Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

The Hidden Roadblock That Stalled My Metabolism and Fat Loss (Critical Path) | Ep 321


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If you're struggling with fat loss that's slower than expected despite doing "everything right," this episode helps you figure out why.

I discuss my personal experience in my recent 7-week mini-cut and how a seemingly minor change in daily habits became the limiting factor, resulting in slower fat loss than in the past.

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Learn to identify your own Critical Path... the one thing currently constraining your progress regardless of how well you execute everything else.

Main Takeaways:

  • The Critical Path concept identifies what's truly limiting your progress
  • Small changes in daily habits can significantly impact your results
  • Data tracking is essential for uncovering hidden roadblocks
  • The most effective intervention often requires less willpower than you think
  • Your limiting factors shift over time as circumstances change

Timestamps:

0:01 - What is critical path and how does it relate to fat loss?
 6:50 - Philip's personal fat loss case study
11:59 - Why limiting factors change throughout your fitness journey
18:00 - Creating solutions for your specific situation
21:14 - How to identify your own Critical Path
24:51 - Working smarter and more efficiently for fat loss

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