Build Muscle After Surgery One of the fastest ways to lose muscle is after a surgery or injury. And if you do not have a plan, recovery can take way longer than it needs to. 👉🏼This is when I double down on muscle support: more essential amino
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Protein is not just about eating more of it. It is about actually breaking it down and using it. As we age, especially after 30 and under stress, we often do not digest and assimilate protein as well. That matters because protein gives us essential amino acids,
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Doing all the “right things” but still cannot lose belly fat? Before you blame yourself, look at these two things. 1️⃣ Insulin resistance and blood sugar. If your fasting insulin is elevated, your body is getting the message to store fat, especially around the waist. Even if
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As someone who talks about aging powerfully, I treat my skin the same way I treat my body: from the inside out and backed by science. Most skincare focuses on the surface. Dryness, fine lines, wrinkles. But the real changes in aging skin happen deeper, as collagen
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Dexa Scans, Protein Goals, Osteoporosis – We cover it all! I brought @dr_douglucas Lucas back because I’ve been getting so many questions about bone health, and I wanted to cut through the fear, myths, and confusion around osteoporosis. Dr. Doug is an orthopedic surgeon turned bone health
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Unpopular opinion: Everything that happens to us as we age, is NOT because of aging, but HOW WE BEHAVE AS WE AGE… Any thoughts on that? Comment below or tag your favorite expert and see what they think! #aging #jjvirgin #antiaging #metabolism #TheMetabolismFix
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If you are tired all the time, but technically “getting enough sleep,” we need to talk. Because being in bed is not the same thing as getting quality sleep. If you fall asleep the second your head hits the pillow, that can actually be a sign you
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I can’t tell you how many women avoid lifting because they think they’ll get bulky. But here’s what actually happens when you strength train: You improve insulin sensitivity. You stabilize blood sugar. You increase your resting metabolism. You protect your body as you age. Muscle isn’t just
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One of the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose fat? Only looking at the scale. How do you know if you lost fat… or muscle… unless you are actually measuring? Most women tell me they want to lose belly fat, especially around the waist. So
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I can’t tell you how many women double down on cardio to lose fat. They sweat more, do more classes, and eat less calories… but nothing really changes. When you strength train, you build muscle. Muscle increases your resting metabolism and it improves insulin sensitivity so your
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