Jj Virgin Lifestyle Show

Rather than using dieting as a hobby, I want you to see it as a therapeutic tool to be metabolically flexible and lose weight. And intermittent fasting is an amazing tool for fat loss, supporting healthy blood sugar metabolism, gut health, and so much more. In this episode, I take the fear out of fasting and show you how to do intermittent fasting without starving or otherwise feeling awful. You’ll learn about the different types of fasting, what you can have (and can’t have) while you’re fasting, a plan for newbies, how to gradually increase your fasting window, and why snacking is the enemy of weight loss. Plus, I'll reveal how to crush hunger, my hard and fast rule for fasting success, and the best time to exercise. Whether you’re new to intermittent fasting or want to boost your current fasting results for weight loss and more, you won’t want to miss this information-packed episode!

One simple healthy shift can be the needle mover to benefit everything else... And that one shift could be bone broth. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, Dr. Kellyann Petrucci – weight loss expert, natural anti-aging specialist, and author of Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet (which JJ wrote the forward to) – shows you how to lose weight, turn back the clock, support your gut, and feel better with this “fountain of youth” food. Bone broth goes way, way back… and as a nutrient-dense, satisfying food, it has stood the test of time. Dr. Kellynn explains what bone broth is, why it’s the ideal tool for intermittent fasting, plus how its collagen can help you support weight management, healthy aging, and have glowing skin. Dr. Kellyann also talks about the root of modern-day disease, the amino acid in bone broth that helps you support weight management while maintaining muscle, and the critical key to balancing brain fog, moods, and irritability. Plus, you’ll learn why managing your emotions starts with your gu

If you're wondering if weight loss is possible after menopause, then you need to listen to this podcast episode! Author and fitness expert Debra Atkinson joins JJ to deep dive into how to look and feel your very best after age 50. Listen as Debra shares her personal story, including how she got in the best shape of her life despite exercising less and going through major life changes. Debra also reveals the biggest exercise mistakes that she sees women making and what types of exercise women in perimenopause and beyond should be doing instead. Plus, find out Debra's top recommendations on how to fuel your body before exercise, as well as the foods you should avoid before working out. And don't miss Debra's amazing freebie that's packed with helpful diet, lifestyle, and exercise tips to help you stay strong and energized at any age! https://www.flippingfifty.com/hotnotbothered/

You may not be able to diet your way to weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn how sleep could be the missing link to losing weight and feeling better. Just one night of poor sleep can throw your stress hormones out of balance or increase sugar cravings. I’ll reveal the ideal amount of sleep you need to burn fat (hint: quality and quantity matter), why consistency is key, how to use a “power-down hour” to create calm, and my secret weapon for consistently great sleep. You’ll also learn why exercise timing matters, a simple hack to curb before-bed hunger pangs, the stress-sleep connection, and how to use meditation and gratitude for better sleep. When you fix your sleep, you’ll be able to lose weight, stop weight regain, and be the best fat burner.

Intermittent fasting has become all the rage for weight loss and better health. But fasting impacts women differently than men. In this episode, Cynthia Thurlow – nurse practitioner and international speaker (her second TEDx talk has over 10 million views) – discusses how women can optimize intermittent fasting, whether you’re cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Cynthia talks about her personal health journey, and how falling into perimenopause in her early 40s changed everything. Intermittent fasting helped her – and subsequently, thousands of patients – lose weight while gaining better mental clarity, energy, sleep, and overall health. Tune in to hear why Cynthia believes women are much more sensitive to things like stress and sleep quality, when you should back off from intermittent fasting, and why variability is the key to fasting success. You’ll also learn who should NOT fast, how to fast during your menstrual cycle, and the sleep-fasting connection. Cynthia also teaches you how to optimi

If you’re struggling to lose weight, detoxification may be the answer. Holding on to too many toxins might stop you from being the best fat burner. In this episode, you’ll learn the “neon sign” that you may be carrying a toxin burden, why eating from the rainbow can support detoxification, the nutrient that acts like a sponge to detoxify, how intermittent fasting can help detoxification and weight loss, and my secret to maximizing your body’s ability to help detoxify. You’ll also learn what foods to swap out, why pairing protein with fiber promotes detoxification, plus more ways to support your body’s detoxifying abilities.

Chalene Johnson is a NYT-bestselling author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. After experiencing a host of health issues, Chalene began looking for answers to heal her body. That led her to create the 131 Method – a nutritional program that's turning the diet industry upside down. Listen as Chalene explains why traditional diets don't work and how the 131 Method is different, including why it's key to create your own personalized eating plan. Chalene also shares why we're meant to cycle foods and how her revolutionary approach to nutrition can help you boost your metabolism and lose stubborn weight for good. Plus, you don't want to miss the incredible collection of video recipes that Chalene is giving away for free! Get Chalene Johnson’s free collection of video recipes https://comm.131method.com/cooking-collective

Can’t lose weight, even though you’re doing everything “correctly”? It may be leaky gut or other gut issues. In this episode, you’ll discover how the gut microbiome determines how much fat you lose, how hungry you are, and your inflammation levels. You’ll also learn about the top food gut offenders and how to speed-heal your gut with some easy, delicious swaps. Plus, I’ll show you how supplements, exercise, intermittent fasting, stress management, and yummy foods and beverages like dark chocolate and red wine can all support gut health.

We live in incredibly stressful times. Many of us almost always feel “on,” glued to our electronic devices and juggling constant demands. While a little bit of stress can be helpful, most of us experience far too much… and the results of extreme stress take their toll on our adrenal health. In this episode of The Virgin Anti-Diet Show, naturopathic medical doctor and adrenal fatigue expert, Dr. Tricia Pingel, talks about how supporting adrenal health can help you recover from stress. Dr. Pingel struggled with symptoms of adrenal fatigue throughout her life, which doctors misdiagnosed or completely ignored. Through naturopathic medicine, she discovered the root cause of her symptoms: Stress; which can adversely impact adrenal health, create hormonal imbalances, and more. Today, Dr. Pingel helps others recover from adrenal fatigue by finding the root cause. She learned that every single condition her patients struggle with – including thyroid issues, gut health, and hormonal imbalances – can be linked to (and a

You wouldn’t do the same exercise for the rest of your life and expect consistently great results, right? Losing weight demands that same approach. In this episode, I’ll show you how to jumpstart weight loss by cross-training your diet. You’ll learn the 2 big culprits that are likely holding your weight hostage, a simple strategy to upgrade your favorite foods, how to do intermittent fasting to lose weight and break plateaus, and how caloric and carb variability can help you reach your goal weight. With this information, you’ll understand why cross-training is critical for mixing up your diet, boosting your metabolism, and breaking weight loss resistance. Dieting isn’t a hobby… It’s a way to your BEST life!

Author and founder of the Kalish Institute, Dr. Dan Kalish is dedicated to training practitioners in functional medicine philosophies and practices. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the powerhouse of your cell: the mitochondria! Listen as Dr. Kalish explains the role of your mitochondria in regulating your metabolism, as well as why your ability to burn fat and maintain your energy levels can suffer if your mitochondria aren't functioning properly. Dr. Kalish also shares the top sources of oxidative stress that can damage your mitochondria like excessive endurance exercise and exposure to environmental toxins. Plus, Dr. Kalish reveals how to rebuild your mitochondria, including the simple diet and lifestyle tips you can start putting into action today to jumpstart fat burning, regain energy, and take back your health! Get Dr. Dan Kalish’s free Mitochondria Masterclass https://www.kalishinstitute.com/videos

It’s my mission to help you get off sugar! In this video, you’ll learn 5 ways to lower your sugar impact to flip the switch, drop fat fast, and keep it off. Unfortunately, sugar is sneaky: It hides in strange, unsuspecting places and in “healthy sounding” names. You’ll learn why cutting out sugar is so hard (willpower doesn’t apply here!), why natural or “healthy” sugar is still sugar, the sneaky places where sugar hides, how to determine how much sugar your body can handle, and the sugar-dementia connection (this is shocking!). Plus, I’ll give you simple sugar swaps, how to build your plate to crush cravings, the super nutrient that balances blood sugar and lots more, and the surprising connection between sugar and gut health. With these strategies, you’ve got everything you need to step off the sugar roller coaster for good so that you can shift from being a sugar burner to a fat burner.

Research shows that only 12% of adults are metabolically healthy. Since that data was published, metabolic conditions including obesity and diabetes have only become worse. In this episode of Ask the Health Expert, cardiothoracic surgeon and bestselling author Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why the answers to these problems can be found in metabolic health. As a morbidly obese and pre-diabetic surgeon, Dr. Ovadia realized that he was going to end up on his own operating table. He tried everything he learned in medical school: The same advice he gave to patients to eat less, move more, and pay attention to the U S. Dietary Guidelines. Only problem was, that advice was failing him and his patients. Eventually, Dr. Ovadia found that by focusing on metabolic health, he was able to improve his own health. He lost over a hundred pounds and reversed his pre-diabetes. With that same focus and passion, he helps patients reach those same results. In this podcast, Dr. Ovadia talks about why our modern food environment has h

Can’t lose weight? Struggle with symptoms like achy joints, brain fog, acne, fatigue, and moodiness? Leaky gut could be the cause… and you may not even know that you have it! In this video, you’ll learn what contributes to leaky gut (spoiler alert: stress is a biggie!), the foods and beverages to use (and lose), the right supplements to heal your gut, and my favorite meal-timing strategy that heals your gut fast. With these gut-healing 3 tips (in just 3 weeks), you’ll look better, feel better, and finally break that weight loss plateau.

Geneen Roth is a bestselling author, international speaker, and one of JJ's long-time personal sheroes! She joins JJ today to talk about how to heal your relationship with food and live your life to the fullest. Listen as Geneen explains the steps you need to take to break free from emotional eating and achieve permanent weight loss, including why it's important to listen to your body and create personal boundaries for yourself. Don't wait until your life is "in order" to make a change – life is messy, and Geneen shares how that messiness can be used as a doorway to magnificence! Get Geneen Roth’s free guide, The Breaths I Have Left https://geneenroth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TMML-The-Breaths-I-Have-Left-NEW.pdf

If you’ve been struggling to lose weight – or you’ve lost weight but you gain it back (plus more) – you’ll want to watch this video. I’ll give you 3 simple steps to break this vicious cycle and lose fat fast. You’ll learn the one thing you MUST do before you start a weight loss program, why cold turkey doesn’t work, why I’m anti-diet, how “healthy” foods might be hurting you, and the hidden cause of most weight gain. You’ll learn how swapping out 7 foods can be a game changer for weight loss and feeling better. And don’t worry, I’ll show you how you can STILL enjoy your favorite foods and beverages… without the guilt.

Are you feeling stuck or resigned to settle for “just OK”? Then you’ll want to listen to this inspiring episode of Ask the Health Expert with Dani Williamson, FNP. Dani did a complete 180, going from owning a maternity store and being a fashion designer to becoming a nurse practitioner, ending an unhappy marriage, all while raising two young children on food stamps. Along her journey, Dani was diagnosed with various health conditions, including lupus, anxiety, depression, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Her philosophy is simple but powerful: To overcome past trauma and reclaim your health, you need to do 6 things that she explains in this episode. Over time, Dani discovered food was the missing link that her doctors weren’t talking about. She used elimination diets (namely, The Virgin Diet) to address her health concerns and find healing. She uses these same physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual processes she outlines in her new book, Wild & Well: Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing,

The founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror, Dr. Veronique Desaulniers has personally faced two breast cancer journeys. She joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about her new breast self-exam training model called My Breast Friend that is changing early breast cancer detection. Listen as Dr. V explains why it's important to perform regular breast self-exam, as well as how My Breast Friend can help you understand the difference between normal breast tissue and any abnormalities that may arise. Dr. V also shares why size matters when it comes to finding a breast cancer lump, as well as the top 7 triggers that can increase breast cancer risk. Find out about the power of touch in early breast cancer detection and how to be proactive about your breast health! Get Dr. V’s free eBook, A Guide to a New Era in Early Breast Cancer Detection

Join JJ as she chats with one of her very best buddies, founder of Bulletproof Coffee and fasting expert Dave Asprey. Dave will take you on his trial-and-error journey of weight loss. Once hitting 300 pounds, having arthritis, high risk of heart attack and stroke, cognitive dysfunction, prediabetes, and chronic fatigue syndrome - all by the age of 30 - Dave was desperate for change. Trying everything from daily gym workouts to the most stripped down diets he could imagine, nothing was working for him. Dave found that by simply doing one thing less, he was able to drop the pounds easily; eating less. Fasting helped Dave start dropping fat while maintaining energy levels, getting good sleep, feeling more excited about life, and actually lowering his biological age. Dave and JJ discuss the important signs for both women and men that your fasting cycle might need a change. It’s not a one-size-fits-all system, but once you can get your personal schedule figured out, you will start to reap the benefits of a fasting