Best Recomp Workouts Podcasts (2025)

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Is THIS the Perfect Fitness App? | Bonus 4:06

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If you could design the perfect fitness app, what would it do? Let me know at witsandweights.com/question -- What if a fitness app could actually think like a human coach? Not just track your activities, but understand them, analyze them, and make intelligent adjustments in real-time? That's exactly what I'm designing: an AI-driven fitness coach in…

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How He Lost 340 Pounds with Lifting, Walking (No Cardio), & GLP-1 (Jamie Selzler) | Ep 376 1:07:03

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link. — Can you really lose 340 pounds without surgery? What if the secret isn’t dieting harder, but thinking differently? I am joined by Jamie Selzler, who completely transformed his b…

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Bulking vs Recomping: Can You Build Muscle Without Getting Fat? | Ep. 118 27:31

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→ Body Recomp Coaching (Now HSA/FSA eligible) | Does bulking actually lead to more muscle growth than eating at maintenance / recomping? Today we're diving into the latest research comparing small and large calorie surpluses vs eating at maintenance to answer that exact question. You’ll learn what the research actually shows, why traditional bulkin…

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3 Sleep Fixes to Improve Fat Loss and Recovery | Ep 375 19:58

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Try my favorite sheets from Cozy Earth and get 20% off with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. Cozy Earth sheets are made with viscose from bamboo that wicks away heat and sweat to keep you cooler for deeper sleep and better recovery. Go to witsandweights.com/cozyearth -- Sleep isn't just about feeling rested. It's a foundation that amplifies everything else you…

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The Adaptive Cardio Pyramid That Maximizes Fat Loss in Minimum Time | Ep 374 32:29

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Join the Adaptive Cardio Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, September 16) at 12 PM Eastern for only $27 (replay included). Get Philip's complete system for losing fat while personalizing your "minimum effective" cardio, plus the replay, 8 workout programs, and a custom 6-month nutrition plan. Register at live.witsandweights.com -- If you've been doing hou…

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Why Your Cardio Isn't Working and How to Fix It | Bonus 5:40

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Register for the Adaptive Cardio Workshop this Tuesday, September 16th at 12pm Eastern (replay included) at live.witsandweights.com -- Confused about cardio? Tired of wasting hours on exercise that does nothing for fat loss? This episode introduces a brand new concept called adaptive cardio, where you use the minimum effective dose to maximize fat …

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Losing Weight is Easy But Keeping It Off Takes Real Skill (Mikki Williden) | Ep 373 58:56

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get a FREE custom nutrition plan using this special link. — Lost weight only to gain it back? Tired of quick-fix diets that leave you weaker, not stronger? What if real success has nothing to do with the scale? Dr. Mikki Williden, a regi…

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Does Soreness Mean You Had a Good Workout? | Ep 372 25:45

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Join Wits & Weights Physique University for unlimited access to evidence-based training templates, our "Lifting Lessons" course, and a free custom nutrition plan when you use this special link: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Are you sore after workouts... and does this even matter? Learn why DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is actually a terr…

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My 7 Favorite Food Logging Hacks with MacroFactor | Ep 371 23:31

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Download my favorite nutrition app (use code WITSANDWEIGHTS for a FREE 2 week trial): https://bit.ly/philipmacrofactor -- Food logging doesn't have to be tedious or time-consuming when you use the right tools and strategies. I'm revealing 7 of my favorite hacks to transform tracking from a daily struggle into a seamless 3-minute habit (cutting your…

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What PHYSIQUE Really Means (Beyond Six-Pack Abs) | Bonus 2:47

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🔥 Try our new (free) 2-minute Metabolic Quiz to find out what's stalling your metabolism... and get a personalized roadmap to sustainable fat loss -- What comes to mind when you hear the word "physique"? Six-pack abs? Bulging muscles? The perfect Instagram body? That's only scratching the surface of what your physique truly represents. Your physiqu…

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Why Women in Their 30s Should Learn About Menopause (Zora Benhamou) | Ep 370 58:02

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Register for the Live Q&A with Zora on September 23, only in Physique U. Use this special link to join and get a free 6-month transformation plan: https://bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Could menopause be closer than you think? What if it’s already starting in your 30s without you knowing? I bring on gerontologist and biohacker Zora Benhamou, host of Hac…

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Ed Coan, 71 World Records and Still the GOAT of Powerlifting (Lifting Legends #2) | Ep 369 21:28

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Get your free Progressive Overload Guide to apply these principles to improve your training: witsandweights.com/free -- Ed Cohn, nicknamed the "Mozart of Strength," set 71 world records in powerlifting and became the lightest man to total over 2,400 pounds through his mastery of progressive overload and passion-driven consistency. His approach cont…

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Is 800 Calories a Day Unsafe? | Ep 368 28:51

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Join Physique University to get a personalized nutrition plan to look and feel better and stop guessing about your calorie needs: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Why do some people thrive on far fewer calories than others (who might be miserable eating at that level)? When we talk about whether 800 calories a day is "unsafe," we're asking the wrong questi…

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Weight Loss Meds Do NOT Cause Muscle Loss | Bonus 5:24

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Want to learn more about starting, managing, or transitioning off GLP-1 medications? Join Physique U to attend this Tuesday's live Q&A with GLP-1 expert Justin Silver (and get the replay plus a free custom nutrition plan): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Are GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro stealing your hard-earned muscle? The short a…

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Can Your Phone Replace a $100K DEXA for Body Fat and Physique Tracking? (Jason Moore) | Ep 367 52:19

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time). — Can your smartphone really rival a $100,000 DEXA scan? What if the same device you use to scroll Instagram could also reveal your body fat percentage, fat distribution, and even your …

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Do You Know Your FFMI? (The Muscle Metric That Ignores Body Fat) | Ep 366 31:24

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Get your FFMI calculated automatically with the Physique & Biofeedback Tracker in Physique University to track your actual muscle development over time and understand exactly what phase of training you should focus on next. This special link also gets you a FREE custom nutrition plan: bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Is your strength training actually buil…

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5 Ways to Reverse Menopause Belly Fat (New Science) | Ep 365 26:53

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Build muscle and lose fat (no dieting or bulking) with the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop replay + bonuses (90-day week-by-week plan, custom nutrition plan, and training programs for 3, 4, and 5 days per week): live.witsandweights.com -- You've been told that belly fat gain during midlife is inevitable... just part of aging and declining hormones that…

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The Bulletproof Diet (Eat More Food, Not More Calories) | Bonus 4:25

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This week in my Instagram feed, I shared 2 critical principles that determine if your nutrition plan will actually work for fat loss and muscle building in real life, such as: When life is at its messiest, not just when everything is perfect Dealing with social events, travel, and celebrations (birthday cake!) Eating more but not eating more calori…

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Can Your DNA Predict How Fast You'll Build Muscle and Lose Fat? (Joe Cohen) | Ep 364 49:38

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Join Physique University (free for 2 weeks) to engineer your best physique using our science-based fat loss and muscle-building blueprint — Why can two people follow the same diet and training plan but get completely different results? Could your DNA explain why fat loss feels harder, or why recovery takes longer? And is genetic testing the breakth…

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How to Estimate Your Metabolism ACCURATELY (The Best Way to Calculate Calories) | Ep 363 34:58

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Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition Guide to learn the fundamentals of energy balance, macros, and meal timing for building muscle and losing fat: witsandweights.com/free Get Chef's Foundry P600 Ceramic Cookware - 50% off at witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Stop letting inaccurate metabolism estimates sabotage your nutrition goals. T…

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Fat Loss WITHOUT a Calorie Deficit? (Body Recomp Explained) | Ep 362 32:03

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Join the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, August 19) at 12 PM Eastern for only $27 (replay included). Get Philip's complete system for simultaneous fat loss and muscle gain, plus a custom nutrition plan. Register at live.witsandweights.com -- Think you need a calorie deficit to lose fat? Or months of bulking followed by months of cutt…

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90 Days to Lose Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time | Bonus 8:02

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Register for the 90-Day Body Recomp Workshop this Tuesday, August 19th at 12pm Eastern (replay included) at live.witsandweights.com -- Tired of cutting and bulking (or just don't want to)? Frustrated with approaches that leave you either feeling too fluffy or too depleted? Is there a middle ground that works instead? Yes, it's called body recomposi…

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The Lost Legacy of Women's Strength (Anne Marie Chaker) | Ep 361 48:22

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan — Were women in the past weaker than men, or have we been sold a lie? What if prehistoric women could outlift most modern athletes? And how does understanding this…

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1920s Weight Loss Secrets (Calories, Candy, and Cigarettes) | Ep 360 24:31

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Get your free Nutrition 101 for Body Composition guide to understand the fundamentals of nutrition and personalize your calories/macros: witsandweights.com/free -- Diet culture emerged in the 1920s, when calorie counting was invented, cigarettes were marketed as weight loss aids, and thinness became associated with moral virtue for the first time i…

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Are Nonstick Pans Leaching Microplastics and Forever Chemicals Into Your Food? | Ep 359 26:29

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Get Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off plus a complete guide on cookware materials and safety at: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Do you cook with nonstick pans, microwave with plastic containers, or wonder about materials you drink out of? Learn about the science behind 3 major categories of chemical exposure from cookware and food…

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Managing GLP‑1 Side Effects for Weight Loss Without Losing Muscle (Justin Silver) | Ep 358 34:35

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Get 10% off SymptoGuard to manage GLP‑1 side effects and stay consistent with your eating and training. — Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic secretly stalling your progress? Why are so many users quitting despite major weight loss? I talk with Justin Silver, founder of SymptoGuard, who watched his father battle severe Ozempic side effects that nearly too…

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5‑Day Powerbuilding Blueprint for Strength and Size (Introducing RESOLUTE) | Ep 357 23:19

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Get my new RESOLUTE 5-Day Powerbuilding template when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link (special for podcast listeners to get a FREE custom nutrition plan when you join): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan -- Most lifters choose between getting strong or building size. Powerbuilding represents t…

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The All Junk Food Diet vs. Clean Eating (Lyle McDonald on "Excluding the Middle") | Ep 356 29:47

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Get a FREE custom nutrition plan when you join Physique University to maximize both strength and muscle growth simultaneously at this link (special for podcast listeners): bit.ly/wwpu-free-plan Get 50% off Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware (no PFAS, no Teflon, no microplastics) at witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry -- Influencers claim you can get …

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73 Year Old Listener Doubles Sprinting Power in 4 Months (12-Minute Protocol) | Bonus 3:44

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Join Physique University for just $27 a month to access our workshop on sprint training and receive a free custom nutrition plan using this exclusive listener link: http://bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Today we're celebrating a huge win for 73-year-old listener Bruce @bruceandjantrain. Bruce achieved impressive results following the sprint protocol di…

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Ozempic Envy, GLP-1 Microdosing, and the Weight Loss Wars | Ep 355 26:50

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Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- The psychology behind weight loss methods has created a moral battleground where people judge themselves and others based on whether they use traditional lifestyle approaches or pharmaceutical interventions lik…

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Q&A - Post-Bulk Fat Loss, Walking Too Much, and Diet Fatigue (Brandon DaCruz) | Ep 354 55:37

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Check out the other half of our Q&A on Brandon's Chasing Clarity podcast, where we tackle your questions on hunger, cravings, appetite, and artificial sweeteners. --- Just wrapped a bulk and scared to lose muscle? Over 50 and unsure if gains are still possible? Walking 20,000 steps a day with no results? In this Q&A, I team up with physique coach B…

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5 Rules of Ronnie Coleman, King of Bodybuilding (Lifting Legends #1) | Ep 353 30:15

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Get the new RESOLUTE 5-day Powerbuilding Program in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and get a custom nutrition plan included when you tap this special link for podcast listeners -- Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman didn't just build a legendary physique. He created a blueprint for w…

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Is Your LIVER Stalling Fat Loss and Muscle Growth? (Sara Banta) | Ep 352 39:12

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time). — Why are you gaining belly fat even while lifting and eating well? Could your sluggish metabolism be a liver problem in disguise? I sit down with certified supplement expert Sara Banta…

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How to Warmup and Lift Heavy Weights Safely (Cold Start Problem) | Ep 351 28:15

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Get a full Lifting Lessons course including how to warmup in Physique University and stop second-guessing your approach to lifting. Join for just $27/month and get a custom nutrition plan included when you tap this special link for podcast listeners -- Most lifters either skip their warmup or spend 30 minutes on elaborate routines that miss the poi…

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The Day Weight Loss Changed Forever | Ep 350 28:36

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Get your free custom nutrition plan (exclusive to podcast listeners) when you join Wits & Weights Physique University for just $27/month -- There was a day when everything we thought we knew about losing weight got turned upside down. For decades, the advice was simple: eat less, move more. But then scientists started asking why weight loss always …

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The #1 Habit for Blood Sugar Control and Insulin Resistance | Bonus 47:35

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Discover the most powerful daily habit for blood sugar control that most people completely overlook. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation with Ben Tzeel from the Your Diabetes Insider podcast, where we nerd out on the surprising connection between strength training and metabolic health. Main Takeaways: Why resistance training b…

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Why Women Over 40 Don’t NEED to Lift Heavy to Fight Osteosarcopenia (Megan Dahlman) | Ep 349 58:05

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Want to build muscle, lose fat, and train smarter? ⁠⁠⁠Join the new Physique University for just $27/month⁠⁠⁠ and get your custom nutrition plan FREE (limited time) — Is your doctor telling you to “lift heavy” but you don’t even know where to start? Wondering how to build strong bones without ending up hurt or overwhelmed? Curious if weighted vests …

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12 Rules of Training Volume to Build More Muscle | Ep 348 27:54

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Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much more. Podcast listeners get a custom nutrition plan FREE (normally $47) when you join by the end of July using this special link: bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Hitting the gym consistently but n…

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How to Stop Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance Without Cutting Carbs | Ep 347 23:03

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Get your free Nutrition 101 Guide at witsandweights.com/free to learn how to structure your nutrition (including carbs) for optimal health and body composition based on your goals. -- Could everything you've been told about carbs, insulin, and managing prediabetes be completely backward? For the 96 million American adults living with prediabetes, t…

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Can Strategic Fasting Enhance Muscle Gain (Reduce Fat During a Bulk)? | Bonus 8:21

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Join the new Wits & Weights Physique University at just $27/month (was $87) - get access to training templates, course library, private community, and so much more. Podcast listeners get a custom nutrition plan FREE (normally $47) when you join by the end of July using this special link: bit.ly/podcast-new-wwpu -- Ever wondered if you could hack yo…

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Organic, Grass-Fed, and Natural - What Food Labels DON'T Tell You (Natalie Kovarik) | Ep 346 52:04

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Are you overpaying for food that’s supposed to be healthier? Have food labels like “grass-fed,” “non-GMO,” and “all-natural” been misleading you? What if the truth behind your grocery cart was simpler and way less stressful? Natalie Kovarik, a fourth-generation cattle rancher and co-host of the Discover Ag podcast, joins me to clear up the confusio…

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The PERMA Framework - 5 Pillars of Positive Psychology for Sustainable Fat Loss | Ep 345 23:42

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Join my email list for exclusive content on the psychology of transformation that you won't find anywhere else. Go to witsandweights.com/email -- Struggling with fat loss despite knowing exactly what to do? You're not alone. The answer isn't about knowledge, it's about psychology. Learn how the PERMA framework from positive psychology reveals the 5…

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7 Fat Loss Tips from 70 Years of Research | Ep 344 39:46

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Grab your free Ultimate Macros Guide ebook to implement everything covered in today's episode with specific formulas and practical steps. Go to witsandweights.com/free -- What really works for fat loss? After 70 years of scientific research spanning thousands of studies and millions of participants, the truth is both simpler and more nuanced than t…

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95% of Diets Fail, Fitness Gurus, and Your Over 40 Muscle Retirement Plan | Bonus 1:06:54

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What if everything you thought you knew about fitness was filtered through marketing hype rather than science? After experimenting with countless diet trends across my 20s and 30s, from Atkins to Paleo to keto and intermittent fasting, I've learned firsthand that what matters isn't finding the "one perfect approach" but building sustainable systems…

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Blood Sugar Spikes, Carb Myths, GLP-1s, and Fat Loss Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic (Ben Tzeel) | Ep 343 45:41

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Grab your free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint to learn how to eat for your training goals (even when managing blood sugar and eating carbs). Go to witsandweights.com/muscle – Are carbs really your enemy? Should you be training fasted? Can someone with diabetes actually build muscle and thrive? Registered dietitian and strength coach Ben Zeal, …

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The 2-Minute Walking Hack That Builds 47% More Muscle | Ep 342 17:55

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Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS to see exactly how these walking breaks impact your daily calorie burn and support your muscle-building or fat loss goals or go to witsandweights.com/blog/macrofactor -- Can you immediately increase muscle building by 47%? It's 3 PM on a Tuesday, and you've been glued to your desk since 8 AM. Your b…

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Post-Bulk Body Image Struggles and Fat Loss with a Slower Metabolism | Ep 341 56:04

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Try Wits & Weights Physique University free for 2 weeks at witsandweights.com/physique - get a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls, workout programs, and join Allan and our supportive community tackling similar fat loss and body composition challenges -- Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were staring at a stranger... but i…

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Lose Fat and Get Shredded with Less Effort and More Energy (Alex Feinberg) | Ep 340 55:35

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Grab your FREE Ultimate Macros Guide, designed for those who are serious about optimizing their physique. It's not a quick fix; it's a playbook that teaches you how to make smart eating choices, track your biofeedback, and implement gradual changes for success. – Are you chasing success but running on empty? Do your workouts feel harder yet deliver…

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Calories Are Not “Real” | Ep 339 19:32

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Get your free Nutrition 101 guide at witsandweights.com/free to understand the fundamentals of nutrition without getting lost in the weeds, including how to set up energy balance, macronutrients, and calories in a way that actually makes sense -- "Calories don't exist, they're just made-up numbers." "You don't eat calories, you eat food." These sta…

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Who Cares How Strong You Are? | Ep 338 23:28

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Join my free email list for exclusive mindset content or go to witsandweights.com/email -- That crushing moment when you see someone warming up with what you consider your max lift. We've all been there. Your confidence evaporates, and suddenly you're questioning everything about your training, your genetics, and your worth as a lifter. But what if…