Your Very First Cut (Lose 10-30 Pounds of Fat)

Learn how to lose your first 10-30 pounds of fat without sacrificing muscle or energy. Plus, avoid 5 common mistakes!

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For skeptics of the fitness industry who want to work smarter and more efficiently to build muscle and lose fat. Wits & Weights cuts through the noise and deconstructs health and fitness with an engineering mindset to help you develop a strong, lean physique without wasting time. Nutrition coach Philip Pape explores EFFICIENT strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to optimize your body composition. Simple, science-based, and sustainable info from an engineer turned lifter (that's why they call him the Physique Engineer).