31. Why having more muscle means better health and less likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. How much protein you need each day to fuel muscle building.

More muscle = more health, especially when it comes to lowering the likelihood of insulin resistance and T2 diabetes. Having more muscle and strength is a great protector of health as you age, for reasons you may not actually think about first hand. It's not all about looks! Speaking of building muscle, we also talk through how much protein you need each day to make sure you are actually fuelled to build muscle and gain strength. As well as a few ways you can make sure you're getting that amount. --- Interested in being part of the Empower Project Community? As we talk about in this episode, we're running the first test of our Empower Project community for women over 30 in September. Sound like something you want to be part of? Drop an email to Amy, let her know you're interested. It's compeltely free for the month, only thing we ask is you engage and give us feedback! ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ --- Have questions for the pod? We want to make this podcast as actionable and help you take things away to practically implement in your lifestyle to improve your health, energy, strength and life overall Send your questions ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ --- Want more help? Want to work with a coach to help you have more energy, build strength, lose bodyfat? Want to do that without making huge sweeping changes to your whole life? We can help you Reach out to Amy directly to chat about a plan to suit your goals: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ --- The Empower Project Our YouTube channel! Follow Amy and Kieran as they set to Empower you to take control of your fitness, fuel your health and enjoy more of life! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@The.Empower.Project⁠ — Find us on social media: Instagram ⁠@wearetheempowerproject⁠ ⁠@amygormancoach⁠ ⁠@kierandouglasjones⁠  ⁠@tomstevens59⁠