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Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

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

For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time.

Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer).

From restrictive fad diets to ineffective workouts and hyped-up supplements, there's no shortage of confusing information out there.

Getting in the best shape of your life doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. By using your WITS (mindset and systems!) and lifting WEIGHTS (efficiently!), you can build muscle, lose stubborn fat, and achieve and maintain your dream physique.

We bring you smart and efficient strategies for movement, metabolism, muscle, and mindset. You'll learn:
- Why fat loss is more important than weight loss for health and physique
- Why all the macros (protein, fats, and yes even carbs) are critical to body composition
- Why you don't need to spend more than 3 hours in the gym each week to get incredible results
- Why muscle (not weight loss) is the key to medicine, obesity, and longevity
- Why age and hormones (even in menopause) don't matter with the right lifestyle
- How the "hidden" psychology of your mind can unlock more personal (and physical) growth than you ever thought possible, and how to tap into that mindset

If you're ready to separate fact from fiction, learn what actually works, and put in the intelligent work, hit that "follow" button and let's engineer your best physique ever!

Bonus - Behind the Scenes of a Top 1% Health & Fitness PodcastSeptember 07, 2024
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Your Genetics ARE to Blame for Weight Gain and Body Fat with Dr. Stephan Guyenet | Ep 214September 06, 2024
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The Proven Formula for an Amazing Physique Transformation (Iterative Design) | Ep 213September 04, 2024
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The TRUTH About Strength and Muscle Loss During a Cut | Ep 212September 02, 2024
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Bonus Q&A - Metabolism Myths, 1200 Calories, Chronic Disease, and How Long to Cut for Fat LossAugust 31, 2024
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Macros vs. Intuitive Eating with the Godfather of Flexible Dieting, Dr. Joe Klemczewski | Ep 211August 30, 2024
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Add THIS To Your Diet to Optimize Fat Loss, Energy, and More (Buffer Systems) | Ep 210August 28, 2024
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How to Eat Healthy When Your Family Doesn't Have the Same Fitness Goals | Ep 209August 26, 2024
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Diet Soda Is Good For You | Ep 208August 23, 2024
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How Your Spaces Are Sabotaging Your Fat Loss (The 6S Method) | Ep 207August 21, 2024
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Eat These 5 Foods and Lose 20 Pounds By Next Week | Ep 206August 19, 2024
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Bonus Q&A - Recovery from Overtraining, Calories Burned from Wearables, Binging After Weight LossAugust 17, 2024
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The Hidden Brain in Your Gut Might Be Controlling Your Cravings with Dr. William Ferro | Ep 205August 16, 2024
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Eat More To Lose Weight? (The Iron Triangle of Fat Loss) | Ep 204August 14, 2024
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Why Women Get Bigger, Leaner, and Sexier But Not "Bulky" From Lifting Heavy Weights | Ep 203August 12, 2024
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Hollywood-Level Fitness for Everyday Fat Loss with Celebrity Trainer Obi Obadike | Ep 202August 09, 2024
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The Paris 2024 Olympics Strategy for More Muscle and Less Fat (Optimization Theory) | Ep 201August 07, 2024
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7 Biggest Fitness & Nutrition Myths Busted After 200 Episodes (According to Listeners) | Ep 200August 05, 2024
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You Don’t Have to Choose Between Fat Loss and Strength (Breaking the 300 Pound Barrier) | Ep 199August 04, 2024
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Avoid Joint Pain and Tendonitis to Lift Weights Forever (Fatigue Failure) | Ep 198July 31, 2024
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Your Very First Cut (Lose 10-30 Pounds of Fat) | Ep 197July 29, 2024
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Why You Can't Stop Eating (How to Break Food Addiction) with Dr. Judson Brewer | Ep 196July 26, 2024
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Bigger Isn't Always Better for Strength or Metabolism (Scaling Laws) | Ep 195July 24, 2024
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Why Macros Might Be All You Need to Streamline Your Nutrition | Ep 194July 22, 2024
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The Extreme Cost of a Lean, Ripped Body and Visible Abs with Brittany & James Gatewood | Ep 193July 19, 2024
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