Don't eat this , don't eat that , I can't have this . Are you sick and tired of all the don'ts when it comes to diet ? All the no's and the cants and the bads ? We're gonna get rid of all of that . We're gonna flip things around and explore additive nutrition . This is a liberating , freeing approach . Focus on what to add into your diet rather than what to cut out .
Philip PapeWelcome to the Whits and Weights podcast . I'm your host , phillip Pape , and this twice a week podcast is dedicated to helping you achieve physical self-mastery by getting stronger , optimizing your nutrition and upgrading your body composition . We'll uncover science-backed strategies for movement , metabolism , muscle and mindset , with a skeptical eye on the fitness industry , so you can look and feel your absolute best . Let's dive right in . Welcome to another Quick Whits , and today we are shifting your mindset yet again .
Philip PapeEven though we are talking about nutrition , it's about how we think about nutrition , using a for some refreshing concept called additive nutrition , where we focus on abundance rather than scarcity rather than restriction , and the principle is very simple yet profound by prioritizing , including beneficial foods in our diet , beneficial being things that you need and want that align with your goals . Think about protein for muscle repair and growth , fiber for digestive health , micronutrients , vitamins and minerals for your overall well-being , carbs for building muscle as well and for energy and recovery . All of those things , adding in the things that you want and need , we naturally begin to edge out or crowd out the we'll call it less nutritious options , the things that don't serve you as well . So this is a positive approach . This concentrates on the wealth and diversity of foods out there that can enhance our health , rather than dwelling on any particular food we quote unquote should avoid , because anyone who follows my stuff knows that I am not against any food in a vacuum . If 10 or 20% of your diets is filled with whatever the heck you want because you love eating those things , you're probably okay , because the other 80% is where it's gonna have a major impact on your health and results , and so that's where we encourage adding things in . We encourage a richer , more varied diet and we eliminate any sense of deprivation that comes with these strict , restrictive diets , which then causes us to binge , causes us to crave , causes us to emotionally eat .
Philip PapeWe want to build meals around what we know our bodies need , and those are often the lean proteins , the grains , the fruits , the vegetables , the healthy fats . It's not going to include things that don't serve you , like if you have an atrogen or intolerance , for example , or if you don't enjoy eating something , why would you include that in there ? But if something does serve you and supports your physical goals and your mental and emotional health , because you're removing the guilt often associated with eating and you're simply adding in the things that you want to need , things start to align really nicely right , and the beauty of additive nutrition extends beyond food choice . That's what I mentioned . It's a mindset thing . This is an approach that gives you a deep connection with eating as a positive , nurturing act . We talk about fuel , we talk about nourishment . That is what it's about . It allows us to celebrate food's role in our lives . We have to eat every day , like every single human on the planet has to eat , and so don't . We want that to be a positive experience . We want to honor food as the fuel that powers our ambitions right . Our ambitions for personal and physical growth , whether that's athletic performance , body composition , living a healthier life , all of those things .
Philip PapeSo the next time you plan a meal , I want you to be very intentional . Ask yourself what can I add to nourish and satisfy me ? What can I add to nourish and satisfy me . Don't worry about what you're cutting out . Just add in something . For a lot of people , this is simply adding in protein . Think about a meal during the day where you don't have very much protein and now add in the protein . Embrace the abundance of choices that you have . Watch how the mindset shift that comes along leads to a healthier , happier mental state as well . And until next time , remember that nutrition is not about eating less . It's about eating right for you . Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Wits and Weights . If you found value in today's episode and know someone else who's looking to level up their wits or weights , please take a moment to share this episode with them and make sure to hit the follow button in your podcast platform right now to catch the next episode . Until then , stay strong .