Aging Powerfully: Be "Built to Last" with JJ Virgin #006

November 13, 2024•3 min read

About JJ Virgin

As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ is a passionate advocate of the healing power of nutrition, and is mission driven to change the way the world sees aging and longevity.

She has launched 3 multimillion-dollar businesses, including a 7-figure personal brand, and founded the Mindshare Collaborative, the most influential professional community in health, having propelled more New York Times bestsellers, PBS specials, and 7 figure brands than any other community.

JJ is a prominent TV and media personality who co-hosted TLC’s Freaky Eaters and was the nutrition expert for Dr. Phil’s Weight Loss Challenges. She’s made numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and The TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly, commanding audiences of 10,000 or more, and has shared the stage with other highly sought-after experts including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, Mary Morrissey and more.

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 most recent book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shares the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her son’s life.

Evidence of JJ’s far-reaching impact can be seen in the millions of views on her YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook, and through her popular podcast Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin, which has more than 20 million downloads and counting.

Summary

JJ Virgin, a nutrition expert and fitness advocate, discusses the importance of aging powerfully and how to achieve it. She emphasizes the need to focus on building and maintaining muscle mass, as well as the role of nutrition in supporting healthy aging. JJ shares three key pillars for aging powerfully: fueling the body with protein, engaging in resistance training to lift heavy things, and prioritizing sleep for recovery. She also highlights the importance of tracking progress and making adjustments as needed. Overall, JJ encourages women to embrace aging as an opportunity to live a powerful and fulfilling life.

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Takeaways

Aging powerfully means focusing on building and maintaining muscle mass and prioritizing nutrition and exercise.

The three key pillars for aging powerfully are fueling the body with protein, engaging in resistance training to lift heavy things, and prioritizing sleep for recovery.

Tracking progress and making adjustments are essential for achieving optimal results.

Aging is a privilege, and aging powerfully is a choice that can lead to a fulfilling and vibrant life.

Sound Bites

"Aging powerfully means focusing on building and maintaining muscle mass and prioritizing nutrition and exercise."

"The three key pillars for aging powerfully are fueling the body with protein, engaging in resistance training to lift heavy things, and prioritizing sleep for recovery."

"Tracking progress and making adjustments are essential for achieving optimal results."

Chapters

"Aging powerfully means focusing on building and maintaining muscle mass and prioritizing nutrition and exercise."

"The three key pillars for aging powerfully are fueling the body with protein, engaging in resistance training to lift heavy things, and prioritizing sleep for recovery."

"Tracking progress and making adjustments are essential for achieving optimal results."

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