Post-Bulk Body Image Struggles and Fat Loss with a Slower Metabolism | Ep 341

Try Wits & Weights Physique University free for 2 weeks at witsandweights.com/physique - get a custom nutrition plan, live coaching calls, workout programs, and join Allan and our supportive community tackling similar fat loss and body composition challenges -- Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were staring at a stranger... but in a good way? That's exactly where Allan finds himself after successfully building visible muscle mass and fundamentally changing his relationship with food. In this real-time coaching session, we get into the fascinating psychological phenomenon of mental lag that happens when your body transforms faster than your self-perception can keep up. Discover how to handle rising metabolism during cuts, manage post-bulk hunger, and process the psychological side of major physique transformation. Episode Mentions: Allan's previous episode: After Bariatric Surgery, He Found Optimal Health and Strength Over 60 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS Timestamps: 0:00 - Allan's physical and mental transformation since Episode 77 6:31 - "Feeling fat" is a fallacy 11:49 - Relationship with food and emotional eating 16:06 - Current training and what's working 19:03 - Live coaching on metabolism and hunger challenges 27:27 - Identifying the real cause of grazing behavior 34:32 - Family responsibilities and life balance 39:15 - Planning the next bulk 44:15 - The deeper "why" behind transformation 46:35 - Importance of proper warm-ups and injury prevention 52:40 - Biggest takeaways and next steps 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