Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with JJ Virgin to discuss her most impactful tips for losing weight, building muscle, and aging powerfully. In this episode, JJ shares the most common mistakes women in their 40s make when looking to lose weight and why they need to start thinking about weight loss differently. JJ delves into why tracking calories can be a useful tool for knowing just how much you’re eating and the secrets she’s learned in her 20plus years as a celebrity nutritionist—namely, that diet, resistance exercise, sleep, and managing stress are keys for strong, healthy aging and weight loss.

JJ Virgin is a renowned health and fitness expert, bestselling author, and prominent media personality. With over three decades of experience in the field, she has become a trusted authority in nutrition, weight loss, and wellness. She is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook.

Virgin's practical and evidencebased approach to health has garnered recognition from major media outlets, making her a soughtafter guest on shows like Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, and The Doctors. Virgin actively contributes to the health and wellness community through speaking engagements, online programs, and her podcast, Well Beyond 40. Her expertise extends beyond nutrition and weight loss as she advocates for a holistic approach to health that encompasses mindset, exercise, and emotional wellbeing.

In this episode, Dhru and JJ dive into:
The do’s and don’ts of weight loss for women over 40
The benefits of having lean muscle mass
Why too much healthy food is unhealthy
The difference between weight loss and shifting your body composition
The importance of tracking calories
How to hit your target protein intake
Where carbs and fiber fit into weight loss
Thoughts on Ozempic
Thoughts on the body positivity movement
Thoughts on intermittent fasting as a vehicle for weight loss
Doubling down on the basics: sleep, diet, exercise, and stress
The worst way to start your morning
Best and worst practices for lunchtime
A practical approach to starting strength training
The role of sleep and stress when not losing weight
Where to follow JJ’s work

Also mentioned in this episode:
Well Beyond 40 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
The Virgin Diet: https://www.amazon.com/VirginDietDr...
The Virgin Diet Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/VirginDietCo...
JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet: https://www.amazon.com/JJVirginsSug...
JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/VirginsSugar...

For more on JJ Virgin:
Instagram @jj.virgin
Facebook @JJVirginOfficial
Twitter @jjvirgin
YouTube @jjvirginvideos
Website: https://jjvirgin.com

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