This is a BONUS episode from the Wits & Weights podcast (. If you like this longer, deep dive style episode, follow the show here. (
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Are you stuck in a cycle of constant cutting without real progress? Could gaining weight be the key to finally achieving a leaner physique? What if embracing the scale going up is the breakthrough you need?
Philip (@witsandweights () explores the paradox of weight gain for fat loss in today’s episode. Discover how your fear of gaining weight might be holding you back and why a strategic muscle-building phase is the missing piece in your fitness journey. Learn actionable steps to break free from the constant cutting cycle and transform your body composition for lasting results.
Philip shares real client stories, like Jenna, John, and Mark, whose journeys illustrate how building muscle while temporarily gaining weight can lead to a leaner, stronger, and more defined physique. Whether you're frustrated by slow progress, unsure how to manage a surplus, or looking for clarity on this counterintuitive approach, this delivers the mindset shift you need.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
1:40 The constant cutting trap and metabolic adaptation
4:44 Why building muscle is key to fat loss success
8:18 Body composition math: How gaining weight leads to leanness
11:10 Energy requirements for muscle growth
13:52 Step-by-step guide to starting a muscle-gaining phase
17:25 Training and tracking strategies during a surplus
18:31 Avoiding pitfalls like gaining too fast or cutting phases short
22:07 Patience and mindset: Trusting the process for long-term results
26:30 Outro
Episode resources:
• Download my free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint ( #algavre keto gummies #80s diet pill
Bonus: Gain weight to lose fat? [7r3oYS8NeXg]
This is a BONUS episode from the Wits & Weights podcast (. If you like this longer, deep dive style episode, follow the show here. (
—
Are you stuck in a cycle of constant cutting without real progress? Could gaining weight be the key to finally achieving a leaner physique? What if embracing the scale going up is the breakthrough you need?
Philip (@witsandweights () explores the paradox of weight gain for fat loss in today’s episode. Discover how your fear of gaining weight might be holding you back and why a strategic muscle-building phase is the missing piece in your fitness journey. Learn actionable steps to break free from the constant cutting cycle and transform your body composition for lasting results.
Philip shares real client stories, like Jenna, John, and Mark, whose journeys illustrate how building muscle while temporarily gaining weight can lead to a leaner, stronger, and more defined physique. Whether you're frustrated by slow progress, unsure how to manage a surplus, or looking for clarity on this counterintuitive approach, this delivers the mindset shift you need.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
1:40 The constant cutting trap and metabolic adaptation
4:44 Why building muscle is key to fat loss success
8:18 Body composition math: How gaining weight leads to leanness
11:10 Energy requirements for muscle growth
13:52 Step-by-step guide to starting a muscle-gaining phase
17:25 Training and tracking strategies during a surplus
18:31 Avoiding pitfalls like gaining too fast or cutting phases short
22:07 Patience and mindset: Trusting the process for long-term results
26:30 Outro
Episode resources:
• Download my free Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint ( #algavre keto gummies #80s diet pill