“We Are Not Over Fat, We Are Under Muscled.”

“We Are Not Over Fat, We Are Under Muscled.”
~ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

This statement by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon isn’t just catchy—it’s scientifically sound. A 2024 Scientific Reports study analyzing nearly 11,000 adults found that a high lean mass to visceral fat ratio was tied to up to 88% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and significantly fewer cases of high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels. People with more muscle and less belly fat were dramatically healthier—even if their overall body weight wasn’t low.

Muscle isn’t just for strength—it acts like a metabolic organ. A review from the Journal of Physiology explains how muscle helps regulate blood sugar, supports circulation, and keeps inflammation in check. In contrast, visceral fat—the kind stored around your organs—is biologically active in the worst way. It pumps out inflammatory compounds, worsens insulin resistance, and increases the risk of nearly every chronic disease: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more.

Focus less on shrinking your body—and more on building strength. Prioritize resistance training, high-quality animal protein, and movement. Muscle is medicine.

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