About this episode
This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough and InsideTracker . 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. 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 . In this episode, Dhru and JJ dive into: -The do’s and don’ts of weight loss for women over 40 (1:28) -The benefits of having lean muscle mass (10:20) -Why too much healthy food is unhealthy (12:40) -The difference between weight loss and shifting your body composition (23:28) -The importance of tracking calories (28:35) -How to hit your target protein intake (33:06) -Where carbs and fiber fit into weight loss (46:18) -Thoughts on Ozempic (54:12) -Thoughts on the body positivity movement (1:02:08) -Thoughts on intermittent fasting as a vehicle for weight loss (1:07:13) -Doubling down on the basics: sleep, diet, exercise, and stress (1:13:24) -The worst way to start your morning (1:19:31) -Best and worst practices for lunchtime (1:22:50) -A practical approach to starting strength training (1:26:01) -The role of sleep and stress when not losing weight (1:46:31) -Where to follow JJ’s work (1:56:00) Also mentioned in this episode: - Well Beyond 40 Podcast - The Virgin Diet - The Virgin Diet Cookbook - JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet - JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook For more on JJ Virgin, follow her on Instagram @jj.virgin, Facebook @JJVirginOfficial, YouTube @jjvirginvideos, or through her website, jjvirgin.com . Magnesium Breakthrough really stands out from the other magnesium supplements out there. BiOptimizers is offering my community 10% off plus a special gift with purchase, so just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10. InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices