About this episode
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your metabolism by skipping recovery or getting poor sleep? In this episode, I take you beyond diet and exercise to reveal the real fat-loss accelerators—sleep, recovery, hormones, and mindset. I share the science behind why stress and poor sleep stall your metabolism, how to align your hormones through smart movement and recovery, and the hidden influences like toxins that create weight-loss resistance. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing results, this episode will help you reset your metabolism, restore your energy, and finally thrive well beyond 40. What you’ll learn: (2:09) Why recovery, stress, and hormones are the real X factors in metabolism. (3:25) How deep sleep triggers growth hormone release for fat burning. (6:07) How sleeping under six hours per night increases obesity risk. (9:01) My personal nighttime power-down routine. (9:23) How chronic stress and cortisol spikes make fat loss nearly impossible. (11:11) How heart rate variability (HRV) helps you track stress and recovery. (12:56) The role of perimenopausal hormone shifts—estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—in muscle loss and insulin resistance. (15:01) Why thyroid function, gut health, and toxins can block your metabolism. (20:09) The power of community and why lasting fat loss is the new normal. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/recharge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices