From the blog…

Creeping through the back door: how zero-calorie sodas can make you fatter than regular soda
May 14, 2012 By JJ Virgin 1 Comment
We don't need to go there, right? You know about our obesity epidemic, and how adolescents in particular suck down soda by the near-gallon, which contributes to insulin resistance and many other weight-related health problems. A study in JAMA, for instance, concluded that women who consume … [Read More...]

Will loading up on fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt trigger fast fat loss?
May 10, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
A study in the journal Obesity Research might make you think low-fat milk, fat-free Haagen Dazs, and other calcium-rich dairy products can provide that frustratingly elusive key to fast fat loss. The 24-week study divided 32 obese people into one of three reduced-calorie diets: Low … [Read More...]

Burst to blast fat and turn back your real age 20 years
May 7, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
Let’s clear the bad news first. Past studies show that after 40, you lose at least 8% of your muscle mass every decade. After 70, that loss becomes even more dramatic. Even grimmer, your muscle tissue that does stick around becomes filled with fat and further reduces muscle strength. A few new … [Read More...]

Don’t allow the enemy at your dinner table: 7 strategies for defensive dining (and respecting yourself in the morning)
May 3, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
Your friends rave about the freshly baked baguette, the carb-laden entrée selections mostly come from the pasta family, and the pastry chef is known for his world-famous tiramisu. Sounds like a one-track fast fat loss disaster, right? Stop using gourmet restaurants as an excuse to abandon every … [Read More...]

Sleeping Well is your Number One Defense for Fast Fat Loss
April 26, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
Want to know my number one diet tip? It has nothing – and everything – to do with the foods you eat and exercise you do.The best thing you can do to have a lean fit body is to get a good night’s sleep. I’m talking quantity and quality here. If you sleep eight hours, but wake up three times … [Read More...]

The big secret for fast fat loss that doesn’t involve diet or exercise
April 23, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
Can spending more time in the bedroom trigger fast fat loss? Tim Felton proves it can. He credits sleeping better for the 150 pounds he burned over a year and a half. That fast fat loss began after Tim visited Dr. Dimi Barot, a sleep neurologist, for excessive snoring and painful migraines. Dr. … [Read More...]

The always list: you should consistently keep these staples on hand for focus, energy, and fast fat loss
April 19, 2012 By JJ Virgin Leave a Comment
I’m watching Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity. I don’t love the show, but am completely mesmerized by the amazing bodies. I turned to my friend and ask, “What I could have not eaten today?” If you’re like me, a part of your brain revolts the moment you think forbidding yourself from eating … [Read More...]





