September 16, 2024

Strength Training Secrets for Women: Protein, Ozempic, and Aging Powerfully with Celebrity Nutrition Expert & Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin

1 hour 17 minutes

Ep. #133 In this episode, we explore the transformative world of aging powerfully with JJ Virgin, someone I admire so much—a Triple Board Certified Nutrition Expert and four-time New York Times bestselling author. JJ shares her insights on why starting your fitness journey in your 20s is crucial, how to get your parents to embrace weight lifting, and the significance of VO2 Max and Dexa scans. We also tackle trending topics like the Ozempic craze, the role of protein in muscle health, and the importance of movement in achieving holistic wellness. Tune in for practical advice and cutting-edge information on how to redefine aging and health.

Leave Me a Message - click here!

For Mari’s Instagram click here!

For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here!

For Mari’s Newsletter click here!

For JJ Virgin’s Instagram click here!

For JJ Virgin’s website click here!

For POW Brand Promo Codes click here!

Sponsored By:

Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. That’s trybite.com/POW.

Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/POWPOD and get an additional 30% off. That’s blissy.com/powpod and use code POWPOD to get an additional 30% off! Your skin and hair will thank you!

Plus, if you visit carawayhome.com/PURSUIT you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit carawayhome.com/PURSUIT or use code PURSUIT at checkout.

Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on clearstemskincare.com.

Show Links:

Eat Protein First Challenge

Topics Discussed

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:11 - JJ’s background

00:04:34 - The importance of aging powerfully and starting in your 20’s

00:06:18 - Advice for getting your parents to weight lift

00:08:01 - VO2 Max and Dexa scans

00:09:51 - Focusing on getting strong and healthy

00:14:45 - Rucking vest

00:17:01 - Hypertrophy

00:21:07 - Protein first

00:24:11 - Muscles and glucose control

00:28:02 - Gym time length

00:31:52 - Women and weight lifting

00:35:26 - Muscle mass and caloric intake

00:39:55 - Using Ozempic right

00:43:13 - The Ozempic craze

00:44:20 - Healing your metabolism

00:49:41 - Ozempic alternatives

00:53:51 - Risks of Ozempic

00:55:31 - Body composition and cycling caloric restriction

01:01:33 - The importance of movement and covering the basics

01:03:13 - The tea on creatine

01:11:52 - Different types of diets

01:13:56 - Wellness means aging powerfully

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...more

View all episodes

By Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network

4.7

26762,676 ratings