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Learn how to reboot your metabolism, build strength, and extend your life with this accessible new guidebook that demonstrates the importance of muscle for health and longevity from the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®.

After years of watching patients cycle through her practice, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon noticed a pattern. While her patients struggled with a wide range of conditions, they all suffered from the same core problem: they had too little muscle rather than too much fat.

When we think about muscle, we tend to think about strength or aesthetics, but in reality, muscle accounts for so much more than that. As the body’s largest endocrine organ, muscle actually determines everything about the trajectory of health and aging. Many of the conditions Dr. Lyon’s patients were experiencing were actually symptoms of underdeveloped or unhealthy muscle.

Now, Dr. Lyon offers an easy-to-follow food, fitness, and self-care program anchored in evidence and pioneering research that teaches you how to optimize muscle—no matter your age or health background. Discover how to overcome everything from obesity to autoimmune disorders and avoid diseases like Alzheimer’s, hypertension, and diabetes by following Dr. Lyon’s powerful new approach to becoming forever strong.

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“Dr. Lyon is my go-to for all things protein and muscle. In Forever Strong, she blends cutting-edge, clinically relevant science with case studies from her patients over the last decade. This book truly has a wealth of incredible information.” -- Dr. Mark Hyman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever

“Dr. Lyon focuses on skeletal muscle, perhaps the most important organ for longevity, fitness, and health. She asks the question, ‘What if we stopped focusing on losing fat and concentrated on building muscle instead?’ It is a question that should merit serious consideration if we want to improve our health at a population level.” --
Layne Norton, Ph.D., author of Fat Loss Forever

“It’s crazy what a slight shift in perspective can do for a body, mind and soul. Muscle-Centric Medicine has revolutionized my health and quality of life. My life force is back! Implementing Dr. Lyon's teachings has allowed me to perform to the best of my ability and participate in the activities I love. I aspire to embody sustained excellence, Dr. Lyon’s guidance is making it a reality.” --
Kerri Walsh, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist

“Dr. Lyon is changing the conversation about fat loss and longevity. This must-read book provides a fresh, research-backed approach using nutrition, training, and mindset to make you exceptionally healthy and forever strong.” --
JJ Virgin, CNS, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet

“Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is creating a movement with this book... a muscle movement!
Forever Strong is taking muscle out of the pithy box of aesthetics and providing evidence on why targeting muscle (not fat) is the key to transforming our metabolism, reversing chronic disease, and fending off the ravages of early aging. This book is a game-changer.” -- Shawn Stevenson, bestselling author of Eat Smarter and Sleep Smarter

“Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an expert at her craft. She cares deeply about her patients and has helped and continues to help me perform to my full potential as a leader and entrepreneur. Dr. Lyon has put her life’s work into this book to help you become forever strong.” --
Ed Mylett, Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Power of One More

“Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has dedicated her life to improving your health and well-being. These tools could prevent years, perhaps even decades, of unnecessary suffering for people all around the world.” --
Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure and Women, Food, and Hormones

“Lyon’s tough love approach will help readers overcome mental hurdles…[in this] encouraging manual on staying fit.” --
Publishers Weekly

Forever Strong is a must-read guidebook for living well at any age. The comprehensive assessments go beyond your basic checkup to track the health metrics that matter. The tools offer rare and customized recommendations to improve your muscle and metabolic health.” -- Max Lugavere, New York Times bestselling author of Genius Foods and host of The Genius Life podcast

About the Author

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is board certified in family medicine and completed a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. She completed her undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. She has continued to receive mentorship from Dr. Donald Layman, PhD, over the course of two decades to help bring protein metabolism and nutrition from the bench to the bedside. Find out more at DrGabrielleLyon.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books (October 17, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1668007878
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1668007877
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified family physician leading a disruption in modern medicine, one that focuses on the largest organ in the body—skeletal muscle—to support longevity and fight back against the threat of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

With a background that includes a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University and undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois, she is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. Dr. Lyon's upcoming book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, outlines her whole-body, whole-person protocol for muscle health optimization.

Through her private practice, popular YouTube channel, influential podcast, and new book, she asks a fundamental question: How can we build strength, not just in the weight room, but in our daily lives? Dr. Lyon is on a mission to make the world a little bit stronger by building consistent dietary and lifestyle habits and showing up for ourselves and the people we love.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,103 global ratings

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Customers find the book's nutrition and health content valuable and specific. They appreciate the contemporary view on empowerment and well-balanced fitness routines. Readers also say the book explains everything very clearly and is easy to follow and understand.

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100 customers mention "Content"91 positive9 negative

Customers find the book has valuable information that is life-changing and scientifically based. They also say it's engaging, informative, and helpful for health professionals, health coaches, and personal trainers. Additionally, readers mention that the section on training is quite helpful and inspirational. They appreciate the contemporary view on how to empower ourselves.

"...The section on training was quite helpful. I know that eating well-balanced meals and increasing my protein makes me feel stronger. I AM stronger!..." Read more

"...Valuable information - the people we have given it to range in age from 20's to 80's!" Read more

"...It's well written and researched and offers compelling examples of clients helped using these protocols." Read more

"...conflicting information together and laying it out in a logical, scientific and psychological format...." Read more

63 customers mention "Readability"48 positive15 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, understand, and digest. They say it simplifies things in a logical, scientific, and psychological way. Readers also say the message is clear and easy enough to follow.

"...Yes! I thoroughly enjoyed this well written, educational book in bite sized pieces. I was determined to really treasure and savor each part...." Read more

"...It's well written and researched and offers compelling examples of clients helped using these protocols." Read more

"...all the conflicting information together and laying it out in a logical, scientific and psychological format...." Read more

"...to Dr Lyon on podcasts and value her information, I found the book hard to read, and even harder to listen to, given her wonky phrasing...." Read more

20 customers mention "Health content"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's nutrition and health content helpful for getting stronger and taking care of their bodies. They say it has changed their body composition and recommends that protein is king.

"...I approached this book much like a healthy well-balanced meal, with great memorable and spicy flavor...." Read more

"...It’s also good for health and fitness enthusiasts willing to track calories and macros to get their nutrition dialed in." Read more

"Dr. Lyon has produced a common sense, fact-based guide to better health...." Read more

"...Do you want to read a science-based book that gives you optimal body composition, and “restores proper metabolic function by building and..." Read more

18 customers mention "Quality of life"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for living a healthier, stronger life. They also say that muscle is key for aging well.

"...know that eating well-balanced meals and increasing my protein makes me feel stronger. I AM stronger!..." Read more

"The basic premise & information on muscle building & keeping is very good. I want to try some of the recipes at the end of the book...." Read more

"...This book will help you achieve or maintain a good quality of life." Read more

"...She is easy to follow and her science about staying strong is accurate. She gives guidelines for protein and muscle building." Read more

Never quit, muscle strength in everything
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Never quit, muscle strength in everything
What an excellent collection of knowledge to share. Pills, potions, insane cardio sessions, hours lifting weights, etc …… NOT the answer. I read a new book release Dr Mark Hyman wrote about. I was curious so I immediately bought it and when I received it I skimmed through looking for the scientific Evidence Based Practice (EBP) data. I was pleasantly impressed it was all there. A word, or two that one must wrap their arms around “Lifestyle routine”. This is it. No gimmics, but grit is required as one achieves results by what one puts into their own health. I am a 67 female, that needed to hear the only place I need to search for results is looking at me in the mirror and reframe my lifestyle with “muscle centric medicine” as the EBP is there, now I adaoyoand adopt these truths. The human body was beautifully and wonderfully created to sustain us; “Forever Strong” by Dr Gabrielle Lyon brings it to all scientific evidence. WOW, life had just gotten better. I can see the picture of health in full view for myself. Thank you for pushing through to bring this book and practice to fruition. Yes, I am a retired RN, charge nurse inpatient hospital setting. This is a wake up call for healthcare professionals too many are too stressed, in need of caring for themselves. Thank you Dr Lyon, thank you.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
"Strategic integration of carbohydrates." Yes! I thoroughly enjoyed this well written, educational book in bite sized pieces. I was determined to really treasure and savor each part. I struggled with Reactive Hypoglycemia in my late teens to early adulthood, and although wheat was a key factor, the advice I was given was to snack often, eat more often and nobody ever mentioned healthy fats, decreasing sugar and avoiding seed oils. Nobody mentioned what I DESERVED to know. Her you go! This book is a gift you may have always needed. We all want answers, but at the same time, we NEED to self-advocate to ask the right questions at those practitioner appointments. It then becomes a TEAM effort to help you improve your life journey. I approached this book much like a healthy well-balanced meal, with great memorable and spicy flavor. This book did not disappoint, contained many "courses', and after the last sentence I felt totally satiated! Dr. Lyon's approach is Science based but with a twist of personal patient stories, their journeys, lessons and triumphs. The resources, information and tips are suitable and applicable for all ages and stages. I will be sharing this book with younger family. As a woman in menopause (just arrived), I felt seen and heard in the narratives. The "Mindset Reset" speaks to the reader as a reminder that the driver is YOU, and you get to choose a more healthy approach to nutrition and general wellness. Dr. Lyon empowers us with an "I can" attitude and pairs that with the steps to arrive at our goals, no matter what they are. I personally say #yourpaceisnotarace and that is reminding me that what I need may differ from the needs of another, and the timing and pace may differ. Slow is better than stop. My exercise routine is a bit tapered due to joint hypermobility, but I have learned how to compensate. The section on training was quite helpful. I know that eating well-balanced meals and increasing my protein makes me feel stronger. I AM stronger! I've learned through reading this book that I am classified as a "Chameleon" and thus can adapt how and where I exercise and with whom. Give that section some thought. The point is, it does not matter how much, and we are all unique, so just do it! We GET to set higher standards than we knew before. We are capable and better informed NOW. My husband and I are also looking forward to enjoying the delicious meal plans and recipes included here as well. A lovely bonus!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
I listened to this on audio book first, then wanted to read a hard copy so that I could highlight and take notes. Then my husband read it and got it for our daughter, his mother, his friend and others. Valuable information - the people we have given it to range in age from 20's to 80's!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
I think the main thing for me is the emphasis on the importance of getting enough protein in my diet. I haven't been particularly diligent in that regard. I don't think I will ever eat enough protein to match the recommended quantities; however, I have been trying to prioritize protein more since reading this book. It's well written and researched and offers compelling examples of clients helped using these protocols.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
The introduction hooked me; the questions about reading every diet (and nutrition) book, having enough supplements to stock a pharmacy, emotional eating, and so much information, with so much of it conflicting!
I read on. And I come to see that Dr. Lyon is pulling all the conflicting information together and laying it out in a logical, scientific and psychological format. These are the nutrients you need to build muscle; muscle building is what you need to be able to live a longer, more active life. Here are the tools to make it happen. Here is how to build your mind and will to be able to overcome all the obstacles you have been facing. Even as I find questions along the way - how in the world do I do that exercise? for example - a few pages later I find a clear description. And all along the way are links (in my kindle edition) to find more tools and connections. I am only on the cusp of getting near the end of this book, but already I have used the information provided to start monitoring my nutrition and I am excited to have some actual doable direction with my exercise (I must admit to being one of those who never seems to get a plan for strength training in place, I just bounce from exercise to exercise).
There are no shortcuts here - no magic pills. But if you want to get healthy, here is some sound guidance. And finally, the entire focus of building muscle rather than losing fat as the focus feels so much more positive and possible!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
What I learned from this book: By focusing on muscle health, one can realize a wide range of health benefits.

Forever Strong includes
• The importance of skeletal muscle, its many functions, and its role in health and longevity.
• How to design a nutrition plan including macros, meal plans, and recipes.
• How to design an exercise plan, including various assessments (including blood work), a comprehensive exercise plan, and instructions for each exercise.

The book includes interesting sidebars with case studies and pieces on developing a mental framework to help you realize your health goal. The unit on nutrition includes an explanation on how to evaluate and weigh scientific nutritional evidence.

The only part of the book I found difficult was the detailed written exercise instructions (without illustrations). There are times when a picture (or a video) is worth 1,000 words. And for me, that is often the case with exercise instruction. So, one may want to search for video examples of the exercises on YouTube.

In my opinion, this is a good book for health professionals, health coaches, and personal trainers who want to stay at the forefront of best nutrition practices. It’s also good for health and fitness enthusiasts willing to track calories and macros to get their nutrition dialed in.
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Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoying this book
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2024
This is definitely worth a read. Dr Lyon is very insightful.
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Josee
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent truths
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2024
A book you’ll want to read twice!
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Mr. L Sr.
3.0 out of 5 stars Informative and confusing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2023
Great information about the importance of of strength training and protein, which made me enthusiastic to start strength excerises and eating properly.
Information about nutrition fairly good but diet plans and recipes hard to follow eg a breakfast recipe called for a few eggs and egg whites - using free range eggs as I do is not cost effective.
Exercise plans are also difficult to follow with unclear instructions.
I downloaded a free kindle book on strength training which includes clear instructions and videos for each exercise.
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Bev
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for everyone
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2023
As a long time fitness junkie trying all the things, taking all supplements and not getting anywhere, this book was a breath of fresh air!
Dr. Lyon explains the science behind the importance of building your muscular skeletal system and eating properly to be as healthy as we can for as long as we can.
This book is for you, me & everyone, no matter your gender or age. Anyone can start today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for everyone
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2023
As a long time fitness junkie trying all the things, taking all supplements and not getting anywhere, this book was a breath of fresh air!
Dr. Lyon explains the science behind the importance of building your muscular skeletal system and eating properly to be as healthy as we can for as long as we can.
This book is for you, me & everyone, no matter your gender or age. Anyone can start today.
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Lynda Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars Broad vision of muscle and health
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2024
Great book to understand the importance of building muscle for our health and longevity. Also, challenge a lot of new science that dismiss the importance of meat consumption.
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