Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40

Today we’re diving into how to optimize your health and performance with Dustin Lambert, a fellow nutrition coach I met through the Wits & Weights Facebook group and our coaching cert connection with NCI. Dustin will share challenges and strategies for fat loss as you get leaner, the pros and cons of bulking and cutting versus “maingaining,” and unique issues to consider when you have a metabolic disorder or autoimmune disease. He’ll also tell us the optimal protein and sodium intake for strength and hypertrophy, and the impact of red meat, saturated fat, and cardio on health outcomes and performance. And finally we’ll get into blood work, tendinitis, wearable fitness trackers, and AI chatbots like ChatGPT.Dustin Lambert is an NCI certified nutrition coach in the Houston area. He’s also a strength and conditioning coach. Dustin specializes in helping people manage metabolic disorders and autoimmune disease, correct their blood lipid profiles, prevent cardiovascular disease, lose fat, and restore health using barbells and periodized nutrition programming. Dustin is also a full-time husband and father, part-time Hot Rod builder, and once a Marine always a Marine.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:30] Dustin's purpose and backstory[7:12] Measuring coaching success and impact[9:18] How fat loss becomes harder the leaner you get[14:14] Diet breaks, refeed, eating carbs, and tracking while on break[16:14] Pros and cons of bulk/cut vs maingaining[21:17] Unique challenges when training for fat loss when a client has disorders[26:54] How much protein do you really need for strength and hypertrophy?[29:36] Tony shares what he likes about Philip and the Wits & Weights community[32:05] The effects of red meat and saturated fat on health outcomes vs strength and hypertrophy[36:43] How much sodium do you really need as a recreational lifter?[42:46] Programming for tendinopathy.[46:28] The effects of cardio on muscle mass and strength?[49:13] The limitations of wearable trackers and how to properly use them.[53:08] How people can use chat GPT to learn how to think independently and develop their own opinions and views[57:40] OutroEpisode resources:Dustin’s Facebook profile💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today, I’m super excited to have Cody McBroom on as my guest to share his expertise, his philosophy, and some inside strategies with us today for looking like you lift. Cody and I will discuss how to use data to reach your goals more efficiently, how to balance training for aesthetics and performance to improve your body composition, and how to overcome plateaus and obstacles along the way. We’ll also get into Cody’s coaching and podcasting experience and how to maintain a balanced life.Cody McBroom is a Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist, and Sports Nutritionist (CPT, PES, CISSN, MNU, PN2) and the owner of Tailored Coaching Method, a world-renowned online fitness and nutrition coaching company.I learned about him through his Tailored Life Podcast, which I highly recommend following and personally listen to every episode, and my impression of Cody is that he is passionate about strength training and nutrition science and believes in using individualized and flexible approaches to help his clients get the best results possible. Over the last 12 years, he’s worked with everyone from bikini and physique competitors to TV show actors and numerous WWE stars, but most of all he’s worked with everyday people just like you (and him), helping them FINALLY look like they actually lift.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:21] Cody's transformation story[8:35] Having true power and clarity in your life starts with physical mastery[14:33] If you're not tracking, you're guessing[20:55] The Tailored Trainer App[26:04] Balancing health, performance, and longevity goals[32:14] Hormonal and metabolic adaptation and weight regulation[36:37] Strategies for breaking through plateaus[45:36] When and how to implement cardio into your training[47:42] Avoiding autoregulation against weight loss[49:48] Most challenging case Cody has worked with[55:01] How has podcasting made Cody a better coach[58:00] What he is working on now[1:01:40] Where can you learn more about Cody[1:02:20] OutroEpisode resources:Cody’s website: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/ Cody's IG: @codymcbroom The Tailored Trainer app: https://apple.co/3nYujMv 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today, I answer a common question many people have when starting their fitness journey: What should you do first to get results on your body recomposition? Should you focus on losing fat, building muscle, or doing both at the same time?I discuss seven common scenarios and share a 6-12 month plan for each scenario. You can choose the best approach based on your goals, starting point, and personal preferences. Plus, I'll share some common mistakes people make when pursuing their fitness goals, so you can avoid them and stay on track. I also recommend an app that is particularly helpful for tracking your macros, making it easier to manage your nutrition goals.Do you have any fitness questions you want me to answer, or do you want to give feedback? You can now send a voicemail, and we might even feature it on one of our future episodes!__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:44] Listener feedback[4:58] Six to ten weeks maintenance phase, establishing your habits[6:47] Common mistakes[12:23] Scenario 1: You need to lose 10-20 Lbs[15:24] Scenario 2: You need to lose 20-40 Lbs[15:24] Scenario 3: You need to lose 40-50-60 Lbs or more[24:17] Scenario 4: You're at the lower end of skinny-fat[26:19] Scenario 5: You're untrained and lean[29:33] Scenario 6: You're trained and lean[31:22] Scenario 7: You're trained and hitting the upper limit of your body fat[35:20] OutroEpisode resources:Ep 25: Lose 30 Pounds (or More) the Right Way and Keep it OffDownload the MacroFactor app to stay on track with your diet and achieve your fitness goals. Extend your free trial using the code WITSANDWEIGHTS.Got questions or feedback? Leave a voicemail here.💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

My guest today, Adrian Moreno, taught me how to bring this show’s important, life-changing message to an even wider audience by guesting on other podcasts, a topic we dive into. If you own a business, recently started one, or are thinking about it, or even if you have a powerful story you want to share with the world, you’ll want to listen all the way through because his approach is both unique and effective, which is why I use it myself.Adrian began his career in the health and fitness space while gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), establishing himself as a respected transformation specialist through the power of hypnotherapy.Adrian went against his mentors' teachings, focused on getting booked on top podcasts, and grew his hypnotherapy company to $250,000 in 12 months. He now teaches others how to replicate his success.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:50] Adrian’s experience in health and fitness, hypnotherapy, and helping business owners[6:45] The day he decided to change his life[12:40] How he started as a personal trainer[20:01] The story that kept him going after every rejection[23:58] His introduction to hypnotherapy [27:28] Changing the way you see yourself[30:01] Hypnotherapy and how it helps someone with their health and fitness[36:10] The most common emotional and mental barriers and strategies to break through[38:56] Misconceptions and skepticism about hypnotherapy[40:40] Carol is grateful to Philip for helping her be consistent with nutrition and understand the importance of rest days[45:00] How Adrian came up with the idea that podcasting was the next big thing to find customers for fitness and other businesses[1:00:12] 3-step framework to getting booked on podcasts to grow your business, and his results[1:07:38] What if you think your story isn’t unique or powerful? How do you make the best impression during podcast interviews?[1:12:06] Why you should do your thing[1:16:54] OutroEpisode resources:Get Adrian’s free PDF, How I Got Booked On 52 Podcasts In 12 Months And Generated 6 Figures Worth Of Clients From ItGet The Power Pitch program hereGet Adrian's free self-hypnosis video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

What is the worst thing that can happen to you when you experience a huge failure or struggle at something over and over again, whether your health and fitness journey, your relationships, your business, or life?I just experienced something that could have devastated me—if I hadn't built the mental fortitude to handle it and, better yet, use it to fuel my future.Listen to this short bonus episode, part of the Mindset Monday series, for how YOU can use these experiences to level up your life.Don't forget to listen all the way through for specific, step-by-step strategies!💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today we are diving into body positivity and fit shaming, the obesity epidemic, food addiction, willpower and staying on track, and the connection between food and mental health.Joining me is Certified Health Coach, fitness expert, and author David Greenwalt. He is a husband, father, former police officer, gym owner, competitive state-level bodybuilder, and powerlifter.David is the author of the book "The Leanness Lifestyle," which provides a comprehensive guide for men and women looking to transform their bodies and permanently lose weight.In 1997, at age 32 and a body weight of 235 pounds, David discovered an evidence-based approach for getting off his excess 50 pounds and keeping it off for 25 years and counting. Since 1999, through his company Leanness Lifestyle University, he has been helping student members from every walk of life lose excess fat, keep the muscle, and manage this crazy life.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:03] David's backstory[8:01] His experience as a bodybuilder and powerlifter[10:39] What's driving obesity and what we can do about it[16:50] The body-positivity movement and obesity[24:20] The defeatist mindset, why power and willpower[31:45] Max thanks Philip for helping him prioritize his health and dropping 45 Lbs[32:35] How to start with your "why"[37:56] Vanity is excessive pride[40:10] David's thoughts about fit-shaming[45:28] Food addiction, flexible dieting, no-food-is-off-limits approach, ultra-processed food, and the NOVA food classification[51:07] Does whey protein pass the NOVA classification?[53:42] David's concern about body positivity, obesity, and the cost of obesity[59:36] Learn more about David[1:00:06] OutroEpisode resources:David’s website: Leanness Lifestyle UniversityYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilivell David's book: The Leanness Lifestyle💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today, we dive into weight maintenance and recovery with our special guest Jeff Hoehn. Jeff brings a wealth of experience in nutrition and training, shedding light on the importance of managing fatigue and living at maintenance, which is often overlooked or misunderstood. We share evidence-based strategies for long-term success in sustaining fat loss and maintaining strength as you age.Jeff, the owner of JH Health & Fitness, transformed his own physique through various building and fat loss phases, bodybuilding competitions, and injury rehab. As a knowledgeable online coach, Jeff empowers his clients with both skills and knowledge for sustainable progress. I invited Jeff, a fellow curious learner and host of The Mind Muscle Connection podcast, to share his insights and strategies from interviewing experts on his show and years of hands-on experience.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[3:17] Jeff's motivation and vision for fitness coaching and podcasting[7:29] Coaching values[11:11] Weight maintenance and sustaining body composition[13:29] Challenges with weight maintenance[21:24] Differences between maintenance and fat loss phases[23:06] Set point theory and its impact on weight maintenance[26:08] Addressing metabolic adaptation after a fat loss phase[32:13] Lisa credits Philip's coaching for her 17-lb weight loss and gives him a grateful shout-out[32:57] Importance of tracking during weight maintenance[36:44] Strategies for addressing weight fluctuations[40:30] Determining readiness to train and recovery status[42:28] The importance of and factors affecting recovery[44:55] Role of rest days and deloads in programming[47:22] Volume, intensity, frequency, and exercise selection in recovery[51:27] Non-training factors that influence recovery, including age and gender[56:49] Personal approach to recovery and overcoming setbacks[1:00:04] Influential podcast guests and personal relationships[1:02:07] Memorable feedback from podcast listeners or clients[1:04:13] Jeff's favorite sport[1:05:34] How to connect with JeffEpisode resources:Jeff's podcast: The Mind Muscle Connection Instagram: @ jeffhoehn_💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today, we have a special guest joining us - Wil Del Pizzo! Wil shares his insights on kettlebell training, the Big 3 lifts, programming lifts in a group setting and youth sports, and advice for trainers and coaches.Wil is a fitness expert with a passion for kettlebell and strength training. He's a StrongFirst Certified and TRX Certified trainer with over 13 years of experience in the fitness industry. He was a former Strength Coach for the Chatsworth High School Baseball Team, where he helped produce several high-level athletes and professionals. He is also the owner of Built Strong Strength Club, where you can download some awesome programs for kettlebells, strength and power, and the Big 3.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[1:30] How Wil got into the fitness industry[3:00] Why kettlebells for strength training[6:37] Quick snapshots of kettlebell workouts[9:25] Barbells and the big 3 lifts[11:59] Squats, workout, and progressive overload[16:29] The overhead press as the fourth lift[18:32] TRX suspension training[22:05] Programming powerlifts and progression in a group setting[22:16] Tony shares what he likes about Philip and the Wits & Weights community[26:20] Coaching the individual[28:07] Balancing skill development with strength training, conditioning, periodization, and recovery in training for youth sports[35:06] Choosing the right coaching client[43:04] Staying mentally tough despite the struggles in the fitness industry[45:55] How to connect with Wil[47:00] OutroEpisode resources:Wil’s website: https://www.builtstrongstrength.com/ His Instagram accounts: @wildelpizzo and @builtstrongstrength 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today’s episode is all about hormones, peptides, and innovative treatments with my special guest, Dr. Rand McClain. Dr. Rand reveals the importance of testosterone, its effects on your body, and how to manage them. We also examine menopause vs. MANopause, the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal deficiencies, and questions from our community. Finally, we delve into the science of peptides! From being the youngest senior account manager in Deloitte’s history, to his stint as a professional kickboxer in Argentina, to being accepted to medical school at age 37 after being repeatedly told it was impossible, Dr. Rand has never been a fan of the “status quo”.Dr. Rand’s patients (many of which are A-List celebrities and world-class athletes) come to his practice in search of the innovative treatments he specializes in. From the latest in stem cell and hormone therapies, to IV drips that reduce trauma and anxiety, to human performance health programs and futuristic longevity treatments, Dr. Rand believes that your past health mistakes don’t define your future.__________Book a FREE 30-minute call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:12] Proving doubters wrong to attend med school in your late 30s[6:42] Unveiling the message behind the book Cheating Death[8:24] Emotional support in hormone-related challenges[12:16] Dr. Rand's health and fitness routine[15:40] Importance of testosterone and signs of low levels[17:52] Comparing menopause and MANopause[19:44] The decline or the early onset of the decline of hormones[21:35] Effects of testosterone on fitness goals[26:00] Diagnosis and treatment of hormonal deficiencies and common misconceptions about HRT[29:20] Peptides versus steroids, hormones, and other drugs[34:36] Hormone creams and their benefits for receptors[37:42] Recommended supplement combinations[42:30] Natural methods for hormone control[46:50] Explaining peptides and their roles in the body[50:50] Practical use of peptides in treatment[55:46] Genetic testing in hormone therapy[59:02] Exciting future advancements in medicine[1:05:55] How to connect with Dr. RandEpisode resources:Dr. Rand's websiteRegenerative Health and Sports MedicineDr. Rand's book Cheating Death💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

In today’s solo episode, I am excited to answer questions from listeners about how to modify nutrition and training if you have lipedema, how stress affects training and health, whether occasional fasting can increase longevity while keeping protein high, and a quick fire round where I answer seven questions sent in by one listener about dietary guidelines, killer plants, getting fat on carbs, metabolic damage, blood sugar and A1C, shredding for a vacation, and how to best measure getting jacked. Tune in now to learn more about these topics! __________Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[1:46] Is there any research to back up a specific diet or exercise regimen for someone with lipedema?[5:44] How to manage life stress, and how does it affect training and health?[9:58] Stephanie shares her experience with her one-on-one nutrition coaching with Philip[10:45] Is fasting beneficial for longevity?[16:00] Are dietary guidelines making us fat and sick?[17:03] Are plants trying to kill us?[18:01] Do carbs make us fat?[18:40] Is there any validity to metabolic damage claims?[19:36] If I have normal blood sugar levels, should I strive to prevent “spikes” and lower my A1c?[20:27] What’s the best way to look great for an upcoming vacation?[21:32] Is adding weight to the bar the only metric I need to consider?[23:10] Outro💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

My guest today is Amanda Cooper, and we are going to talk about getting into fitness, physical strength, and mobility, eliminating things that hold you back from getting started, working with what you have, and the value of getting an assessment! We begin with Amanda sharing how she got into fitness, from her personal journey and struggles with eating disorders and body image, to her experience working in a chiro clinic that gave her a different perspective on coaching, and her business now as a fitness coach. Amanda shares powerful mindset shifts and actionable tips on breaking down fitness barriers and getting started by keeping it simple. Her clear understanding of what holds people back from pursuing fitness, especially women, gives her an advantage in providing support to those who want to start but don't know how or have self-doubt about starting and being consistent. She believes in the effectiveness of the right motivation in staying in a fitness program.Amanda is a Strength Coach, Horse mom, Coffee Connoisseur, and Outdoor adventurer. She’s also the host of the Carbs & Coffee podcast.__________Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:16] Amanda shares her journey[6:40] Taking up space in the gym[8:40] Barriers to fitness for women or people in general[10:22] Importance of session length[12:18] How to get over the barriers[13:58] 3 core components for behavior[18:05] Strength training, resistance training, and nutrition[20:12] How training affects appetite[21:38] What you can do if you don't have a home gym[23:12] How to be consistent[26:06] Assessment process[30:05] Full-depth squats with a band vs. partial rep squats over time[31:45] Importance of an assessment before starting your program[33:55] How to get started in improving your strength and physique[35:35] Two questions Amanda wanted Philip to ask her[39:01] Where to find Amanda[40:08] OutroEpisode resources:Facebook Group: Ambitious Women's Fitness SecretsPodcast: Carbs & CoffeeJoin her Facebook community to download the beginners' strength guide here. 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today’s guest has encountered every reason to NOT race. From abandonment to abuse, family deceptions, and other distressing events, Steven Benedict faced it all and managed to rise. It's amazing that despite everything he went through, he was able to focus and excel at his sport. Steven starts off by sharing his backstory. He then discusses periodization, productional force strength, avoiding fatigue, programming deloads, and more. He shares how he programs and individualizes his workouts and his recommendations on how others can program theirs. Steven also talks about nutrition for athletes and non-athletes. Steven’s rules for running the race translate to almost every industry, person, and circumstance—and his story is a reminder to all who hear it that so long as you still have breath in your lungs, your race can still be won. Tune in and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional track and field athlete and Olympic Qualifier’s workout is periodized for peak performance.__________Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here __________Today you’ll learn all about:[1:52] Steven's backstory[5:12] Periodization and why athletes use it[12:31] Progressive volume and individualized programming[16:03] The athletes that Steven works with and what he helps them with[17:54] Productional force strength[19:51] Is it easier to make yourself stronger, than to make yourself lighter?[21:46] Periodization schemes[27:54] Tony shares what he likes about Philip and the Wits & Weights community[29:14] Big lifts for the average lifestyle person who wants to be a better/faster sprinter[34:09] Avoiding fatigue and overtraining[37:12] Programming deloads or rest days[39:40] Nutrition, carb loading and others[47:18] Hardship in the gym and how it translates into having a stronger mind[51:25] What excites Steven for the future[52:22] How to connect with Steven[53:30] OutroEpisode resources:Website: www.Stevieyb.com Instagram: @stevieyb22Youtube channel: @stevenbenedict879💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today we’re examining the world of programming and coaching with my special guest, Andy Baker. We get into programming principles for lifters of different ages and experience levels, whether your goal is to improve strength, performance, or body composition, or just have fun but effective workouts. We also talk about Andy’s career as a coach, training principles and methods, and what he’s been up to lately.If you don’t already know him, Andy Baker is a highly sought-after strength coach, personal trainer, competitive raw and drug-free powerlifter, and co-author of two best-selling books on strength training.Andy’s books and programming changed my life when I finally figured things out and got my act together back in 2020 and did my first novice linear progression with Starting Strength. I’ve since run several of his programs, my favorite being The KSC Method for Power-Building, and I’ve been a group client of his Baker Barbell Club since 2021._________👩‍💻 Schedue your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.________Today you’ll learn all about:[3:20] Why Andy specializes in barbell workouts[9:49] Andy's friendship and collaboration with Mark Rippetoe[13:54] Rewriting "Practical Programming" and which areas Andy covered[18:17] His approach to programming[22:04] Programming differences and mistakes of beginner to advanced lifters[25:39] When NOT to follow the Starting Strength novice linear progression[27:32] Benefits of strength training for older adults[28:59] What you need to be a great coach[34:20] Tendon and ligament health for older lifters[43:08] Listening to your intuition when following a program[48:25] Andy’s favorite training programs[56:40] Andy’s current projects and what he’s working to improve[57:56] How Andy’s beliefs or opinions have changed over the years, and new methods and trends in strength training[1:08:50] Being consistent with eating better and making better food choices, and doing cardio[1:14:09] What helped make Andy the kind of coach he is today[1:18:33] How to find Andy Episode resources:Baker Barbell Podcast on Apple PodcastsWebsite: www.AndyBaker.com Ep 58: Using High Energy Flux to Eat More, Burn More Fat, and Build More Muscle with Brandon DaCruz💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Tracking your food may sound daunting or obsessive, but doing so will help you develop freedom and flexibility in your relationship with food. In this episode, I share a framework to help you understand why you should track your food and the practical steps you can take to start doing so right away. You can choose whatever food-tracking app you want that will help you track the priorities included in the framework. Tune in and learn more about the specifics you need to track and how it can help you improve your eating habits, health, and well-being. ___________👩‍💻 Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.___________Today you’ll learn all about:[1:48] A top-down framework on why you should track your food[3:38] Documenting your food, how you feel, and your sleep[6:57] Energy level of your food in terms of calories[11:00] Tracking your macronutrients[13:05] Tracking carbs and your energy[15:55] Stephanie shares her experience with her one-on-one nutrition coaching with Philip[17:49] Sub-macros: Breakdown of your macros[22:10] Protein sources and amino acids[23:42] Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals[26:03] Getting bloodwork or vitamin/mineral screening to know if you have any deficiency [27:10] Recap of the 5 food tracking prioritiesEpisode resources:Ep 58: Using High Energy Flux to Eat More, Burn More Fat, and Build More Muscle with Brandon DaCruz💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This episode is jam-packed with knowledge about energy flux and the high energy flux lifestyle. It comes from no less than Brandon DaCruz, one of the brightest minds in the industry. I start off by asking Brandon about his background and what led him to fitness and coaching. Brandon shares that he started being active in weight-restricted sports at 10-11 years old, during which he was exposed to low energy availability and developed micronutrient deficiency. Brandon then proceeds to tell us about the similarities between his athletic profile and that of the general population. Then, we dive into energy flux and its benefits, such as how you can eat more, burn more fat and build more muscle. Most importantly, we talk about how jumping in aggressively is not the key, but strategically easing yourself into a high energy flux lifestyle is the way to go. Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach, educator, internationally published fitness model, and National Level NPC competitor. He has been featured in publications like Men’s Fitness Magazine, Muscular Development, Bodybuilding.com, and the Alan Aragon Research Review, where he’s been a contributing author. He uses an evidence-based approach to help his clients achieve their goals sustainably.___________👩‍💻 Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.___________Today you’ll learn all about:[2:22] Brandon's background and personal journey[7:28] Parallels between the his athletic experience and the general population[12:20] Why Brandon can relate with many people[15:43] What is energy flux?[22:29] Benefits of the high energy flux lifestyle[34:58] The process of switching to the high flux lifestyle[44:43] Body recomposition with the high energy flux lifestyle[50:33] High flux state without the additional physical activity[57:30] Where to find Brandon and learn more about energy fluxEpisode resources:Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast: https://apple.co/3K1lDfm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/ Email: [email protected]💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today's episode features my conversation with author and motivational speaker Terry Tucker. We talk about his life's purpose and his 10-year battle with a rare form of cancer that resulted in the amputation of his foot (2018) and then his leg (2020). We also discuss at length his phenomenal book "Sustainable Excellence." He shares his favorite principles from his book and reveals which one he believes to be the most important among the ten. Overall, it is a must-listen, powerful interview with a leading authority on the subjects of motivation, mindset, and personal growth, and one that you should not miss!Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development.He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, and a business owner.Terry is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and the developer of the Sustainable Excellence Membership.__________👩‍💻 Schedule your FREE 30-minute Nutrition Momentum Call with Philip here.__________Today you’ll learn all about:[3:03] What Terry learned in his battle with cancer[6:31] Terry's 4 truths[9:30] Why you should be careful how you talk to yourself[11:55] The meaning of the saying "Mental is to physical, as 4 is to 1."[13:15] What it is like being a SWAT hostage negotiator[18:06] How to deal with setbacks[23:00] What Terry's book called 'Sustainable Excellence' is all about[25:40] Terry's favorite chapter in his book[27:43] The importance of love in everything we do[29:46] How everything starts with controlling your mind[34:30] Going out there to find your reason or purpose in lifeEpisode resources:The Motivational Check blog: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/ Grab a copy of Terry's book "Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life" here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

In this episode, Katie Kollath and Heather Hamilton of Barpath Fitness reveal the importance of performing lifts in full range-of-motion, the impact of strength training on productivity and confidence, and their coaching experience. They cut through toxic misinformation in the fitness industry, discuss their overall philosophy on nutrition coaching, and explain how the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcast has made Katie and Heather better coaches.Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and Women Owned online remote coaching business where Katie and Heather help people get stronger, reduce pain, and look and feel better without shortcuts, gimmicks, or quick fixes. They have been trainers for over 15 years and offer personalized remote fitness and nutrition coaching.They also host the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcast, where they dive into important and often controversial topics in their trademark style to help you sift through toxic misinformation in the fitness industry.Katie and Heather specialize in helping people get out of a restrictive mindset so they can build muscle, move better, and feel more confident. They don’t advocate for endless cardio or restrictive diets, but instead, quality movement, efficient training methods, and slow habit changes over time to improve quality of life.You’ll learn all about:Katie and Heather’s fitness journeys and building a remote coaching businessOrigins of Barpath Fitness and its unique brandHeather’s powerlifting experiences and its influence on the brandIdentifying target clients and refining the coaching approachThe relationship between mobility and performanceImportance of performing lifts in full range-of-motionSkill-based training and resistance training as a skillThe impact of strength training on productivity and confidenceThe coaching experience and client journey with Barpath FitnessDebunking fitness industry BS and toxic misinformationThe Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcast’s impact on coachingNutrition philosophyEpisode resources:Download the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcastPersonalize remote fitness & nutrition coaching - barpathfitness.comStronger Than Your Boyfriend FB groupWatch the video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today we dive into some hot nutrition topics. What is the “best” diet for weight/fat loss and how can women over 40 prioritize and optimize their health? Should you consider intermittent fasting (time-restricted feeding), especially for women? How can you unleashing the power of your mind to create results?We touch on disordered eating habits and body image concerns, and what to do if someone is resistant to change or has difficulty following their nutrition plan. Finally, we discuss the online nutrition coaching business, establishing a unique niche, and the best way to measure the success of your nutrition coaching to keep improving.My guest is Kate Bay Jaramillo, a business coach of mine who has helped me serve clients and listeners better than I could ever have imagined and has impacted many other coaches and clients during her career.Kate is a Master Fitness Instructor, Nutrition Business Coach, and cookbook author. She is the Founder of Ketogenic Living 101, and the Co-Owner and Director of Client Success at Beyond Macros. If you’re a nutrition coach, check out their Facebook group, called Online Nutrition Coach Community #ONCC, where you can meet Kate firsthand and see all of the great work she’s doing.Most importantly, Kate is a loving wife and mother of four amazing children. In her spare time, Kate enjoys traveling, cooking, and coaching elementary cheerleading.Today you’ll learn all about:How Kate got into the fitness, nutrition, and business coaching spaceThe “best” diet for weight lossHow women over 40 can prioritize and optimize their healthIntermittent fasting (time-restricted feeding), especially for womenWhy nutrition and fitness (whole-body wellness) are essentialUnleashing the power of our minds to create resultsHow to balance the need for individualized plans with scienceDisordered eating habits and body image concernsClients who are resistant to change or have difficulty following their nutrition planDifferentiating from other online nutrition coaches with a unique nicheMeasuring success of your business to keep improvingEpisode resourcesVisit the Online Nutrition Coach CommunityFind Kate on Facebook hereWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

What is the meaning of self-improvement and how does it apply to health and fitness? What do you need to achieve your goals? We explore whether struggle is necessary for progress and success, and what role confidence plays in our fitness journey. How do you find your purpose? What is the importance of self-love, emotion, and vulnerability in self-improvement? We also dive into the significance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in self-improvement and whether fear can be a positive tool.My guest today is Kevin Palmieri, the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast and Podcast Growth University.Early in his life, Kevin found “success”, but after a brush with suicide he realized he wasn’t living a life he truly wanted. He became passionate about self-improvement and decided to make it his purpose in life to impact as many people as possible by becoming a role model podcaster and speaker.His podcast is now one of the top 100 with over 1000 episodes and listened in over 125 countries, and he’s taken his life to the next level and achieved both personal and professional success.You’ll learn all about:Kevin’s journey from early success to rock bottom to his “no-BS approach to holistic self-improvement”Defining self-improvement and its application to health and fitnessThe importance of consistency in self-improvementIs struggle necessary for progress and success?What is confidence and how can someone become more confident in their fitness journey?How to find your purpose (your “why”)The role of self-love, emotion, and vulnerability in self-improvementThe importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in self-improvementKevin’s biggest fearEpisode resources:Find the Next Level University podcast, coaching, speaking, and group coaching at Kevin's website - nextleveluniverse.comNext Level University on YouTube hereFree course - Next Level 5 to ThriveFind Kevin on Instagram - @neverquitkidWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

In today’s special solo episode, we uncover 5 of the most common mistakes people make during their fat loss journey.As someone who is 8 weeks into my own 12-week fat loss phase, I can empathize with these challenges and offer guidance on what to avoid and how to successfully navigate your next fat loss phase!.Drawing from my daily experiences with clients who have also faced these common struggles, I share practical advice to help you overcome them and make the most of your health and fitness journey. Episode resources:MacroFactor food logging app (use affiliate code “WITSANDWEIGHTS” to extend your free trial): Ep 21: 21 Ways to Measure Progress and Crush Your Fitness GoalsEp 25: Lose 30 Pounds (or More) the Right Way and Keep it Off💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today we discuss emotional eating and healthy habits, the difference between physical hunger and emotional eating, why we eat emotionally, and how to address this for consistent habits and results. We also explore strategies for planning ahead and staying accountable, why it's hard to go it alone when trying to live a healthy lifestyle, managing food choices during a gaining phase, and the importance of non-food behaviors like hydration, activity, and self-care for success.My guest is Ashley Carlotta, a Certified Accountability Health Coach. Ashley has helped hundreds of clients accountable to eat well and exercise consistently while living in moderation and practicing mindfulness.She is the founder of Better Health by Accountability, where she coaches men and women all over the world. Ashley believes that daily accountability support is key to reaching your health and wellness goals. Ashley’s coaching provides daily communication, check-ins, guidance, and continuous reminders, and her clients find success with her direct, no excuses, fun-loving style.You'll learn all about:Ashley's story and why she became a coachThe difference between physical hunger and emotional eatingWhy we eat emotionallyHow to "fix" emotional eating or take control for consistent habits and resultsHow to plan ahead for dining out, travel, and other opportunities to eat emotionallyHow to cultivate accountability and planning ahead (and why we don't already do this)Why it's hard to go it alone when trying to live a healthy lifestyleManaging food choices when in a gaining (muscle building) phaseThe importance of non-food behaviors (hydration, activity, self-care) for successEpisode resources:Download your free cheat sheet - 5 ways to start losing weight without dietingAshley's website - betterhealthbyaccountability.comFind Ashley on Instagram - @betterhealthbyaccountability Watch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today I’m joined by my client Heather Clinger, a wife and mother of 5 currently homeschooling her children in Turkey. She is passionate about teaching and creating music and is enjoying learning how to lift heavy things. I met Heather 4 months ago when she reached out for one-on-one nutrition coaching to improve her body composition, get stronger, and build muscle. Most importantly, she wanted to FEEL her best and set an example for her kids of achieving results through hard work and committing to a sustainable process. Despite constant upheaval for her and her family during the recent earthquakes in Turkey, Heather found the mental resilience, commitment, and strength to continue her training and maintain her fitness routine to cope.Through us working together, Heather has been mastering strength training, nutrition, and mindset, both through a muscle-building phase and now a fat loss phase. But the change in her strength and body composition are just a small part of what she’s learned and the practices she’s developed that give her a resilient, positive, and sustainable outlook on life. We talk about her experience during the earthquakes, our nutrition coaching journey together, and specific lessons and strategies YOU can use to stay focused on getting results.You'll learn all about:What she struggled with before working with a coachWhy she reached out for one-on-one coachingWhat surprised her when she started working with a coachHer strength training routine and what she learned from trainingWhat happened on February 6, 2023How the earthquake affected her training routineWhy Heather didn't take a break from training despite everything going onHow working with a coach was beneficial during this crazy timeLiving the best version of you; aspiration and hard workHow Heather's habits and mindset around food have changedUnexpected benefits or changes in other areas of her lifeAdvice for someone who is hesitant about hiring a nutrition coachEpisode resources:Meet Heather in the (free) Wits & Weights communityFood logging app - MacroFactor (affiliate code WITSANDWEIGHTS to extend your free trial)Watch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

In today's episode you'll learn about how to be more consistent and build momentum in your health and fitness journey through mindset and discipline with my guest, Scott Friedman.Scott is a nationally accredited Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Coach, and Behavior Change Specialist who has been in the fitness industry for years.He has worked with hundreds of clients and specializes in mentoring them on how to build long-term, sustainable habits using his key principles of mindset, motion, and momentum.Scott is a unique and engaging speaker, coach, and host of the Power of Progress podcast (make sure to subscribe!). He prides himself on understanding the needs of those who wish to change their lives. Through storytelling, personal experience, and a refreshingly honest take on the fitness and nutrition industry, Scott empowers and inspires his audiences and clients to take congruent action to achieve their goals. His authentic “grip it and rip it” style resonates with people and motivates them to take practical steps that improve their lives.You'll learn all about:What inspired Scott to enter the fitness industry and his "grip it and rip it" styleGoals vs. process-oriented objectives and lifestyle changesMotivation vs. disciplineSmall, consistent steps vs. changing everything at oncePerception and mindset for achieving results and how to shift one's mindsetWhy positive thoughts don't work unless you feel itWhy having specific goals is crucial for successHow to understand the needs of those who wish to change their livesStorytelling and public speaking to empower and inspire audiencesEpisode resources:Scott's website - scottspeaksfitness.comGet your free ebook Back to Basics - at this linkEmail Scott at [email protected] the Power of Progress podcast - Apple or SpotifyWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This is another Q&A episode!Today I’m answering five questions from members of the Wits & Weights Facebook community covering training, nutrition, and health. Questions:I want to build my glutes. How many times a week should I train them? Is once a week too little?How would you train and coach someone differently who struggles with insulin resistance?What do you think about carb cycling? Is it beneficial to load up on carbs and calories and reduce fat on the workout days (mostly before and after the heavy lifting session), and reduce carbs and calories a lot and increase fat on the non-lifting days, assuming you maintain protein and your weekly calorie deficit? I am aiming for body recomposition. Will I feel increased performance during workout and avoid metabolic adaptations?Are refeeding days okay when you are in a fat loss phase? Like one day a week when you intentionally eat at maintenance as opposed to a deficit?I have a client who has gastrointestinal issues from having her gallbladder removed and heard that fat intake shouldn’t be higher than 30%. The question is, how do I stay within that 30% if her body needs fat to produce hormones? She is suffering from poor digestion, falling asleep periodically and can’t sleep a full night. So I know there is a hormonal imbalance.Episode resources:Join our Facebook community (FREE)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

A few months ago, I joined Kevin McShan on his incredible and prolific podcast, Let’s Have This Conversation, and he’s returning the favor today to talk about how to thrive while living with a disability.Kevin McShan is a graduate of St. Clair College’s Journalism, Print and New Media Program. Kevin has an extensive history of promoting employment equality for individuals with disabilities most recently, as the Job Developer and Enhanced Employer Support Facilitator with the YMCA of Windsor-Essex County. He also continues the effort of promoting inclusion for people with disabilities through his motivational speaking efforts.Through Kevin’s experience in sports, journalism, podcasting, and advocating for those with disabilities, he brings an exciting blend of education, experience, and entertainment to the motivational speaking industry.You'll learn all about:Kevin's story and how he brings seemingly unlimited energy to the worldAdvice for someone facing adversity to overcome any obstacleHow business leaders and individuals can foster a culture of inclusion and diversityHow to achieve equity and equality for individuals with disabilities in the workplaceHow to thrive while living with a disabilityHow to stay physically active while living with a disabilityWhy fitness is so importantUnique nutritional considerations to complement fitness and lifestyleKevin's advice for someone living with a disability on how to get started with fitnessWhat he has learned from producing so many podcast episodes and talking with so many peopleEpisode resources:Kevin's website - kevinmcshan.comFind Kevin on Twitter - @McShan819Download the Lets Have This Conversation podcastCheck out the Lets Have This Conversation YouTube channelWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This one is for all the men listening to the show. I am joined by my man Carl Berryman for a conversation about being a man, from fitness to communication to expressing your feelings and everything in between.You MUST check out Carl's podcast, Inspired by Impact, where he delves into all areas of your life to apply the strategies you learn in the gym OUTSIDE the gym to be a better man.Carl is a Personal Trainer turned Men’s Movement Advocate. He is a man who had his world crumble around him, was able to put back the pieces, and simply wants to share his strategies for success so that other men don’t have to suffer the same fate he did.You'll learn all about:Carl's background from personal trainer to Men's Movement AdvocateThe concept of the Mental Muscle-UpWhy men make up 80% of suicidesWhy women initiate 70% of divorcesWhat's wrong with the fitness industryWhy men don't know how to communicate with their partnersWhy men can't express their feelingsWhat emotional intelligence means for a manGetting into the best shape of your lifeThe importance of accountability for self and loved ones; shouldering sufferingWhat Carl does for funThe best books for men to become better menEpisode resources:Find Carl on Instagram - @ignitetheimpactDownload the Inspired by Impact podcastWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

On today’s episode I am joined by Yosh Stoklosa, whom I’ve known for many years through our association with Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut), him as a coach and trainer and myself as a long-time member.We talked about coaching, the fitness industry, optimal health, and training, including programming and Olympic lifting.Yosh is a Certified Sports Performance Coach and Personal Trainer at Romeo Athletics in Connecticut. Through his professional career as a Behavioral Counselor and Group Fitness Coach, Yosh learned about the importance of mental health and wellness, and now serves as a guide and mentor to others on their own fitness journey.You'll learn all about:Yosh's background in fitness, coaching, and mental healthHis approach to training, programming, and coaching othersLessons as a Behavioral Counselor that apply to fitness / personal trainingWhat optimal health looks likeThe current state of the fitness industryWho benefits the most from hiring a coach (is it everyone?)Advice for someone who wants to go it alone to get started, be consistent, and find success in their trainingTop 3 priorities/tips regarding trainingHow someone finds purpose (to stick with the plan / optimize their health)Olympic lifting (why someone would learn, benefits, why you enjoy competing)Episode resources:Find Yosh on Instagram - @the_yo5hFind Yosh at Romeo Athletics (in Enfield and Avon, Connecticut)Watch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This is the first Q&A episode ever for Wits & Weights!I'm covering four training-related questions from followers of our Facebook group (Wits & Weights) and plan to do more episodes like this to answer your questions there and on Instagram (follow me at @witsandweights), with a shoutout to you (if you want)!And if you like this Q&A type of episode, let me know and I'll do more of them to release on Fridays between my other episodes. Just email me ([email protected]) or direct message me on Instagram.Questions:What would a solid strength training protocol for women over 40 look like?Another woman over 40 here. I have been lifting with progressive overload for a year and I have not been able to progress as much as I would like. It’s not that I don’t want to go heavier; I just don’t feel safe in doing one rep, let alone 4-6. What are my options?Does research show a difference between a 3-day full-body strength training schedule vs. breaking it up into a 4- or 5-day split such as Push/Core, Pull/Calves, Legs/Core, Full Body?What are your recommended pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies?Episode resources:Join our Facebook community (FREE) to watch future episodes LIVE (days or weeks before they come out on the podcast)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

I was honored to speak with Alison Bladh about women’s health, particularly during menopause, to help demystify the associated affects on weight, brain and heart health, sleep, stress, and other symptoms to empower women to take control of their health.Alison Bladh is a registered nutritional therapist and beauty therapist living in the wilds of Sweden after falling for the charms of a Viking man! Alison worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years specializing in menopausal women’s health and currently runs an online clinic helping women worldwide manage the negative symptoms of menopause.Her mission is to support her clients with individualized changes to diet, health, mindset and lifestyle so they can harness their hormones and get their confidence and sparkle back.Alison supports busy, midlife women who are stressed, depressed, gained weight, and have lost their confidence…because all women, no matter what age, deserve to reclaim their health and feel great. Every woman has the right to feel and look amazing in midlife!You'll learn all about:The spark that inspired Alison to help women get their sparkle back (her mission to help women during midlife/menopause)Menopause and its importance (especially regarding hormone reproduction)Why there is a stigma attached to menopauseWhy weight gain occurs during midlife/menopause and what can be done about itHow someone can modify their lifestyle to manage the symptomsHow to sleep better and manage stressHow to improve bone healthHow to improve hair and skinThe importance of blood sugar and how to regulateHow to improve brain and heart healthThe story of a client who got her "sparkle" back (the steps/process)How all women can embrace menopause positively for a long, happy, healthy lifeEpisode resources:Alison's website for free downloads - alisonbladh.comFind Alison on Instagram - @alisonbladhWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today is a first for the show because we are doing a coaches roundtable with 5 amazing people in my inner circle—whom I would consider friends at this point—who are making an impact on peoples’ lives—both active and aspiring nutrition coaches and personal trainers.These incredible women and men each have a unique perspective on health and fitness and agreed to come together despite being in different timezones all around the world, to share their experience and expertise to help you thrive and achieve physical self-mastery.After all, that is the mission of this podcast and why I’m constantly looking to bring on experts who share that mission, even if we use different paths to get there.We will be covering nutrition and training, women’s health, navigating social situations, tracking your food, endurance sports and ultra-running, how to be more consistent, and longevity, just to name a few.You'll learn all about:Managing stress and "getting out of your head" to achieve your goalsHow to navigate social situations and still enjoy your lifestyleSetting up your environment and support structure for successWhy tracking your food can be helpfulUltra-running training and fueling your endurance training and eventsCelebrate the small wins and focus on consistency more than intensity or volumeHow to "peacefully" achieve and sustain your fitness goalsHealthy from a longevity perspective: unique health hacksThe importance of nutrition vs. trainingEpisode resources:Find Elaine Tarbell on Facebook (mention WITSANDWEIGHTS to get a free in-person training consultation) - https://www.facebook.com/TarbellsBarbellsFind Michele Moe at moestronger.com (click BOOK CONSULTATION for a free strategy call)Find Aaron Cartridge at his website to get a free Train for Your First Ultra guideFind Michele Clark on Instagram - @minutri_michele Find JC on Instagram - @jc_middle_manWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Prepare yourself for some deep insights about entrepreneurship, leadership, online coaching, the fitness business, mindset, and more from today’s special guest.I am extremely excited to be joined by the amazing Lauren Tickner.Lauren is ranked as Forbes Magazine’s #1 business coach for 2021…and a Forbes Top 10 Entrepreneur in 2020. Lauren now works with her team at Impact School to help their clients implement systems and gain freedom in their businesses.You'll learn all about:Lauren's story from content creator to online fitness coach to high-impact business coachCore principles for finding success with online programsHow her fitness journey has impacted her business mentality/strategyHow fitness and business are similarThe value of systems and how to amplify them for business or lifeIf someone loves fitness but dreads the idea of running a businessThe importance (or not) of having a niche market / unique approach / ideal clientHow someone who has a full-time job, feels overwhelmed, and wants to cut through the distractions becomes an entrepreneurWhat distinguishes an average leader from a successful / high-impact / inspiring leaderThe big mistakes people make that hold them back from success in their online businessHow a solo practitioner starts to build their teamThe value of resilience and how we embody that in practiceHow people seeking out coaching find someone authentic who they can trustEpisode resources:Find Lauren on Instagram - @LaurenTicknerFind Impact School on Instagram - @Impact_schoolFind Lauren on FacebookWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today we are digging into shifting your mindset to achieve self-mastery and live your best life through things like identity, habits, productivity, and of course as always on this show, how those tie back to your fitness and health. My guest is Monica Ricci. Monica has been facilitating positive change for over 20 years. She founded Catalyst Organizing, LLC in 1998, working with individuals, business owners, and business teams to help clarify priorities, achieve goals, create organization, and improve productivity. In the world of productivity, Monica has been an author, blogger, speaker, radio host, and frequent TV guest on many local morning shows as well as Fox & Friends, CNN.com, and HGTV. Today, she uses her experience and talents to facilitate positive change and transformation through coaching, speaking, and social media. Monica lives a nomadic life, coaching via Zoom while traveling the country. When she isn’t moving to a new city, she enjoys strength training, cycling, baseball, rock and roll, and high-quality butter. You'll learn all about:Monica's personal story and how you got interested in coachingWhy "Day Thirteen" was pivotalHow someone develops a skill or habit over time to create positive outcomes (the Law of Accumulation)The science of habit building and making progressMicro-stepping to create new habitsThe Exercise Myth and the right approach for someone trying to lose fatHow identity drives behaviorsThe courage to be an outlierWhat self-mastery looks likeThe identity-to-behavior transformationHow you help people create significant shifts in mindsetEpisode resources:Find Monica on Instagram - @remakingmonicaFind Monica on Twitter - @monicaricciMonica's website - monicaricci.netWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Whether you're trying to lose extra weight, switch to a fat loss phase after building muscle, get lifestyle lean, or finally achieve success with your new year’s resolution, this episode will help you get there. You will learn everything you need to know about fat loss so you can lose the weight and keep it off sustainably, efficiently, and in a way that actually improves how you look and feel for the long term. This is NOT a “rapid weight loss” prescription. This is a “fat loss for life” approach that I use with clients that you can use on your own with a little bit of knowledge, practice, and accountability. Also, I'm starting my own 12-week fat loss phase the week this episode goes live and will be adhering to these principles, so if you want to follow along and see updates of my journey, make sure to join our free Wits & Weights Facebook community. I also made a Fat Loss for Life Guide I can send you after joining the group. Just check out the links below to join our free community or apply for one-on-one coaching. Enjoy the episode!You'll learn all about:The 3 principles that make fat loss possible, easier, and maintainableThe most important behavior to maintain muscle during fat lossWhich macro is the "body composition" macro and how much you needWhat data to collect to maximize your results and consistencyWhat to do before you actually start a calorie deficitHow fast you can and should lose weightThe most important consideration when selecting foods during a fat loss phaseThe easiest way to boost your metabolism during fat lossWhat you're doing TOO MUCH of, and what to do insteadThe simplest way to reduce overall stress and also belly fat!How to avoid diet fatigueEpisode resources:Download the Fat Loss for Life guide that goes with this episode by joining the Wits & Weights Facebook communityDownload the MacroFactor app (use affiliate code WITSANDWEIGHTS to extend your trial by an extra week)Join our Facebook community if you'd rather watch the video💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

I am joined by a member of our Wits & Weights Facebook community, Matthew Spiewak, to chat about training and nutrition, including flexible dieting, compound lifts, pain and injury, and programming. Matthew is an ACSM-certified Personal Trainer in the Chicagoland area with a degree in Kinesiology. He loves helping people feel and look better and transform their health through his hands-on work in the gym as a trainer, so Matthew has both the educational and practical experience to help you succeed. Matthew also hosts a 30-minute Instagram live every Tuesday at 5pm Central time in the U.S. and brings on new guests every week. Topics discussed in this episode:How and why Matthew got into fitnessFlexible dieting and who benefits from itWhether anyone should NOT use flexible dietingWhether people should squat and deadlift, benefits, how to incorporate in trainingThe best rep ranges for strength, hypertrophy, and physiqueBench press form (and getting the entire body involved)How to avoid low back painHow to deal with an injuryWhy programming is so important to get better resultsHow to start and stick with a training routineand lots moreRELATED LINKSFind Matthew on InstagramMatthew's websiteWatch the episode on video hereJoin the Wits & Weights Facebook community💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This episode from my appearance on Paul Hanton’s podcast, The Healthy Fit Life, for the episode “Avoiding Common Issues with Sustainable Fat Loss.” Paul interviewed me about body composition, body fat overshooting, the difference between weight loss and fat loss, what happens when we lose weight, mistakes people make during weight loss, and what we can do instead for a more sustainable approach while still getting results. If you feel like you’ve put in effort to improve your health and fitness but aren’t getting results, I’d like to invite you to apply for my one-on-one coaching program to get the body you desire, lose fat, build muscle, and make real progress. We’ll work together to examine everything you’re doing and NOT doing to figure out what’s missing so you can look better, perform better, and feel better. Just go to witsandweights.com/coaching to learn about my program and apply today or click the link in the show notes.Thanks for listening and enjoy our conversation about body composition! Topics discussed in this episode:What is body composition?What is body fat overshooting?The difference between weight loss and fat lossWhat happens to your body when losing weightMistakes people make when trying to lose weightStrategies for a more sustainable approach to weight lossRELATED LINKSSubscribe to The Healthy Fit Life podcastFind Paul on InstagramFind Paul on TikTok💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today is a special one because it’s our first episode featuring a member of our Wits & Weights Facebook community, Josh Isley.We discuss strength, lifelong health, training for events, avoiding overtraining, and lots more. Josh Isely is a 42-year-old mechanical engineer who loves hunting the backcountry and mountains but who also rides a desk every day. He was an athlete in high school and as happens to many people, relied on his natural abilities for too long and, in his own words, “let himself go a bit.” Josh was inconsistent with training and developed a bad relationship with food. He spent the last several years training on and off for hunts and finally got it dialed in this year in preparation for a mountain goat hunt! Josh still struggles with food and binging but is getting better all the time; his program worked well as he was able to climb much better than he could last year. He is now moving into recovery mode and beginning to prepare for New Zealand in the spring. Topics discussed in this episode: Josh’s background and how he finds time to go hunting Why motivation is not enough (and what we should do instead) How we avoid overtraining (especially as we age) How to minimize the impact on aging/ailing joints Dealing with setbacks (injuries/anxiety/depression) and how to overcome those Managing the dichotomy of strength vs. endurance Balancing training for longevity with specific events What recovery looks like (and training periodization) in preparation for his event in New Zealand Strategies to overcome the urge to binge on processed food Dealing with the influences of your support structure when they don't “get” your nutrition/training RELATED LINKSTalk to Josh in the Wits & Weights Facebook community Watch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This episode is from my appearance on Karen Martel's podcast, The Other Side of Weight Loss, where we demystified as much as we could about lifting, cardio, nutrition, fat loss, and more.Topics discussed in this episode:What is the best way to train?What is the best cardio for weight loss? How long should our workouts ideally be? What does the science tell us about step counting when it comes to weight loss? What cardio is most stressful? How many times a week should we be lifting? How can we take it to the next level and should we? What is the ideal timing of days off and on from workouts? What are compounded movements and why do we want to do them? How often should we be adding more weight to our barbells and dumbbells? How often should we wait between sets? How many carbs, calories and protein should we be eating to build muscle yet lose weight? How to calculate your protein needs.What is the anchor macronutrient? What are the ideal set and reps? What are the signs that you are not lifting heavy enough?How long does it take to see results?Can we lose weight without calorie restricting and just lifting? and more! RELATED LINKSSubscribe to The Other Side of Weight Loss podcastVisit Karen's website at karenmartel.comFind Karen on InstagramWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Paul Hanton joined me to talk about different types of training and how to be consistent and get the most enjoyment from your workouts so you can reach your fitness goals.Paul is the owner of Hydra Fitness, a personal training company that helps career-driven men lose weight without giving up spending time with family or friends. He is also the podcast host of the Healthy Fit Life podcast, which is focused on educating listeners on how they can improve their health through quick and easy tips to implement in their life.As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Paul has helped numerous busy men lose weight and improve their health. Paul was also diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2014 but has not let that stop him from his fitness goals or enjoying life.Topics discussed in this episode:Paul’s background as a coach/trainer and what inspired him to get into fitnessWhy people might not enjoy their trainingWhy people slog through workouts if they don’t enjoy themThe importance of doing some sort of activity for optimal healthWhat people can do if they don’t enjoy their current trainingAlternatives to strength training and ranking those activitiesWhether training is required for a specific goal (even if you don’t like it)RELATED LINKSFind Paul on InstagramFind Paul on TikTokWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

What if there was an easy way to speed up fat loss, burn 500 more calories a day (which is 1 extra pound a week), increase your potential lifespan, reduce your chance of disease, all without excessive cardio or dieting?This is not the next big fitness industry secret but instead one of the easiest, natural, and most effective forms of movement for humans . . . and that is WALKING!Whether you already “get your steps” or you sit around most of the day behind a desk, we are going to dissect the many benefits of walking, from its ability to burn way more calories than you think, increase your metabolism, improve your overall function in life, preferentially burn fat to improve body composition, reduce mortality, and improve associated markers like blood pressure, resting heart rate, cholesterol, depression, and VO2 max.Walking is perhaps the most underrated but effective forms of exercise we can incorporate.Finally, as always on this show, we will discuss easy, actionable strategies for walking effectively that you can start using right away!RELATED LINKSJoin our Facebook community if you'd rather watch the video and to access the nutrition blueprint PDF for this episode💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Joining me on the show today is Paul Salter, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Sustainable Weight Loss Expert. Since 2013, he’s personally coached over 1,500 women to lose 20 pounds or more and KEEP IT OFF (without feeling like they're dieting). He’s done so by taking an inside-out approach that focuses on cultivating feelings of self-love and self-worth from day one—not after weight is lost—and by paying much more attention to one’s mindset and emotional intelligence, in addition to the nutritional Xs and Os. He’s a twice published Author, host of The 5% Way Podcast (make sure to subscribe), and Founder and Head Coach of The 5% Community.Topics discussed in this episode:Sustainable weight loss and why it's difficult for most peopleThe role of self-talk in achieving sustainable weight lossThe role of emotional intelligence in sustainable weight lossSelf-talk / identity / transformational model of changePrioritizing self-loveWhere to begin with "deep work"An example of a "destructive and self-sabotaging pattern"Cultivating more intentionality to transform your relationship with foodYour thoughts on willpower and disciplineYour thoughts on "good vs. bad" foodsThe value of the pre-diet maintenance phaseWeight loss as a goal vs. body composition (adding muscle)Going on your own vs. hiring a coachRELATED LINKSSubscribe to The 5% Way podcastVisit Paul's website at thefivepercentway.comJoin The 5% CommunityFind Paul on InstagramWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Tyla Serro joined us live in the Wits & Weights Facebook Group to share her journey. She was my first interview guest (back in Episode 17), before we started working together on her nutrition plan, and she even planted the idea of me becoming a nutrition coach.Tyla Serro is a powerlifter, mom of a toddler, military spouse, and working professional. She keeps herself busy lifting heavy weights, volunteering with Protectors of Animals, all this while working full time as a Configuration Manager in the Aerospace Industry.Tyla recently acquired the title of Connecticut State Referee for the United States Powerlifting Association and will be judging an upcoming powerlifting meet in November. She’s passionate about raising awareness of Primary Lymphedema, a rare disease that her son was born with.When she's not doing all of these things, she enjoys the outdoors with her family and truly believes that an active lifestyle is one of the many hacks to living your best life.Topics discussed in this episode:Tyla's background with lifting and nutritionHer fitness and nutrition goals over the last yearExperience with dietingThe process we went through for her fat loss phaseWho and why someone should track macrosTyla's proudest moment on this journeyEducation and awareness that comes from working with a coachPlanning ahead and enjoying social events and dining outTyla's increased confidence in her ability to sustain resultsThe importance of strength trainingHer thoughts about the upcoming muscle-building phaseWhere someone should start when it comes to health and fitnessRELATED LINKSFind Tyla on InstagramProtectors of Animals, a non-profit, primarily volunteer, no-kill organization whose mission is to increase the quality of life of all dogs and cats in the communities they serve.Watch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

I am extremely excited for today’s guest, Karen Martel, not only because of her work in women’s fat loss and hormones but her genuine passion for helping others, which comes through on her podcast and in my personal interactions with her. Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. She is the host of the top-rated women’s health podcast The Other Side of Weight Loss where she helps women to unlock the mysteries of female fat loss and hormone imbalance. After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Karen’s passion lies in helping women balance and optimize their hormones in peri- and post-menopause and breakthrough weight loss resistance. Topics discussed in this episode:Hormonal weight loss resistanceHormone imbalances that cause weight gainSugar cravings from hormone imbalancesWhat happens to hormones during perimenopauseGaining weight during peri or post-menopauseFoods or nutritional strategy to consider before therapy/supplements/medical adviceHow perimenopause affects muscle growthSafety of bioidentical hormonesWhen to start using bioidentical hormonesEffect of estrogen on weight gainSeed cycling (viable strategy for estrogen dominance?)Determine whether we are processing hormones properlyRELATED LINKSTake the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones could be stopping you from losing weight at this linkSubscribe to The Other Side of Weight Loss podcastVisit Karen's website at karenmartel.comFind Karen on InstagramWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm for Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company’s) previous work, theories, and research in major media outlets like The New York Times, ABC, or CBS radio, among many others.Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating in working with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most importantly was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food.Topics discussed in this episode:Glenn's personal story with overeating and binge eatingWhy the modern world is a perfect storm for overeating and binge eatingPractical strategies people can use to stop overeatingStarting with just ONE rule for the most troublesome trigger food or behaviorWhy rules and a personal food plan are liberating, not restrictiveWhy generalizations like "just eat everything in moderation" are not helpfulWhy we should strive for perfectionism (with a caveat)How someone trying to GAIN weight would use this approachThe difference between HUNGER and CRAVINGSChallenging clients and situations that required a more intense approachDealing with overeating on the weekends!The one thing Dr. Livingston wished he learned earlier in lifeThe one question Glenn wished I'd asked...and his answerWhere to get a copy of his free book, "Never Binge Again"RELATED LINKSBinge Eating Recovery Coaching, Books, Tutorials and More at NeverBingAgain.comDr. Glenn Livingston on InstagramWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This is another "Science Says" episode, where we break down a single recent article relevant to the fitness (lifting, nutrition, health) industry and strategies you can apply right away based on what the science says.Today's article is "Reduction in obesity and related comorbid conditions after diet-induced weight loss or exercise-induced weight loss in men. A randomized, controlled trial." by Ross, et al. (2000).The main question is, which is better for weight loss: diet (a calorie deficit) or exercise (in the form of cardio)? Listen to find out—you might be surprised!RELATED LINKSRoss, R., Dagnone, D., Jones, P. J., Smith, H., Paddags, A., Hudson, R., & Janssen, I. (2000). Reduction in obesity and related comorbid conditions after diet-induced weight loss or exercise-induced weight loss in men. A randomized, controlled trial. Annals of internal medicine, 133(2), 92–103. 💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get healthier, increase strength or performance, or just look and feel better in your body, improving your body composition is the path to overall health.Body composition refers to the percentage of muscle versus fat in your body, which determines how “lean” you are. The lower your body fat percentage (or higher your muscle percentage) relative to your weight, the leaner you are.Someone who weighs 180 pounds at 40% body fat is not as lean as someone who weighs 180 pounds at 25% body fat. This is more about composition than scale weight.But why is “leanness” important?Yes, being leaner affects how you look and feel. Even better, improving your body composition goes way beyond aesthetics and has numerous benefits for health, performance, and longevity.Everyone can benefit from improving their body composition, and today we’re diving into the topic, including its benefits and the most important priorities for achieving a leaner, healthier physique.Then I go over three scenarios—skinny fat, somewhat overweight, and very overweight—and discuss strategies for improving body composition with each.Topics discussed in this episode:What exactly is body composition?How body composition gets worse over time (unless you do something about it)The concept of "body fat overshooting" from repeated dietingBenefits of improving compositionHow to improve body compositionApplying these strategies if you're skinny fat, somewhat overweight, or very overweightRELATED LINKSJoin our Facebook community if you'd rather watch the video and to access the nutrition blueprint PDF for this episodeMacroFactor food logging app (use discount code WITSANDWEIGHTS)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Eric D’Agati joins me to talk about training.Eric has spent over 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor. Each year, he travels around the world teaching and speaking to trainers, coaches, and therapists as a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems and guest speaker for prestigious organizations including Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, The Mayo Clinic, and multiple major universities. Eric also appeared in the NY Times bestseller “The 4-Hour Body” by Tim Ferriss.His list of training clients includes an Olympic Gold Medalist, All-Americans, National Champions, World Series Champions, and Pro-Bowl athletes. He also works with many high-level sports teams from high school to professionals.Eric’s latest projects include “Diamond Revolution Training,” an online training platform for baseball and softball athletes, and the “Principles of Program Design”, an educational workshop series and coaching service for trainers and clinicians on the art and science of designing training programs.Topics discussed in this episode:The top priorities someone should focus on to improve their health, fitness, and performanceThe difference between a workout and a programCompetence, awareness, and application as success factors for improved healthAssessing your history, current state, and goals when working with a coach, trainer, or starting a new programInjury, mobility, and recoveryLearning how to develop movement and increase physical capacityImproving your body compositionObstacles that stop someone from performing their bestDeveloping athletic skill, capability, and capacityManaging volume and recoveryExercise selection, unilateral movements, and Eric’s favorite lift/exerciseRELATED LINKSEric's website at ericdagati.comEric on InstagramWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

Today I am joined by Louise Valentine to talk about how to achieve sustainable fitness goals by doing less rather than more, how to work WITH our physiology and not against it, how to optimize health for women 35 and older, and actionable tips you can start applying right away to unlock your best health despite age, a busy life, or obstacles.Louise is a Physiologist, best-selling author, avid runner, and military spouse. She was named #1 Health Specialist in the U.S., has worked for the NFL, and published research on how to solve the root cause of health and fitness problems.She is now CEO of BreakingThroughWellness.com, where she offers one-on-one coaching, courses, and the groundbreaking Badass Breakthrough Academy for women runners and fitness lovers age 35 and beyond.Just some of the topics discussed in this episode:Overcoming health diagnoses at any ageThe root cause of health and fitness problemsDoing less, not more, for sustainable successStrategies for sleep, working from home, carbs, and moreWorking with our physiologyPitfalls to avoid when improving health and fitnessConsiderations for women over 35 when it comes to health and fitnessRunning for sport and for health: myth vs. reality when it comes to fat loss and body compositionRELATED LINKSBreakingThroughWellness.com - Louise offers 1:1 coaching, courses, and the groundbreaking Badass Breakthrough Academy for women runners and fitness lovers age 35 and beyond Breaking Through Wellness on FacebookLouise (breakingthroughwellness) on InstagramLouise on LinkedInWatch the episode on video here💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

What if you have significant weight to lose—around 30 pounds or more?Most people have no problem losing weight . . . in the short term. What usually follows is a rebound, usually because calories or the diet itself were so restrictive that they were impossible to maintain for more than a few months.In this episode, we discuss a completely different approach. Instead of “weight loss,” we want to achieve FAT LOSS. We want to improve our body composition over time and actually become leaner.Our topic is how to lose 30 pounds or more the right way…and keep it off.Not how to lose 30 pounds in 30 days, or how to lose weight now and then…good luck!Those approaches to dieting are completely myopic. They’re short-term. Just cut calories and lose weight. Then you’ll be lean.The problem is, every time you lose weight this way, usually without enough protein or resistance training, you lose some muscle and then regain mostly fat. This bodyfat overshooting phenomenon causes your body fat percentage to rise over time, even if your weight stays in the same range, but most likely you gain even more weight each time you rebound.Does this sound familiar?Here’s the reality. Losing weight is the “easy” part. The challenge is the 95% of skills, behaviors, and metabolic recovery we need to address BEFORE losing weight.In this episode, we cover how to lose mostly fat, do it sustainably, and have the knowledge to do it whenever you want for the rest of your life. We’ll discuss what happens when you lose weight through chronic dieting, what I would do with a client who needs to lose significant weight, and step through the entire process to get successful, long-term results.RELATED LINKSJoin our Facebook community if you'd rather watch the video and to access the nutrition blueprint PDF for this episodeMacroFactor food logging app (use discount code WITSANDWEIGHTS)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

This is our first "Science Says" episode, where we break down a single recent article relevant to the fitness (lifting, nutrition, health) industry and strategies you can apply right away based on what the science says.Today's article is "Evenly distributed protein intake over 3 meals augments resistance exercise–induced muscle hypertrophy in healthy young men" by Yasuda, et al. (2020).The main question is, can we build more muscle mass by evenly distributing protein throughout the day (primarily by increasing protein at breakfast if it is low to begin with)? RELATED LINKSYasuda, J., Tomita, T., Arimitsu, T., & Fujita, S. (2020). Evenly distributed protein intake over 3 meals augments resistance exercise–induced muscle hypertrophy in healthy young men. The Journal of Nutrition, 150(7), 1845-1851.Body by Science (Bill Campbell, PhD)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram

If you could be in a calorie surplus for three-quarters of the year and constantly get leaner, would that appeal to you?Today’s topic is something that ended my many, repeated unproductive cycles of crash dieting and changed my mindset to one of abundance, performance, improved body composition, a better relationship with food, and sustainable results.You’re going to learn how to periodize your nutrition with cut and bulk cycles to get leaner and leaner by minimizing fat gain while maximizing muscle gain.Why do we periodize our nutrition anyway? Why use so-called cut and bulk cyclesWhy not just lose a bunch of weight and then maintain? Or gain a bunch of muscle and maintain? Or gain muscle and lose fat at the same time (the holy grail known as body recomposition)?Because our biology has thrown us a curveball. When you lose weight, you DO lose fat but you ALSO lose some muscle. Conversely, when you gain weight, you do gain muscle but also gain some fat.Therefore, why don’t we focus intelligently on ONE GOAL AT A TIME and MAXIMIZE our results for that goal?That’s exactly what today’s discussion is about!Topics discussed in this episode:What happens when we lose and gain weightWhat is body fat overshooting?Using cuts and bulks for body compositionEating in a surplus while training to gain muscleNot spending long enough in a bulkIdentifying your start and end pointsIdentifying your goal weightand more!RELATED LINKSJoin our Facebook community if you'd rather watch the videoMacroFactor diet sidekick (use discount code WITSANDWEIGHTS)💪 Join Eat More Lift Heavy - A 6-month coaching program for lifters over 40 who are done collecting information and ready to have real human coaches watch their data and know what to focus on each week.📱 Get Fitness Lab (exclusive 20% off) - The #1 adaptive fitness and nutrition app. Daily coaching, workouts, and biofeedback-based guidance to help you build muscle and lose fat over 40.👥 Join our Facebook community - For adults over 40 who want to build muscle, lose fat, and stop following bad advice. Weekly Q&A threads, coaching insights, and real chat with other lifters.👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram