I’ve been following Dr. Gabrielle Lyon since I heard her speak last year. I am diving into Chapter 2: How to Eat in her new book, The Forever Strong Playbook. So many pink highlights in my copy!
Here are a few takeaways and reminders that really stood out:
If we don’t eat enough essential amino acids, the body prioritizes organs over muscle. Muscle matters especially as we age.
We’re constantly rebuilding protein in the body. It’s not “extra.” It’s foundational.
Overnight, we go catabolic, which makes a high-protein first meal incredibly important to shift back into building mode.
And cutting calories too aggressively can cost us the very muscle and organ tissue we’re trying to protect.
What do I love most? This aligns beautifully with what I’ve been learning, teaching, and refining over the past few years — especially for women 40+. Prioritizing protein, protecting lean mass, and supporting metabolism in a sustainable way.
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