HOW TO MAKE CHOICES FOR YOUR FUTURE SELF - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's pep talk on mindset shifts to bridge the gap between your current self + future goals
Oct 17, 2023
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a well-respected functional medicine practitioner, discusses mindset shifts for achieving future health goals. Topics include self-worth, overcoming present bias, high-quality meats, shifting mindset, setting standards, food addiction, rest and productivity, leveraging nutritional science, importance of scheduling and resting, and thriving in challenges.
The importance of self-worth in determining your level of health and well-being.
The need to prioritize future goals over immediate results to achieve long-term success.
Viewing anxiety as a distraction and shifting focus towards self-improvement.
Establishing 'guard rails' to learn from consequences and avoid repeating negative actions.
Deep dives
Importance of Building Muscle and Eating Enough Protein
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the importance of building muscle and eating enough protein for optimal mental and physical health. She highlights how these factors can contribute to improved body composition, metabolic health, and overall well-being. Lyon emphasizes the need to prioritize protein-rich foods and highlights the benefits of animal protein for optimal muscle growth and function.
Shifting Mindset and Perspective
Dr. Lyon provides a pep talk on shifting mindset and perspective when it comes to building muscle and achieving health goals. She encourages listeners to focus on self-worth, believing in their capacity for change, and taking actions aligned with their long-term goals. Lyon also discusses different patient archetypes and the importance of understanding individual behavior patterns to leverage and overcome limitations.
The Role of Protein in Hunger Regulation and Emotional Eating
Dr. Lyon highlights the role of dietary protein in regulating hunger and managing emotional eating. She explains how protein consumption can impact neurotransmitter status, promote satiety, and stabilize blood sugar levels. By prioritizing protein-rich foods, individuals can help reduce food addiction, emotional eating, and cravings, leading to greater control over their eating habits and improved overall well-being.
Evolving Coping Mechanisms and Finding Self-Worth
Dr. Lyon discusses the need for evolving coping mechanisms and finding self-worth throughout different stages of life. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from self-criticism and self-abuse toward self-compassion and self-empowerment. Dr. Lyon encourages individuals to identify and name negative thought patterns, challenging them with more supportive and empowering perspectives. This shift in mindset can aid in personal growth, goal achievement, and overall mental well-being.
The importance of metabolic health and muscle mass during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body becomes more insulin resistant to ensure the baby receives enough glucose. Good metabolic health and muscle mass are crucial to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Resistance training can help move glucose into muscle without excessive insulin. Better body composition improves fertility as skeletal muscle reduces insulin resistance and supports ovulation.
The impact of muscle health on male infertility
Excess body fat and unhealthy skeletal muscle can contribute to male infertility. Obesity can negatively affect sperm health by converting testosterone to estrogen. Exercise can improve the quality and quantity of sperm. Building healthy muscle mass can help lower insulin resistance in men and improve fertility.
Key takeaways to unlock peak potential
It is never too late to be strong and take action. Understanding evidence-based nutritional principles is crucial in overcoming confusion. Prioritize a protein-forward diet to optimize body composition. Embrace resistance training for both physical and mental strength. Use challenges as opportunities for growth, as humans thrive during difficult experiences.
Ep 92. My girl Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is back for another episode of “What’s the Juice?”! Dr. Lyon has been my personal doctor for 7 years now and has truly changed my life. She is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®, specializing in thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. In this episode, we build off of our conversation from last year about the importance of skeletal muscle and its immediate positive impact on your health. We get into the principles and key takeaways of her new book, “Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well” which is SO motivating and easy to understand. You’ll leave this conversation feeling ready to take action and not afraid to work hard for your health goals.
Why you’re only going to get as healthy as your self-worth allows you to be
How to navigate a present bias and why you need to focus on future goals over immediate results
Why she sees anxiety as a distraction
The concept of having “guard rails” – how getting the consequence right really keeps you from repeating that action again
How the most successful people in the world are deeply aware of their weaknesses
Asking yourself “what are the standards for my life?” vs abiding by a strict diet. What actions and personality traits are required in order to meet my goals?
The importance of raising the wellness bar for those around you
Food addiction and how protein can help stop the food noise and curb emotional eating
As we evolve our coping mechanisms need to evolve as well
Highlighting your patterns as characters by naming them and giving them a voice
Why low skeletal muscle and excess body fat can lead to fertility issues in both men and women
Why we actually THRIVE during challenges, contrary to what we may believe
