TMHS 643: Shift Your Focus from Weight Loss to Muscle Gain TODAY – with JJ Virgin

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 December 2022

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

In the United States, the weight loss industry rakes in billions of dollars every single year. Yet, data shows that most folks are unable to sustain their weight loss goals long-term, and very few of our citizens are metabolically healthy. What’s missing in this equation, and what can we do to help people create a sustainable, realistic healthy lifestyle? Today’s guest, JJ Virgin, is passionate about helping others reach their weight loss goals and feel their best at any age. With nearly four decades in the health and fitness industry, JJ knows a thing or two about optimizing nutrition and exercise to create results. She is also a four-time New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, speaker, and media personality. On this episode of The Model Health Show, JJ is sharing why focusing on weight loss doesn’t create results, and what to do instead. We’re covering topics like creating muscle mass, how to set protein goals, simple principles for healthy eating, and the stress-weight connection. JJ has so much invaluable wisdom and experience to share; I hope you enjoy this interview! In this episode you’ll discover: What percentage of dieters typically achieve and sustain their weight loss goals. Why body composition matters when trying to lose weight. The benefits of having muscle on your body. Why building muscle increases your metabolism. What percentage of US citizens are metabolically healthy. Why weight alone is a meaningless number. The main macronutrient you should focus on. An important distinction between intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding. How many grams of protein you should aim to consume. Why processed foods can interrupt the natural process of intuitive eating. How to use a continuous glucose monitor as a tool for metabolic health. The relationship between stress and weight. JJ’s personal experience with meditation. Why exercise is a critical component for fat loss and overall health. Items mentioned in this episode include: Ettitude.com/model -- Use the coupon code model15 for 15% off organic bedding! Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin The Virgin Diet Cookbook by JJ Virgin Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin Connect with JJ Virgin Website / Podcast / Facebook / Instagram Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Download Transcript

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit TheModelHealthShow.com.
0:08.7	Welcome to The Model Health Show.
0:13.4	This is fitness nutrition expert Sean Stevenson, and I'm so grateful for you tuning in
0:17.3	to me today.
0:18.7	Right now, tens of millions of people around the world are on weight loss programs.
0:24.3	Unfortunately, only a tiny percentage of people that set out to lose weight actually achieve
0:30.1	their goals and more importantly, not just achieve the goals, but sustain their weight
0:34.8	loss long-term.
0:36.7	There's clearly something off in the equation.
0:39.6	Depending on which data set you might be looking at, we can see upwards of about 90% of
0:43.3	folks who set out to lose weight, not accomplishing their goal, and if they do, not keeping the
0:48.6	weight off long-term.
0:50.3	So again, it's a tiny percentage of people that set out to lose weight that actually achieve
0:54.9	that weight loss.
0:55.9	Now, what can be the missing component?
0:58.4	Because this equation should be pretty simple on the surface.
1:01.8	There's this paradigm of expanding more energy than you're taking in.
1:07.0	And so if we're doing that, if we're following the equation, why is it so difficult?
1:10.6	Well, that's what we're going to be talking about today.
1:13.8	Because our special guest is going to provide some data affirming that instead of focusing
1:18.0	on weight loss, we need to shift to something that might have an even more profound effect
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