505: How to build lean muscle & eat the right amount of protein | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. Gabrielle, a functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss her lean muscle-building tips for any age, plus: - Gabrielle’s POV on Pilates (~00:41) - What is muscle hypertrophy? (~03:23) - Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~05:22) - How to build lean muscle as you age (~10:31) - How to measure your muscle mass (~18:23) - Gabrielle’s exercise routine as a busy mom (~24:33) - How to start a strength training routine (~29:14) - How to build a good mental framework (~31:56) - Gabrielle’s personal nutrition plan (~35:13) - Why many people struggle to lose weight (~37:39) - Gabrielle’s go-to breakfast (~43:17) - The universal truths in nutrition science (~47:43) - The future of protein research (~50:09) - The biggest misconceptions around strength training (~53:30) - How lifting heavy things can save your life (~58:14) Referenced in the episode: - Gabrielle's book, Forever Strong . - mbg Podcast episode #436 , with Gabrielle. - mbg Podcast episode #466 , with Don Layman, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #438 , with Alexis Cowan, Ph.D. - Gabrielle's podcast, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show . - Download Gabrielle's exercise video library for free until 10/17. - A study showing muscle decrease can begin in your 30s . - A study on protein & weight management . - Shop organic fiber potency+ . - Sign up for The Long Game . We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices