She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are pot needs especially the minerals are festivals and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
@@ulthelth2899 I often use the Cleveland Clinic website to answer any health, medical, or supplement question. I find them more concise and informative than other clinics or healthline. And Essylton has a cookbook out, or maybe it's his son the fireman.
Dr. Lyon is spot on. I'm a 61 year old athlete capable of back squatting 400 pound and dead lifting 425 pounds. I can also run ultra marathons and Spartan races. I am on a high protein diet. Here's the thing I keep tripping over, I see people out there my own age and I refer to them as older people and then reality hits, that those people are often the same age as I am. I think a high protein diet and resistance training is important, but I would also like to add that mindset matters just as much. The aging population is told to slow down, take it easy and a lot of other nonsense people come up with about age. Don't buy into it, it's fatal to longevity. I keep finding RUclips videos of people in their 70s and 80s being fitter than myself and that inspires me to get even more fit. Not that I'm not fit at the moment, I can crush 20 year old's in workouts. I am more fit now than I was in my 20s and I don't think I am close to having reached my peak yet. The best is yet to come.
You're right. It's a mindset to get out and keep doing things. The body is smart ... use or lose it. Sure as you get older you won't have the exactly the same body as your 20yr old self, but I believe in body age not your actual age.
HUGELY impressive that you can both lift heavy AND run marathons. Majority of older fitness crowd are either long distance cycles or marathoners and they look old and exhausted lol. Or it’s the heavy lifters who absolutely refuse to run or do any cardio.
@@DimitriTheBarbarian the mind is willing but the joints are weak my friend. i appreciate the OPs mindset, but they *might* have a skewed perspective on normal or what is possible. spoilers- none of us get out of life alive.
Dr. Gabrielle has been my personal MD for 5+ years. Her work is precise, proven and efficient. With her focus on muscle health and sustenance, dietary protein and ensuring regular bloodwork, she's empowered me to transform my body; I'm in better shape now than i was in my thirties. Under her care, I sailed through menopause and came through that transition healthier than I've ever been. Wonderful to see her voice, study, practice and wisdom here.
She is absolutely beautiful, and SO right! I'm losing my last grandparent to dementia because I could NOT get her to exercise. That was her choice, but now she is dying, in a slow fade.
I’m 71 exercised my whole life ( started at 27) I’ve been lifting weights 🏋️♀️, Pilates , yoga and Catriking , I exercise everyday eat well ! It paid off people can’t believe I’m 71 ! Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirt! Take care of what Gods giving you!
Good for you my friend! Im 65,,, and I'm actually probably under weight. I've been working out since I was in my teens, high School track, contact sports, yoga, you name it. I've had some good genes, but also a lot of hard work, and I intend to keep it up until I drop. It's your quality of life that counts.
Betsy's story underlines the importance of her message particularly well. Let's spread the word and prioritize our muscle health for a stronger future.
As someone who has struggled with weight literally my entire life, this talk has really spun me out. I've been through so many different strategies with my doctor over the years and never once has he said "Oh, how about lifting weights?" I feel like I'm about to go down a huge rabbit hole with this new info lol
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are body needs including complementary proteins and especially the the minerals are in vegetables and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
Starting my fitness journey at 50, and this talk is my wake-up call. Better late than never, right? Time to hit the weights and up that protein intake.
Her vision for a future where individuals advocate for their own health resonates deeply. I'd love to see a cultural shift towards managing our own well-being.
I was at a cardiologist’s office today. Every male patient I saw there had a big belly and skinny arms. It’s an epidemic among middle aged and older men. This video is spot on.
I have put on a ton of muscle over the past 4 years but I still have to eat under 2000 calories to lose any weight which than makes it impossible to put on more muscle. Frustrating. I eat one bad meal a week and it cancels out everything.
I couldn't agree more. I started lifting weights at age 22 abd have been consistent over 42 years...three x week. Incorporated cardio with elliptical and or swimming..im 68 with 41% muscle mass. I am addicted to this and have endless energy...
After 20 years of being lazy, I just started to go back to lifing. After only three times of doing it, I feel soooo much better. I was worried if I would be able to stick with it, but as you said, I think I'm addicted now too. It's a very good physical feeling. I'm 47 and am reminded about how great feeling 17 years old was. I had just accepted the fact that I was getting old and hurting was a fact of it. I'm so glad that isn't true.
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are pot needs especially the minerals are festivals and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
completely reshaped my outlook on health and aging. The passion for advocating muscle-centric medicine is contagious. Betsy's story hit close to home, emphasizing the significance of healthy muscles in overall well-being. The strategies offered are both sensible and motivating - I'm ready to incorporate resistance exercise and increase my protein intake. Let's embark on this journey together for a stronger future.
I can’t begin to describe how Dr. Lyon’s ability to break down the importance of muscle has shifted my perspective. I’m finally lifting weights thanks to her and it changed my life. I love her paradigm.
Awesome Gabrielle 👏 The fact that this is flagged as 'outside the content guidelines' adds weight to your argument. This should be mainstream, not controversial.
@@scottg5588 Ah that group. I dont follow them , nor do I care for their opinion. For someone to say eat what can be grown in a lab is crazy. Im a farm to table guy.
Gabrielle's talk has blown me away with its fresh perspective on health and longevity. Her dedication to shifting our focus from obesity to muscle health is commendable. Let's join Gabrielle's movement for a healthier future.
My weight was creeping up in my 30s and I was struggling to shed the weight I gained (which had made me slightly obese) until I started resistance training, watching my protein intake and eating mostly non-processed foods. I wholeheartedly agree with everything Dr Lyon says.
I wish I had known about the importance of resistance exercise and building muscle earlier in life. My son started weight training and got me into it too. I wasn't trying to lose weight, just didn't want to be one of those frail old men. I lost weight almost as a side effect without it even being my focus so I agree with what Gabrielle is saying here and that it's time to shift that way of thinking
Much needed ted talk for me. I’m sure the amount of weight I gained during the pandemic is not only the poor diet I had, but also the loss of muscle resulting from a remote desk job+sedentary down time activity after work. Thank you Gabrielle!
Until you change your eating habits (restrict amount and content of food) no amount of exercise will help you loose weight in a long run. Remember this advice, it can save you years.
Wow! Such a life changing talk for those who will listen Dr Lyon! 👏 I’m a 49yo woman who really started amping up my weight training and protein centric diet for this past year consistently- and o feel amazing! My body comp is better now than when I was in my 20s. My sleep is solid and my zest for life and all things active is through the roof. I will most definitely share this talk with everyone I can think of. Can’t wait to read your book! Forever Strong baby! 💪🔥
I was a wrestler in high school and college. I learned to make ridiculous weight losses week after week. Today I no longer have to maintain those weight goals but still keep a fit body. Today, the most important thing to maintaining weight and/or weight loss if I need to is being in shape. Find any exercises you like but do something everyday to get and then stay in shape. You’ll find your that your mind will gravitate to healthier foods. You’ll also find if you eat too much you can burn it off through exercise. If you don’t want to exercise as hard you’ll find that you won’t eat as much.
The dedication to raising awareness about the importance of muscle health is genuinely inspiring. Betsy's story is a heart-wrenching example of the consequences of neglecting our muscles. I'm committed to embracing resistance exercise and high-quality protein, eager to share this knowledge with others. Let's join the movement for a healthier and stronger future.
This is phenomenal. While it is important to understand the metabolism of adipose tissue in obese patients it is also important to understand how the contributions of building muscle can counteract metabolic contributions of excess visceral adiposity. This is well supported by the literature on pubmed and falls within content guidelines. This video doesn’t deserve to be flagged but praised as an appropriate way to combat obesity.
It’s weird how inactive people see ANY activity they do as them not being a sedentary person. Walking 5 minutes doesn’t make you an active person. Moving and being off the couch 8 hours a day does.
true, but the only thing I don't like about it is promoting eating dead animals when there are plenty of sources of quality protein from whole based plant foods.........and are higher quality than dead animal meat you could eat it........that would be the flag to me....people should be eating beans and mushrooms and kale..........and oats.......horses are massive muscular specimen and don't need to eat dead animals to maintain their protein intake........as well as rhinos and elephants and hippos........massive creatures with massive muscular structure and they eat no dead animals or live ones........
@@trevorregay9283 There is no plant in the world that is more nutritious than meat. Humans are designed to eat meat. You can deny it all you want but comparing human physiology to an Elephant or a Rhino is simply silly.
Gabrielle Lyon is the best in the world at identifying that muscle is the answer! People lose strength, as a result they lose muscle. From here diseases start to settle in because movements become too complex and can be too stressful. You crushed this message!!!
It’s hard to fathom for me that this is such an unknown and new thing. I’m 56 years old and grew up around Olympic Weightlifting. Hard training and decent protein intake was a constant consideration at our family’s dinner table. I did different sports over my lifetime, but my father constantly competed in Weightlifting, he is 78 now and still competing. This message needs to get out there! But I fear, was with smoking, most people with rationally know but won’t emotionally be able to make the switch.
What’s in your external environment will end up in your internal environment. Not just food. We’re influenced by what we surround ourselves with. Congrats on being surrounded by Olympians
3:30 Muscle is the organ of longevity 5:00 Overeating and underexercising 6:00 Resistance exercise and dietary protein 7:00 High quality protein intake 8:30 3 strategies
Dr Lyon is totally spot on. I’m a 48 yr old perimenopausal woman. I strength train 5 x weekly and count calories and macros, to make sure my body is getting the energy and elements it needs to function efficiently. At least 150g of protein per day over 6-7 meals/snacks. I strength trained between the ages of 15-25 but never incorporated the nutrition. I’m leaner and more toned now at 48 than I ever was back then. When asked, I tell others about the benefits of both strength training and nutrition. Unfortunately, I find, that as soon as any form of exercise Is mentioned, the majority switch off and don’t want to know. The old saying “you can bring a horse to water” does spring to mind.
@@carolynwilson7736 I incorporate protein into all my meals and snacks. I eat plenty of chicken, fish, eggs, I also eat carbs high in protein, such as Quinoa, and chia seeds, almonds etc, and use protein powder in coffees, breakfast (quinoa portobello, quinoa crumpets). I make protein chocolate mousse using chocolate protein powder, cacao and Greek yogurt. Look at Melissa Neil’s channel on RUclips. That’s where I learned how to do this. She helps menopausal woman lose weight and get in the best shape of their lives. Hope this helps.
Zero-carb protein powder can be really helpful. If you get an unflavored variety you can add it to almost any food (and is especially good for adding to oatmeal, porridge, shakes, smoothies, etc etc.) Isopure makes a great product.
@@kgalvin7503 thanks for that. I do use the Musashi 100% whey vanilla protein powder in my quinoa porridge and various other meals. I also make chocolate protein bars using the chocolate flavour one.
I can attest to the effectiveness of this approach. It took a little while to adjust to the protein requirements but once I was in the habit of weights 3 times a week my body just craved them and I could see the results in muscle growth and quality. Also - every day stuff just got so much easier. I had way more energy, better mood, more stamina, better sleep. The list goes on. The best thing about it? You don’t have to spend a ton to turn everything around. Just stick with it and track your progress so you can see how far you’ve come.
This woman completely changed my approach to health and aging. I’ve been following her for 4 years and the improvements in my health and body because I’ve prioritized muscle, will carry me into midlife as the strongest and most prepared which is what every woman should strive for.
I wish she could have had 2-3x as much time so she could go into greater depth on the evidence and data backing up her message. I'm currently doing my postdoctoral fellowship studying vascular aging and the mechanisms that contribute to disease progression in postmenopausal women and I would have loved to hear more on this!
Dr. Lyon is so awesome. She has an amazing podcast as well! Her whole medical staff is helping me deal with something that many other doctors have not even been able to scratch the surface of, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. I truly think her and her team will cure me of this awful condition.
As a personal trainer, and advocate for mental, and physical health, I 1000% agree with this information! This should be regularly adopted normalized information for every medical practitioner working with overweight patients/clients!
I'm not a personal trainer haha but I agree with this too! I've had lots of doctors advising on losing weight but rarely do they say work on building muscle.
the thing is if your a trainer and you want your client to do strength training BUT...... your client is not interested in doing weights/strength training. Do you just say to find another trainer?
@steve00alt70 as a trainer I would never "give up" on a client just because we had differing ideas of what their needs were. I mean..... their decisions lead them to you, shouldn't they be willing to take your advice so they can pattern interrupt and make a change for the better. Simple response, "I appreciate how you feel about weight training, but I can assure you it has been proven that strength training will benefit you more than anything else at this point, I'm here to help you, I would never lead you astray. My reputation depends on us getting results together!"
Thank you, Dr. Lyon, for being a tireless advocate for looking at our health crisis from a different perspective. Instead of simply focusing on obesity, focusing on ones proportional strength, and how that relates to long term quality of life and functionality maybe the thing that must be tackled. As someone who is seeing the ravages of sarcopenia in my mother, I can testify that very few things can diminish ones quality of life more than decreased strength, instability, and impaired mobility.
Well said Gabrielle kudos to you! Most ppl don't know that muscle is the most metabolically active tissue in the human body and the more lean muscle mass you have as you age the better your metabolic health and longevity!💪
This is something that really needs to be addressed IMO. I think Betsy's experience absolutely speaks to what happens when we don't prioritize muscle health and the way Gabrielle breaks it all down here makes a lot of sense and offers simple, practical advice. Thank you!
This type of content, which I first heard a few years ago, is what finally got through to me. At 51, the clock ticked loudly. It was no longer about being thin, but preventing metabolic diseases and brain health. Then it was easy to exercise and eat real food and ditch sugar and junk food. Diets never worked like a healthy dose of reality. I'm 56 and feel amazing. IF, strength training, walking, real food, no alcohol, regular sleep. I could have chosen to feel this good 25 years ago, but better late than never.
This is awesome stuff. It’s insane to me that people aren’t educated in this enough to know how incredibly important it is to not only A) maintain a healthy diet , but also: B) build muscle/lift weights C) of course c is cardio All are equally important to you having an all around healthy life. In mind body and whatever else you got going on 😉
@@robertt9342 not paying attention/not stressing the importance. In all honesty, it’s because Not staying healthy is easy. And I’d say they’ve been saying it a lot longer that that 😂 thousands of years maybe ?
I myself know why people aren't educated on it. There are people out there paid to publish articles stating that you don't have to do this to lose weight,...or meat is bad.....etc.
Good message. Now it's just getting people to put it into practice. I go to an economical gym that only costs about $10 a month. Well worth it. One of the people I see there that I am most impressed with is a woman in her upper 70's with a small oxygen tank. She hits all the weight machines on a regular basis. I have encouraged many others to do the same. But, a set of adjustable dumbbells and a workout bench will suffice. As you progress, add a set of gymnastic rings and a pullup bar if you can. Use them regularly, allowing for rest days, and the benefits will accrue.
Don’t eat too much, eat the right things, move around A LOT, and pick up heavy things and move them to a different spot…it’s not a secret, people just don’t want to do it!
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are body needs including complementary proteins and especially the the minerals are in vegetables and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
as one of my countrys pioneers in the field of Natural medicine , i must admit that Ms Gabrielle Lyon is doing a great work in regard to the muscular system of our body,shes smart shes correct,and shes an amazing amazing lady!!!
I've heard people say sitting down in modern life all day is worse than cancer, and I don't think this is an exaggeration. The one piece that is missing from this logical and medical viewpoint, is that many people struggle in their mind to make the necessary change. The change needs to start with our mind, but it definitely includes strength, flexibility and endurance in our muscles 💪 👊
You can;t do everything alone and through willpower. Everyone needs positive support. The whole tone of this message was socially oriented and for the good of society as a whole. It should be just something we do as a positive social activity.
Traded my couch for a bench 3 years ago. Best decision of my life. Do a set while you're chilling. What's it take? 30 seconds? How long are we on the couch marathoning a new show? Why are we being so lazy? Out of sheer boredom, you'll work out. There's no need to just melt into the couch. You can still watch your shows WHILE you get healthier. It's worth the money in every way
@@thebatman6201 ABSOLUTELY genius way to think about it. Love this idea, I'm defo adding that to my list. Layering activities is THE way to overcome overwhelm when you have too much to do. Keep going 💪
As of the summer of 2020, I weighed just over 290. Im at 252 as of this morning. I feel pretty confident that if I hadn't been an active weight lifter in my teens and 20s id have been a lot heavier and also be struggling much more now to get leaner.
🙌🏼 Amazing Dr Lyon! Proud to say you are my Dr and have helped me turn my health around. I have more energy at 47 than I did when I first met with you at 43. Thank you! 💪🏻
So true! So many people age so much faster when living a sedentary life. I’ve learned that, it takes a few years of a non-sedentary life to see real results! Working out for a few months of the year is not going to change your statistic, it’s the consistency of doing it.
I appreciate the strategies provided - resistance exercise, high-quality protein, and adjusting protein intake at specific meals. Simple and practical steps to focus on muscle health.
I have been saying this for years. I am no professional but I see the difference in people that build and maintain muscle vs high cardio exercise. It seems obvious to me and it is great to see this explained here. Great job
100% agree there needs to be a change from exercising for aesthetics to exercising for health, and this talk puts all the reasons why in a very straightforward way.
True. But unfortunately exercising for health/prevention doesn't sell. People want to look good. They want to feel good when they are hurting or notice something physically concerning, but as soon as they are "fixed", it's back to look good. That's why there will always be fad diet/exercise for most folks. My mom died 20 years too soon from the ravages of sarcopenia. Her picture is in the dictionary under sedentary.
This is the single most important message we could get out here to turn around our metabolic crisis. I guess it would be dangerous to share how this could be turned around with dietary protein & resistance training.
Wish this came in with Chinese subtitles so I could share with my parents. Having been telling them to get into resistance training and eat more protein for their health and they just ignored me and told me I should not squat, should not deadlift, should not this and that, because resistance training is dangerous….my mom is diabetic, overweight with a bunch of health problems and my dad’s got the weakest core one can imagine. It just baffles me how they can be OK with all these not wanting to make some changes to feel better.
Some people are too stubborn to learn. It's baffling that they have all these conditions and you're probably the picture of health exactly because you do those "dangerous" things.
Correct for some people. I was 220 pounds being able to lift quite a bit of weight after 2 years of going to the gym consistently 3 days a week and eating a bunch of protein every day. My problem was that I was overeating- upwards of 5,000 calories a day. I cut it down to 2,800/day. At the peak of my weight loss I was at 185, no muscle loss. Now I think I'm back up to like 196 ish but trying to get down. Point isn't the calories per day as it's variable for everyone. Point is that muscle building _is_ helpful for some to lose weight, but for others calorie cutting while simultaneously keeping macro nutrient intake afloat is more important for weight loss. I think _most_ people in America- that is, the millions of sedentary people that haven't picked up a single dumbbell in years, probably just need to follow Gabrielle's advice first. But once you gain the muscle and continue to keep to a gym schedule, the other part plays more importance.
Very good talking points. This is some thing I always wondered about obese people. One of the hardest elements to gaining muscle is not gym sessions or supplementation‘s, but bulking. People with obesity have bulking as a positive strength, so I’ve always wondered why people struggling with obesity just don’t go to the gym And lift weights or just stick to the bare minimum: squats, dead lifts, bench press, been over rows, military press, etc. Like I said, they’ve already got the hardest part out of the way. As an ectomorph, I’ll take your appetite any day.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon nails it in this Ted Talk. Common sense approach prevails regarding muscle health and longevity along with proper protein intake. Bravo!!!
This is such a great video. I am going to do my best to get it out to as many people as possible. This should be watched by every person on the planet!
Thats easily to uncover. We eat to much junk, much to much sugar, to many additives. We all could eat a lot cleaner, but weeellll thats effort and sometimes a freezer Pizza is easy and affordable, sometimes going to MCDonalds is the only option that is still open or on the way. Add the average lazyness we all have to the lies of the industrie (sugar is awesome for you, trust your gut!) and the easy availability of not so healthy food and there is your answer. A doughnut a week won't kill you, but the amount makes the poison.
The more I look into this, the more questions come up. For example, as a species, we have been consuming wheat for 1,000’s of years, but in the last 50, we are developing gluten sensitivity and a host of autoimmune diseases likely linked to gluten. I don’t believe that we as a species have suddenly devolved to form gluten sensitivities. So, it begs the question, is it the wheat? If so, is it something the farmers are doing in growing wheat? Think pesticides or fertilizers and such. Or, is it how the grain is processed? It’s a living, viable berry until it goes through the mill where the bran and germ are separated from the endosperm. In the case of “whole wheat” flour, where a portion of the bran is introduced back into the flour, but never the germ… the part with all the nutrients because it has a very short shelf life. Or, maybe it’s the baking process and the different ingredients and preservatives that are introduced into the breads that we consume. Who knows, but I’d love to see some PhD’s do a deep dive into this.
@@nutsandbolts432 Whole wheat means endosperm + germ + bran, at least in the EU and the USA. Only the chaff is removed. Within the EU they don't remove and add bran back if the bread is called whole wheat. The term is protected and means it has to contain only whole wheat flour.
This talk is a game-changer! Her passion for muscle-centric medicine is contagious, and her dedication to changing the narrative around obesity and aging is inspiring. Betsy's story resonates deeply, showing us that there's more to health than just numbers on a scale. I'm excited to follow these strategies and spread the word about the significance of muscle health. Let's all work towards being advocates for our own well-being.
-Resistance exercise 3/w
-high quality protein
-increase protein threshold in the first and last meal of the day
Thank you!!
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She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are pot needs especially the minerals are festivals and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
@@ulthelth2899 I often use the Cleveland Clinic website to answer any health, medical, or supplement question. I find them more concise and informative than other clinics or healthline. And Essylton has a cookbook out, or maybe it's his son the fireman.
Dr. Lyon is spot on. I'm a 61 year old athlete capable of back squatting 400 pound and dead lifting 425 pounds. I can also run ultra marathons and Spartan races. I am on a high protein diet. Here's the thing I keep tripping over, I see people out there my own age and I refer to them as older people and then reality hits, that those people are often the same age as I am. I think a high protein diet and resistance training is important, but I would also like to add that mindset matters just as much. The aging population is told to slow down, take it easy and a lot of other nonsense people come up with about age. Don't buy into it, it's fatal to longevity. I keep finding RUclips videos of people in their 70s and 80s being fitter than myself and that inspires me to get even more fit. Not that I'm not fit at the moment, I can crush 20 year old's in workouts. I am more fit now than I was in my 20s and I don't think I am close to having reached my peak yet. The best is yet to come.
Attitude and proper nutrition to support that Attitude... you have it👍
You're right. It's a mindset to get out and keep doing things. The body is smart ... use or lose it. Sure as you get older you won't have the exactly the same body as your 20yr old self, but I believe in body age not your actual age.
HUGELY impressive that you can both lift heavy AND run marathons. Majority of older fitness crowd are either long distance cycles or marathoners and they look old and exhausted lol. Or it’s the heavy lifters who absolutely refuse to run or do any cardio.
That's amazing! I'm a fit 35 year old, and look forward to the long road ahead
@@DimitriTheBarbarian the mind is willing but the joints are weak my friend. i appreciate the OPs mindset, but they *might* have a skewed perspective on normal or what is possible. spoilers- none of us get out of life alive.
She is on the right side of science
Dr. Gabrielle has been my personal MD for 5+ years. Her work is precise, proven and efficient. With her focus on muscle health and sustenance, dietary protein and ensuring regular bloodwork, she's empowered me to transform my body; I'm in better shape now than i was in my thirties. Under her care, I sailed through menopause and came through that transition healthier than I've ever been. Wonderful to see her voice, study, practice and wisdom here.
Really?
What are you wearing at the moment?
Congratulations!
Awesome! 👏
That's incredible ❤🎉
She is absolutely beautiful, and SO right! I'm losing my last grandparent to dementia because I could NOT get her to exercise. That was her choice, but now she is dying, in a slow fade.
I’m 71 exercised my whole life ( started at 27) I’ve been lifting weights 🏋️♀️, Pilates , yoga and Catriking , I exercise everyday eat well ! It paid off people can’t believe I’m 71 ! Our bodies are the temple of the holy spirt! Take care of what Gods giving you!
Oh wow that is amazing! Very good to hear it's paying off for you.
That's pretty incredible!
Good for you my friend!
Im 65,,, and I'm actually probably under weight. I've been working out since I was in my teens, high School track, contact sports, yoga, you name it. I've had some good genes, but also a lot of hard work, and I intend to keep it up until I drop. It's your quality of life that counts.
Same for me at 68 with 50 years of weight lifting an NOT listening to medical fads as they passed through. Great job!
@@lonniekennedy6130 thank you
Betsy's story underlines the importance of her message particularly well. Let's spread the word and prioritize our muscle health for a stronger future.
Our ancestors knew the value of physical labor. Glad to see a return to appreciating the importance of muscle for health.
Such a refreshing perspective! Let's prioritize muscle health over aesthetics.
As someone who has struggled with weight literally my entire life, this talk has really spun me out. I've been through so many different strategies with my doctor over the years and never once has he said "Oh, how about lifting weights?" I feel like I'm about to go down a huge rabbit hole with this new info lol
SHE IS THE BEST!!! SPOT ON!! I'm 54 and have plenty of muscle and will keep on keeping one!! I lift up to 5 times a week!
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are body needs including complementary proteins and especially the the minerals are in vegetables and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
Starting my fitness journey at 50, and this talk is my wake-up call. Better late than never, right? Time to hit the weights and up that protein intake.
Her vision for a future where individuals advocate for their own health resonates deeply. I'd love to see a cultural shift towards managing our own well-being.
I was at a cardiologist’s office today. Every male patient I saw there had a big belly and skinny arms. It’s an epidemic among middle aged and older men. This video is spot on.
Dude this is spot on
I have put on a ton of muscle over the past 4 years but I still have to eat under 2000 calories to lose any weight which than makes it impossible to put on more muscle. Frustrating. I eat one bad meal a week and it cancels out everything.
They drink beers non stop probably too
I have 16.5 inch biceps and a big belly. you can have a lot of muscles and a big belly at the same time
@@didiermontagnier6114 16.5 - 7.5 fat= 9 inch arm. Let's not measure the non dominant arm.
I couldn't agree more. I started lifting weights at age 22 abd have been consistent over 42 years...three x week. Incorporated cardio with elliptical and or swimming..im 68 with 41% muscle mass. I am addicted to this and have endless energy...
After 20 years of being lazy, I just started to go back to lifing. After only three times of doing it, I feel soooo much better. I was worried if I would be able to stick with it, but as you said, I think I'm addicted now too. It's a very good physical feeling. I'm 47 and am reminded about how great feeling 17 years old was. I had just accepted the fact that I was getting old and hurting was a fact of it. I'm so glad that isn't true.
41% muscle?? What are you 300lbs?
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are pot needs especially the minerals are festivals and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
completely reshaped my outlook on health and aging. The passion for advocating muscle-centric medicine is contagious. Betsy's story hit close to home, emphasizing the significance of healthy muscles in overall well-being. The strategies offered are both sensible and motivating - I'm ready to incorporate resistance exercise and increase my protein intake. Let's embark on this journey together for a stronger future.
I can’t begin to describe how Dr. Lyon’s ability to break down the importance of muscle has shifted my perspective. I’m finally lifting weights thanks to her and it changed my life. I love her paradigm.
Awesome Gabrielle 👏 The fact that this is flagged as 'outside the content guidelines' adds weight to your argument. This should be mainstream, not controversial.
What’s with the flagged content? Seriously
@@jchiar Goes against WEF goals.
@@SleepyPaul what’s a WEF goal?
@@jchiar Look up World Economic Forum
@@scottg5588 Ah that group. I dont follow them , nor do I care for their opinion. For someone to say eat what can be grown in a lab is crazy. Im a farm to table guy.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is one of my go-to health experts
& she walks her talk.
Gabrielle's talk has blown me away with its fresh perspective on health and longevity. Her dedication to shifting our focus from obesity to muscle health is commendable. Let's join Gabrielle's movement for a healthier future.
That's Dr Gabrielle. Put some respect on her name boy
The dedication to raising awareness about the importance of muscle health is genuinely inspiring.
My weight was creeping up in my 30s and I was struggling to shed the weight I gained (which had made me slightly obese) until I started resistance training, watching my protein intake and eating mostly non-processed foods. I wholeheartedly agree with everything Dr Lyon says.
I think the non-processed foods part of this sentence is really important!
@@calebdonnar Definitely, it's wild how much your body changes when you start eating whole foods
I've been working out 37 years and I endorse this message!
I wish I had known about the importance of resistance exercise and building muscle earlier in life. My son started weight training and got me into it too. I wasn't trying to lose weight, just didn't want to be one of those frail old men. I lost weight almost as a side effect without it even being my focus so I agree with what Gabrielle is saying here and that it's time to shift that way of thinking
Me too, I'm only starting to catch on now.
You're a role model for embracing change.
Strength training: a game-changer for aging gracefully. 😁
It's not too late!
heckyeah!@tanapenovich8181
Resistance exercise, more high-quality protein, and sharing this knowledge with others-count me in! Let's join the fight for muscle health 💪💪
I am so grateful to have come across her talk today!!! Next level!!
Muscle is the key :D
Muscle health matters, and I'm on board for making a positive change!
I'm on board for making muscle health a top concern!
I'mLet's prioritize our muscles and inspire others to do the same.!👍
Much needed ted talk for me. I’m sure the amount of weight I gained during the pandemic is not only the poor diet I had, but also the loss of muscle resulting from a remote desk job+sedentary down time activity after work. Thank you Gabrielle!
Until you change your eating habits (restrict amount and content of food) no amount of exercise will help you loose weight in a long run. Remember this advice, it can save you years.
@@alexpetrov8871 yes, I am already aware of that :)
Wow! Such a life changing talk for those who will listen Dr Lyon! 👏
I’m a 49yo woman who really started amping up my weight training and protein centric diet for this past year consistently- and o feel amazing! My body comp is better now than when I was in my 20s. My sleep is solid and my zest for life and all things active is through the roof. I will most definitely share this talk with everyone I can think of. Can’t wait to read your book! Forever Strong baby! 💪🔥
Wow I'm 49 and u sure don't look 49 more like 35, 38..
I remember looking at data 15 yrs ago that clearly showed a strong positive correlation between muscle mass and longevity! Cheers!
I was a wrestler in high school and college. I learned to make ridiculous weight losses week after week. Today I no longer have to maintain those weight goals but still keep a fit body. Today, the most important thing to maintaining weight and/or weight loss if I need to is being in shape. Find any exercises you like but do something everyday to get and then stay in shape. You’ll find your that your mind will gravitate to healthier foods. You’ll also find if you eat too much you can burn it off through exercise. If you don’t want to exercise as hard you’ll find that you won’t eat as much.
The dedication to raising awareness about the importance of muscle health is genuinely inspiring. Betsy's story is a heart-wrenching example of the consequences of neglecting our muscles. I'm committed to embracing resistance exercise and high-quality protein, eager to share this knowledge with others. Let's join the movement for a healthier and stronger future.
It's not just that she neglected her muscles though, I think the yo-yoing of her weight wouldn't have helped things either
This is phenomenal. While it is important to understand the metabolism of adipose tissue in obese patients it is also important to understand how the contributions of building muscle can counteract metabolic contributions of excess visceral adiposity. This is well supported by the literature on pubmed and falls within content guidelines. This video doesn’t deserve to be flagged but praised as an appropriate way to combat obesity.
The flag makes me think TED is trying to discourage direct medical advice in talks, not disagreeing with this specific message.
When fitness coaches understand the body more than doctors because they work closely with clients rather than once a year meet and prescribe…
It’s weird how inactive people see ANY activity they do as them not being a sedentary person. Walking 5 minutes doesn’t make you an active person. Moving and being off the couch 8 hours a day does.
true, but the only thing I don't like about it is promoting eating dead animals when there are plenty of sources of quality protein from whole based plant foods.........and are higher quality than dead animal meat you could eat it........that would be the flag to me....people should be eating beans and mushrooms and kale..........and oats.......horses are massive muscular specimen and don't need to eat dead animals to maintain their protein intake........as well as rhinos and elephants and hippos........massive creatures with massive muscular structure and they eat no dead animals or live ones........
@@trevorregay9283 There is no plant in the world that is more nutritious than meat. Humans are designed to eat meat. You can deny it all you want but comparing human physiology to an Elephant or a Rhino is simply silly.
Gabrielle Lyon is the best in the world at identifying that muscle is the answer! People lose strength, as a result they lose muscle. From here diseases start to settle in because movements become too complex and can be too stressful. You crushed this message!!!
This talk fired me up! Time to take charge of our health journeys. Remember, you're not alone; we're in this together!
It’s hard to fathom for me that this is such an unknown and new thing. I’m 56 years old and grew up around Olympic Weightlifting. Hard training and decent protein intake was a constant consideration at our family’s dinner table.
I did different sports over my lifetime, but my father constantly competed in Weightlifting, he is 78 now and still competing.
This message needs to get out there! But I fear, was with smoking, most people with rationally know but won’t emotionally be able to make the switch.
What’s in your external environment will end up in your internal environment. Not just food. We’re influenced by what we surround ourselves with. Congrats on being surrounded by Olympians
3:30 Muscle is the organ of longevity
5:00 Overeating and underexercising
6:00 Resistance exercise and dietary protein
7:00 High quality protein intake
8:30 3 strategies
This is a RELIEF. I have been focusing on quality protein and resistance based exercises for years now, glad to know I'm doing the right things!!
Dr Lyon is totally spot on. I’m a 48 yr old perimenopausal woman. I strength train 5 x weekly and count calories and macros, to make sure my body is getting the energy and elements it needs to function efficiently. At least 150g of protein per day over 6-7 meals/snacks. I strength trained between the ages of 15-25 but never incorporated the nutrition. I’m leaner and more toned now at 48 than I ever was back then. When asked, I tell others about the benefits of both strength training and nutrition. Unfortunately, I find, that as soon as any form of exercise Is mentioned, the majority switch off and don’t want to know. The old saying “you can bring a horse to water” does spring to mind.
How to do manage to eat that much protein? I’m struggling to eat an adequate amount each day. I track macros and weight train also.
@@carolynwilson7736 I incorporate protein into all my meals and snacks. I eat plenty of chicken, fish, eggs, I also eat carbs high in protein, such as Quinoa, and chia seeds, almonds etc, and use protein powder in coffees, breakfast (quinoa portobello, quinoa crumpets). I make protein chocolate mousse using chocolate protein powder, cacao and Greek yogurt. Look at Melissa Neil’s channel on RUclips. That’s where I learned how to do this. She helps menopausal woman lose weight and get in the best shape of their lives. Hope this helps.
@@carolynwilson7736I incorporate protein shakes into several foods to keep mine up
Zero-carb protein powder can be really helpful. If you get an unflavored variety you can add it to almost any food (and is especially good for adding to oatmeal, porridge, shakes, smoothies, etc etc.) Isopure makes a great product.
@@kgalvin7503 thanks for that. I do use the Musashi 100% whey vanilla protein powder in my quinoa porridge and various other meals. I also make chocolate protein bars using the chocolate flavour one.
I can attest to the effectiveness of this approach. It took a little while to adjust to the protein requirements but once I was in the habit of weights 3 times a week my body just craved them and I could see the results in muscle growth and quality. Also - every day stuff just got so much easier. I had way more energy, better mood, more stamina, better sleep. The list goes on. The best thing about it? You don’t have to spend a ton to turn everything around. Just stick with it and track your progress so you can see how far you’ve come.
I love your bravery on this point doctor and how correct you are about this, notes are taken.
This is a Game Changer in the way we think about our health!!
Why aren't we shouting this from the rooftops when it makes so much sense? So glad to have seen this.
This woman completely changed my approach to health and aging. I’ve been following her for 4 years and the improvements in my health and body because I’ve prioritized muscle, will carry me into midlife as the strongest and most prepared which is what every woman should strive for.
What a shift in the conversation, considering how muscle health plays a role in overall well-being, not just physical health or aesthetics
I wish she could have had 2-3x as much time so she could go into greater depth on the evidence and data backing up her message. I'm currently doing my postdoctoral fellowship studying vascular aging and the mechanisms that contribute to disease progression in postmenopausal women and I would have loved to hear more on this!
This talk is a much-needed wake-up call. The midlife muscle crisis highlighted here sheds light on a vital aspect of our health.
Dr. Lyon is so awesome. She has an amazing podcast as well! Her whole medical staff is helping me deal with something that many other doctors have not even been able to scratch the surface of, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth. I truly think her and her team will cure me of this awful condition.
Challenging conventional wisdom about health and aging, revealing a revelation!!! Much needed these days.
As a personal trainer, and advocate for mental, and physical health, I 1000% agree with this information! This should be regularly adopted normalized information for every medical practitioner working with overweight patients/clients!
I'm not a personal trainer haha but I agree with this too! I've had lots of doctors advising on losing weight but rarely do they say work on building muscle.
the thing is if your a trainer and you want your client to do strength training BUT...... your client is not interested in doing weights/strength training. Do you just say to find another trainer?
@steve00alt70 as a trainer I would never "give up" on a client just because we had differing ideas of what their needs were. I mean..... their decisions lead them to you, shouldn't they be willing to take your advice so they can pattern interrupt and make a change for the better. Simple response, "I appreciate how you feel about weight training, but I can assure you it has been proven that strength training will benefit you more than anything else at this point, I'm here to help you, I would never lead you astray. My reputation depends on us getting results together!"
Three days a week until you want to quit- and then you are going to keep going. I love that. It’s the keeping going I am working on right now.
Stop listening to the trurh start applying trurh. Cos as she said you will be in a dementia ward otherwise. JUST GET GOING. KEEP GOING
Thank you, Dr. Lyon, for being a tireless advocate for looking at our health crisis from a different perspective. Instead of simply focusing on obesity, focusing on ones proportional strength, and how that relates to long term quality of life and functionality maybe the thing that must be tackled. As someone who is seeing the ravages of sarcopenia in my mother, I can testify that very few things can diminish ones quality of life more than decreased strength, instability, and impaired mobility.
Well said Gabrielle kudos to you! Most ppl don't know that muscle is the most metabolically active tissue in the human body and the more lean muscle mass you have as you age the better your metabolic health and longevity!💪
It's everything she says on her podcasts day in and out, she truly wants better longevity for all. Great job!!
Ive been lifting since 50 im 60 now, not in great shape, but im STRONG.
This is something that really needs to be addressed IMO. I think Betsy's experience absolutely speaks to what happens when we don't prioritize muscle health and the way Gabrielle breaks it all down here makes a lot of sense and offers simple, practical advice. Thank you!
I totally agree with this but mentioning supporting studies would have given me confidence 8n the message.
I've seen so many people focus on weight loss without considering muscle health and it seems like such a harder journey than those who build muscle.
This type of content, which I first heard a few years ago, is what finally got through to me. At 51, the clock ticked loudly. It was no longer about being thin, but preventing metabolic diseases and brain health. Then it was easy to exercise and eat real food and ditch sugar and junk food. Diets never worked like a healthy dose of reality. I'm 56 and feel amazing. IF, strength training, walking, real food, no alcohol, regular sleep. I could have chosen to feel this good 25 years ago, but better late than never.
Dr. Lyon is such a compassionate and impactful medical professional. Amazing 💪🏼 What an important message to share.
Gabrielle's talk made me realize how many misconceptions there are about nutrition and muscle health. Time to educate others!
This is awesome stuff. It’s insane to me that people aren’t educated in this enough to know how incredibly important it is to not only
A) maintain a healthy diet , but also:
B) build muscle/lift weights
C) of course c is cardio
All are equally important to you having an all around healthy life. In mind body and whatever else you got going on 😉
It’s literally what doctors have been saying for more than 30 years…. Where has anyone been?
@@robertt9342 not paying attention/not stressing the importance.
In all honesty, it’s because Not staying healthy is easy. And I’d say they’ve been saying it a lot longer that that 😂 thousands of years maybe ?
@@robertt9342Society is currently telling everyone being morbidly obeseis beautiful.
I myself know why people aren't educated on it. There are people out there paid to publish articles stating that you don't have to do this to lose weight,...or meat is bad.....etc.
An amazing cutting edge thought leader and pioneer! Thank you for inspiring all of us, Dr. Lyons!
Good message. Now it's just getting people to put it into practice. I go to an economical gym that only costs about $10 a month. Well worth it. One of the people I see there that I am most impressed with is a woman in her upper 70's with a small oxygen tank. She hits all the weight machines on a regular basis. I have encouraged many others to do the same. But, a set of adjustable dumbbells and a workout bench will suffice. As you progress, add a set of gymnastic rings and a pullup bar if you can. Use them regularly, allowing for rest days, and the benefits will accrue.
Hands down the best 10 minutes I've ever spent on RUclips!
Love the idea of making muscle health a priority. Let's reshape the conversation around health and aging 💪💪
this is common knowledge in the lifting/athletic world just not in general population.
Don’t eat too much, eat the right things, move around A LOT, and pick up heavy things and move them to a different spot…it’s not a secret, people just don’t want to do it!
Probably because there are so view examples to find inspiration from these days. It's actually so easy.
@@AngelInfinity depends on where you look
She’s got it half right. On the protein area she doesn’t even mention complementary proteins of vegetables and fruits. 89% of Americans don’t eat vegetables and fruits in the minimum amounts. All the nutrients are body needs including complementary proteins and especially the the minerals are in vegetables and fruits,….especially over eating animal Protein, which includes Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy has caused the reason for heart disease, cardiovascular problems. It’s highly toxic to breakdown and causes acidosis without minerals. You can’t neutralize that toxin and the information animal proteins caused minerals, neutralize the acidosis and remove the toxins. The AMA doesn’t want to admit it because they don’t make money on diet, they only make it on drugs and surgery. Wake up Americans. Building muscle is extremely important but everything you put in your mouth that causes inflammation in your arteries. Also causes the overload of toxins, causing the highest increase which is heart disease kills 3000 a day then cancer and diabetes, The top doctors who invented heart bypass surgery and the research Found the cause in diet. Biggest killer in this country is heart disease. Funny it’s not a disease because you can’t catch it. It’s not communicable. Not even getting enough fiber which your probiotic health is what they feed on a lot of your fiber as well as moving it through your body. Removing toxic waste product. Doctors don’t study nutrition and medical school and they haven’t got a clue. Unless they wake up the Cleveland clinic research hospital has compiled all this different research proving it. They’re reversing heart disease, cancer diabetes. One of them is Dr. Essylstyn, also Dr Colin Campbell the Einstein on Biochemistry research and Dr Bernard The top expert in diabetes
as one of my countrys pioneers in the field of Natural medicine , i must admit that Ms Gabrielle Lyon is doing a great work in regard to the muscular system of our body,shes smart shes correct,and shes an amazing amazing lady!!!
I've heard people say sitting down in modern life all day is worse than cancer, and I don't think this is an exaggeration. The one piece that is missing from this logical and medical viewpoint, is that many people struggle in their mind to make the necessary change. The change needs to start with our mind, but it definitely includes strength, flexibility and endurance in our muscles 💪 👊
You can;t do everything alone and through willpower. Everyone needs positive support. The whole tone of this message was socially oriented and for the good of society as a whole. It should be just something we do as a positive social activity.
Traded my couch for a bench 3 years ago. Best decision of my life. Do a set while you're chilling. What's it take? 30 seconds? How long are we on the couch marathoning a new show? Why are we being so lazy? Out of sheer boredom, you'll work out. There's no need to just melt into the couch. You can still watch your shows WHILE you get healthier. It's worth the money in every way
@@thebatman6201 ABSOLUTELY genius way to think about it. Love this idea, I'm defo adding that to my list. Layering activities is THE way to overcome overwhelm when you have too much to do. Keep going 💪
She has a channel too, her stuff is so on point.
As of the summer of 2020, I weighed just over 290. Im at 252 as of this morning. I feel pretty confident that if I hadn't been an active weight lifter in my teens and 20s id have been a lot heavier and also be struggling much more now to get leaner.
I'm not to sure why you are happy about that. If you were 6ft 4in, you'd still be obese. I'm guessing you need to lose at least another 100 pounds.
Respect
Great info!! I’m 61 and have been training with weights for over 30 years!! I won the over 60 masters bodybuilding contest last month!
So awesome! I preach this to my friends and clients ALL the time! I’m so happy to hear someone else preach it as well
🙌🏼 Amazing Dr Lyon! Proud to say you are my Dr and have helped me turn my health around. I have more energy at 47 than I did when I first met with you at 43. Thank you! 💪🏻
I agree with strength training. IM 70 YEARS OLD AND EXERCISE 3 TIMES A WEEK 👍👌💯
So true! So many people age so much faster when living a sedentary life. I’ve learned that, it takes a few years of a non-sedentary life to see real results! Working out for a few months of the year is not going to change your statistic, it’s the consistency of doing it.
I appreciate the strategies provided - resistance exercise, high-quality protein, and adjusting protein intake at specific meals. Simple and practical steps to focus on muscle health.
I have been saying this for years. I am no professional but I see the difference in people that build and maintain muscle vs high cardio exercise. It seems obvious to me and it is great to see this explained here. Great job
do you mean less jogging and more heavy liifting?
Yes@@dorotadeli3181
You should do both
both build muscle?
Ha. What’s funny is a lot of the people you see doing cardio, especially competitive people lift weights, especially in the off-season.
100% agree there needs to be a change from exercising for aesthetics to exercising for health, and this talk puts all the reasons why in a very straightforward way.
This is a great way of putting it
True. But unfortunately exercising for health/prevention doesn't sell. People want to look good. They want to feel good when they are hurting or notice something physically concerning, but as soon as they are "fixed", it's back to look good. That's why there will always be fad diet/exercise for most folks. My mom died 20 years too soon from the ravages of sarcopenia. Her picture is in the dictionary under sedentary.
This is the single most important message we could get out here to turn around our metabolic crisis. I guess it would be dangerous to share how this could be turned around with dietary protein & resistance training.
JJ, I think I read your book if this is the same person. Cool to see you comment on here. Sorry if it’s a mix up :-)
I admire Gabrielle's dedication to helping others and fighting for muscle-centric medicine. We need more advocates like her!
The way she has developed this and how it has been laid out in a way that is easy to grasp is excellent.
Wish this came in with Chinese subtitles so I could share with my parents. Having been telling them to get into resistance training and eat more protein for their health and they just ignored me and told me I should not squat, should not deadlift, should not this and that, because resistance training is dangerous….my mom is diabetic, overweight with a bunch of health problems and my dad’s got the weakest core one can imagine. It just baffles me how they can be OK with all these not wanting to make some changes to feel better.
Some people are too stubborn to learn. It's baffling that they have all these conditions and you're probably the picture of health exactly because you do those "dangerous" things.
Less than One hour 3 days a week heavy lifting at 58 I look better than most college students. I didn’t start till I was 50.
Correct for some people. I was 220 pounds being able to lift quite a bit of weight after 2 years of going to the gym consistently 3 days a week and eating a bunch of protein every day. My problem was that I was overeating- upwards of 5,000 calories a day. I cut it down to 2,800/day. At the peak of my weight loss I was at 185, no muscle loss. Now I think I'm back up to like 196 ish but trying to get down.
Point isn't the calories per day as it's variable for everyone. Point is that muscle building _is_ helpful for some to lose weight, but for others calorie cutting while simultaneously keeping macro nutrient intake afloat is more important for weight loss. I think _most_ people in America- that is, the millions of sedentary people that haven't picked up a single dumbbell in years, probably just need to follow Gabrielle's advice first. But once you gain the muscle and continue to keep to a gym schedule, the other part plays more importance.
Recently discovered dr Lyon. Super clear cut delivery and put in a way I understand. Reminds me of a female version of Thomas deleaur
It makes so much sense that muscle should be a priority, especially as we age!💪🏽🔥
This talk is a breath of fresh air in the realm of health and wellness.
I'm not saying this isn't good advice but I think she's really oversimplifying things
There's a lot more to overcoming obesity
Amazing talk!
Gabrielle Lyon one of the most awesome woman on the planet! Much Love!
THATS MY BESTIE! this message needs to reach the masses!!!!
Gabrielle is a TRUE trailblazer. Fearlessly advocating REAL health in a society so full of misinformation.
Gabrielle's talk reminded me of my grandmother, who struggled with her health due to muscle loss. We need to spread this message!
Her dedication to changing the narrative around obesity and focusing on muscle health is truly remarkable.
Yeah she's definitely intense about it
Very good talking points. This is some thing I always wondered about obese people. One of the hardest elements to gaining muscle is not gym sessions or supplementation‘s, but bulking. People with obesity have bulking as a positive strength, so I’ve always wondered why people struggling with obesity just don’t go to the gym And lift weights or just stick to the bare minimum: squats, dead lifts, bench press, been over rows, military press, etc. Like I said, they’ve already got the hardest part out of the way. As an ectomorph, I’ll take your appetite any day.
I think Betsy's story shows how overlooked lifting weights was for past generations. Such a focus on cardio - especially for women.
Most doctors have been pushing weight training for women for more than 30 years…. Not sure if people forget or just don’t care.
@@robertt9342 This is just straight up false. No, they have not.
@@Redacted_762yeah they have. Women just chose not to do it.
This talk completely changed my perspective on diet and exercise. Thank you!
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon nails it in this Ted Talk. Common sense approach prevails regarding muscle health and longevity along with proper protein intake. Bravo!!!
This is going to be shared with all the people in my family.
This is such a great video. I am going to do my best to get it out to as many people as possible. This should be watched by every person on the planet!
Looking forward to sharing this talk with my GP and getting his feedback. We've never once talk about my muscles.
Would be very interesting to see what he has to say
Completely agree. Now I’m waiting for someone to uncover the problem with our food and how it’s poisoning us.
Lol pretty sure this has already been uncovered.
Many people eat nothing but processed foods loaded with sugar and salt. They are not in the 26% who exercise.
Thats easily to uncover.
We eat to much junk, much to much sugar, to many additives.
We all could eat a lot cleaner, but weeellll thats effort and sometimes a freezer Pizza is easy and affordable, sometimes going to MCDonalds is the only option that is still open or on the way.
Add the average lazyness we all have to the lies of the industrie (sugar is awesome for you, trust your gut!) and the easy availability of not so healthy food and there is your answer.
A doughnut a week won't kill you, but the amount makes the poison.
The more I look into this, the more questions come up. For example, as a species, we have been consuming wheat for 1,000’s of years, but in the last 50, we are developing gluten sensitivity and a host of autoimmune diseases likely linked to gluten. I don’t believe that we as a species have suddenly devolved to form gluten sensitivities. So, it begs the question, is it the wheat? If so, is it something the farmers are doing in growing wheat? Think pesticides or fertilizers and such. Or, is it how the grain is processed? It’s a living, viable berry until it goes through the mill where the bran and germ are separated from the endosperm. In the case of “whole wheat” flour, where a portion of the bran is introduced back into the flour, but never the germ… the part with all the nutrients because it has a very short shelf life. Or, maybe it’s the baking process and the different ingredients and preservatives that are introduced into the breads that we consume. Who knows, but I’d love to see some PhD’s do a deep dive into this.
@@nutsandbolts432 Whole wheat means endosperm + germ + bran, at least in the EU and the USA. Only the chaff is removed.
Within the EU they don't remove and add bran back if the bread is called whole wheat. The term is protected and means it has to contain only whole wheat flour.
Thank you for addressing this publicly.
This talk is a game-changer! Her passion for muscle-centric medicine is contagious, and her dedication to changing the narrative around obesity and aging is inspiring. Betsy's story resonates deeply, showing us that there's more to health than just numbers on a scale. I'm excited to follow these strategies and spread the word about the significance of muscle health. Let's all work towards being advocates for our own well-being.