How Much Protein Women Actually Need (Not the Official Guidelines) | Proof of Practice

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, Gabby Reece, and Amber Taylor build a practical, protein-forward nutrition framework rooted in the idea that muscle is the organ of longevity. They challenge outdated protein guidelines, break down protein quality, and cover the real-world barriers women face in actually hitting their targets, from fasted training and meal timing to snacking habits, carb strategy, and the underrated role of culture and liquid calories in derailing progress.

WHAT WE EXPLORE

* Muscle as the medical anchor: heart disease, PCOS, fertility, and sexual function

* The sarcopenia epidemic and the role of GLP-1s, sedentary behavior, and low-protein diets

* Muscle quality vs. muscle mass: why intramuscular fat may matter than body fat percentage

* “Skinny fat” risk: why lean women can still have critically low muscle

* Compound movement basics: frequency, load, and whole-body training structure

* Protein targets: the 100g minimum, 1.6g/kg baseline, and meal timing

* Why the 30/30/30 protein model may be leaving women under-fueled

* Blood flow restriction: building muscle and staying active through injury

* New perimenopause research: meaningful muscle gain in just 6 weeks

* Strength training for cognition, mood, and resilience in midlife