Build Strength AND Lose Fat (Breaking the 300 Pound Barrier) | Ep 199

Have you ever felt like you're stuck between conflicting fitness goals? Maybe you're trying to drop fat while increasing strength or lean out while building muscle. What if you didn't have to choose? In this episode, Philip ( @witsandweights ) jumps into a real conversation with Jazz, a powerlifter just eight weeks from competition struggling to break through a scale weight barrier without sacrificing performance. They discuss setting realistic goals, prioritizing what really matters, and crafting a plan that lets Jazz chase multiple objectives simultaneously. Learn how periodizing your nutrition could be the game-changer you didn't know you needed. Jazz Young, the guest on this episode, is a dedicated powerlifter preparing for his first competition. Facing the typical weight loss versus performance dilemma, Jazz sought Philip's expertise to navigate his nutrition and training. With Philip’s guidance, Jazz explores realistic and sustainable strategies to meet his dual goals, providing valuable insights for anyone in a similar situation. Don’t miss out on the actionable advice on handling conflicting fitness goals shared in this episode. 📱Book a FREE 15-minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment , designed to fine-tune your strategy, identify your #1 roadblock, and give you a personalized 3-step action plan in a fast-paced 15 minutes. Today, you’ll learn all about: 2:21 Jazz shares his goals and challenges 3:22 Discussing weight class expectations 6:30 Nutrition, meals, and body composition 10:30 Analyzing current nutrition and protein intake 14:18 Planning weight loss before competition 19:29 Conclusion and next steps for Jazz 22:04 Outro Episode resources: Join the Facebook group and ask Jazz about his powerlifting! 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