We Only LOOK Thin

Part 2 of our extravaganza on combating compulsive eating continues with a podcast that’s on the razors edge (that’ll make sense when you listen).  Inspired by an email from a listener in the United Kingdom, Catherine and Donald give another 4 or 5 hundred tips on both how to stop a compulsive eating episode and how to prevent them from happening in the first place.  Plus, Catherine goes helicopter skiing by accident, Donald asks how many calories are in beaver ears, and people compulsively give us positive reviews.  As a special bonus, more UK pop culture references!

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Anna Jolliff article on The Fix:

25 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Overeating by Jillian Kubala:

In what some are calling part 1 of a Christmas Special in July, Catherine and Donald give their take on how to combat compulsive eating.  Inspired by an email from a listener from “across the pond”, the couple give strategies and tips on what to do when you feel out of control while eating and how not to get out of control in the first place.  They also attempt to insert as many U.K pop culture references as possible.  Plus, Catherine eyes a lonely meringue, Donald is a grown man who eats apple slices, and the couple saves time by using “Insta G.”.

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Anna Jolliff article on The Fix:

25 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Overeating by Jillian Kubala:

Sometimes, we have expectations for ourselves that we just can’t meet.  Getting ourselves to do what we want can oftentimes feel impossible.  Author and Podcaster Gretchen Rubin has developed a framework called “The Four Tendencies” which goes a long-way in explaining why we handle some expectations and just can’t live up to others.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about how knowing what your tendency is can go a long way towards helping you accomplish your health and fitness goals.  Plus, Donald gets henpecked, Catherine is motivated by stickers, and the couple debate whether Chopin was an Upholder or a Rebel.  It’s riveting!

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The Four Tendencies book on Amazon:

The Four Tendencies Quiz on Gretchen Rubin’s website

Fitness Trainer Rachel Trotta explains how she uses The Four Tendencies with her clients:

This week, We Only Look Thin tricks you into learning!  Catherine and Donald talk about the importance of N.E.A.T, but this isn’t your grandfather’s “neat”.  This is Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.  It’s a super fancy way of saying “all the calories that you burn when you’re NOT doing traditional exercise”.  We think that going to the gym or doing things like running or lifting weights are the best forms of exercise, but it turns out that being active throughout your day may be more important in almost everyone.  All movement matters and it all counts!   Plus, Catherine is a Yuck Mouth, Donald has a condiment problem, and buying a sand timer means you’re serious.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear on Amazon:

The Ancheer Rebounder that Catherine and Donald Use at home:

Other Rebounders at Amazon:

Grant Girsky on Instagram:

Women’s Health Article about NEAT:

Shapefit Article about NEAT:

BZ Reminder App:

The Before Breakfast Podcast:

Yuck Mouth Ad from the 80’s:

Crystal Gravy SNL:

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Episode 04 – Get More Steps – The Stepisode

Episode 68 – Getting Started Part 3 – One Step Beyond

Episode 107 – The Couch is Lava

Episode 129 – Brittany Runs a Calathon

On your health and fitness adventure (or journey or journ-venture), staying on track can be difficult at the best of times and menstruating can add additional challenges into the mix.  Listener Brittany wrote in for some advice on how to navigate her time of the month, and Catherine and Donald decided to do an entire episode about it!  The couple talk about not letting it surprise you every month and making it an integral part of your overall plan.  They also give some advice on what to do when your partner is menstruating and how you might help. Plus, Catherine sings up a storm, Donald gets second hand Namaste, and the couple warn you not to lift heavy machinery while listening to this podcast.  Has WOLT finally jumped the shark?  Listen and find out!

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Yoga with Adriene

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman:

The Marcy Playground Song “Candy” that Catherine kind of sings:

Related Episodes to Check Out:

Episode 48 – Depression is My Co-Pilot

Episode 109 – Life Support

On a weight loss journventure, we all know about eating too many calories, but did you also know that you can eat too few?  Inspired by an email from listener Brittany, Catherine and Donald talk about ways to figure out how to eat the right amount each day.  Eating as little as possible is NOT healthy and is not going to lead to long-term success.  Plus, Donald likes badges, Catherine Step-Splains some things, and just like in all good marriages, Catherine accuses Donald of being a fraud.

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Fitbits on Amazon:

The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon:

freedieting.com calorie calculator:

Grant Girsky (@grantgirsky) Meme on Instagram comparing “handfuls” and “spoonfuls” of nuts and nut butters and why we weigh food.  Catherine and Donald talk about this Meme in the episode:

Brittany Runs a Marathon on Amazon:

Pictures of Earth from Space:

Related Episodes to listen to:

Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories

Episode 05 – Abstaining vs Moderating – Battle of the Century

Episode 18 – Pump Up the Volume

Some people think that the key to weight loss is just to find the right diet or exercise program to go on for awhile.  This week, inspired by an article from cnet.com, Catherine and Donald open up a six pack of hard truths about weight loss.  Adjusting your mindset, emotions, stress, and sleep are just as important as figuring out what to eat and how to move.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) is to set a default timer.  Plus, Catherine uses her “spiraling out of control voice”, Donald hangs on every word, and the couple reveal how to brew tea with a Fitbit.

Original Article by Amanda Capritto:

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Atomic Habits by James Clear on Amazon:

The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon

Related Episodes to check out:

Episode 125 – The Giving Tree

Episode 47 – Comin’ In Hot

Episode 37 – The Motivation Bus

Episode 50 – Party of One

Whether you are on a weight loss journey, a weight loss adventure, or a weight loss journ-venture, figuring out the best method of travel from where you are to your goal weight can be one of the most difficult decisions to make.  People often spend so much time researching or bouncing from plan to plan that they forget to make progress.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about how they did this for years and how they finally realized that taking action was more important than going through the motions.  This episode also features the temporary return of the Tip Of The Week (TOW!).  Plus, Donald tries to feel human feelings, Catherine gets carried on a jet stream of inspiration, and the couple manages to make the Straits of Magellan about weight loss.

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Authentic Success by Dr. Robert Holden on Amazon:

“How To Keep Destination Addiction From Stealing Your Joy” by Aisha Beau – Full Article

“Beware of Destination Addiction” article by Connie Mann:

Other related Episodes of We Only Look Thin to check out:

Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories

Episode 58 – Occam’s Razor

Episode 23 – There Is No Finish Line

Episode 73 – The Hedonic Treadmill

Donald wanted to do a salute to the great building maintenance people from pop culture.  From Snyder on “Good Times” to Mr. Miyagi in the “Karate Kid”, he and Catherine would breakdown all of their favorites.  However, since this is a weight-loss and fitness podcast, they decided to talk about weight maintenance instead.  Inspired by an email from a listener, Catherine and Donald talk about the long-term strategies for staying at your goal weight and why you should start thinking about it from the beginning.  Plus, Donald is a cautionary tale, Catherine says sports things, and the couple excavate their mind palaces.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear on Amazon:

The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon

Other related episodes of We Only Look Thin:

Episode 73 – The Hedonic Treadmill

Episode 108 – Pyramid Scheme

Episode 100 – The Centennial Celebration

The We Only Look Thin team harvest another childhood memory and make it about weight loss.  This time, it’s the classic children’s book, “The Giving Tree”, by Shel Silverstein.  Sometimes on your fitness journ-venture, you’re the boy who takes and takes and takes.  Sometimes you’re the tree who gives and gives and gives.  Being 100% take or 100% give is not sustainable, and Catherine and Donald discuss how to live in the middle and how it’s one of the keys to long-term success.  Plus, Catherine is a metaphor mixologist, Donald lives in Egotown, and being a branchless tree with no apples is super chill.

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The Giving Tree on Amazon:

The Giving Tree read aloud on Youtube:

A Related Episode of We Only Look Thin:

Episode 44 – Canary In A Coal Mine