Health advice over the past decade has focused on what we need to lose. What if we flipped the script? Perhaps it's time to focus our attention on what we need to gain for better health. Building muscle is something we’ve long associated with bodybuilding gym-buffs. Women in particular have shied away from it. Science is beginning to show that building good quality muscle all over our body could be the number one way to boost health, vitality and increase longevity. It’s the best way we can begin to heal the body.Dr Gabrielle Lyon is author of the book Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. In the book she concentrates on how lose weight through building muscle, promoting a healthier weight loss. Through her private practice, popular YouTube channel and influential podcast she asks a fundamental question: How can we build strength, not just in the weight room, but in our daily lives? This is the topic of today’s conversation in which Dr Lyon sheds light on whether we should be skipping breakfast, why women shouldn’t be afraid of building muscle and explains the real importance of protein.Timecodes:02:13 - Strength for Health: Dispelling Muscle Myths03:43 - Muscle Myth Busted: Weight Gain versus Muscle Gain10:43 - Strength Training: Building a Strong Foundation15:25 - Muscle Adaptations: From Breakage to Growth20:38 - Beyond Appearance: Assessing Muscle Health Through Movement23:47 - Movement Ability and Energy Levels25:03 - Recommended Protein Intake for Muscle Building32:02 - Plant-Based Diets and Gut Health35:12 - Protein-Rich Breakfast36:47 - ntermittent Fasting and Muscle Health38:52 - Healthy Eating Habits43:34 - Focus on Muscle Strength48:59 - Mindset Resets53:56 - Self-Compassion and Resilience01:02:19 - Daily Action Plan01:04:36 - What does Live Well Be Well mean to you?Buy Dr Lyon’s new book Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forever-Strong-science-based-strategy-aging/dp/0349439567/Subscribe to Dr Gabrielle Lyon’s YouTube channel | https://www.youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonListen to Dr Gabrielle Lyon’s Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-gabrielle-lyon-show/id1622316426Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on InstagramTo give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ courseAnd sign up to my newsletter here******Thanks to my wonderful sponsors!You’re Looking Well | ylwclub.comThe first gut-skin routine proven to workUse code LIVEWELL25 to get your first week freeLondon Nootropics | Londonnootropics.comFind your flow with adaptogenic coffeeUse code LIVEWELLBEWELL for 20% offSensate |