Best Philip Pape Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 47- Working Out When Time Is Limited with Philip Pape 51:44

11d ago51:44

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We are creeping up on 50 episodes published! For the first time ever, we are excited to bring you a guest appearance.....Philip Pape. Philip is the host of Wits & Weights, a nutrition podcast in the top 1.5% nutrition podcast. He is a certified nutrition coach known as the “Physique Engineer.” Through his own transformation, Philip discovered the p…

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Calming The Chaos of Perimenopause with Bria Gadd The Period Whisperer.

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This conversation was such a joy. I asked all my questions about Calming The Chaos of Perimenopause and Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer was incredibly knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. We discuss the significant shifts that happen during perimenopause. How to know it is time for help in perimenopause. Peri-Rage! Undeserved Weight Gain. Underst…

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Bonus Episode: Seed Oils Aren't Evil and the Haters Are Mad About It 10:56

1h ago10:56

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Are seed oils really the evil villain they're made out to be? 😈 Let's dissect this heated debate and clear the air. I'm responding to a scathing one-star review accusing me of being "anti-science" and in cahoots with Big Food (seriously, where are my checks! 🤑💵). Related episode about seed oils: → Quick Wits: Seed Oils Aren't the Problem I stand fi…

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Ep 185: The 7 Most Powerful Mindset Techniques to Lose Fat and Build Muscle with Adam Poehlmann 1:07:50

1h ago1:07:50

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Are you feeling stuck in a fitness rut? Are you confused by conflicting fitness advice? Struggling to stay motivated when everyone on social media seems to have a perfect body? Today, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes Adam Poehlmann, host of The Poehlmann Fitness Show and a dedicated health, fitness, and nutrition coach at Poehlmann Fitness, to dis…

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Quick Wits: The "Afterburner" Effect (Burn 500 More Calories AFTER Your Workout?) 5:23

23h ago5:23

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Have you ever heard the concept that certain types of workouts might keep burning a ton more calories long after you've left the gym for many hours afterward? Today we're tackling the "afterburner effect," the idea that you can keep burning calories long after your workout is over. And in scientific terms, we are talking about EPOC (excess post-exe…

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Episode 48- How to Lose Belly Fat 35:35

3d ago35:35

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Every where you look on social media, you have someone trying to tell you how to target belly fat. From Bullsh*t exercises to supplements. But how do you actually lose belly fat? In this episode, we tell you how to REALLY lose belly fat. Use the Supplements We Use, Enter code "PHOENIX" at checkout to save 20% off your first order and earn double re…

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Ep 184: Q&A - Rapid Fat Loss, Body Recomp, Building Muscle Over 40, Tracking Veggies w/Jeff Hoehn 1:02:54

3d ago1:02:54

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Is rapid weight loss worth the risk? Can you really build muscle while losing fat? How important is nutrition tracking for your fitness journey? Today, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes back Jeff Hoehn for another co-hosted Q&A episode. This time, they discuss aggressive fat loss strategies, the benefits of higher protein intake, and overcoming men…

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Quick Wits: A Gallon of Milk a Day (The Reality of Mark Rippetoe's GOMAD) 7:18

4d ago7:18

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GOMAD, or "Gallon of Milk a Day," was a protocol popularized by strength coach Mark Rippetoe (of Starting Strength), to ensure rapid weight gain and muscle growth. The idea is to bulk up quickly. You just chug a gallon of milk a day. Easy right? But before you start doing that, I want you to tune in to today's Quick Wits for my take on this sometim…

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Weekend Q&A: Is Bulking and Cutting REQUIRED (vs. Body Recomp) for a Great Physique? 15:15

6d ago15:15

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Can you transform your physique without the traditional bulk and cut cycles? Or is this possible with body recomposition at maintenance calories? Today we have a question from from Wyatt about whether you can only make progress with your physique while bulking and cutting rather than attempt body recomposition. He also asks whether there is a diffe…

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Ep 183: The Dark Side of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound) with Amy Wilson 50:47

7d ago50:47

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Diet myths got you stuck? Struggling to lose weight NO MATTER WHAT you try? GLP-1 drugs: Magic bullet or risky business? Today, Philip (@witsandweights) brings on Amy Wilson, a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach, for an engaging conversion on GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Amy's mission…

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Quick Wits: Creatine is Not Just for Lifters (Benefits Beyond Performance) 6:00

8d ago6:00

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Creatine is not just for lifters and bodybuilders anymore. Join me on today's Quick Wits as I dive into the incredible benefits of this very powerful supplement and reveal why it should be a staple in just about everyone's supplement cabinet, from athletes to aging adults and everyone in between. While it's true that creatine has long been a staple…

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Ep 182: How to Allocate 1200, 2000, & 3000 Calories in Your Meal Plan (Plus Hit Your Protein!) 49:37

10d ago49:37

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Is your meal plan optimized for your fitness goals? Are you struggling to follow your diet plan because it is too restrictive? Are you looking to maximize your muscle growth and boost your energy? In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) provides an evidence-based, comprehensive guide that cuts through conflicting information about meal planning a…

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Quick Wits: Is "Sustainable Dieting" an Oxymoron or the Key to Lasting Results? 8:49

11d ago8:49

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Sustainable dieting. Is that an oxymoron or is it the key to lasting results? Today, I reveal the hard truth about why dieting itself can never be truly sustainable and share a more flexible, realistic approach to achieving your physique goals for the long haul. Sustainable dieting is the notion that you can somehow achieve your fat loss goals by f…

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Easy, Familiar Plant-based Recipes with Liz Douglas of Glow Diaries.

13d ago

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Liz Douglas is a home cook, new mum and the person behind the easy, familiar plant-based recipes of Glow Diaries. As someone who had always loved food and liked cooking, when Liz became vegan, the challenge of recreating old favourite meals was exciting. She was curious, inspired and started sharing her new favourite hobby on Instagram to prove tha…

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Bonus Episode: A Busy Dad's Unscripted Guide to Fatherhood, Fitness, and Family 33:11

13d ago33:11

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Can you really balance fitness, family, and personal well-being without dropping the ball on any of them? Join me for a special Father's Day weekend bonus episode where I share my raw, unscripted journey as a father of two daughters attempting just that. From the everyday joys and hurdles of fatherhood to practical tips on integrating health and fi…

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Ep 181: How NOT to be Skinny Fat and Weak with Adrian McDonnell 47:21

14d ago47:21

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Are you struggling with body image? Are you tired of extreme diets? Wondering how to break free from skinny-fat struggles? Join Philip (@witsandweights) and fitness expert Adrian McDonnell as they discuss body image, fitness goals, and industry complexities. Adrian shares insights into common challenges like body dysmorphia and extreme dieting, emp…

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Quick Wits: The Advice to "Just Move" is NOT Enough for Health and Body Composition 6:10

15d ago6:10

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Just move more. You've heard it a million times as the cure-all for getting in shape, but is this generic advice really enough to transform your physique? Yes, we live in a society that's largely sedentary, and getting people to move their bodies more is certainly a step in the right direction. However, this generic, one-size-fits-all advice to "ju…

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Episode 46- Eating "Healthy" is Keeping You Fat 40:47

19d ago40:47

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Before you freak out...listen to the episode. Most people assume if you eat healthy you will lose weight, and that is not always the case. In this episode, we will explain why and what you can do to actually see success in your fat loss goals. Use the Supplements We Use, Enter code "PHOENIX" at checkout to save 20% off your first order and earn dou…

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Ep 180: The New Over 50 Roadmap to Lifelong Strength, Health, Muscle, and Longevity 43:07

17d ago43:07

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Are you over 50 and wondering how to keep your muscles strong as you age? Are you curious about how your eating habits affect your health? Want to discover the secret to living a vibrant life in your 50s and beyond? In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) provides a practical guide to optimizing health and strength for individuals over 50. He hig…

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Quick Wits: The ONE Change During Menopause to Unlock Fat Loss Forever 5:50

18d ago5:50

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Frustrated with menopause belly or the inability to lose weight or fat? This is on the minds of so many women navigating the ups and downs of menopause: how to lose stubborn fat and keep it off during this time of major physiological change. This Thursday June 13 @ 7:30p ET / 4:30p PT: ===> REGISTER HERE for the Menopause Fat Loss Over 40 Workshop …

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Why Veganism Is Not What You Think: Tom Pickering and I Could Never Go Vegan.

20d ago

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You’ve likely heard these five words spoken around the world by so many non-vegans: I Could Never Go Vegan. Perhaps you’ve even said them? On a quest for the truth, award winning filmmaker Thomas Pickering set out to investigate the leading arguments against the vegan movement. Spoiler, despite spending time with leading environmental, health and n…

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Bonus Episode: Cody McBroom on Body Composition and Training to Balance Physique and Performance 1:04:17

20d ago1:04:17

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How do you balance getting shredded with peak performance? Can tracking your fitness metrics be the ultimate game-changer in reaching your body composition goals? On this classic episode (a replay of Ep 70), I had Cody McBroom on to share his expertise, his philosophy, and some inside strategies with us for looking like you lift. Cody and I discuss…

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Ep 179: The Real Reasons Your Scale Weight Fluctuates (It's Not Always Fat Gain) with Louise Digby 51:50

21d ago51:50

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What’s the secret behind the fluctuating numbers on your scale? What’s the real deal between weight loss and fat loss? How can you escape the emotional rollercoaster of fat loss and body image? Today, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist and women’s weight loss expert. She dives deep into the real reaso…

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Quick Wits: Raising Kids to Eat Well (Lessons from a Dad) 9:47

22d ago9:47

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Today, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart (and my dinner table): raising kids to eat well. As a father of three, I've been through the food fights, the picky eating phases, and the mealtime meltdowns – and I've come out the other side with a few battle scars and a whole lot of wisdom to share. If you're struggling to get you…

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Episode 45- Women Over 35...Stop Making These Mistakes When Fat Loss is the Goal 37:06

26d ago37:06

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Join us in this episode as we discuss some of the biggest mistakes we see women over 35 making. Use the Supplements We Use, Enter code "PHOENIX" at checkout to save 20% off your first order and earn double reward points: https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/4rp46 For free training videos on various topics and a community of like minded women, Join the M…

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Ep 178: Sleep Science - Doing THIS in the Bedroom is Killing Your Fat Loss, Gains, Hormones, & Metabolism 41:29

24d ago41:29

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There is one thing you're doing in the bedroom that might be compromising your gains and your health. No, not that. Or that. Not that either. It's...your sleep routine! Do you really need 7-9 hours of sleep? Can you compensate for poor sleep with diet or exercise? What if you could turbocharge your metabolism, balance your hormones, and redefine yo…

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Quick Wits: Your Stronger, Better Looking, Healthier Doppleganger in the Multiverse (Nerd Alert!) 6:10

25d ago6:10

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Today, we're taking a quantum leap into the realm of science fiction and self-discovery as we explore the concept of the multiverse and how it can help you become your healthiest, most authentic self. If you're a fan of comic books, sci-fi movies, or theoretical physics (and let's be real, who isn't?), you've probably encountered the idea of the mu…

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Food Is Climate and To Reverse Climate Change We Must Eliminate Animal Agriculture with Glen Merzer.

28d ago

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Friends, you are in for a treat today. I loved this conversation with comedian, screenwriter, podcast host, and author Glen Merzer. Glen has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books with a vegan message. Our primary focus today is Glen’s latest book Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative…

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Bonus Episode: I'm Imperfect (My Body, My Podcast, My Nutrition, My Fitness) and That's OK 20:39

27d ago20:39

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Are you insecure about your body, your fitness, your health, what you eat, your work, the things you do, your life? Is chasing perfection holding you back? We feel like we're being judged all the time, and I wanted to talk about that today and open up about my own imperfections, my own insecurities and how embracing them has been key to my growth. …

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Ep 177: How Anatomy Impacts Your Gut, Muscle Mass, Hormones, and Health with Justin Cottle 1:04:20

28d ago1:04:20

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What are the common misconceptions about digestion and nutrient absorption? How does training sculpt your muscles, and what’s the hidden connection to your anatomy? Are you ready to discover the hidden dietary implications of your unique body variations? In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) welcomes Justin Cottle, a former lab director at the …

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Quick Wits: Brad Schoenfeld and Maximizing Muscle Growth with Mechanical Tension 6:41

30d ago6:41

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Today, we're diving into the world of hypertrophy (that's science-speak for muscle growth) and uncovering one of the most powerful principles for packing on size: mechanical tension. Now, if you're a serious lifter or a student of the iron game, you've probably heard of Brad Schoenfeld. He's like the Yoda of muscle-building research, and his work h…

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Episode 44- What Do You Really Need to Start Working Out? 32:20

1M ago32:20

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One major roadblock we hear of when people are contemplating working out...is them thinking they need a gym membership or a bunch of expensive equipment! We are here to tell you that is not true at all! In fact, you may not need anything that you think. Join us in this episode while we discuss what you actually need to get going. Use the Supplement…

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Ep 176: Heal Your Thyroid to Boost Your Metabolism (Even with Hashimoto's or Hyper/Hypothyroidism) 27:45

1M ago27:45

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Do you know how your thyroid turbocharges your metabolism? What can throw your thyroid off balance, and how can you reclaim control? Are you ready to supercharge your thyroid with easy-to-adopt lifestyle shifts? In this solo episode, Philip (@witsandweights) explores the intricate world of thyroid health and its impact on metabolism. He discusses t…

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Quick Wits: Seed Oils Aren't the Problem 7:23

1M ago7:23

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Today, we're tackling a hot topic that's been causing quite a stir in the health and fitness world: seed oils. You know, those ubiquitous cooking oils like soybean, canola, and sunflower oil that seem to be in just about every processed food on the shelf. Now, if you've been following the latest diet trends, you might have heard some pretty scary c…

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Get Unstuck Quicker and Take Back Time with Penny Zenker.

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The Focusologist, Penny Zenker will help you get unstuck quicker as a motivational speaker, strategic business coach, and best-selling author. The toughest time in Penny’s life forced her to turn to a strategy she now calls, Reset Moments. As you will hear, these moments are actually present every day, if we slow down and pay attention. They are ea…

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Bonus Episode: Why Diets Fail, Food Logging Hacks, and Additive Nutrition 51:30

1M ago51:30

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This conversation is from my appearance on Sue Bush’s Physique Development Podcast. Sue invited me on HER podcast to talk about why diets fail, flexible dieting, misunderstood fitness terms, and more. I shared my best tips for making food logging easier, how tracking your food and lifting weights are forms of self-care, what metabolic adapation rea…

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Ep 175: The "Big Is Beautiful" Movement, Obesity, and Heart Health with Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro 55:36

1M ago55:36

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Is big really beautiful? What's the connection between LDL and coronary disease? How can someone who looks healthy have high cholesterol? What's the key to optimal heart health? In this episode, Philip's (@witsandweights) special guest is Dr. Tiffany Di Pietro, a triple board-certified cardiologist, internal medicine specialist, and nuclear cardiol…

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Quick Wits: My Favorite Macro and Metabolism Calculator 9:29

1M ago9:29

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Today, I want to introduce you to my favorite tool for dialing in my nutrition and reaching my physique goals: MacroFactor. This app is a total game-changer when it comes to tracking your macros, monitoring your progress, and getting personalized recommendations to help you lose fat, build muscle, or maintain your results. I explain all the feature…

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#43- Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 50:09

1M ago50:09

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Social media is a large part of life in today's day and age. Many people take to social media to share their journey and journal their progress along the way. There are some positives to social media...but a long with the positives come a lot of negatives. In this episode we address the positives and negatives of social media that you may overlook.…

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Ep 174: Q&A - Partial Reps for More Muscle, Too Much Cardio for Fat Loss, Lose Weight Not Muscle 33:39

1M ago33:39

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Do you feel stuck in a weight loss rut? Do you want to maximize fat loss without sacrificing muscle gains? Are you confused about whether partial reps are worth it or just a waste of time? Today, Philip (@witsandweights) answers questions from Jonathan and Matt sent to the Fanlist voice message inbox. They were curious about optimizing training and…

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Quick Wits: Rethinking Exercise and Energy Expenditure for Fat Loss (Herman Pontzer's Constrained Model) 7:24

1M ago7:24

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Today, we're diving into a topic that has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about weight loss and energy balance: the constrained model of energy expenditure, as proposed by evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer. If you're like most people, you've probably heard the old adage that weight loss is simply a matter of "calories in, c…

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Running Your Best At Any Age on Plant-Based Nutrition with Claire Bartholic, The Planted Runner.

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Certified Running Coach and Sports Nutrition Specialist Claire Bartholic, wasn’t always a runner. She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. It wasn’t about getting faster or racing; it was, to be honest, mainly about vanity. But something changed in her as the miles slowly added up. The reunion came and …

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Weekend Q&A: Whey vs. Plant Protein, Essential Amino Acids, Too Much Protein Myth 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Today we're answering a question about protein intake and supplementation. We'll cover the differences between protein sources, optimal timing, and what happens if you exceed your target intake. Veronica asked 5 sub-questions: Does every Whey Protein Isolate contain all essential amino acids? Are Essential Amino Acids supplements needed if one meet…

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Ep 173: Why Mindset Alone Won't Solve Your Food and Hormone Struggles with Tanja Shaw 54:26

1M ago54:26

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Are you feeling overwhelmed with dieting struggles? Do you think you have the right mindset, but it doesn't seem to be working? Discover when mindset isn’t enough and the secret to supercharging it for your health goals. Today, Philip (@witsandweights) brings on Tanja Shaw, a seasoned Functional Health Coach, Kinesiologist, and weight loss expert d…

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