EPISODE · Aug 27, 2023 · 24 MIN
Ridiculous Myths About Weight Loss Over 40 You Should Never Believe
from Well Beyond 40 · host JJ Virgin
When it comes to your weight, is all hope lost once you hit 40? Not even close. But there’s so much bad advice and straight-up wrong information out there, it’s no wonder it feels that way. Today’s episode tackles eight myths about weight loss over 40—and there are no sacred cows here. Intermittent fasting, ketosis, calorie deficits, cleanses, fat burners, popular diet changes… I’m talking about all of it and separating fact from fiction. And I’m not just telling you what not to do. I’m giving you evidence-based tools you can start using right now to get a healthier, leaner, stronger body regardless of your age. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting a losing battle with your weight, you do not want to miss this episode. Full show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/myths Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/44FjX3L DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Designs for Health Creatine: https://amzn.to/3pPLGjE Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The Protein Leverage Hypothesis: https://api.swissmilk.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/simpson-05-obesity-the-protein-leverage-hypothesis.pdf Designs for Health Amino Acid Synergy: https://amzn.to/43T9wsK Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off Find a functional medicine doctor: The Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/ Designs for Health Berberine Synergy: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Get the Cronometer app: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Watch What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When it comes to your weight, is all hope lost once you hit 40? Not even close. But there’s so much bad advice and straight-up wrong information out there, it’s no wonder it feels that way. Today’s episode tackles eight myths about weight loss over 40—and there are no sacred cows here. Intermittent fasting, ketosis, calorie deficits, cleanses, fat burners, popular diet changes… I’m talking about all of it and separating fact from fiction. And I’m not just telling you what not to do. I’m giving you evidence-based tools you can start using right now to get a healthier, leaner, stronger body regardless of your age. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting a losing battle with your weight, you do not want to miss this episode. Full show notes: https://jjvirgin.com/myths Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/44FjX3L DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ Reignite Wellness™ Protein First Enzymes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/protein-first-enzymes Designs for Health Creatine: https://amzn.to/3pPLGjE Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The Protein Leverage Hypothesis: https://api.swissmilk.ch/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/simpson-05-obesity-the-protein-leverage-hypothesis.pdf Designs for Health Amino Acid Synergy: https://amzn.to/43T9wsK Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off Find a functional medicine doctor: The Institute for Functional Medicine: https://www.ifm.org/ Designs for Health Berberine Synergy: https://amzn.to/43NiSGu Get the Cronometer app: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Watch What is the Best Way to Measure Body Fat?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9g_05bd0uA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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