Negative self-talk can easily derail us on our weight loss journ-ventures. Using words like “stupid” and “fat” to describe ourselves runs deeper than we know. In a well-caffeinated episode, Catherine and Donald talking about learning to turn it around and talk about yourself in a positive, proactive way.  The Tip Of The Week (TOW!) is to not invoke the “don’t waste rule”. The Product of the Week (POW!) the book “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. Also, Donald does his Bill Paxton in Aliens impression and Catherine goes “Single White Female” on Gretchen Rubin.

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear

A great internet taste-maker once said, “if you fail to plan, then you don’t have a plan”. In this week’s episode Catherine and Donald talk about ways to stop the planning, and start doing something.  Come up with the three “Ws”; a What, Where, and When, and then stick to it.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) is to put it in the trunk.  The Product of the Week (POW!) is Crystal light. No it is not the 1980s. Also, Catherine and Donald are definitely not street smart. you don’t have to be “Habit Gump”, and Catherine sings The Crystal light song again

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Live from Fashion Week (not really) Catherine and Donald talk about clothes and the importance of a good fit at any size. The Tip of the Week (TOW!) is the Swimming Pool Rule. The Product of the week (POW!) is Campbell’s Well Yes! sipping Soup. Also, it turns out that 20 years ago we were 20 years younger, Catherine will not be mistaken for Stevie Nicks or Stevie Wonder, and Donald brings up Chico and the Man for some reason.

Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Sweet Corn & Roasted Poblano

Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato

Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato

We all have an image of our own bodies and for many of us, that image has little to do with reality.  Catherine and Donald discuss Body Image Distortion and how it does not magically do away when you’re a certain number on the scale.  It’s important to love the body that you have the whole way because it’s going to get you where you want to be.  This episode is so jam-packed that we combined the Tip of the Week (TOW!) and Product of the week (POW!) into one TOW-POW!  Spoiler alert; it involves movie theater beverages.  Also, the couple discover that people love LeAnn Rimes and actual rhymes and Donald rushes past the fact that Catherine says she wants to smother him with a pillow.

In a foggy episode, Catherine and Donald talk about a being observers of your own life and starting where you are. By being scientists observing our own lives, we can identify the habits that are working for us and change the ones that are working against us.  Sometimes you just have to focus on what’s right in front of you.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) involves deleting apps from your phone.  The Product of the Week (POW!) is the Contigo Autospout water bottle. Also, as any good husband would do, Donald compares Catherine to Mr. Magoo, Catherine reveals that her true love is Rick Dees, and the couple ask the ago-old question; do gorillas lurk in the mist or do they just live there?

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In an episode that is both captive and captivating, Catherine and Donald tell you what Stockholm syndrome has to do with losing weight. Spoiler Alert; it turns out that the real captor is ourselves. Gosh. The Tip of the Week (TOW!) is to go grocery shopping backwards. The Product of the Week (POW!) is Fibre Delish bars by Nugo . They’ll keep your super highway free of traffic. No one has ever called this a “classy podcast”. Also, the couple reveal that spices are the spice of life and introduce you to the We Only Look Thin Super Chums. Inspired by a Facebook post, by us, on our own page, this episode is like an infinite loop of inspiration.

NuGo Fiber D’lish, Chocolate Brownie, 1.6 Ounce Bar,(Pack of 16)

NuGo Nutrition Fiber D’Lish Bar – Orange Cranberry 16 Bar(S)

This week, Catherine and Donald take you where no weight loss podcast has taken you before; to 1300’s England.  In a parsimonious episode, the couple discuss Occam’s Razor and how it relates to weight loss. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) involves getting on the scale with lots of clothes on.  The Product of the Week (POW!) is a hot or cold food jar. Plus, Catherine shows off her beautiful singing voice, Donald makes a promise and breaks it 4 minutes later, and the couple reveal that Lex Parsimoniae is not an actual person.

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In the very first episode of WOLT recorded at night, Catherine and Donald answer two letters from their listener mailbag.  It’s a lot like Santa Claus opening his bag of toys because this episode is a gift to everyone.  What do you do when your friends and family accuse you of being no fun anymore?  The WOLT team suggest either being honest or being dishonest.  What would Catherine and Donald do the same if they had to start all over again? They’ll tell you.   The Product of the Week (POW!) is an App (which is not short for appetizer) to help you track your daily goals. Also, they blow the lid off of the baked chip conspiracy and the couple forget the name of the movie “Spotlight”.

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This week, Catherine and Donald introduce you to the international sport of groundhog flipping. It’s now February and you may have set New Year’s resolutions that you’ve already broken, but that doesn’t mean you need to throw away your entire 2019. It’s time to reassess your goals. realize that backsliding is part of the process, and seize this moment to make more realistic goals and move forward. The tip of the week involves Girl Scouts (but not flipping them). The product of the week is a fanny pack. You read that right. Also, Donald introduces a new segment which turns out to just be something to make him look good and the couple cannot pronounce the month of “February”. Note that no groundhogs were harmed in the recording of this episode.

Milide Running Belt (Fanny Pack) – The one that Donald wears

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In a special 8-bit episode, Catherine and Donald get Pac Man fever and don’t want to find a cure.  The couple discuss the idea of surrounding yourself with people and influences who push you to improve.  Sometimes we get complacent where we are and maybe it’s time to level up.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) involves wallpaper and the Product of the week (POW!) is a bluetooth shower speaker.  Also, Donald does a Macho Man Randy Savage impression for some reason and Catherine works on her “botemular region”.