If you're over 40 and trying to lose weight, make sure you're not making any of these five diet mistakes I’m about to share with you. Making even just one of them could get in the way of you losing fat, and instead cause you to gain weight! I’ve been working in the weight-loss world for four decades, and I’ve heard a lot of advice over the years. But some of the strategies you think are healthy are actually getting in the way of reaching your weight-loss goals. You may be tracking your data and avoiding certain foods—but are you tracking the right type of data? And are you making sure you’re getting enough of the one macronutrient that will have the biggest impact on your weight and body composition? Tune in and find out the top five mistakes I see people making over and over again, and maybe you’ll finally find your stumbling block if you’ve been doing all of the “right” things to lose weight, but are still struggling to reach your goals. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/dietmistakes Use our protein calculator to determine the right intake for you: https://jjvirgin.com/protein-calculator/ Cronometer is a great resource to make sure you’re hitting your macros: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= All-In-One Shakes help you reach your daily protein goal: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Collagen Peptides Powder adds a boost of protein to almost any recipe: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen An omega-3 supplement like Omega Plus can help slow the aging process: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-plus Protein First Enzymes contain a broad spectrum of digestive aids to support gut health: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/protein-first-enzymes Study on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on aging and nutrition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7551800/ Take the Omega 3 Index test through Your Lab Work (no doctor visit required): https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/ Nutrition Reviews study on the effect of fruit and vegetables on cancers: https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article/71/9/585/1854312?searchresult=1

If you’ve spent any time at all in the wellness world over the past decade, you’re familiar with mindbodygreen, the premier health and wellness website for articles, courses, certifications, and more. In this episode, I’m so excited to host the founders, Jason and Colleen Wachob—it’s also the first time I’ve had a couple on the podcast at the same time! Colleen and Jason have just released their new book, The Joy Of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life, which challenges our definition of self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level—and how it’s not what you think. In our current health-influencer culture, we are bombarded with information about what we should be doing. But this information often focuses on the latest trends and assumes you have endless time and money to tackle every new health fad that comes your way. To top it off, the information you get is often conflicting. Colleen and Jason’s goal is to help you cut through the noise and find a recipe for well-being that brings joy and happiness to your life and focuses on emotional health as much as physical health. You’ll be so encouraged by this conversation and come away with a few practical tips on how you can bring more well-being into your life today, without sacrificing all of your precious time and resources. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/wellbeing Discover mindbodygreen, the premier health and wellness website founded by Jason & Colleen Wachob: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/ Get your copy of The Joy Of Well-Being: A Practical Guide to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life at https://amzn.to/41HmedE. Check out the Roseto Effect study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1695733/. Find out your own health markers at YourLabwork by visiting https://yourlabwork.com/jj-virgin/. Use code JJPOD for 15% off supplements at mindbodygreen (new customers only) https://shop.mindbodygreen.com/discount/JJPOD  

Do you know how much protein you eat in a day? How about fat and carbohydrates? Most of us are pretty unaware of how much of each of these macros we are getting in our diets, which is where macro tracking—not calorie tracking!—can be a helpful tool. I always say that WHAT you eat is more important than how much you eat, but making sure you are hitting your protein-intake goals and getting in the right amount of carbs and fats is another important factor in reaching your ideal body composition and feeling your best. I used a macro-tracking app to log my protein, carbs, and fats (along with the diversity of plant fiber I consumed) for a month, and it helped me dial in the ratio that makes me feel and perform at my best. In this episode, I’m sharing my results and giving you the info you need to make sure you are getting the right amount of each macronutrient in your diet to look and feel your best, too. I’ll also share some tips on how to uplevel your diet even further with a few of my simple and effective hacks, so stay tuned until the end! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/macros Get my full macronutrient recommendations in The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book I love the Carbon app for tracking macros: https://www.joincarbon.com/ I make my protein-first smoothies with All-In-One Shake: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Adding Collagen Peptides Plus boosts a smoothie with 11 grams of protein: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Good Karma Flax Milk + Protein adds an additional 8 grams of protein to smoothies: https://amzn.to/3VP3MO5 Get a copy of my Loaded Smoothie Cookbook, packed with delicious, protein-first smoothie recipes: https://jjvirgin.com/smoothie-guide/ Check out this study on the impact of hydration for fat loss: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4901052/ I use the Nutrisense continuous glucose monitor:  https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin

When I heard the title of my guest’s new book, Why Am I So Effing Hungry?, I knew I had to have her on the podcast ASAP! Amy Shah, MD, is a double board-certified medical doctor and nutrition expert with training from Cornell, Columbia, and Harvard Universities. Drawing from her background in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, as well as her own wellness journey, she has dedicated her practice to helping her patients feel better and live healthier through her integrative and holistic approach to wellness. She was named one of mindbodygreen’s Top 100 Women in Wellness to Watch in 2015 and appears regularly on national television shows, magazines, and podcasts. New predictions state that we will see a 35% rise in diabetes rates by 2060, along with a doubling of the number of people with heart disease. These numbers are frightening and beg the question, why, as a society, are we so addicted to food? In this episode, Dr. Shah and I dive deep into why we are so hungry all the time, how the food industry fuels our food addictions, the role of dopamine in food cravings, and whether or not it’s even possible to eat intuitively in a processed food world. But it’s not all doom and gloom! I like to say that little hinges swing big doors, and Dr. Shah offers practical, easy-to-implement steps you can take to reset your hunger signals and restore your metabolic health. Stay tuned until the end, because we’ll tell you how to get your hands on the “secret chapter” of Dr. Shah’s new book—it’s full of tips and tricks you won’t want to miss! Get Dr. Shah’s FREE signature Chai Latte Oatmeal Bowl recipe https://jjvirgin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chai-Latte-Oatmeal-Bowl-1.pdf Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/hungry Learn more about Dr. Amy Shah by visiting her website: https://amymdwellness.com/ Order your copy of I’m So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave—And What to Do About It and get a free bonus chapter: https://amymdwellness.com/pages/book-launch Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial and join my Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1715310615390411 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/

Have you considered taking one of the popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, but you’re worried about weight regain once you stop taking the drug? Listen up! I’ve got some tips that will help you avoid some of the dreaded side effects and get the best results from using these medications. While I always recommend a diet and lifestyle approach to weight loss, the bottom line is this: if you are weight-loss resistant, these solutions could give you the edge you need to finally move the needle. However, the last thing you want to do is lose precious metabolism-supporting muscle. One of the downsides to using a drug like Ozempic is that it may prompt equal amounts of muscle and fat loss. Even though you see the number on the scale drop, your fat-to-muscle ratio may actually move in the wrong direction. Without adequate muscle on your body, you will have a lowered metabolism and a harder time keeping your body from storing fat once you stop taking the drug. In this episode, I’m going to give you the exact strategies you need to put in place—whether or not you are using Ozempic—to increase your muscle mass, hold on to your skeletal muscle, and rev up your metabolism so that you can achieve lasting weight loss results and an ideal body composition for the long term. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/lastingresults A body composition scale will help you track your muscle to fat ratio while you are losing weight: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW I recommend the Carbon app to make sure your protein intake is optimal. Visit https://www.joincarbon.com/ to learn more. Staying hydrated while losing weight is critical, and I recommend restoring electrolyte levels with ElectroReplenish. Get yours at https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish Keep your vitamin and mineral levels optimal while dieting by using a full-spectrum multivitamin, like Daily Essentials Multi + Omegas: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/daily-essentials-multi-omegas Creatine monohydrate can be a game changer while building muscle mass. Try Designs for Health KreAlkalyn Pro at https://amzn.to/41zn7oF Boost mitochondrial health and increase muscle strength with Timeline Mitopure: https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Support blood sugar balance with Designs for Health Berber-Evail: https://amzn.to/41Tpgvm