number on the scale, only to become weaker and more fragile in the process. In this conversation, she breaks down why body composition—not body weight—determines whether you age with strength or struggle with frailty. We get into the hidden dangers of GLP-1 medications when used without resistance training, why marathon runners have the same muscle mass as couch potatoes, and the three shifts that actually work: adequate protein, lifting heavy things, and walking daily. Whether you're recovering from explant surgery, navigating perimenopause, or just tired of feeling weak, this episode gives you the roadmap to rebuild resilience that lasts.
IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL:
Check out these episodes:
Bioenergetic Strategies in Practice with Harry Massey: https://youtu.be/nir8JIHmUC8
Simple & Powerful Nutrition Strategies for Recovery: https://youtu.be/8mOjxL1ZQDw
JJ Virgin's Podcast: Well Beyond 40: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-beyond-40/id911502027
JJ Virgin's Longevity Podcast: http://jjvirgin.com/after60
DEXA scans for body composition assessment: https://www.dexafit.com/services/dexa-scan
JJ Virgin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/?hl=en
JJ Virgin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jpWhLL36llg1gvesoNlMw
Let’s Connect
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&_r=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/
X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd
Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness
Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com
SHARP: https://www.harp.health
NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/
Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below:
Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/
Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/
BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield
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