I’m so excited to be featuring my colleague and friend JJ Virgin in this blog posting. JJ is a celebrity nutritionist and we serve together on the board of the NANP (National Association of Nutrition Professionals www.nanp.org). JJ has a great new book coming out – Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy – and who doesn’t want that! And you get to be healthy too! I just love the title, and JJ too of course. And have you seen her great sexy arms?
Here is some great insight into what you’ll read in the book. I’ve pre-ordered mine – you can too (see below for the link and get a free audio)
Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Kitchen! By JJ Virgin
Of course, the right exercise is crucial for shaping slim & sexy arms but it is only one part of my integrated program for creating the arms and body of your dreams. You must also feed your arms so that you are building muscle while burning off the fat. I am sharing three of my top tips from Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy that you can put into action right away.
How to “Feed Your Arms”:
1. Drink up. Be sure to drink eight or more glasses of pure spring water in-between meals to keep your appetite at bay, support metabolism and burn fat. Don’t drink more than a few ounces with your meals because too much water during meals can dilute stomach acid and impair digestion. Drinking pure spring water throughout the rest of your day will also help your stress hormones stay balanced as even mild dehydration can raise stress hormones. And remember sodas, coffee and sugary sports drinks pretending to be water do not count as your daily water intake.
2. Eat a substantial breakfast. Research shows that people who eat a
substantial balanced breakfast of clean lean protein, high fiber carbs and healthy fat lose more weight AND keep it off. Make a little time in the morning and indulge in a satisfying meal that will keep you going for hours. By the way, you don’t need to eat “breakfast” for breakfast. If you want a turkey wrap for breakfast, then enjoy!
3. Follow your workout with clean lean protein and a high fiber carb. The amino acids from protein support muscle growth and recovery, plus your body uses carbs to refuel your muscle stores of energy (glycogen) to set you up for success during your next workout. Please skip the sports nutrition bars, which I always dub “adult candy bars.” And remember: Just because you worked out doesn’t mean it’s okay to saddle up to Ben or Jerry.
Celebrity nutrition & wellness expert JJ Virgin is a public speaker, co-star of TLC’s Freaky Eaters and author of “Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms ” available Spring 2010.
Preorder your copy now(it’s less than $10!) and receive her 10 Hottest Tips to Get Slim and Sexy Fast Audio(a $14.95 value) FREE at
www.sixweekstosleevelessandsexy.com
Thanks for this great blog. I am JJ’s agent so I appreciate your support of her new book.
David
Thanks David – only too glad to spread the word – this stuff is too important not to share!
darn her amazing arms -and body! I better get with the proram!
I think so!! – JJ is so great and really knows her stuff
Trudy,
Thanks for sharing the tips for “feeding ourselves for health”. I’m excited to read JJ’s book, too. She is so amazing. ‘
I appreciate your dedication to your profession and didn’t realize you were serving on the board of NANP, too. Way to make a difference.
Write on!~
Lisa
Trudy..
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy every article you write. You bring hot topics to the forefront in a fun, refreshing and hip way!
Kiyla
Kiyla – thanks, so pleased you enjoy my blog and articles – I do appreciate the feedback I get from all my wonderful readers like you!
jj rocks!
Thanks for sharing the news about her new book.
Both you and jj are contributing so much to this world by educating and inspiring people to understand health and wellness in ways that make it FUN!
and fun is a big part of it! being healthy can be fun and so can contributing..
I am so excited to get this book! JJ ROCKS!! ♥ Katherine.
I hope you preordered it….don’t wait – do it now!
Wow! I don’t even have arms like that. I am sure I would lose an arm wrestling match to JJ Virgin. My wife will be ordering her book.
Dr. Robert Fenell
Too funny …maybe you can take a peek at the book too!
Oh my goodness, I’ve seen JJ’s arms in person. She said anyone can do it so I’m game. I’m heading over to Amazon now. Thanks for the heads up Trudy.
JJ’s been in the industry – physical fitness and nutrition – many years and she knows her stuff
Love these tips, Trudy! So simple and easy to implement. Thanks for reminding me of some sure-fire ways to have rockin’ arms (and a healthier body)!
Much love,
Jenny
Glad you enjoyed them…
I am putting my pre-order in TODAY! Seriously, not only does JJ look FABULOUS, she walks the walk and talks the talk.
Thanks Trudy for sharing and reminding us that we can eat healthy and look dynamite.
xoxoxo Anita
Good for you Anita! enjoy! I can’t wait for my copy
I still think they should have put JJ’s picture on the cover! Those arms are amazing!
Linda
I totally agree!
Thanks for sharing – JJ is amazing – guess I had better ditch all those aldult candy bars!
Heidi Alexandra Pollard
Thanks for sharing JJ’s book Trudy, you are so generous! JJ is awesome and really knows her stuff. No ‘flags’ on those arms!
Lynn
Trudy,
Thank you for the reminder about jj’s book. It will certainly be a top seller!
Wow – JJs arms are amazing in the photo – and even more amazing in person.
Off to order my copy.
Terry
I have seen JJ’s arms in person – AMAZING!! Thanks to both you and JJ for sharing all of your wonderful tips.
p.s. I take your recommendations seriously and I have now gained 10 pounds which I desperately needed. THANK YOU!
JJ is awesome and even more impressive in person!
Thanks for sharing this important info and what a great resource.
Phil
Isn’t JJ fantastic?? I already pre-ordered the book. Can’t wait to get my hands (and arms) on it! Don’t tell her that I had some ice cream tonight….:-)
Jessica
I am 60 years old. I am going to order this book and get religion about it. Am I silly at 60 to think that I could get real muscle tone? I want to look graceful and feel confident. Thank you.
Frances – It’s never too late to make changes to your health – good for you for going for it!
Trudy
Hello Want to buy this book .Six weeks …..Would like to know if it includes the diet plan ,and recipies too to help start the diet.? I suscribe for the letters too ..!
I live in Holland n can buy the book here .
Thanks
Hi Anne – it’s available on Amazon. Just so you know – JJ Virgin has written a new book called “The Virgin Diet” and she is coming out with a new recipe book next month. These may be a better option for you