Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

A podcast by Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

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Education

457 Episodes

  1. Quick Wits: Does Extra Protein in a Meal Get Converted to Sugar or Fat?

    Published: 12/18/2023

  2. Ep 131: Andy Baker on Bodybuilding for Hypertrophy and an Aesthetic, Muscular Physique

    Published: 12/15/2023

  3. Quick Wits: Mind-Muscle Connection (Bro Science That Works)

    Published: 12/14/2023

  4. Ep 130: The Hardgainers Guide to Outsmarting Your Metabolism and Maximizing Muscle Gain

    Published: 12/12/2023

  5. Quick Wits: Every Excuse is Really a Solvable Problem

    Published: 12/11/2023

  6. Ep 129: Why Passively Consuming My Podcast is Getting You Nowhere with Carl Berryman

    Published: 12/8/2023

  7. Quick Wits: It's Time to Be More ASSERTIVE In the Gym

    Published: 12/7/2023

  8. Ep 128: My Favorite Gym Things (7 Gifts Under $100)

    Published: 12/5/2023

  9. Quick Wits: How to Overcome Procrastination (4 Unmet Needs)

    Published: 12/4/2023

  10. Ep 127: 5 Fat Loss Mistakes Women Need to Avoid (What To Do Instead)

    Published: 12/1/2023

  11. Quick Wits: Optimal Protein Intake, Distribution, and Sources

    Published: 11/30/2023

  12. Ep 126: More Carbs, More Muscle (Why Low-Carb and Keto Are Keeping You Skinny Fat)

    Published: 11/28/2023

  13. Quick Wits: Life Gives You Deloads from Your Strength Training

    Published: 11/27/2023

  14. Ep 125: Peptides, Hormone Therapy, Medical Aesthetics, and Personalized Wellness with Kristin Gemme

    Published: 11/24/2023

  15. Quick Wits: Stress-Free, Guilt-Free Holiday Meals (and Happy Thanksgiving!)

    Published: 11/23/2023

  16. Ep 124: How to Use Progressive Overload the RIGHT way to Build Strength and Muscle (Even in Fat Loss)

    Published: 11/21/2023

  17. Quick Wits: Can You Have Too Much Protein?

    Published: 11/20/2023

  18. Ep 123: The HIDDEN Barriers Holding You Back with Mike Millner

    Published: 11/17/2023

  19. Quick Wits: Routine and Discipline vs. Monotony and Boredom

    Published: 11/16/2023

  20. Ep 122: Cholesterol for Building Muscle (Eggs and Gains)

    Published: 11/14/2023

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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer).From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of confusing information out there.Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique.We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn:- Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique- Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition- Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results- Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity- Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle- How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindsetIf you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!