Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well

Satiated! A Must Read!
“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!

What is good for skeletal muscle is good for the body and for the brain.
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.

The author needs to educate herself on vegetarian diets
The first part of the book is good, solid science. But when she gets into protein sources, she lost me. While her point is very good that many people convert to being a vegetarian without educating themselves on protein sources & tend to eat too many carbs, she then went way off base. Suggest that she watch the documentary “The Game Changers” about Olympic-level and other elite athletes who are all plant-based, including weight lifters. I’ve been a healthy, weight-lifting vegetarian for 20+ years & some of the information she includes is out-of-date, biased and flat out inaccurate. You may find the rest of the book helpful, but I lost interest in the book, doubting how accurate all the content might be, based on the chapter on protein.

Following dr Lyon’s advices and reading this book has helped me to finally find a balanced and healthy approach to food. I realized how consuming high quality protein in a sufficient amount is vital for my body. I lost body fat without even really exercising at first. I got back to resistance training 3 times a week after one month of trying out this way of eating and the combination is so effective on my health and body composition.I really appreciated the effort from Dr Lyon to base all of her sayings on scientific evidence that are included in the book. I felt overwhelmed by the amount of contradictory information out there and tried lots of diets (vegetarianism, chrono nutrition, keto…) but when I started focusing on protein that’s when it clicked for me.I highly recommend this book and hope it can reach as many people as possible because we have been misled into believing that health and nutrition is complicated when in fact it’s not.Thank you dr Lyon for your tremendous contribution to educating us and helping us make smarter choices.

Very boring book , I thought it would be much more interesting . Before you get to the “ interesting “ part which is the protocol you have to read 150 pages of boring scientific studies .Nothing new . We all know the importance of strength training and protein consumption. So that’s it!

Great book, every woman should read it