We Only LOOK Thin

At some point, if you go to a wedding or other public gathering that involves dancing, you’ll probably be subjected to the Electric Slide.  In much the same way, at some point during a weight loss adventure, you’ll probably experience a backslide.  In Part 1, Catherine and Donald talk about the many times that they experienced backslides and what they have learned from them.  They discuss how a large part of correcting course is figuring out what kind of backslide you’re having and getting to the root cause of it.  Plus, Donald lives under a bushel basket, Catherine does the mouth hustle, and the couple get into the moshing pits.

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Nora Roberts Juggling Glass vs Plastic Article

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James Clear: How to Get Back on Track

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Episode 108 – Pyramid Scheme

When it comes to education, people oftentimes want to skip all the boring learning stuff and get right to the diploma.  In the same way, when it comes to weight loss and fitness, people want to cut straight to the part when they hit their goal weight without learning all of the habits it takes to get there and stay there.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about having a well-rounded weight-loss education and mastering the fundamentals before moving on.  Ask yourself if you’re an active participant in your own weight loss and fitness because it takes investment and time to change your mindset and lifestyle.  Plus, Catherine gets amped, Donald sinks costs, and Sally Struthers makes a long overdue appearance.

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Sally Struthers ICS School Commercial:

When you think of We Only Look Thin, you automatically think of top athletes.  This episode is no exception.  Inspired by the NFL season, Catherine and Donald count down their “Weight Loss Most Valuable Players”.  What are the tools, mindset adjustments, and habits that were the most helpful to the couple to get to their goal weights and stay there?  Will your weight loss MVP make the list?  There’s only one way to find out.  Plus, Donald brings up pickles again, Catherine loves alliteration, and things get boiled down into a nutshell.

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Episode 135 – Growth Chart

Does weight loss slow down the more you lose?  How do you deal with plateaus?  What do you do when that final 20 pounds just won’t come off?  Listener Stephanie wrote in to ask about all of those things and Catherine and Donald were happy to talk about it.  This week the couple dive into rates of weight loss deciding how much work you’re willing to put in.  Plus, Catherine has resting sarcastic voice, Donald dazzles everyone with geology, and the couple have 96 years of experience.

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The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon

Chances are, if you have feet, you’ve probably used them for walking.  You’ve also probably taken them for granted. If you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you know that the We Only Look Thin team are big fans of walking for exercise and burning calories.  Listener Melissa wrote in to Catherine and Donald for some advice on taking care of your feet when you add a lot of steps to your life.  The couple share their experiences and suggest making a solid investment in foot care.  Plus, Donald is a cheapskate, Catherine sings the “Easy Spirit” song, and the couple recommend wearing apples on your feet.

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The Institute for Preventive Foot Health

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Episode 68 – Getting Started Part 3 – One Step Beyond

Catherine and Donald continue to milk the heck out of their r/loseit Reddit AMA!  Er, that is to say that they treat their listening audience to a more in depth look at one of the questions they were asked.  This week they tackle the difficult topic of eating disorders and being “triggered”.   Has anyone ever accused you of being “non-compliant” on a diet or exercise plan?  Have they tried to shame you because of using a “Tip or Trick” to achieve a healthier lifestyle?  Have you been attacked as having an eating disorder for even wanting to reach a healthier weight?  Catherine and Donald talk about embracing who you are and not being ashamed of using the tools that you need to succeed.  Plus, Donald forgets how to pronounce all words, the couple don’t recommend hammering nails with your fists, and if you don’t agree with the magical triangle, you get kicked out of the club.

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The AMA at r/loseit on Reddit

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Episode 18 – Pump Up the Volume

The Dynamic Duo of weight loss are at it again!  The couple continue their series of deep dives into the questions they were asked on their hit Reddit AMA.  Are fear, cajoling, subterfuge, nagging, project management, browbeating, or bullying ever going to get me or my loved ones to lose weight and keep it off forever?  The answer may surprise you, if you think the answer is “yes”.  Plus, friends are worried about Catharine’s t-zone, Donald wants to be reminded of the heat, and if you’re really good you can have 7 blueberries.

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The AMA at r/loseit on Reddit

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It’s like a blog post for your ears!  Catherine and Donald begin a series of deeper dives and follow ups on questions that they were asked in their Reddit r/loseit AMA.  This week they tackle the question of how best to set a daily calorie goal.  They talk about how they did it and discuss some other ways of doing it so that you’re not overeating or starving yourself.  Plus, Catherine gets 7 steps, they DON’T keep it to a tight 30, and everything is about wrestling for some reason.

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Reddit AMA with Catherine and Donald at r/loseit

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People are constantly craving more information about The Wygals, so Catherine and Donald put together an episode just for them.   And you.  The couple talk about moving through different phases and situations in life and how to make your diet and exercise program adapt along the way.  They also tie up some loose ends.  Plus, Catherine has laser beams in her eyes, Donald aces 8th grade, and it turns out that crows don’t actually crow, but roosters do.

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Episode 100 – The Centennial Celebration

When trying to reach a goal weight, people oftentimes search for the perfect plan.  The perfect diet and exercise routine that will melt the pounds off and keep them off.  What people don’t often do is exercise their mindset.  Catherine and Donald have learned that perhaps the biggest part of getting to your goal weight is adopting a growth mindset.  Truly believing that you are a problem solver who can figure it out can be the key to health and fitness success.   Plus, Donald takes a magic carpet ride, Catherine quotes a poet laureate from the 1980s, and your cousin might be a sycophant.

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Reddit Ask Me Anything happening Sunday, August 9th at Noon PST/3pm EST

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