Well Beyond 40

By JJ VirginHealth & Fitness Nutrition Fitness

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June 21, 2021 What Do You Think About a 'Raw Foods, Vegan, Low-Fat, Mostly Fruit, With a Lot of Walking' Plan for Weight Loss?
"What do you think about a 'raw foods, vegan, low-fat, mostly fruit, with a lot of walking' plan for weight loss?" asks letsgoski from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet.

According to JJ, there are some nutritional deficiencies involved with a diet like this. Tune into her full answer where she breaks down what you may be missing if you pursue a diet like this, and how you can remedy those issues to ensure you're nourishing yourself in the ways best for you.

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7 min
June 19, 2021 [Bonus Episode] Fast, Feast, Repeat with Gin Stephens
Many of us have struggled with multiple diets and still have difficulty losing weight and keeping it off.

A lack of lasting results keeps us feeling frustrated and discouraged.

Meet intermittent fasting expert Gin Stephens. She joins JJ on today’s episode to talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting as it pertains to not only weight loss, but also a plethora of powerful effects it may have on your body and brain.

Gin has been living the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, which has allowed her to lose 80 pounds and keep it off!

But there’s a lot of misinformation about fasting that can make navigating the diet a difficult process. There’s even a myth perpetuated that your foot shape could determine which fasting schedule is right for you!!

Tune in to learn what makes a good fast (AKA a clean fast).

Plus, learn why those zero-calorie sweet beverages may be sabotaging your weight loss and what to do about it.

Join Gin’s Delay, Don’t Deny Intermittent Fasting Support Group at facebook.com/groups/DelayDontDeny.

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37 min
June 18, 2021 Why Has Our Culture Moved Away From Fasting?
"Why has our culture moved away from fasting?" asks Joanne from Instagram. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

Fasting has been a part of human nature for ages, but in recent times it has escaped us. In this episode, Dr. Cole outlines how our modern lifestyle of convenience has edged out fasting, and the impact this has had on our physical and spiritual health.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

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6 min
June 17, 2021 How Do I Get Out of My Head and Into My Body When It Comes to Food?
"How do I get out of my head and into my body when it comes to food?" asks Quinn from Facebook. Here to answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

In this episode, Dr. Cole explains how we can utilize the principles of intuitive eating and metabolic flexibility to stop thinking so much when it comes to food, and use our bodies instead.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

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5 min
June 16, 2021 What Is Metabolic Inflexibility and How Does It Affect Your Health?
"What is metabolic inflexibility and how does it affect your health?" emailed Barbara. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

Metabolic flexibility can help support your overall health and wellness. Tune into the full episode where Dr. Cole explains what metabolic flexibility is, and how we can cultivate it in our daily lives.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

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6 min
June 15, 2021 Why Are Chronic Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting Not Considered the Same Thing?
"Why are chronic caloric restriction and intermittent fasting not considered the same thing?" asks Corinne from Instagram. Here to answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

According to Dr. Cole, there are some key differences between the two. Tune into the full episode where he outlines the differences and underscores the unique benefits that intermittent fasting provides.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

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5 min
June 14, 2021 What Health Benefits Does Fasting Have Besides Weight Loss?
"What health benefits does fasting have besides weight loss?" asks Jason from Facebook. Here with our answer is Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Intuitive Fasting.

There are multitudes of health benefits of fasting that extend far beyond weight loss. In this episode, Dr. Will Cole breaks down exactly what happens when you fast, and exactly why it is so beneficial for your health.

For more from Dr. Cole, check out his free Intuitive Fasting Quiz at jjvirgin.com/metquiz, and discover your metabolic flexibility.

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7 min
June 12, 2021 [Bonus Episode] How to Save Your Brain In An Hour a Week with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Dr. Tom O’Bryan is an internationally recognized speaker and author, and an expert in the area of wheat sensitivity and autoimmune disease. He's back on the podcast by popular demand to share how to optimize your brain function and feel your very best!

Listen to find out how wheat can trigger an inflammatory response in your body and the symptoms that can manifest in your brain, as well as the effect that electromagnetics and other toxins can have on your brain health and how to reduce their impact.

Plus, you don't want to miss Dr. O'Bryan's top tips on how to stock your pantry full anti-inflammatory, brain-boosting foods. Get ready to say goodbye to issues like brain fog and fatigue for good!

Get Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s free Pantry Guide at thedr.com/pantryessentials.

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27 min
June 11, 2021 What Are Your Thoughts on Coconut Product Substitutions?
"What are your thoughts on coconut product substitutions?" asks Karen from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Virgin Diet.

Coconut products cover a wide variety of uses and there are now many substitute products that can do the same. Tune in to her answer, where JJ lays out the different coconut product substitutions and how they can be implemented into your diet.

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8 min
June 10, 2021 I Am Looking For a Detox Program To Start a Weight-Loss Program. What Do You Recommend?
"I am looking for a detox program to start a weight-loss program. What do you recommend?" asks Patricia from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet.

In her answer, JJ describes the difference between a diet and detox, and the role of each. Tune in to discover the best way to implement these programs in your life to maximize your health.

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8 min

About Well Beyond 40

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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.