Your Macros and Training Plan Mean Nothing Without THIS (Kevin Palmieri) | Ep 250

Ready to match your effort to your physique goals? Get evidence-based strategies that work by joining my FREE email list at witsandweights.com/email — Are you training hard but feel like you're getting nowhere? Wondering why your effort isn’t translating into results? What does it take to get to level 10 in fitness or life? Philip (@ witsandweights ) connects with Kevin Palmieri, co-host of the globally-ranked Next Level University podcast with over 1,900 episodes. Kevin opens up about his journey from the stage as a bodybuilder to balancing fitness with business and life. They dive into why even evidence-based plans fail without matching effort to goals and how to bridge that gap through mindset, sustainability, and strategy. Learn the power of starting small, the truth about elite fitness goals, and how flexibility, communication, and consistency can transform your journey. Kevin Palmieri is the co-founder and co-host of Next Level University, a top-rated self-improvement podcast. His insights on mindset, fitness, and personal development are backed by years of experience and dedication to helping others optimize their lives. Today, you’ll learn all about: 3:25 Understanding results vs. effort 5:25 The importance of sustainability in fitness 10:18 Honest conversations about priorities and effort 12:51 The sustainability-consistency-improvement framework 19:52 The power of flexibility and fundamentals in fitness 24:30 Discussion about fitness influencers, life priorities, and circumstances 34:16 The uncomfortable truths about extreme fitness goals 39:52 Turning discomfort into confidence through bulking 44:46 Building belief in your ability to control body composition 48:37 The power of commitment devices for consistency 51:47 Outro Episode resources: Email: kevin@nextleveluniverse.com Website: nextleveluniverse.com Instagram: @neverquitkid 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