In today’s episode, JJ shares 10 simple, effective ground rules for losing weight and keeping it off for good! Listen as JJ shares the number one way to start your day to set up your metabolism to help you lose weight, as well as her top meal timing tips and culprit foods that can stall your progress. Plus, find out about the importance of getting quality sleep, managing your stress, and choosing the right type of exercise to boost fat burning. You don’t want to miss JJ’s tried-and-true strategies that nourish your body while consistently delivering results!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Stress Relief Guide, including her free Stress Quiz, by going to jjvirgin.com/groundrules.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Research shows that people who lose weight quickly tend to lose more weight and keep it off. The tips in today’s episode not only will help you lose weight quickly, they will also help you keep it off for good. The number one ground rule for fast, lasting weight loss is to start your day with a protein shake. With a protein shake, you get a quick, filling breakfast that tastes amazing and sets you up for sustained energy and a speedier metabolism to help you lose weight. Start by picking one thing to focus on! Once that’s dialed in, you can move on to the next thing.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:36] Introduction to today’s topic [1:10] Listener shout-out [2:30] The number one ground rule for fast, lasting weight loss: start your day with a protein shake [3:52] Number two: eat by the clock [6:27] JJ’s tips for incorporating an overnight fast into your routine [7:24] Fiber is your secret weapon for weight loss. [8:27] Number three: stop counting calories [9:42] The fourth ground rule: wean yourself off of inflammatory sugars [10:25] How to transition off of high-sugar impact foods [10:49] Number five: address your food intolerances [12:00] Don’t let the enemy into the house: the seventh ground rule [13:02] Number eight: ditch prolonged endurance exercise [14:35] Get quality sleep: number nine [15:37] Number ten: stress less [16:07] The link between stress and belly fat [18:30] Top takeaways from today’s episode [19:55] Start with one thing!   Mentioned in this episode: 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Top 15 High Fiber Foods JJ Virgin Extra Fiber Got 8 Minutes? How to Build a Fat-Burning Burst Training Workout Fast Fitness Online Program Oura Ring Yourlabwork lab testing (for adrenal testing and more) Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube