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Don’t Reach for Another Snack Until You Read This Blog!
May 20, 2013 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
On The Virgin Diet, I discourage snacking because I’ve found people who attain (and sustain) fat loss and fast metabolism stick to The Virgin Diet All-in-One Shake and base meals on The Virgin Diet Plate. A lot of controversy exists about snacking. You might have a trainer who told you to eat every two or three hours. Likewise, you probably have a friend who … [Read More...]

Your Top Questions About The Virgin Diet All-in-One Shakes
May 13, 2013 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
My All-in-One shakes have been a resounding success. Readers rave about convenience, flavor, and how easy fat loss and fast metabolism can be when they regularly incorporate the All-in-One shakes. One person wrote: Best taste ever. With other protein shakes, it was a chore to get them down. Not yours. I’m not going to lie and say it tastes like a [coffee … [Read More...]

5 Reasons Burst Training is the Best Exercise for Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism
May 6, 2013 By JJ Virgin 1 Comment
Summer’s almost here, which means no more hiding behind baggy sweaters, mom jeans, and loose-fitting pants. Warm weather means flaunting more skin at the beach, BBQs, and dinners on the town. If you’re like me though, you don’t have hours every day to get lean and toned at the gym. Well, I have good news: burst training can give you an effective, efficient … [Read More...]

Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism with Intermittent Fasting? Not So Fast
April 29, 2013 By JJ Virgin 2 Comments
If you’ve been even remotely involved in the nutrition or fitness community over the past few years, you at least know the term intermittent fasting (IF). Enthusiasts praise its pattern of orchestrated eating and abstaining for everything from improved immunity to mental clarity and, of course, fast fat loss. IF involves periods of alternately eating and fasting. … [Read More...]

Endurance Athletes on The Virgin Diet
April 25, 2013 By JJ Virgin 1 Comment
I often hear from folks who do distance running, are training for a marathon, or otherwise participate in endurance training. They want to know about carb loading and how they can modify The Virgin Diet to fit their needs. Here's the deal. I am not a fan of endurance training because studies show it can make you age faster, increase stress hormones, and break … [Read More...]

7 Strategies for Steady, Sustained Energy
April 22, 2013 By JJ Virgin 2 Comments
If you’re like me, you have less time to juggle more tasks these days. Those overwhelming responsibilities and demands can drain every ounce of energy before lunchtime. I see so many people reach for a quick pick-me-up to keep them going all afternoon and complete their ever-growing to-do list. More than just energy drinks, 5-Hour Energy, Red Bull, and … [Read More...]
Water: It’s That Important. Here’s Why
April 18, 2013 By JJ Virgin 2 Comments
Listen, I know water is not the most exciting topic, but for fat loss and lots more, no other substance proves more important. I get a lot of questions on social media about water, so I want to address these here. Whereas your body should be about 70% water, dehydration can drop that number to 40 – 50%. As a result, your metabolism comes to a grinding halt and … [Read More...]
Help! I Can’t Lose Weight FAQ
April 16, 2013 By JJ Virgin 6 Comments
Help! I can’t lose weight. My area of specialty is weight loss resistance. I stumbled upon this phenomenon early in my career when I discovered that frequently my clients weren’t losing weight by eating a “healthy” low calorie diet and exercising more. I knew they weren’t cheating. In fact, these clients were usually more dedicated and disciplined than … [Read More...]






