Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat cover image

Wits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

Bonus Q&A - Recovery from Overtraining, Calories Burned from Wearables, Binging After Weight Loss

Aug 17, 2024
21:16

If you're feeling stuck with your training, overwhelmed by conflicting data from your wearable, or worried about regaining weight after a big cut, in today's bonus Q&A you'll get the answers you're looking for.

Philip answers 3 questions about optimizing nutrition to combat overtraining, using the right food logging tools (it's not just about tracking), why Apple Watch and other wearables are terribly inaccurate for calories burned, and how to avoid binging after a cut when you're back at maintenance.

These questions were asked and answers in the (free) Wits & Weights Facebook group on a live Q&A:

  1. John is dealing with overtraining and wants to know how to recover, especially with limited sleep and high stress. He’s also curious about how to adjust his nutrition for optimal recovery.
  2. Kim is concerned about the discrepancy between her husband’s Apple Watch calorie burn estimates and what MacroFactor is showing, and she’s looking for clarity on which data to trust.
  3. Josh is nearing the end of a big cut and is worried about post-cut binges and rapid fat gain. He’s seeking strategies to transition smoothly to maintenance and avoid regaining the weight he’s lost.

📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!

Main takeaways:

  • How to recover from overtraining when sleep is limited and stress is high.
  • Why relying on wearable devices for calorie tracking might be misleading.
  • The secret to avoiding post-cut binges and maintaining your progress.

Resources mentioned:


📲 Send me a text message!

Support the show


Send questions to @witsandweights

👩‍💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment

👥 Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support

✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies and bonus content!

📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!

🏋️‍♀️ Download Boostcamp for free for evidence-based workout programs

🩷 Leave a 5-star review if you love the podcast!

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode