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Play And Pleasure As The New Sugar Substitutes with Alexandra Jamieson

Play And Pleasure As The New Sugar Substitutes with Alexandra Jamieson

FromWell Beyond 40


Play And Pleasure As The New Sugar Substitutes with Alexandra Jamieson

FromWell Beyond 40

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The prescription is: “Fun and play to achieve your health and fitness goals.” Does it sound to good to be truth? This is Alexandra Jamieson’s advice, stop suffering and over-working out; there is a science about play, and you need to know about it! Listen to this podcast and awaken the child in you, who has been waiting to go out and play, being happier is the path. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways: [:57] Alexandra Jamieson’s career briefing [1:47] Play and pleasure being your new sugar substitutes [2:01] Why do humans crave sugar? [3:40] What is the biggest cause of sugar cravings? [4:05] We are emotional creatures, and sugar makes us feel better. [4:35] There are physical cravings to avoid pain and move towards pleasure. [6:01] Why aren’t doctors talking about the emotional part and the physical part? [6:55] What do you do if you have emotional cravings? [8:50] Free days are required when you have to go out and have fun. [9:39] What is the science behind play and pleasure? [10:55] The brain boost on serotonin, when feeling gratitude and valued. [11:20] Become a hugger! [12:05] The secret path to improve your health is playing. [13:20] If you get the body you wanted, but you are not happy, you are not going to feel better. [14:40] What are the three things you enjoyed doing when you were a kid? [15:53] Support each other without being competitive. [17:12] Dance everyday to make the biggest difference in your life. [18:09] Craving tests Jjvirgin.com/cravingsquiz [19:05] Most creative thinking comes in a relaxed moment. [19:28] Breakfast sets the pace for the day. [20:37] How do you sweeten coffee without sugar? [21:20] Four things to sweeten your food.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jjvirgin.com/cravingsquiz Jjvirgin.com/products JJVirgin official at Facebook
Released:
Apr 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.