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Best Selling Books Leading to a Health and Fitness Empire – Publish. Promote. Profit. with Rob Kosberg Episode 046 JJ Virgin JJ Virgin had her first light bulb moment 20 years ago that led her to where she is now: a triple-board certified health expert, Fitness Hall of Famer, 4-time New York Times best-selling author, and passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ spent years doing hands-on research, working with doctors and clients and taking dozens of grad school and certification courses. She discovered that by finding your food and carb intolerances and working out a whole lot less, you can create a healthy lifestyle customized to your personal body chemistry and needs. Listen to this informative Publish. Promote. Profit. episode with JJ Virgin about health and fitness and how writing a book can lead to an empire. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: How staying away from certain foods can make you healthy and feeling great. How being coachable and finding the smartest person to listen to can bring you the success you seek. Why it's important to continually create content and be visible to your audience. How working towards a healthy lifestyle today will prepare you for anything unforeseen that lies ahead. What writing a book can do for you, and your business, and the goals you want to achieve. Connect with JJ: Links Mentioned: ms350.io/book Jjvirgin.com Guest Contact Info: Email ea@mindsharesummit.com Twitter @jjvirgin Instagram @jj.virgin Facebook facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jjvirgin Twitter @jjvirgin Connect with Rob: Website bestsellerpublishing.org Twitter @bspbooks Instagram @bspbooks Facebook facebook.com/bestsellerpub YouTube youtube.com/c/BestSellerPublishingOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About our show guest JJ Virgin: JJ Virgin,CNS, BCHN, EP-CTriple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ helps people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC's Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son's life. JJ hosts the popular Ask the Health Expert podcast, with over 8 million downloads and growing. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. JJ is also a business coach and founded the premier health entrepreneur event and community, The Mindshare Summit. Visit https://www.jjvirgin.com/ (www.jjvirgin.com) for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.
Toxins are all around us, and that toxicity can get in the way of weight loss. In today's podcast episode, JJ explains how a high toxic burden can damage your metabolism and why detoxification is key to shedding stubborn body fat. Listen as JJ explains what obesogens are and how they can wreak havoc on your gut microbiome and contribute to insulin resistance, as well as why juice cleanses can actually do more harm than good. JJ also shares her top tips on how to detox safely and naturally, so you can ensure you’re as healthy as possible. Plus, get JJ’s free Toxicity Quiz so you can figure out what steps you should take to support your detoxification pathways and jumpstart lasting fat loss! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Toxicity Quotient Quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/tq. Main Points From Today’s Episode We store toxins in our fat cells. As you lose weight, these toxins called “obesogens” are released into your bloodstream. Obesogens can wreak havoc on your gut microbiome, contribute to insulin resistance, and impact your hunger hormones. It’s key to cleanse your body of toxins before starting any weight loss program. A higher toxin burden is associated with a lower metabolic rate. Incorporating Green Smoothie Cleanse into your routine and including soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet can help support your detoxification pathways. Episode Play-By-Play [1:38] How obesogens can impair weight loss [2:06] Listener’s review on iTunes [3:29] The one thing you must do before losing weight [4:34] Participants who lost weight on The Biggest Loser and gained it back had a slower resting metabolic rate than before. [5:32] We store toxins in our fat cells. [7:22] Our bodies weren’t designed to deal with the amount and types of toxins in today’s modern world. [8:21] As you lose weight, obesogens are released into your bloodstream. [9:45] Obesogens have been shown to contribute to insulin resistance. [10:30] Obesogens can alter your gut microbiome. [10:54] A higher toxic burden is associated with a lower metabolic rate. [13:15] The effect that yo-yo dieting can have on your metabolism [13:41] How obesogens can impact your hunger hormones and increase inflammation [16:01] Before starting any weight loss program, it’s important to detox. [16:20] Green Smoothie Cleanse is a great way to support your detoxification pathways. [18:10] It’s key to drink plenty of water while you detox. [18:34] You want to be sure you’re getting both soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet. [19:29] Why you should eat by the rainbow, including deep green leafies and sulfur-rich vegetables [20:45] The reason that juice cleanses do more harm than good [21:02] Protein is essential to escorting toxins from your body. [23:09] Sweating helps your body excrete toxins. [23:31] How dry brushing can help with detoxification [24:10] Taking a bath with Epsom salts helps remove toxins from your body. [25:28] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. Try JJ’s All-In-One Protein Shake! [26:40] Listener’s question: How often should I do a cleanse? [27:10] Ideally, you should do a focused cleanse every quarter. Mentioned in this episode: Green Smoothie Cleanse Extra Fiber JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Bulletproof Coffee Sunlighten Sauna Metabolic Digestive Balance JJ Virgin Bars The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
When it comes to de-aging, it's not about the expensive lotions and potions you use! In today's podcast episode, JJ shares the simple diet and lifestyle strategies that can go a long way toward turning back the clock. Listen as JJ reveals the reasons for premature aging and what to do about them, including snacking, sugar consumption, stress, and the wrong type of exercise. JJ also explains how to put the brakes on aging by lowering your sugar impact, boosting antioxidants in your diet, and incorporating fasting into your routine. Plus, find out JJ's top exercise and stress-management tips to help hold back Father Time so you can live a long, vibrant life! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get a JJ’s free Stress Relief Guide by going to jjvirgin.com/deaging. Main Points From Today’s Episode Constant snacking keeps your blood sugar elevated, which is very aging. JJ shares how to optimize meal timing to increase longevity. Sugar is extremely aging because of a process called glycation. Glycation occurs when protein and fats combine with sugar in the bloodstream. Stress shortens your telomeres, which are the protective end caps around your DNA. Meditation and tapping are two of JJ’s favorite ways to lower stress. Episode Play-By-Play [0:58] Episode briefing [2:15] Listener shout-out [5:15] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. Try JJ’s All-In-One Protein Shakes! [6:24] You can de-age with some simple diet and lifestyle strategies. [6:59] Stop the snacking and switch to intermittent fasting! [7:25] Constant snacking keeps your blood sugar elevated, which is very aging. [8:09] Start by eating the satiety trifecta: healthy fats, fiber, and protein [8:44] JJ’s meal timing strategies [9:28] Long-term caloric restriction slows your metabolism. [10:30] How to incorporate fasting and intermittent fasting into your routine [12:00] Fasting triggers the cellular detoxification process of autophagy. [13:15] Hidden sugars are lurking in many everyday foods. [13:40] How sugar consumption can cause premature aging [14:20] Lower your sugar impact with the Sugar Impact Diet! [14:38] Why fructose is the most aging sugar of all [15:45] The importance of antioxidants in de-aging [16:02] Resveratrol can activate your longevity genes. [17:18] When it comes to de-aging, it’s key to manage your stress levels. [17:48] Stress shortens your telomeres, which are the protective end caps around your DNA. [18:00] The negative effects of cortisol on your health [19:00] How to lower your stress levels [21:00] The right and wrong types of exercise for reducing stress [22:53] How to put together a high-intensity interval training session [24:38] Action steps from today’s episode [25:55] Start with one thing! [27:07] The top 5 steps to reverse aging Mentioned in this episode: JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Eating By the Clock with JJ Virgin JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Dry Farm Wines Ziva Meditation Free tapping eBook Top 6 Ways to Naturally Reduce Stress Xiser Fast Fitness Online Program Subscribe to the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
In today's podcast episode, functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole talks with JJ all about his novel plant-based approach to the ketogenic diet! Listen to find out what exactly the Ketotarian plan is, including how it combines the power of plants with the health and weight loss benefits of the ketogenic diet. Dr. Cole also shares the connection between inflammation and autoimmune disease, as well as the vegetarian foods you should be adding to your menu to help you lower inflammation and take back your health. Plus, get a free copy of Dr. Cole’s Staples Food List so you can begin the Ketotarian revolution today! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Will Cole’s free Staples Food List by going to JJVirgin.com/cole. Main Points From Today’s Episode Ketotarian is a mostly plant-based keto approach. It combines the power of plants with the health and weight loss benefits of the ketogenic diet. The base of the Ketotarian triangle is healthy fats. Those include plant-based fats such as avocado, olives, coconut, and nuts and seeds, as well as vegetarian keto options like pastured, organic eggs and grass-fed ghee. Many folks today find themselves somewhere along the Autoimmune Inflammation Spectrum. Following the Ketotarian approach helps lower inflammation, which can go a long way toward reversing autoimmunity. Episode Play-By-Play [1:14] Dr. Cole’s career briefing [3:26] Listener shout-out [5:32] The evolution of the Ketotarian program [7:15] Pros and cons of the ketogenic diet [9:04] Is the keto diet right for everyone? [11:04] Advantages and pitfalls of a plant-based diet [12:30] The Ketotarian plan merges the best of both worlds. [14:10] Staple foods on the Ketotarian triangle [15:26] The top of the triangle includes low-fructose fruits. [16:16] The issues with fructose and juice [17:03] What is the Autoimmune Inflammation Spectrum? [19:02] Dr. Cole’s top tips to reduce inflammation and take back your health [20:15] When it comes to reversing autoimmunity, lowering your stress levels is key. [23:15] An amazing success story from one of Dr. Cole’s patients [26:18] Sugar is hiding everywhere. Find out which sugars to choose and which to lose in the Sugar Impact Diet! [27:01] Listener’s question: How do I know if I’m a sugar burner or a fat burner? Mentioned in this episode: Podcast: Winning the Inner Game of Weight Loss with John Assaraf Sugar Impact Diet, by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
Women's health practitioner Dr. Mariza Snyder is an expert in essential oils. In this second episode of her 3-part series, Dr. Snyder talks all about the healing benefits of essential oils! Listen as she explains how essential oils compare to over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as why she opts for essential oils when it comes to keeping her family healthy. Dr. Snyder also shares what's inside of her own medicine cabinet, including the powerful essential oils and blends that can help with a variety of issues, from allergies and headaches to stress and trouble sleeping. Dr. Snyder even has natural solutions for your first-aid and green-cleaning needs! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Dr. Mariza Snyder’s free Cravings and Energy Cheat Sheet by going to JJVirgin.com/hormoneeo. Main Points From Today’s Episode Essential oils have side benefits rather than side effects! For example, using lavender to help relieve headaches can also promote relaxation and lower stress levels. Dr. Snyder's go-to digestive blend can help if you're struggling with uncomfortable issues like gas and bloating. Rubbing this powerful blend on your stomach can provide relief within just 2 to 3 minutes. Not only is it important to detoxify your medicine cabinet, it’s also important to detoxify your home! Essential oils like lemon, grapefruit, and wild orange have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, plus they’re disinfectants and deodorizers. Episode Play-By-Play [2:15] Dr. Snyder’s career briefing [4:10] Listener shout-out [5:06] Recap of Dr. Snyder’s 3-part series on essential oils [6:31] How essential oils compare to over-the-counter and prescription medications [9:10] The side benefits of essential oils [10:31] What’s inside of Dr. Snyder’s medicine cabinet? [11:22] Dr. Snyder’s sleep-aid remedy [12:18] Dr. Snyder’s top first-aid oils [12:51] The best oils to help with allergies, headaches, and immunity [14:40] Essential oils for green cleaning [17:00] Lavender, bergamot, and vetiver can help lower stress and anxiety levels. [18:42] What’s included in Dr. Snyder’s free Energy and Cravings Cheat Sheet [20:25] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets your metabolic tone for the day. The perfect way to do that is with JJ’s Paleo-Inspired All-In-One Protein Shake! [21:01] Listener’s question: What are JJ’s top tips for staying healthy in the winter? [21:54] Optimize your vitamin D levels [23:07] Getting the quality sleep you need is key to staying healthy! [23:33] Sugar competes with vitamin C to enter your cells. Mentioned in this episode: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Reset Your Hormones in 14 Days with the Power of Essential Oils by Dr. Mariza Snyder Smart Moms Guide to Essential Oils: Natural Solutions for a Healthy Family, Toxin-Free Home and Healthier You, by Dr. Mariza Snyder MyGreenFills JJ Virgin Paleo-Inspired All-In-One Protein Shake Vitamin D Plus Sugar Impact Diet, by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
Toxins are all around us, and that toxicity can get in the way of weight loss. In today's podcast episode, JJ explains how a high toxic burden can damage your metabolism and why detoxification is key to shedding stubborn body fat. Listen as JJ explains what obesogens are and how they can wreak havoc on your gut microbiome and contribute to insulin resistance, as well as why juice cleanses can actually do more harm than good. JJ also shares her top tips on how to detox safely and naturally, so you can ensure you’re as healthy as possible. Plus, get JJ’s free Toxicity Quiz so you can figure out what steps you should take to support your detoxification pathways and jumpstart lasting fat loss! Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Toxicity Quotient Quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/tq. Main Points From Today’s Episode We store toxins in our fat cells. As you lose weight, these toxins called “obesogens” are released into your bloodstream. Obesogens can wreak havoc on your gut microbiome, contribute to insulin resistance, and impact your hunger hormones. It’s key to cleanse your body of toxins before starting any weight loss program. A higher toxin burden is associated with a lower metabolic rate. Incorporating Green Smoothie Cleanse into your routine and including soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet can help support your detoxification pathways. Episode Play-By-Play [1:38] How obesogens can impair weight loss [2:06] Listener’s review on iTunes [3:29] The one thing you must do before losing weight [4:34] Participants who lost weight on The Biggest Loser and gained it back had a slower resting metabolic rate than before. [5:32] We store toxins in our fat cells. [7:22] Our bodies weren’t designed to deal with the amount and types of toxins in today’s modern world. [8:21] As you lose weight, obesogens are released into your bloodstream. [9:45] Obesogens have been shown to contribute to insulin resistance. [10:30] Obesogens can alter your gut microbiome. [10:54] A higher toxic burden is associated with a lower metabolic rate. [13:15] The effect that yo-yo dieting can have on your metabolism [13:41] How obesogens can impact your hunger hormones and increase inflammation [16:01] Before starting any weight loss program, it’s important to detox. [16:20] Green Smoothie Cleanse is a great way to support your detoxification pathways. [18:10] It’s key to drink plenty of water while you detox. [18:34] You want to be sure you’re getting both soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet. [19:29] Why you should eat by the rainbow, including deep green leafies and sulfur-rich vegetables [20:45] The reason that juice cleanses do more harm than good [21:02] Protein is essential to escorting toxins from your body. [23:09] Sweating helps your body excrete toxins. [23:31] How dry brushing can help with detoxification [24:10] Taking a bath with Epsom salts helps remove toxins from your body. [25:28] Starting your day with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. Try JJ’s All-In-One Protein Shake! [26:40] Listener’s question: How often should I do a cleanse? [27:10] Ideally, you should do a focused cleanse every quarter. Mentioned in this episode: Green Smoothie Cleanse Extra Fiber JJ Virgin All-In-One Protein Shakes Bulletproof Coffee Sunlighten Sauna Metabolic Digestive Balance JJ Virgin Bars The Virgin Diet: Drop 7 Foods, Lose 7 Pounds, Just 7 Days, by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
In this episode, you’ll learn more about our problematic addiction to sugar (as well as what you can do about it) with celebrity nutrition expert JJ Virgin. JJ is the person who people go to when they’re ready to finally lose weight and transform their health and lives. Tune in to learn how to drop sugar, change your life, and feel better than you ever imagined! I can personally attest to how much difference it makes when you (mostly) quit sugar, so I can’t recommend this episode highly enough. Find Out More About JJ Here: JJ VirginJJ Virgin StoreJJ Virgin on FacebookJJ Virgin on InstagramJJ Virgin on Twitter In This Episode: [02:39] - What, exactly, is wrong with sugar? [04:15] - JJ talks about the problem with all-natural sugars such as honey. [06:19] - We learn what happens when we eat a candy bar or drink a soda. As she answers, JJ shares her surprise that candy bars are still available for sale. [08:56] - JJ talks about why fructose is the worst of all. [12:07] - JJ takes a moment to rant about the WIC program for underprivileged children in schools, which provides apple juice. [13:17] - Do artificial sweeteners also increase your risk of diabetes and the other diseases that JJ has been talking about? [15:30] - Which are the worst, and the least-toxic, of the artificial sweeteners? JJ points out that they’re all bad, and recommends some natural options instead. [16:56] - Exposure equals preference, JJ points out. [18:16] - The first step in getting off the hamster wheel and getting off your addiction to sugar is wanting to do so, JJ explains, then offers more advice on getting off of sugar. [22:01] - JJ talks about eating cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, and other fruits typically considered healthy. [23:15] - Stephan mentions something that was helpful for him when he got off of sugar, which was going cold turkey. [25:46] - What’s the process for going from being a sugar burner to being a fat burner? [28:51] - Stephan points out how much of eating and snacking is based in habit rather than hunger. [30:34] - Is there such a thing as healthy snacking, and what kind of healthy snacks would JJ recommend? [32:52] - JJ talks about whether she recommends people take food sensitivity tests. [37:11] - Is there a particular gut microbiome test that JJ recommends? [39:39] - JJ shares her thoughts on kombucha, a supposedly healthy drink that has sugar in it. [41:00] - What sorts of genetics tests does JJ recommend? [43:19] - We learn about the problems with drinking water from plastic containers. [47:15] - JJ discusses what to do with the specific information on body composition that you can get from a smart scale. [49:05] - JJ offers some of her tips for taking care of yourself while traveling. [50:29] - Does JJ believe in water fasts, or detoxing by taking food completely out of the diet every so often? Links and Resources: JJ Virgin JJ Virgin Store JJ Virgin on Facebook JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on Twitter The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin The Virgin Diet Cookbook by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook by JJ Virgin WIC program Immuno Labs Jeffrey Zavik on the Optimized Geek Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory (DSL) 23andMe Simplified Genetics Kurt Johnson on the Optimized Geek PathwayFit Lissa Rankin’s TEDx talk