563: Optimize These 2 Key Factors to Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
The Jesse Chappus Show
Overcoming Weight Loss Challenges
In this chapter, the speakers discuss weight loss challenges and strategies to overcome them, including resistance training, protein intake, recovery, and potential use of medication. The hosts also address the idea of individuals who struggle to reach their goal weight despite their efforts.
Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/563drgabriellelyon
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (IG: @drgabriellelyon) is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.
She is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain & thyroid health, lean body mass support and longevity.
Gabrielle’s goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity.
Her new book is Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The role of skeletal muscle in weight loss
- 3 specific effects of myokines
- Why BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is important
- Obesity is a symptom of unhealthy skeletal muscle
- Skeletal muscle improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake
- How to design your diet
- Resistance training during a calorie deficit
- What is muscle protein synthesis (MPS)?
- Why you need 30-50 grams of protein at breakfast
- The efficiency of muscle
- The effect of resistance training and dietary protein
- The future of protein research
- Comparing animal-based protein vs. plant-based protein
- Can MPS be stimulated on a plant-based diet?
- Whey protein is high in leucine
- Plant-based protein recommendations
- Can you eat too much protein?
- Gabrielle’s thoughts on intermittent fasting
- Should you consume protein before exercise?
- It’s never too late to build muscle
- Urolithin A improves the mitochondria
- The carnivore diet and gut health
- Cardio for mitochondrial health
- A simple exercise plan to start today!
- The mind is the most important muscle
- Sleep is essential for recovery
- Kids and resistance training
- There’s no shame in getting weight loss help
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Related links:
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Forever Strong (book)
Follow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Listen or watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon previously on TUHP (episode #514)
Listen or watch Dr. Don Layman previously on TUHP (episode #552)
Related episodes:
The Best Way to Build Muscle & Melt the Fat Away for Good | Sal Di Stefano (#560)
Use This Diet & Nutrition Guide to End Inflammation & Live Longer | Dr. Steven Gundry (#556)
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