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  • Jennifer Jane Virgin (known professionally as JJ Virgin) is an American nutrition and fitness expert, author, and media personality. She has written multiple books that appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list, including The Virgin Diet (2012) and The Sugar Impact Diet (2014), making the list four times in total.[1][2] She is the founder of Reignite Wellness, a company offering nutrition products and health coaching services.[3]

    Early Life and Education

    Virgin studied exercise science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She later earned a master's degree in biomedical sciences from California State University, Northridge, and completed graduate-level coursework in nutrition, biomechanics, and aging at the University of Miami and the University of Bridgeport.[4]

    Career

    Virgin began working in the fitness and nutrition fields in the early 1990s as a personal trainer and nutrition consultant. She provided nutrition and fitness programs for celebrity clients including Gene Simmons and Ben Stiller.[5] She later focused on functional and integrative health approaches, emphasizing body composition, resistance training, and dietary strategies for metabolic health.[4]

    She co-hosted the TLC reality series Freaky Eaters (2010) and served as the on-camera nutrition consultant for Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Challenge. She has appeared as a health expert on television programs including Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Access Hollywood, and PBS, as well as the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family.[6]

    She is a co-founder of Mindshare Summit, a business education event for health and wellness entrepreneurs, later rebranded as the Health Business Growth Collective.[7]

    Virgin hosts the podcast Well Beyond 40, which features interviews with physicians, researchers, and health professionals on topics including nutrition, fitness, and aging.[8]

    She has contributed articles and commentary to HuffPost on topics related to nutrition and wellness.[9]

    Books

    Virgin's books are published primarily by Simon & Schuster.[10]

    • The Virgin Diet (2012). ISBN 9780312620554[1]
    • The Sugar Impact Diet (2014). ISBN 9781455577823[2]
    • JJ Virgin's Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook (2015). ISBN 9781455577854
    • The Virgin Diet Cookbook (2016). ISBN 9781455557030
    • Warrior Mom (2016). ISBN 9781623366865[10]

    Media Coverage

    Virgin's work has been covered by national media outlets including CBS News, Fox News, Forbes, and the Los Angeles Times. CBS News featured her commentary on healthy eating and longevity.[11] Fox News published her expert views on sugar intake and weight management.[12] Forbes cited her commentary in its coverage of the longevity and health optimization industries.[13]

    Philanthropy

    Virgin has publicly supported traumatic brain injury awareness following her son's recovery from a serious accident.[10]

    Personal Life

    She resides in Florida and has two children.[14]

    References

    1. ^ a b "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Best Sellers – December 9, 2012". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    2. ^ a b "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Best Sellers – November 23, 2014". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    3. ^ "JJ Virgin". Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    4. ^ a b "Five questions for JJ Virgin". Los Angeles Times. 14 July 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    5. ^ "JJ Virgin – Celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert". Yahoo Lifestyle. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
    6. ^ "Nutritionist and Fitness Expert JJ Virgin". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
    7. ^ "About HBGC". Health Business Growth Collective. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    8. ^ "Well Beyond 40 Podcast". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    9. ^ "JJ Virgin". HuffPost. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
    10. ^ a b c "JJ Virgin". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    11. ^ "Nutritionist JJ Virgin Shares Healthy Eating Tips For Longevity". CBS News Chicago. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    12. ^ "Can't lose weight? Cut down on natural and added sugars". Fox News. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    13. ^ "The Longevity Investment Revolution And Why Smart Money Is Betting On Human Optimization". Forbes. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
    14. ^ "About JJ Virgin". JJVirgin.com. Retrieved 12 February 2026.

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