Bonus Episode: The Over-40 Fitness Blueprint for Sustainable Dieting, Muscle Growth, and Lifelong Health

This conversation is from my appearance on Brian Gryn’s podcast, Get Lean, Eat Clean , where we discussed so many topics related to over-40 fitness and sustainable results. Learn the step-by-step formula that helped me reveal my best body and energy after 40. Learn how flexible dieting, evidence-based training, and proper carb intake fuels workout performance. Discover why most people struggle to build muscle and end up spinning their wheels. Plus find out my #1 tip to transform your health, physique, and mindset for good. By the way, Brian will be on the show next month so make sure to subscribe to Wits & Weights to get notified when the episode comes out. Enjoy my conversation with Brian Gryn! Episode summary: Unlock the secrets to a sustainable fitness and nutrition plan post-40. We're talking about tangible steps, like the art of food and exercise tracking, while indulging in the flavors you love. Muscle mass takes center stage in this health crusade, proving it's a formidable opponent against obesity. And if you're looking for a sign to start lifting, this is it—backed by scientific savvy and spiced with real-world success stories. The gym journal debate is settled here, and I'm dishing out the details of my muscle sculpting regimen crafted by coach Andy Baker. Feel the burn but also learn the quintessential role recovery plays—because muscle isn't just built on sweat alone. Sleep, nutrition, and the clever use of technology or good old pen and paper become your allies in the quest for gains. And for those who ever doubted the might of machines in your workout or demonized carbs as the villain of your diet story, prepare for some myth-busting that could just reshape your fitness journey. Finally, weave exercise into the tapestry of your daily life, no matter the time crunch. Be inspired by tales of incremental triumphs, like the woman whose life was changed by mastering the art of standing up from a couch. It's about celebrating the small victories that snowball into a lifestyle transformation. Hop aboard the fitness 'bug'—it's an infectious ride that elevates your health and spirit, step by step, rep by rep. Join us for an episode that's more than a listen—it's the first stride towards your best self. Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram