These Foods Help Build Muscle & Burn Fat at the Same Time 💪

Building muscle and reducing fat starts in your kitchen! Lean muscle helps you burn fat, balance your blood sugar, age gracefully, and so much more. Learn how much protein you need to gain muscle and lose weight, why food timing matters, the best scale to measure lean muscle, the top paleo protein sources, and the best plant-based protein sources for vegans and vegetarians.
Plus, I'm sharing how to make the perfect muscle-building meal, foods to eat to gain muscle, the #1 beverage to promote muscular strength, and how to optimize protein around your workouts.
It’s never too late to build and maintain strong muscles… and it starts with what goes on the end of your fork!
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[@Lydia-wc6jk]

Hi JJ, First let me say that you are an amazing woman! It’s beautiful how you’ve managed under such severe and painful circumstances! A great model for so many. An extraordinary woman and mother!! All that said, I ordered your All-in-one powder from Amazon. The container came with a warning sign from California regarding dangerous chemicals. I know this is your product and I feel that only healthy ingredients would be used to create it. Would you provide some clarification for me. I don’t want to return it without hearing from you. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@carolejean63]

The prices are out rages right now I cant afford it! I live in a small town away from that luxury of having stores that carry all of it but I’m trying to purchase the best that is available when I can!

[@cindifitzgerald6948]

I am so happy I found your channel !! I cannot believe I had not found you earlier !!! You explain nutrition and exercise so clearly, especially for women 60+ . It is refreshing to hear all of the facts, from an expert explained simply, without any fillers. I am looking forward to watching and listening to all you have to offer! Thank you!

[@jjvirginvideos]

Thank you, Cindi.

[@googleuser2426]

JJ I wish you had an app to help get me started. I feel like I fail trying to get started because there is so much information to try and get started to make sure and get just the right combo. I'm overwhelmed.

[@jjvirginvideos]

Thank you for reaching out! You may find this article from JJ helpful when trying to get started: jjvirgin.com/best-recipes-virgin-diet-sugar-impact-diet/

[@louisethomas8074]

Don’t think you’re going to start with everything. She does throw a lot of information at you. Start with the timing. Eat your breakfast at least one hour after you wake up and then every three to four hours throughout the day. Drink more water especially when you feel a hunger pang. You don’t have to worry about the details of your food right off the bat. For me not eating between meals has been a little challenge but doable. I guess I never realized how much of a snacker I am. Giving up the junk food will make a big difference right off the bat. Make your food changes gradually. And don’t beat yourself up. Good luck

[@rosimccall1191]

I am a long time listener to this podcast and I always feel so motivated after listening to JJ. Her information is so up to date and relevant. I did have a couple of questions about nurturing a healthy gut biome. I was wondering about kombucha or water kefir. I was making my own water kefir for a while but then worried that maybe it still had sugar. The kombuchas on the market say they had sugar but that the scoby eats all the sugars. How can I add this to my diet and still be sure I’m not adding a bunch of sugar also. And when is the right time to drink for the best gut health?

[@jannellmeagher638]

I understand this immensely. I am a retired National Bodybuilder from years past. Today I work in Canine Nutrition. I guess I passed my nutritional knowledge to the dogs as well. I eat clean and my dogs eat raw no processed kibble. Grass fed, salmon, all organic. Nice video.

[@jjvirginvideos]

Thank you.

[@jokerarthas42]

wow! JJ you blasted it! How long I've been waiting for something like this since I followed you, However I knew you'd never talk about gaining weight BUT Actually I'm a thin man who's looking to gain weight in a healthy way AKA Lean muscles. I do believe now you just gave me the answer and I'm gonna use your advices here! Thank you so much for this great video, very useful indeed.

[@scsmurfette2196]

When trying to lose fat and build muscle, Protein is first and what is your suggestion for the macro split between carbs and fat? Low fat?

[@rebekahallen6188]

This video was so helpful! Can’t wait to get started!!!

[@jjvirginvideos]

So glad!

[@CodyCarnage]

I am binge watch your videos. You are such a beautiful blessing ❤❤❤

[@jjvirginvideos]

Thank you for watching!

[@tonjahooper1502]

Yeah islts so much information you got out there and trying to understand it all is overwhelming so get us started with a one video on all we need to start.

[@absolutelyrrradiant]

My body fat percent is 48.6 right now. I would be thrilled to get down to 30%. I will take average over where I’m at right now any day.

[@suebolton5]

I can’t eat that amount of protein at each meal, apart from the loaded smoothie, physically unable, so not sure how I can get this much protein in.

[@ababy6074]

What are your thoughts on fasted weight training? (Early in the morning before breakfast).

[@dinavalerie130]

Great information, why a slightly green banana though?

[@loriallred4727]

32 oz of green tea daily?! I am post menopausal woman with osteopenia. I am lifting heavy and dojng plyometrics. I’m guessing you don’t drink coffee … Is 32 oz the required amount?

[@lisehrby2565]

Wauw great info about green Tea!! Go figure 😊

[@jeanniekirby596]

I would guess because of the sugar? The more ripe the sweeter.

[@lilarose9348]

How much is a serving of fat ex. MCT oil for a woman who’s 5’2 and 118 lbs? The meal you described seems like it would be very high in fat. In the past when I’ve done a higher fat low carb diet I found I couldn’t eat as much and put on body fat. Do you have any recommendations for salad dressings that aren’t oil based?

[@starseed4430]

I am still confused about my protein requirement per day. I weigh 64 kilos but according to my height and small frame my ideal weight should be 53 kilos and I would like to eat 1 gram of protein per kilogram. So is it going to be 64 grams of protein or 53 grams of protein per day for me? Can someone please help me solve this query?

[@kstroh9247]

From what I’ve heard from her videos is you do your grams per ideal body weight, but she talks about pounds not kilos. 53 kg is 116.85 lbs, so it looks like you want 81 to 116 grams of protein, the low number is .7 times 116. The higher number is if you are doing a lot of exercising. Hope this helps.

[@John-wp7kl]

Thank you!

[@jjvirginvideos]

Welcome!

[@Polaedra28]

Am I the only one who doesn't understand grams? I would love to have these recommendations in ounces.😁

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Yes you are!

[@aprilj508]

You can purchase a food scale that gives you a choice of using grams for about $15. I think you would like & prefer after a few uses.

[@parus55]

Grams are much smaller than ounces and so can be more accurate. A kitchen scale with grams and ounces will be very useful to you!

[@Wendythegoodlittlewitch17]

You are not alone

[@TheRusticHomestead]

You can also use Google to translate the grams to ounces.

[@sherrilane9941]

I intermittent fas. how long after a strength training should I eat protein

[@carole3445]

Whey not whey protein?

[@eli23433]

What’s wrong with whey

[@TheAIGenius1]

Are you from freaky eater thing I loved those times

[@vidyasagarkumar2650]

Q. HUMBLE REQUEST TO SHARE SOME MORE RAW FRUITS FOR BETTER GUT HEALTH ISSUES, GAIN WEIGHT AND GAIN MASS MUSCLE ISSUES

[@rosesolis2306]

What about protein powder?

[@jjvirginvideos]

Hi Rose, getting optimal amounts of protein means more energy and focus, stronger bones and muscles, glowing skin, and a leaner body! Protein Powder is an efficient way to get enough protein in during the day. Read more from JJ here: jjvirgin.com/guide-to-protein-powders/

[@melanielovick-lugo3118]

I love your videos but quite often you’ll make statements assuming that the average Joe understands without explaining it. What is “grass FINISHED”! 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@peggycross5698]

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