Overcoming Menopause & Stress Struggles, Doing ‘the Virgin Diet’ as a Vegetarian, & How to Lose Body Fat

Going through menopause can be challenging. So many changes are happening in your body, including hormone shifts and weight gain. In this episode, JJ talks about stress and weight gain during and after menopause, along with effective ways to manage them. She also discusses how to do an elimination diet as a vegetarian. Lastly, she provides strategies to lose belly fat, find your healthy weight, and manage the stress levels that can lead to weight gain. Whether your goals include managing menopause, weight loss, lowering stress, or feeling better, you don’t want to miss this fun, actionable-packed episode. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/3questions Support healthy digestion, weight management, blood sugar control and more with my DefendZyme supplement: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/defendzyme Learn how to use a body fat scale in this podcast episode: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/how-do-you-assess-body-composition-ep-480/ Listen to my podcast episode about Trauma Responses with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/trauma-responses-with-aimie-apigian-ep-466/ Read my blog for 10 Ways to Lower Stress & Lose Weight: https://jjvirgin.com/10-ways-to-lower-stress-lose-weight/ Learn more about Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations: https://drjoedispenza.com/ For supporting your body’s ability to fall asleep faster and stay asleep, I use Sleep Candy: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy   I use Magnesium Body Calm to help with sleep:  https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/magnesium-body-calm Listen to my podcast episode about Bioidentical Replacement Therapy During Menopause: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-during-menopause-yes-or-no-397/ Watch my YouTube video about The Best Way to Measure Body Fat, including using a DEXA body scan:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA Read my blog on How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://jjvirgin.com/how-to-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor/ Try my plant-based All-In-One Shakes to help you get enough protein as a vegetarian: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes The Virgin Diet teaches you how to test your own food intolerances:  https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback The Virgin Diet Cookbook has vegan and vegetarian recipes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-cookbook Find more vegetarian and vegan recipes on my website: https://jjvirgin.com/recipes/ Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to make a loaded protein smoothie:   https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/whats-a-loaded-smoothie-how-to-make-one-ep-410/ Try my Collagen Peptides Powder as another way to add more protein to your diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Listen to this podcast episode How Tapping Can Relieve Stress and Anxiety: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/how-tapping-can-relieve-stress-and-anxiety-nick-ortner-393/   I use Sparkling C Powder for lowering cortisol and stress: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sparkling-c-fizz Read my blog to learn how to eat by the plate for a balanced meal: https://jjvirgin.com/eat-by-the-plate/ I recommend the Nutrisense continuous glucose monitor: https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin Learn more about cold water therapy in my Facebook video:    https://www.facebook.com/JJVirginOfficial/videos/1162287960917877/ Listen to my podcast with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz: Redefining Menopause: Why We Need a New Narrative:  https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/redefining-menopause-why-we-need-a-new-narrative-with-dr-suzanne-gilberg-lenz-ep-529/ I like to use Sunlighten Sauna, use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Listen to my podcast with Dr, Amie Hornaman: Uncovering the Facts of Hyperthyroidism: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/uncovering-the-facts-of-hypothyroidism-with-dr-amie-hornaman-ep-551/ Listen to my podcast with Dr. Alan Christianson: How to Lose Weight with Thyroid Disease: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/thyroid-disease-dr-christianson-219/ I like the Kooru cold plunges, use code JJVIP500 for $500 off: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices