Angela is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon who’s here to discuss her new book, "Forever Strong," which focuses on the importance of skeletal muscle health for overall well-being. Dr. Lyon shares insights on preventing muscle wastage, especially in the context of aging and hormonal changes like menopause, focusing on the significance of starting early with resistance training and proper nutrition to maintain skeletal muscle mass.
They also investigate the relationship between physical strength and mental resilience, highlighting the role of courage, perseverance, self-discipline, adaptability, and resilience in achieving overall strength.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting healthy skeletal muscle mass, with a recommended protein intake of 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight.
- The discrepancy between DEXA and in-body scans for measuring body fat percentage highlights the need for alternative methods like waist-to-hip ratio for those without access to advanced scans.
- Building mental strength is just as important as physical strength, with attributes like courage, perseverance, self-discipline, adaptability, and resilience being key factors.
- Dr. Gabrielle's "Forever Strong" community offers a supportive platform for individuals to access resources, training programs, recipes, and engage in discussions on health and fitness.
BEST MOMENTS
"It is much more dangerous to lose skeletal muscle mass than it is to gain fat. So we have focused all about adipose tissue, but actually, who cares about that?"
"The biggest, most exciting thing that I'm thrilled about is that we get questions like this all the time. So I have created a community and it's called a forever strong community."
"The first thing that I would say is, What have you ever done worthwhile that didn't require courage?"
"I was told I would never come off bipolar medication. And now I'm completely medication free and I credit that to the daily discipline of looking after myself."
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an accomplished board-certified family physician and a distinguished New York Times Bestselling author, lauded for her latest work, . Her book's exceptional success has also earned her the esteemed titles of Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author.
At the forefront of modern medicine, Dr. Lyon is leading a revolutionary movement focusing on the body's largest organ—skeletal muscle. Her mission is to promote longevity and combat the pervasive threats of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes by optimizing muscle health.
Dr. Lyon's rich background encompasses a dual research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University, complemented by her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. As an authority in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention, she is highly sought after as an educator.
Through her thriving private practice, influential YouTube channel, captivating podcast, and her bestselling book, Dr. Lyon poses a fundamental question: How can we foster strength not only in the weight room but in our daily lives? With unwavering dedication to cultivating consistent dietary and lifestyle habits, she empowers individuals to prioritize self-care and better support their loved ones, contributing to a world of enhanced strength and well-being.
For more insights into Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's work, please visit DrGabrielleLyon.com.
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