The Midlife Muscle Crisis: why we've gotten obesity all wrong | Gabrielle Lyon | TEDxWestMonroe

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses how society continues to perpetuate the narrative that we have a chronic obesity epidemic, but what we are truly witnessing is an undervalued “midlife muscle crisis.” Muscle makes up the largest endocrine organ in the human body. It’s our personal body armor, metabolic defense system and arguably our greatest medicine, yet we deny its superpowers. This shifts the paradigm to focus on how muscle-centric medicine and protein synthesis restores metabolism, balances hormones, optimizes body composition and increases human longevity and survivability beyond traditional fat loss that’s failing us. Obesity is a muscle problem, not fat. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in Family Medicine and completed a clinical fellowship in Geriatrics and Nutritional Sciences at Washington University. She completed her undergraduate training in Nutritional Sciences: Vitamin & Mineral Metabolism at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject matter expert in applying protein types and levels to health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She receives mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, Ph.D., to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Her clinical practice services leaders, innovators, and executives in their prospective fields and works closely with the Special Operations Military. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @rickpreisinger1887
    @rickpreisinger18878 ай бұрын

    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 KZread 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.

  • @stepside2839

    @stepside2839

    5 ай бұрын

    Attitude and proper nutrition to support that Attitude... you have it👍

  • @stuart730

    @stuart730

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @DimitriTheBarbarian

    @DimitriTheBarbarian

    5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @bellliberty4500

    @bellliberty4500

    5 ай бұрын

    That's amazing! I'm a fit 35 year old, and look forward to the long road ahead

  • @grumpyoldman6503

    @grumpyoldman6503

    5 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @jimbo6993
    @jimbo6993 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @bradpitt5595

    @bradpitt5595

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude this is spot on

  • @bradnadeau6553

    @bradnadeau6553

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @falcorzed

    @falcorzed

    Жыл бұрын

    They drink beers non stop probably too

  • @didiermontagnier6114

    @didiermontagnier6114

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @yaasikasa17

    @yaasikasa17

    10 ай бұрын

    @@didiermontagnier6114 16.5 - 7.5 fat= 9 inch arm. Let's not measure the non dominant arm.

  • 4 ай бұрын

    -Resistance exercise 3/w -high quality protein -increase protein threshold in the first and last meal of the day

  • @ElenaBrower
    @ElenaBrower Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @backfru

    @backfru

    Жыл бұрын

    Really? What are you wearing at the moment?

  • @denisemouton

    @denisemouton

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @capimages

    @capimages

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! 👏

  • @Ghst-qo1ic

    @Ghst-qo1ic

    Жыл бұрын

    That's incredible ❤🎉

  • @yahuahsgirl

    @yahuahsgirl

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @garymacdonald5370
    @garymacdonald53709 ай бұрын

    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

  • @maevequinn

    @maevequinn

    9 ай бұрын

    Me too, I'm only starting to catch on now.

  • @zelmacastricone1228

    @zelmacastricone1228

    9 ай бұрын

    You're a role model for embracing change.

  • @JawaharMalhotra46

    @JawaharMalhotra46

    8 ай бұрын

    Strength training: a game-changer for aging gracefully. 😁

  • @dante-cruz

    @dante-cruz

    8 ай бұрын

    It's not too late!

  • @dante-cruz

    @dante-cruz

    8 ай бұрын

    heckyeah!@@tanapenovich8181

  • @cherlgolja5402
    @cherlgolja5402 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @tristan-bailey

    @tristan-bailey

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh wow that is amazing! Very good to hear it's paying off for you.

  • @suzyqsuzy

    @suzyqsuzy

    8 ай бұрын

    That's pretty incredible!

  • @marccano5061

    @marccano5061

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lonniekennedy6130

    @lonniekennedy6130

    7 ай бұрын

    Same for me at 68 with 50 years of weight lifting an NOT listening to medical fads as they passed through. Great job!

  • @marccano5061

    @marccano5061

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lonniekennedy6130 thank you

  • @gavinstyles
    @gavinstyles8 ай бұрын

    Resistance exercise, more high-quality protein, and sharing this knowledge with others-count me in! Let's join the fight for muscle health 💪💪

  • @be-present-now

    @be-present-now

    8 ай бұрын

    I am so grateful to have come across her talk today!!! Next level!!

  • @theonlyway977

    @theonlyway977

    8 ай бұрын

    Muscle is the key :D

  • @riciphariss107

    @riciphariss107

    8 ай бұрын

    Muscle health matters, and I'm on board for making a positive change!

  • @yaboimike940

    @yaboimike940

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm on board for making muscle health a top concern!

  • @Benjamin-yh9mr

    @Benjamin-yh9mr

    8 ай бұрын

    I'mLet's prioritize our muscles and inspire others to do the same.!👍

  • @idimarus3278
    @idimarus32783 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @alphabeta8403
    @alphabeta84036 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Yoshin3000
    @Yoshin30007 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ritaallerding6802
    @ritaallerding68026 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @nichmon3221

    @nichmon3221

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Ryan-wx1bi

    @Ryan-wx1bi

    4 ай бұрын

    41% muscle?? What are you 300lbs?

  • @anthonyhulse1248
    @anthonyhulse12487 ай бұрын

    She is on the right side of science

  • @Cyber-Toast
    @Cyber-Toast5 ай бұрын

    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

  • @iamthetroublefinder
    @iamthetroublefinder3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @joeychen3946
    @joeychen39467 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @calebdonnar

    @calebdonnar

    5 ай бұрын

    I think the non-processed foods part of this sentence is really important!

  • @charliebrownabel

    @charliebrownabel

    4 ай бұрын

    @@calebdonnar Definitely, it's wild how much your body changes when you start eating whole foods

  • @glenchisman6650
    @glenchisman66504 ай бұрын

    Ive been lifting since 50 im 60 now, not in great shape, but im STRONG.

  • @dr.joezundell
    @dr.joezundell Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @arifmetal

    @arifmetal

    Жыл бұрын

    The flag makes me think TED is trying to discourage direct medical advice in talks, not disagreeing with this specific message.

  • @markislivingdeliberately

    @markislivingdeliberately

    Жыл бұрын

    When fitness coaches understand the body more than doctors because they work closely with clients rather than once a year meet and prescribe…

  • @annekincannon-kf3hx

    @annekincannon-kf3hx

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @trevorregay9283

    @trevorregay9283

    7 ай бұрын

    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........

  • @seanfrank4158

    @seanfrank4158

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @ExpeditionAustralia
    @ExpeditionAustralia Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Gabrielle 👏 The fact that this is flagged as 'outside the content guidelines' adds weight to your argument. This should be mainstream, not controversial.

  • @jchiar

    @jchiar

    Жыл бұрын

    What’s with the flagged content? Seriously

  • @SleepyPaul

    @SleepyPaul

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jchiar Goes against WEF goals.

  • @jchiar

    @jchiar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SleepyPaul what’s a WEF goal?

  • @scottg5588

    @scottg5588

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jchiar Look up World Economic Forum

  • @jchiar

    @jchiar

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@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.

  • @petermitchell3475
    @petermitchell34758 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @zendayamala

    @zendayamala

    6 ай бұрын

    That's Dr Gabrielle. Put some respect on her name boy

  • @cameronriley757
    @cameronriley7576 ай бұрын

    The dedication to raising awareness about the importance of muscle health is genuinely inspiring.

  • @marccano5061
    @marccano50617 ай бұрын

    I've been living in a small town in central Texas for the last year. One I've noticed is that many of the men around my âge (65)and even younger are just plain "spent". I often see them trying to make their way in to the grocery store in their motorized chair s. The level of obesity is astounding! And I ask myself how did they get to such a point?

  • @miatharlow
    @miatharlow7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AngelInfinity
    @AngelInfinity7 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU Dr. Lyon! This knowledge is not something that has been brought to us in an easy to digest way previously. You're the best

  • @tonelocrian
    @tonelocrian7 ай бұрын

    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is one of my go-to health experts & she walks her talk.

  • @johns3106
    @johns31067 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @AngelInfinity

    @AngelInfinity

    7 ай бұрын

    Probably because there are so view examples to find inspiration from these days. It's actually so easy.

  • @thomashurbert

    @thomashurbert

    7 ай бұрын

    @@AngelInfinity depends on where you look

  • @cswann8
    @cswann87 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @BernardB2000

    @BernardB2000

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @petemurphy7164

    @petemurphy7164

    7 ай бұрын

    Respect

  • @theonlyway977
    @theonlyway9778 ай бұрын

    So simple and makes SO MUCH sense! Thank you Dr. Lyon!!!!

  • @shirleyfgfgh7082
    @shirleyfgfgh70827 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @alexpetrov8871

    @alexpetrov8871

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @shirleyfgfgh7082

    @shirleyfgfgh7082

    7 ай бұрын

    @@alexpetrov8871 yes, I am already aware of that :)

  • @bobe3250
    @bobe32507 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @fbrewer65
    @fbrewer65 Жыл бұрын

    Number 1 should be eliminate all added sugar in every form and eliminate highly processed foods.

  • @brianfeeley6140
    @brianfeeley6140 Жыл бұрын

    I remember looking at data 15 yrs ago that clearly showed a strong positive correlation between muscle mass and longevity! Cheers!

  • @alphacause
    @alphacause Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jadegoard7190
    @jadegoard71907 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Shvabicu

    @Shvabicu

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @maddoxreynolds
    @maddoxreynolds4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @davidmcgrath3190
    @davidmcgrath31907 ай бұрын

    I agree with the resistance training, but a lot of the latest studies are saying you really don’t need that much protein

  • @nelacostabianco
    @nelacostabianco Жыл бұрын

    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!💪

  • @Olivia-of6wb
    @Olivia-of6wb Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @khloetaylor1674
    @khloetaylor16746 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @charliebrownabel

    @charliebrownabel

    4 ай бұрын

    It's not just that she neglected her muscles though, I think the yo-yoing of her weight wouldn't have helped things either

  • @evanesterneg
    @evanesterneg8 ай бұрын

    Gabrielle, you're doing amazing work, giving such practical and easy to do things to ensure a baseline! You're fantastic!

  • @be-present-now

    @be-present-now

    8 ай бұрын

    She is clearly heaven sent!

  • @paulidevoss7249
    @paulidevoss72494 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-lh5cb7fh2c
    @user-lh5cb7fh2c Жыл бұрын

    This is a Game Changer in the way we think about our health!!

  • @happybarker
    @happybarker7 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @The-Tap
    @The-Tap5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @talicarson
    @talicarson3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @slydog7131
    @slydog71317 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @amygolds2435
    @amygolds2435 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @raquel-mercedes
    @raquel-mercedes6 ай бұрын

    This talk is a much-needed wake-up call. The midlife muscle crisis highlighted here sheds light on a vital aspect of our health.

  • @tr1ckster726
    @tr1ckster726 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @trentriver
    @trentriver7 ай бұрын

    As a life long weight trainer this lady is 100% correct.

  • @rachaelalbanese1851
    @rachaelalbanese18516 ай бұрын

    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! 💪🔥

  • @Mu_the_Maori

    @Mu_the_Maori

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow I'm 49 and u sure don't look 49 more like 35, 38..

  • @TheNutmegStitcher
    @TheNutmegStitcher7 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @balanc3d
    @balanc3d7 ай бұрын

    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 💪 👊

  • @JDWDMC

    @JDWDMC

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @thebatman6201

    @thebatman6201

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @balanc3d

    @balanc3d

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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 💪

  • @awhite8247
    @awhite82477 ай бұрын

    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

    @carolynwilson7736

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @awhite8247

    @awhite8247

    6 ай бұрын

    @@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 KZread. 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.

  • @GW-gz8jh

    @GW-gz8jh

    6 ай бұрын

    @@carolynwilson7736I incorporate protein shakes into several foods to keep mine up

  • @kgalvin7503

    @kgalvin7503

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @awhite8247

    @awhite8247

    3 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @laycienega
    @laycienega8 ай бұрын

    Love the idea of making muscle health a priority. Let's reshape the conversation around health and aging 💪💪

  • @ameliacarter4376
    @ameliacarter4376Ай бұрын

    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!

  • @jimwebbjr
    @jimwebbjr8 ай бұрын

    Gabrielle's talk made me realize how many misconceptions there are about nutrition and muscle health. Time to educate others!

  • @sabertoothedcapybara
    @sabertoothedcapybara7 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @greatstate48mom
    @greatstate48mom Жыл бұрын

    It's everything she says on her podcasts day in and out, she truly wants better longevity for all. Great job!!

  • @dannyturkin6229
    @dannyturkin62293 ай бұрын

    Our ancestors knew the value of physical labor. Glad to see a return to appreciating the importance of muscle for health.

  • @heynetalks
    @heynetalks Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @tristan-bailey

    @tristan-bailey

    9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @steve00alt70

    @steve00alt70

    6 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @heynetalks

    @heynetalks

    6 ай бұрын

    @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!"

  • @anthonym8903
    @anthonym8903 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @coachmarioandrija810
    @coachmarioandrija810 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic talk! Strength training and eating enough protein is so fundamental and necessary in improving all areas of life. It's a huge focus for me with my clients

  • @steakbeard
    @steakbeard7 ай бұрын

    Important message. Spread the word.

  • @mrtimmelton
    @mrtimmelton7 ай бұрын

    Amen sister! Thank you!

  • @jjvirgin6048
    @jjvirgin6048 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @matthewmathis7050

    @matthewmathis7050

    Жыл бұрын

    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 :-)

  • @grocksauce7422
    @grocksauce74227 ай бұрын

    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

    @robertt9342

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s literally what doctors have been saying for more than 30 years…. Where has anyone been?

  • @grocksauce7422

    @grocksauce7422

    7 ай бұрын

    @@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 ?

  • @DustinHeath-ki8lt

    @DustinHeath-ki8lt

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@robertt9342Society is currently telling everyone being morbidly obeseis beautiful.

  • @nichmon3221

    @nichmon3221

    6 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @BrutalTechGiant
    @BrutalTechGiant5 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @levshalazar
    @levshalazar5 ай бұрын

    What a shift in the conversation, considering how muscle health plays a role in overall well-being, not just physical health or aesthetics

  • @thriveperformanceandnutrition
    @thriveperformanceandnutrition Жыл бұрын

    Dr. Lyon is such a compassionate and impactful medical professional. Amazing 💪🏼 What an important message to share.

  • @jfedyk1
    @jfedyk1 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @dorotadeli3181

    @dorotadeli3181

    Жыл бұрын

    do you mean less jogging and more heavy liifting?

  • @jasminflower3814

    @jasminflower3814

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes@@dorotadeli3181

  • @BillBrinkop

    @BillBrinkop

    7 ай бұрын

    You should do both

  • @crunchyflakepusssuk

    @crunchyflakepusssuk

    7 ай бұрын

    both build muscle?

  • @koreydeese890

    @koreydeese890

    7 ай бұрын

    Ha. What’s funny is a lot of the people you see doing cardio, especially competitive people lift weights, especially in the off-season.

  • @svsleipnir
    @svsleipnir7 ай бұрын

    A riveting lesson in how to repeat the same thing over and over for 10 minutes without actually saying anything at all.

  • @henrahsavage4653
    @henrahsavage46532 ай бұрын

    The mind-body connection is real! Let's not just focus on muscles; we need emotional and spiritual strength too. Balance is key.

  • @Highintensityhealth
    @Highintensityhealth Жыл бұрын

    Amazing talk!

  • @Katiewithdaffodils
    @Katiewithdaffodils Жыл бұрын

    She makes some good points, especially about exercise, but I wonder what she would make of Michael Greger's How Not to Die, as that has a medical research based emphasis on plant based foods, including proteins being more beneficial (and less harmful) than meat and dairy. Of course it's not the only thing a person should read on the topic, but it's just not true that meat etc. are the only sources of high quality protein. I do think it's great to emphasise muscle as a big part of the solution, but it's not the only thing that's important for health and metabolism.

  • @yourgooglemeister6745

    @yourgooglemeister6745

    7 ай бұрын

    One look at Greigers physique should negate all his credibility

  • @spgtenor

    @spgtenor

    5 ай бұрын

    Nothing, because she has zero evidence for her claims, which are just low carb talking points.

  • @gracefairbank
    @gracefairbank7 ай бұрын

    Challenging conventional wisdom about health and aging, revealing a revelation!!! Much needed these days.

  • @simewood2040
    @simewood20407 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Gabrielle 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @marksmellybell448
    @marksmellybell448 Жыл бұрын

    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!!!

  • @rebekahsteeper
    @rebekahsteeper Жыл бұрын

    Thrilled to see you and your work getting more publicity 👏

  • @gregburnett4444
    @gregburnett44447 ай бұрын

    Thank you for addressing this publicly.

  • @carolinebenzing6366
    @carolinebenzing6366 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @user-gf9hy8jo2r
    @user-gf9hy8jo2r Жыл бұрын

    Great Job, Dr. Lyon!

  • @faithcortellis
    @faithcortellis3 ай бұрын

    This talk fired me up! Time to take charge of our health journeys. Remember, you're not alone; we're in this together!

  • @jdharibizzle
    @jdharibizzle7 ай бұрын

    Awesome talk and info. It felt like for the forst few minutes she was just waiting to say "and for just the low low price of... you too can be "

  • @shashijain5084
    @shashijain5084 Жыл бұрын

    The passion behind the presentation by the doc is what really sticks . It makes a ton of sense .

  • @karenlin-mahar3403
    @karenlin-mahar3403 Жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic! Bravo Gabrielle! I think her research and advice is perfectly on point. 👏👏👏

  • @dante-cruz
    @dante-cruz8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @happybarker

    @happybarker

    7 ай бұрын

    This is a great way of putting it

  • @CaliSoberFit

    @CaliSoberFit

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @janetshrieves3913
    @janetshrieves3913 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving people hope.

  • @alandandaly
    @alandandaly7 ай бұрын

    There is a gentleman called Joe Stockinger - who at 90 YEARS OLD! - deadlifted 405 pounds / 184 kilos , for reps, at about 70 kilos bodyweight. The secret? ... he has been training all his life. Forget fad diets ... it is strength training that matters. Great Ted Talk!

  • @alionafrunza5838
    @alionafrunza58387 ай бұрын

    I think Betsy's story shows how overlooked lifting weights was for past generations. Such a focus on cardio - especially for women.

  • @robertt9342

    @robertt9342

    7 ай бұрын

    Most doctors have been pushing weight training for women for more than 30 years…. Not sure if people forget or just don’t care.

  • @Redacted_762

    @Redacted_762

    6 ай бұрын

    @@robertt9342 This is just straight up false. No, they have not.

  • @jameskirchner2655
    @jameskirchner26556 ай бұрын

    I agree with strength training. IM 70 YEARS OLD AND EXERCISE 3 TIMES A WEEK 👍👌💯

  • @that_hawaiian_gal
    @that_hawaiian_gal4 ай бұрын

    I’m loving all vids with your message, and I’ve been on it with following! Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 ♥️

  • @arthurpoirier5466
    @arthurpoirier546611 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ElegantEye
    @ElegantEye8 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @trashbandit2750
    @trashbandit27507 ай бұрын

    Great talk - I hear you - I have Type 2 Diabetes that I currently manage with diet and exercise - not easy but it a big part of the solution. Keep up the good fight.

  • @TheRealJay-Jay
    @TheRealJay-Jay3 ай бұрын

    This talk completely changed my perspective on diet and exercise. Thank you!

  • @marcdanieltheriault3955
    @marcdanieltheriault39557 ай бұрын

    I AGRÉE 100% with this awesome intelligent doctor(a rare find indeed). I am 47 years young man who has been working out since I was a kid(14). I have been lifting weights 6 days per week for past 21 years(& never less than 4 days per week prior to that). Everything she advocates is spot on accurate but sadly flies into face of BIG FOOD/BIG PHARMA PROPAGANDA🤔

  • @jakoblochner4784

    @jakoblochner4784

    7 ай бұрын

    Well, it‘s not that easy. A Lot of people in the higher age are just not capable of resistance training. Others don‘t profit from resistance training and are responding worse. A Lot of people have psychic issues and eating disorders and will not all of a sudden change their body composition from weight training. And what does not come across: we are talking about straining resistance training, not cycling, group fitness, yoga or hiking. Those things are important for vascular health but besides some newby gains will not build muscle. Things are not as easy as Ted talks want you to belief. Obesity is a major problem and you can bet that medicine/pharma did research on basic things like body composition long before that woman started her carreer.

  • @jakoblochner4784

    @jakoblochner4784

    7 ай бұрын

    Well, it‘s not that easy. A Lot of people in the higher age are just not capable of resistance training. Others don‘t profit from resistance training and are responding worse. A Lot of people have psychic issues and eating disorders and will not all of a sudden change their body composition from weight training. And what does not come across: we are talking about straining resistance training, not cycling, group fitness, yoga or hiking. Those things are important for vascular health but besides some newby gains will not build muscle. Things are not as easy as Ted talks want you to belief. Obesity is a major problem and you can bet that medicine/pharma did research on basic things like body composition long before that woman started her carreer.

  • @emmachallands1358
    @emmachallands1358 Жыл бұрын

    Changed my whole perspective on diet and training and it’s been all for the better!

  • @bifkn
    @bifkn7 ай бұрын

    Finally, REAL information! I've been saying this for decades.

  • @EsseQuamVideriSe7en
    @EsseQuamVideriSe7en27 күн бұрын

    I've been working out 37 years and I endorse this message!

  • @nutsandbolts432
    @nutsandbolts432 Жыл бұрын

    Completely agree. Now I’m waiting for someone to uncover the problem with our food and how it’s poisoning us.

  • @tommyruk

    @tommyruk

    9 ай бұрын

    Lol pretty sure this has already been uncovered.

  • @info781

    @info781

    7 ай бұрын

    Many people eat nothing but processed foods loaded with sugar and salt. They are not in the 26% who exercise.

  • @dag1704

    @dag1704

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @nutsandbolts432

    @nutsandbolts432

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Tinky1rs

    @Tinky1rs

    6 ай бұрын

    @@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.

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