The Truth About Fat Loss: 3 Popular Myths Holding You Back

You’ve been told that cardio is the key to fat loss… or that you need to starve yourself to get results… or maybe you’ve been sold the idea that keto is your magic bullet.

Let’s clear the air.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest fat loss myths I see women over 40 fall for—and exactly what you need to do instead to lose fat, protect muscle, and keep your metabolism humming.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Why chronic cardio can actually make fat loss harder (and make you hungrier!)
✅ How excessive calorie restriction backfires by slowing your metabolism
✅ What keto really does—and why it might not be working for fat loss
✅ The smarter, science-backed approach to burning fat and building strength at the same time

REMEMBER:
Fat loss isn’t about punishment—it’s about strategy. And if you want to age powerfully, keep your muscle, and stay metabolically strong, these are the truths you need to know.

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Drop a comment if you’ve fallen for one of these myths—no shame, we’ve all been there!

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I'm JJ Virgin, a triple-board-certified health expert with over four decades of innovation in wellness. I'm living proof that your best years aren't determined by age but by your effort and attitude, and I want to share my secrets with you!

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