5 Body Recomp Mistakes (Why You're Not Losing Fat or Building Muscle) | Ep 395

5 Body Recomp Mistakes (Why You're Not Losing Fat or Building Muscle) | Ep 395

Author: Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert November 3, 2025 Duration: 38:37
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Ever feel like you're doing everything right in the gym and kitchen, but the scale and the mirror tell a different story? You're not alone. Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40 is for those who are past the beginner phase and deep into the grind, yet frustrated by stalled progress. Hosted by Philip Pape, an evidence-based nutrition coach, this podcast cuts through the noise of fitness fads and industry hype. Each episode takes a common, often unquestioned, piece of advice-be it about protein timing, cardio protocols, or specific lifting techniques-and subjects it to a logical, science-informed scrutiny. Philip identifies why these mainstream rules frequently fail, especially for lifters navigating the unique physiological landscape of being over 40, and provides clear, actionable strategies that actually align with how your body works. It’s for the critical thinker who knows that effort deserves intelligent direction. You’ll find practical insights on strength training, sustainable fat loss, and nutrition that prioritizes long-term health and performance without gimmicks. Tune in for a conversation that replaces confusion with clarity and effort with evidence, helping you finally see the results your hard work warrants.
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Wits & Weights | Evidence-Based Fitness & Nutrition for Lifters Over 40
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5 Ways Intermittent Fasting Backfires for Women Over 40 | Ep 458 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:12
Intermittent fasting is still the most popular nutrition advice on the internet. Skip breakfast, shrink your eating window, lose weight. But if you're over 40, this may not give you the results you want. It could even ba…
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Your Muscle Gains | Ep 457 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:56
You spent months building muscle, and now you're ready to cut. Or you're on a GLP-1 medication and losing weight but not sure how much muscle your'e also losing. Without getting 3 things right, roughly 25% to 40% of the…
How NASA's Artemis II Astronauts Maintain Muscle Flying to the Moon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:08
NASA's Artemis II crew is flying around the Moon right now with a gym that weighs 30 pounds and fits in a carry-on suitcase. No treadmill, cable machine, or squat rack, just a small device that also serves as a step! In…
Your Pilates, Yoga, or Barre Class Is NOT Strength Training | Ep 455 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:45
You've been showing up to Pilates, yoga, or barre for months, maybe years, and your body composition hasn't changed. You're not getting stronger. And if you're over 40, the muscle and bone you need most may be slipping a…
The LAST Time You'll Ever "Start Over" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
How many times have you sworn “this time will be different” only to end up right back at square one? New program, new diet, new macros, new Monday. And every time, the results faded. Why does this keep happening to peopl…