Are you planning to start a diet? Don’t—at least, not until you listen to this episode.  I’m sharing the four things you absolutely must do before starting a diet in order to succeed. You’re going to learn the real numbers you need to know to track improvement, the major thing you may be getting wrong about weight loss, and how to prevent dieting from wrecking your metabolic health.  Plus, you’ll learn about a critical strategy that will prepare your body for an overlooked effect of fat loss. If a diet is in your future, you don’t want to miss this episode! FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/before Watch the FULL VIDEO on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jjvirginvideos Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com Take the 7-Day Eat Protein First Challenge: http://jjvirgin.com/7day Read my book, The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Learn how foods cause leaky gut in The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Bioimpedance scale: https://oxiline.shop/?ref=mza2ntv DEXA scan: https://dexascan.com/ MyoTape Body measuring tape: https://amzn.to/40B44KX Inbody scale: https://amzn.to/3MFN1BV Tanita bioimpedance scale: https://amzn.to/3SEqIQz Watch my video: Best Strength Training Routine for Women Over 40 (+Free Workout Plan!): https://youtu.be/jFVN1g7_6yY?si=RD6eq-iTUqAi0GTY Reignite WellnessTM All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Reignite WellnessTM Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder Learn about Sunlighten Infrared Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/JJVirgin  use promo code JJVIRGIN when requesting pricing information for $600 off Watch my next video: How to Do a Healthy Detox— 9 Top Tips!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4hia9pyxZ0   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices