Not all belly fat is the same — especially after 40. JJ Virgin explains the difference between subcutaneous fat (the fat you can pinch) and visceral fat, the hidden fat surrounding your internal organs. Learn why visceral fat is associated with inflammation, blood sugar problems, and increased
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If magnesium gives you diarrhea or upsets your stomach, the type you’re taking may be the problem. JJ Virgin explains why magnesium oxide and citrate can be harder to tolerate, and why magnesium glycinate may be a gentler option. #JJVirgin #Magnesium #GutHealth #Supplements #WomenOver40
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Magnesium needs can vary from person to person. JJ Virgin explains why testing red blood cell magnesium can give you a clearer picture, how much she typically starts people with, and one obvious sign you may be taking too much. #JJVirgin #Magnesium #Supplements #HealthyAging #WomenOver40
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The number on the scale doesn’t tell you the whole story. You can lose weight while losing muscle — or stay the exact same weight while losing fat, gaining muscle, and improving your health. #JJVirgin #WomenOver40 #BodyComposition #FatLoss #HealthyAging
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If you’re on a low-sodium diet, a typical electrolyte drink may not be your best fit. A complete mineral complex can help replace what you may be missing, and low-sugar coconut water can be another option. #Electrolytes #LowSodium #Hydration #Minerals #Nutrition
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Plant and bone broth proteins can come up short on certain essential amino acids compared with whey. Here’s how I formulated mine to better match the amino acid profile of whey—without relying on dairy. #PlantProtein #WheyProtein #AminoAcids #ProteinPowder #Nutrition
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Menopause probably didn’t suddenly break your metabolism. If you’re eating less, exercising harder, and still not seeing results, blaming age may be distracting you from what’s actually changed — and what you can do about it. #Menopause #Metabolism #WomenOver40 #FatLoss #HealthyAging
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Creatine timing matters a little more when you’re first starting and your stores aren’t fully built up yet. I like taking mine around my workout — before or during — but once your creatine stores are up, consistency matters more than the exact time of day. #JJVirgin
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If you have osteoporosis, strength training can be incredibly important — but the key is progressing carefully. Start by learning the movements, building awareness of the muscles you’re using, and adding resistance gradually so your connective tissue has time to adapt. If you keep getting injured, working
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Join JJ's Metabolism Fix Bootcamp: | What if you don’t need more health information? What if you just need the right people around you? After four decades in nutrition and fitness, JJ Virgin has learned that information alone doesn’t create transformation. Your environment, your habits, and the
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