Counting Calories for Weight Loss vs. Tracking What Matters for Fat Loss | Ep 251
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Have you been stuck in a loop of counting calories, tracking points, or relying on prepackaged diet plans, only to feel dissatisfied with your results? What if the numbers you’re obsessing over are holding you back? Could focusing on different metrics unlock the physique you’ve always wanted?
Philip (@witsandweights) discusses the misconceptions around weight loss and fat loss. He explains why focusing purely on calories or the scale often leads to frustration and why body composition—not weight—is the real goal. Philip breaks down the flawed logic behind popular diet plans and offers a sustainable, intelligent approach to tracking progress that prioritizes muscle, strength, and longevity.
Learn how to break free from rigid tracking systems and build a sustainable approach that transforms not just your body but your entire mindset.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
1:11 Why weight loss programs miss the mark
3:03 The truth about numbers-based programs
6:24 Understanding what actually changes your body
10:15 The better way to track progress
16:33 Building your new tracking system
20:20 Developing intuitive habits for long-term success
22:24 Wits and Weights Physique University: A system for real progress
23:47 Outro
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