Is My Metabolism Damaged From Dieting? (What Your Hunger Is Really Telling You) | Ep 487

Is My Metabolism Damaged From Dieting? (What Your Hunger Is Really Telling You) | Ep 487

Author: Philip Pape | Strength Training & Fat Loss Over 40 July 20, 2026 Duration: 30:42
Has years of dieting on and off damaged your metabolism? It that why fat loss feels so hard now? This is one of the most common fears I hear, and the short answer is almost certainly... no. So what is going on? Most of what feels like a broken metabolism is one of two things: either the normal discomfort of a deficit or the way your appetite pushes back as you lose fat, preventing a consistent deficit (where you feel like you're dieting but can never lose weight). If you look at weight loss s...

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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Duration: 5:00
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Duration: 31:07
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Reverse Dieting Is a Dead End for Metabolism Recovery | Ep 493 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:03
Reverse dieting gets sold as a slow, safe way to “fix” your metabolism after fat loss, but the evidence and the real-world experience rarely match the promise. Reverse dieting came out of coaching, not research. Add 50 c…
The Slower Cut That Beats a Fast One (Fat Loss Over 40) | Ep 490 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
Speed is the wrong goal for fat loss over 40. You'll lose more weight (and body fat) by picking a rate you can sustain for months. Most people pick the biggest calorie deficit they can stand, then quit by week five, rega…
Eat More Protein & Lose Fat WITHOUT a Calorie Deficit? | Ep 486 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:28
Most of us treat fat loss as a subtraction problem. Eat less, move more, lose weight. Energy balance (calories in calories out) is definitely real, so that holds at the top level when it comes to pure weight loss. The tr…
How Hard Should You Really Be Lifting After 40? | Ep 485 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
How hard are you REALLY training? Is it enough to build muscle? Most lifters believe they are stopping a rep or two short of failure, when the real gap is far wider, and it often stalls muscle and strength. Learn about t…