Posts Tagged fitness

Protein isn’t just about muscle, it’s the most powerful tool for women over 40 to protect metabolism, stabilize blood sugar, and finally gain control over cravings. Here’s the truth: 1. Protein is a functional macronutrient, not just fuel 2. The body has no “protein pantry,” so if

Ready to Age Powerfully? Let’s Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism, and Fuel Resilience. I’m JJ Virgin – a triple-board-certified health expert, fitness hall of famer, and four-time New York Times best-selling author. With over four decades of innovation in wellness, I’m here to help you take control of

Ready to Age Powerfully? Let’s Build Muscle, Boost Metabolism, and Fuel Resilience. I’m JJ Virgin – a triple-board-certified health expert, fitness hall of famer, and four-time New York Times best-selling author. With over four decades of innovation in wellness, I’m here to help you take control of

It’s not tofu versus steak. It’s both. There’s a battle raging in the health world over plant vs. animal protein—but the truth is, this isn’t an either/or game. It’s about combining the best of both to fuel muscle, metabolism, and longevity. In this video, JJ Virgin breaks

Forget the old “eat less, exercise more” approach. In this video, I am going to break down the real science of fat loss for women over 40. You’ll learn why calories matter, but where they come from matters more. What You'll Learn: – Use protein, fat, and

Overtraining doesn’t make you leaner—it makes you stressed. Chronically elevated cortisol breaks down muscle, spikes blood sugar, and stores fat deep in your belly as visceral fat. For women over 40, this is the kind of fat that disrupts hormones and metabolism. In this video, I break

"Trauma becomes a burden that the body carries…and it's up to you to decide, do I still want to carry this or do I want to put it down?" – Dr. Aimie Apigian You know how some women say they sailed through menopause like it was no

If you want to crush cravings, balance blood sugar, and finally feel full after meals, you need what I call the Trifecta for Satiety: protein, fat, and fiber. Here’s why it works: – Protein + fiber slow stomach emptying and keep ghrelin (your hunger hormone) suppressed. –

Stepping on a scale won’t tell you the whole story. If you’re focused on body recomposition—losing fat while holding or building muscle—you need better tools to measure real progress. In this video, I break down how a bioimpedance scale works, what it actually tells you, and how

"We have allowed about 10,000 additives into our food supply. In the EU, they allow around 300 to 400 additives depending on what country you're looking at. 300 to 400 versus 10,000 is a large leap." – Courtney Swan The shocking truth about what's really in our