We Only LOOK Thin

If you were one of the thousands of people who listened to last week’s episode of We Only Look Thin and remarked, “these are the deepest thoughts I’ve ever heard”, then you’d better buckle up.  This week, Catherine and Donald’s thoughts go even deeper.   The couple talk you through the final 5 questions from an article by JoLynn Braley to ask yourself along your weight loss and fitness Jounventure (journey-adventure).  Is food the most fun thing in your life?  Are you seeing and hearing enough positive messages?  Are you taking responsibility for your actions and their outcomes?  Plus, Catherine stops blaming the Brussels Sprouts, Donald is definitely not en vogue, and the couple officially invite you to their channel on The Tik Tubes. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ 15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Weight Loss Journey By JoLynn Braley https://www.yourtango.com/experts/jolynn-braley/questions-ask-yourself-weight-loss-plan-diet Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 261 – Deep Thoughts – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-261-deep-thoughts-part-1/ Episode 262 – Deep Thoughts Part 2 – Deeper Thoughts https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-262-deep-thoughts-part-2-deeper-thoughts/ Episode 219 – Born Identity https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-219-born-identity/ Episode 169 – Clean Slate Club https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-169-clean-slate-club/ Episode 173 – Mad Lbs https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-173-mad-lbs/ Episode 156 – WOLTing 9 to 5 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-156-wolting-9-to-5/ Share Tweet Share

Thinking is one of the top ways in which we have thoughts.  But what if you really want deep thoughts?  Do you need a thinking shovel or some kind of mind backhoe?  No, those don’t exist.  What you need is to ask questions of yourself.  This week, Catherine and Donald bring you another 5 questions from an article by JoLynn Braley to ask yourself along your weight loss and fitness Jounventure (trademark We Only Look Thin).  Are you looking at the right things that stand in your way?  Do you have a coach in your corner?  How is your mindset playing into your choices?  See, I told you this was deep.  Plus, Catherine goes crazy banana pants, Donald shockingly praises dad jokes, and this podcast has often been favorably compared to Masterpiece Theater. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ 15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Weight Loss Journey By JoLynn Braley https://www.yourtango.com/experts/jolynn-braley/questions-ask-yourself-weight-loss-plan-diet Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 66 – Getting Started Part 1 – Mentalism https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-66-getting-started-part-1-mentalism/ Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-67-getting-started-part-2-a-salute-to-calories/ Episode 68 – Getting Started Part 3 – One Step Beyond https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-68-getting-started-part-3-one-step-beyond/ Episode 229 – Weight Expectations https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-229-weight-expectations/ Episode 209 – WOLT’come to the Jungle https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-209-woltcome-to-the-jungle/   Share Tweet Share

You probably ask a lot of questions during your average day.  How much is it?  What’s in it for me?  Who invented liquid soap?  It turns out that some of the most important questions you can ask are of the person in the mirror.  You didn’t see that twist coming, did you?  Inspired by an article written by JoLynn Braley, We Only Look Thin takes you through 5 questions to ask yourself on your weight loss adventure journey.   Why are you starting, is your choice of diet healthy and sane, and are your habits sustainable are just some of the questions addressed.  Plus, Donald listens to podcasts on his burner phone, Catherine thinks chopping down a tree is a good gift, and the couple are jammin’ it out. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ 15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Weight Loss Journey By JoLynn Braley https://www.yourtango.com/experts/jolynn-braley/questions-ask-yourself-weight-loss-plan-diet Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 66 – Getting Started Part 1 – Mentalism https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-66-getting-started-part-1-mentalism/ Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-67-getting-started-part-2-a-salute-to-calories/ Episode 68 – Getting Started Part 3 – One Step Beyond https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-68-getting-started-part-3-one-step-beyond/ Episode 229 – Weight Expectations https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-229-weight-expectations/ Episode 209 – WOLT’come to the Jungle https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-209-woltcome-to-the-jungle/   Share Tweet Share

It’s a new year and so you’ll be imbued with magical powers to transform yourself into the person you’ve always wanted to be!  But wait, isn’t that what you said last year too?  That’s what Catherine and Donald used to think too.  They spent most of their adult lives hoping that the mystical properties of a new year would allow them to accomplish their health and fitness goals.  They made promises and resolutions only to “slip up” and then give up a short time later.  This week, the couple talk about how to bring about meaningful and lasting change in the new year.  Plus, Catherine won’t let going of being rad, Donald is still looking forward to Y2K, and this episode is a bop that slaps. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Get Back on Track: 7 Strategies to Help You Bounce Back After Slipping Up by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/get-back-on-track# Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 86 – Wake Me up When September Ends https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-86-wake-me-up-when-september-ends/ Episode 37 – The Motivation Bus https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-37-the-motivation-bus/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Episode 203 – Your Own Worst Frenemy https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-203-your-own-worst-frenemy/ Episode 47 – Comin’ In Hot https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-47-comin-in-hot/ Episode 238 – WOLT on for One More Day https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-238-wolt-on-for-one-more-day/ Share Tweet Share

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day can be a magical time, but it can also be a struggle.  You might be torn between your big-city lifestyle and the simple country life from whence you came.  Or maybe that was a Hallmark movie I saw? When it comes to health and fitness during the Holidays, we know we’re going to be inundated with holiday food, but there are less obvious challenges in front of us which can be even more difficult to navigate.  It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we’re around family and friends, we sometimes feel like we don’t deserve a voice.  This week, Catherine and Donald (mostly Catherine), talk about not waiting until you feel like a “grown-up” before asking for what you need.  We become the people we want to be by doing the things that person does.  Plus, Catherine is a genuine Lady, the magic was inside Donald all along, and this podcast is “very shackle”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WpEN3q This Girl Can https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 41 – Winter is Coming https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-41-winter-is-coming/ Episode 190 – Leaps and Boundaries https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-190-leaps-and-boundaries/ Episode 189 – Doctor Know https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-189-doctor-know/ Episode 188 – Say Yes to the Stress https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-188-say-yes-to-the-stress/ Episode 69 – Dog the Boundary Hunter https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-69-dog-the-boundary-hunter/ Share Tweet Share

Although not usually associated with the holidays, the great Salt-N-Pepa taught us that we could push it.  Push it real good.  But what if the “it” that’s being pushed, is food?  It’s almost inevitable that we’ll encounter food pushers sometimes and during the holidays the chances are even higher.  Armed with phrases like, “C’mon, just have one” or “Go on, it’s the holidays”, these food pushers can be quite persuasive.   This week, Catherine and Donald talk about ways to deal with food pushers which include the terrifying option of standing up for yourself.  Plus, Donald introduces the cling wrap fanny pack, Catherine reminisces about the traditional Yule gummy bear, and the couple explains The Trojan Calzone technique. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 190 – Leaps and Boundaries https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-190-leaps-and-boundaries/ Episode 189 – Doctor Know https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-189-doctor-know/ Episode 188 – Say Yes to the Stress https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-188-say-yes-to-the-stress/ Episode 69 – Dog the Boundary Hunter https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-69-dog-the-boundary-hunter/ Episode 96 – Holidays on Ice – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-96-holidays-on-ice-part-1/ Share Tweet Share

For some, this time of year is about traditions, gathering with loved ones, and being just a little bit nicer to each other for a while.  For others, it’s about trying to eat as many holiday treats as possible before the imaginary clock runs out and the new year starts.  This week, Catherine and Donald try to get you to move closer to the first group than the second.   The couple give you advice and encouragement to make end of year choices that will make future you proud of yourself.  Plus, Catherine puts Donald on the witness stand, Donald is a normal, human podcaster, and a beloved cartoon character may have written “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 51 – Baby New Year https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-51-baby-new-year/ Episode 234 – Half-Full or Half-Empty https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-234-half-full-or-half-empty/ Episode 205 – The 12 Glaze of Christmas https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-205-the-12-glaze-of-christmas/ Episode 207 – ‘Twas The Night Before Twixmas https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-207-twas-the-night-before-twixmas/ Share Tweet Share

Everyone knows how important it is to stick the landing.  You can have an amazing routine that wows the crowd, but if you wobble on the dismount, it can cost you the gold. Well, I’m happy to report that even the Russian judge gives this episode a perfect 10!  This week, Catherine and Donald bring it home with the third and final part of their series of sustainable, gentle weight-loss tips based on an article by registered dietitian Abbey Sharp.  This week’s tips include prioritizing sleep and acknowledging your emotional eating patterns. Plus, Catherine’s corner-glaring is legendary, Donald heaps shamrocks on others, and the sale of big, fluffy robes goes up as soon as people are sad. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Abbey Sharp – Registered Dietitian https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/ Intuitive Eating Weight Loss? – Sustainable Gentle Nutrition Tips article: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/intuitive-eating-weight-loss-tips/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 188 – Say Yes to the Stress https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-188-say-yes-to-the-stress/ Episode 95 – Wookin’ Pa Nub https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-95-wookin-pa-nub/ Episode 108 – Pyramid Scheme https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-108-pyramid-scheme/ Episode 189 – Doctor Know https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-189-doctor-know/ Episode 182 – Gone in 60 Seconds https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-182-gone-in-60-seconds/ Episode 66 – Getting Started Part 1 – Mentalism https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-66-getting-started-part-1-mentalism/ Share Tweet Share

I said-a Tip, Top, the Tippie, the Tippie, To the Tip Tip hop-a you don’t stop the snack, It to the bang-bang cookie, say up jump the hoagie, To the rhythm of the Slushy, the treat (apologies to the Sugar Hill Gang). That’s right, just when you thought that the tips couldn’t possibly get more delightful, they do. Catherine and Donald present the second part of their epic trilogy of sustainable, gentle weight-loss tips based on an article by registered dietitian Abbey Sharp. This week’s tips include finding your favs, meal prepping, and giving your fridge a makeover. Plus, Catherine has a sad food face, Donald can’t be bothered to bite with his own teeth. and in a shocking twist, it turns out that “prep” is short for “preparation”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Abbey Sharp – Registered Dietitian https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/ Intuitive Eating Weight Loss? – Sustainable Gentle Nutrition Tips article: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/intuitive-eating-weight-loss-tips/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 170 – Heck’s Kitchen https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-170-hecks-kitchen/ Episode 99 – Meal Day Preppers https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-99-meal-day-preppers/ Episode 09 – The Convenience of Convenience https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-09-the-convenience-of-convenience/ Episode 117 – Doctor! Doctor! https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-117-doctor-doctor/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Share Tweet Share

A trilogy can’t be a trilogy without the first part, and if you started with the second part, people would get confused.  With that in mind, We Only Look Thin presents part one of a series of “Sustainable Gentle Nutrition Tips” that you can incorporate into your weight loss and fitness plan.  Thanks to WOLT Place member Karla, Catherine and Donald received an article by Registered Dietitian, Abbey Sharp that inspired this series.  In the article, Abbey Sharp outlines weight loss lessons that can be learned from intuitive eating, even though that’s not usually what intuitive eating is about.   Most of the lessons line up with things that the couple have been saying on this very podcast for years.  This week, the first five tips include crushing hunger and dressing up your carbs.  Plus, Catherine says something super sciencey, Donald is a Wordle Jerk, and you learn that “Disneyland full” is different from “regular full”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Abbey Sharp – Registered Diatitian https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/ Intuitive Eating Weight Loss? – Sustainable Gentle Nutrition Tips article: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/intuitive-eating-weight-loss-tips/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 225 – High Satiety https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-225-high-satiety/ Episode 226 – Higher Satiety https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-226-higher-satiety/ Episode 18 – Pump Up the Volume https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-18-pump-up-the-volume/ Share Tweet Share

Thanksgiving should be a day when we tell our family what we really think of them, but some people try to make it about food. Some want to jam in as many calories as possible while others use the one holiday meal as an excuse to give up on their health and fitness goals all together. This week, Catherine and Donald ask you to “give T.H.A.N.K.S” instead. The couple give some of their favorite strategies for heading into Thanksgiving so that you don’t regret your choices. Plus, Donald has more trouble pluralizing words, Catherine adds “Uptown Girl” to her resume, and sometimes the universe just sends you the letter “P”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 201 – Thanksgiving Weak https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-201-thanksgiving-weak/ Episode 150 – Holiday Trimmings https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-150-holiday-trimmings/ Episode 185 – You Are What You N.E.A.T. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-185-you-are-what-you-n-e-a-t/ Episode 96 – Holidays on Ice – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-96-holidays-on-ice-part-1/ Episode 97 – Holidays on Ice – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-97-holidays-on-ice-part-2/ Share Tweet Share

When you think of impulsive decisions, you probably think of last-minute skydiving or marrying a person you’ve just met.  Or perhaps doing something really crazy like trying a new brand of paper towels because you like the colors on the package.  When it comes to food, making impulsive decisions can often lead to going over your calorie target, forgetting to track, or binge eating.  This week, Catherine and Donald ask you get really curious about the where, what, why, and when of your impulsive food choices and the couple give you some strategies for curbing your impulsiveness when it comes to eating.  Plus, Catherine is a root vegetable roaster, Donald wishes you a happy Gleep Glorp Day, and you get a bonus tip before any tips have been given. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Abby VanMuijen’s Emotion Wheel https://www.avanmuijen.com/watercolor-emotion-wheel Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Episode 210 – Action Builds Traction https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-210-action-builds-traction/ Episode 121 – Waiting For My Real Life To Begin https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-121-waiting-for-my-real-life-to-begin/ Episode 41 – Winter is Coming https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-41-winter-is-coming/ Share Tweet Share

If you’re Superman, your Kryptonite is Kryptonite.  For some people who aren’t Superman, their Kryptonite is tracking calories.  This week, in the thrilling sequel to “Count Trackula”, Catherine and Donald help you stay on track (get it?) when you go out to eat, when someone else does the cooking, and when you just can’t get yourself to track calories at all.  Doing as much as you can is always better than doing nothing.  Plus, Catherine does all that jazz, Donald eyeballs Muppets, and the couple give a shout out to the dark web Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 250 – Count Trackula https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-250-count-trackula/ Episode 166 – Track Star https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-166-track-star/ Episode 209 – WOLT’come to the Jungle https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-209-woltcome-to-the-jungle/ Episode 168 – If You’re Appy and You Know It https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-168-if-youre-appy-and-you-know-it/ Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-67-getting-started-part-2-a-salute-to-calories/ Share Tweet Share

It’s the We Only Look Thin 250th Episode!  The first of many! Some say to track is wack, but tracking calories can be one of the most effective habits to engage in when trying to meet a weight loss and fitness goal.  This week, Catherine and Donald discuss how calorie tracking is at the center of their weight loss success and the couple give tips and practical advice on how to make it easier and more efficient.  Plus, Catherine is a spooky habits coach, Donald leaves random pieces of paper in the refrigerator, and it turns out that untracked snack is what’s wack. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Nicewell Food Scale at Amazon (the one that Catherine and Donald use): https://amzn.to/3SVbUKY Other food scales at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CTN0FG Popular Calorie Tracking Apps: Fitbit https://www.fitbit.com/ My Fitness Pal https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Lose it! https://www.loseit.com/ Cronometer https://cronometer.com/ Ate https://youate.com/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 166 – Track Star https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-166-track-star/ Episode 209 – WOLT’come to the Jungle https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-209-woltcome-to-the-jungle/ Episode 168 – If You’re Appy and You Know It https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-168-if-youre-appy-and-you-know-it/ Episode 67 – Getting Started Part 2 – A Salute to Calories https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-67-getting-started-part-2-a-salute-to-calories/   Share Tweet Share

Some look at the calendar and see “Shocktober”. Others look and see “Rocktober”. While still others look and see plain old “October”.  Many of these same people decide that they haven’t made any progress on their health and fitness goals this year and figure that they may as well just wait until next year to get it together.  How has that strategy worked out in the past?  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about ways to navigate the rest of the year so that you don’t dig yourself into a deeper hole before January 1st.  The couple give their 11 favorite pieces of advice to get you through the remaining 11 weeks of 2022.  Plus, Catherine picks on poor Janice in Accounting, Donald may or may not have read 12 books this year, and we all try and figure out the plural of “Patronus”. Join WOLT Place! Sign up for a 3-month membership in WOLT Place and get a complimentary 7-day trial or sign-up for a 30-day membership and get a complimentary 3-day trial. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/join-our-support-group/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 41 – Winter is Coming https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-41-winter-is-coming/ Episode 150 – Holiday Trimmings https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-150-holiday-trimmings/ Episode 101 – Holiday Half-Time https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-101-holiday-half-time/ Episode 97 – Holidays on Ice – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-97-holidays-on-ice-part-2/ Episode 96 – Holidays on Ice – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-96-holidays-on-ice-part-1/ Share Tweet Share