We Only LOOK Thin

This episode is madness!  Because it’s called “One Step Beyond”, get it? In the third and final part of their award winning series on getting started with weight loss, Catherine and Donald take on purposeful movement and how to work it into your life.  It’s a bombardment for your ears, but in a good way.  We know it’s not the mental episode, but it turns out it’s all mental.  Also, Donald is an arrogant jerk bologna.  How many calories are in jerk Bologna anyway?  Listen and find out. For a more detailed episode about getting in steps, check out episode 4 of We Only Look Thin, The Stepisode. Fitbits on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V4cH27 The Fitbit Ionic (the model that Catherine and Donald Use) https://amzn.to/2XUMZdB The Rebounder that Catherine and Donald Use: https://amzn.to/2ZHIAMS Blogilates https://www.blogilates.com Fitness Marshall on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqR7WkL8i1b6xtSssDmW9w Leslie Sansone’s Walk at Home https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia Yoga with Adriene https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Share Tweet Share

Have you tried all of the diets and just can’t stick to one?  Do you want to lose weight, but don’t even know where to start?  In the second of a three part series about getting started, Catherine and Donald talk about how to get on a food plan.  Think of this episode as your food compass, pointing you in the right direction.  Catherine reveals that the secret is to eat 10 almonds, drink one protein shake, and cry a lot because that burns extra calories (actually a bad idea).  Donald reveals that he is secretly the magical calorie wizard.  Or maybe he’s just wizened. Items talked about in this episode: Demitasse Spoons https://amzn.to/2PSn16A Greater Foods Digital Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/2CtIfVk Etekcity Digital Kitchen Scale https://amzn.to/2CtWIRh Nutri Fit Digital Kitchen Scale – Comes in different colors https://amzn.to/2IGP1ri Episodes we Talk About: Episode 18 – Pump Up the Volume Episode 5 – Abstaining vs. Moderating – Battle of the Century Episode 35 – You Can’t Fight Math Episode 38 – Let Cheeze It’s Take the Wheel Share Tweet Share

Do you want to lose weight, but you’re lost on how to get started?  Have you tried everything, but nothing seems to work?  Are you well on your way, but need a reminder of how to keep going?  In the first of a three part series, Catherine and Donald talk about the foundation of successful weight loss.  In this episode, the couple tackle the most important and most often overlooked aspect of losing weight; changing your mindset.  They tell you how a shift in mindset made all the difference and they talk about being the snowball that becomes an avalanche.  Also, the couple discuss emotional furniture, they call babies stupid, and reveal that Donald reads with his ears. These are the books discussed in this episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/2GeP5Ob The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/2D7FQ1h What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter https://amzn.to/2Z8kQRF Share Tweet Share

This week, it’s analogies, analogies, and more analogies!  When trying to lose weight we just want it to be over and done. We want the pounds off now. Catherine and Donald talk about getting over the idea of getting it over with quickly.  Real weight loss success isn’t about a quick fix; it’s about life-long change.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!), and Product of the Week (POW!), are combined into one “carrot on a stick”. Complete a habit circle and give yourself a treat. Plus, Catherine had dreams of accordion championships, Donald was the second grader who blew through a million dollars, and are your pens killing you? Find out in a startling episode of We Only LOOK Thin. Share Tweet Share

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 https://amzn.to/2JRr5Wn Share Tweet Share

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 Crystal Light on the Go: https://amzn.to/2HPcYyg Crystal Light with Caffine: https://amzn.to/2U2zRor The 1980’s Crystal Light Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MmW3FTcNI0 Share Tweet Share

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 https://amzn.to/2THJARI Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato https://amzn.to/2Y0Koj1 Campbell’s Well Yes! Sipping Soup, Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato https://amzn.to/2Y2WJ67     Share Tweet Share

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. The fantastic Blogilates website that we talk about on the show https://www.blogilates.com Share Tweet Share

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? The Contigo Autospout Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/2NIXBZe Contigo Autospout Water Bottle 3 pack https://amzn.to/2XJyQAG Share Tweet Share

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 Bar 8 Flavor Variety Pack (Pack of 16) https://amzn.to/2XnR9Lh NuGo Fiber D’lish, Chocolate Brownie, 1.6 Ounce Bar,(Pack of 16) https://amzn.to/2BShRCI NuGo Nutrition Fiber D’Lish Bar – Orange Cranberry 16 Bar(S) https://amzn.to/2EtUDER Share Tweet Share

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. Energify Hot or Cold Food Jar (two sizes and 3 colors) https://amzn.to/2X8ojyB Thermos brand Hot or Cold Food Jar https://amzn.to/2X7Y0IY Share Tweet Share

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”. Daily Goals App on iTunes: https://apple.co/2Gj7603 Habit Tracker on Android: https://bit.ly/1CZ5OLG Loop on Android: https://bit.ly/2cREHAI Share Tweet Share

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 https://amzn.to/2TzB0At Larger Fanny Pack: https://amzn.to/2MLg6M5 Share Tweet Share

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”. The VicTsing Bluetooth Shower Speaker (the one that Catherine and Donald have) https://amzn.to/2TbJ8H6 iFox Shower Speaker https://amzn.to/2UgfvV2 Share Tweet Share

Do you think that you just can’t do it? That you’re too busy or that you have the world’s worst metabolism?  Catherine and Donald used to think the same things, but trust us, if they can do it, you can too.  This week the couple talks about how to rethink your thinking thoughts of thoughtfulness and about how they had to start fighting for themselves before they believed in themselves.  The Tip of the Week (TOW!) is to change your password.  The Products of the Week (POW!) are mini seasonal snack packs.  Plus, the WOLT team introduce their new show, “The Slowest Loser” and their new band, “The Polish Pierogi Perspective”. For more information about WOLT Place, visit this link: https://www.weonlylookthin.com/wolt-place/ Share Tweet Share