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My guest today believes that the single biggest problem with our health these days is not that we carry too much fat but that we don\u2019t carry enough muscle. She believes that if we start to focus and prioritise our largest organ \u2013 our muscle \u2013 we can burn more fat, improve our body composition, decrease our risk of disease and increase our energy levels.\n\xa0\nDr Gabrielle Lyon has a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and is board-certified in family medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois and completed a research & clinical fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University. She is the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine\u2122 and the author of a brand new book,\xa0Forever Strong: A New, Science-backed Strategy for Aging Well.\n\xa0\nDr Lyon first appeared on my podcast about 18 months ago. In that conversation, she made the compelling case that the quality of our lives is directly related\xa0to the health of our muscles.\xa0\xa0She explained how having more muscle can improve our metabolism, reverse insulin resistance, reduce our risk of disease,\xa0protect our skeleton and improve our mobility and balance. She also explained the critical role of resistance training and the importance of consuming adequate protein.\n\xa0\nIn this conversation, we pick up where we left off. We cover:\n\n\nThe crucial importance of muscle mass for all of us\n\nThe relationship between the health of our muscles and the health of our brains\n\nThe role of mindset when it comes to\xa0implementing new health-promoting behaviours\n\nHow to make healthy habits stick\n\nHer exact exercise recommendations for both the time-pressed individual and the time-rich individual\n\nHow to reframe stress to make it work for us\n\nThe impact of sleep loss on our ability to build muscle\n\nWhy Dr Lyon is not such a huge fan of goals!!\n\n\xa0\nThis is a truly empowering conversation, built on the idea that ageing well is a choice. It is jam-packed with practical, real-world insights. I hope you enjoy listening.\n\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\n\nFind out more about my NEW Journal here\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/journal\n\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://zoe.com\nhttps://calm.com/livemore\nhttps://drinkag1.com/livemore\n\nShow notes\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/418\n\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.