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We make hundreds of decisions every day.  We decide what to say, where to go, and which Donald Duck t-shirt to wear.  We’re also faced with decisions about what to eat and when.  When trying to achieve a health and fitness goal, being offered our favorite foods at unexpected times can lead to difficult choices.  But what if you have a policy in place already to cover surprise treats?  This week, Catherine and Donald discuss making policies for yourself as a way to navigate life’s food byways, reduce your reliance on willpower, and alleviate decision fatigue.   Plus, Catherine impulsively gets married, Donald makes trick-or-treaters cry, and casinos have the best celery sticks. 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 76 – Pairing is Caring https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-76-pairing-is-caring/ Episode 105 – Gremlins https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-105-gremlins/ Episode 174 – Spoon Man https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-174-spoon-man/ Episode 210 – Action Builds Traction https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-210-action-builds-traction/ Episode 37 – The Motivation Bus https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-37-the-motivation-bus/ Share Tweet Share

You’ve probably heard that the number 7 is lucky or that 3 is the magic number.  You may have also heard that you should hit 10,000 steps every day.  But is there anything truly magical about any of those numbers?  This week, Catherine and Donald discuss the downside of putting too much emphasis on any one number and how it can lead to an all or nothing attitude.  It turns out that making incremental improvements is much more important than fixating on a numerical goal.  Plus, Catherine is a dream weaver, Donald enrobes himself in Pumpkin Spice, and flip flops are the spookiest footwear. 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/ Is 10,000 Steps the Magic Number? at Evidation.com https://evidation.com/blog/health-mythbusting-is-10-000-steps-a-day-really-the-magic-number A Spooky Ambiance Video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReqbKrEs4tw Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 227 – The Weight We Were https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-227-the-weight-we-were/ 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 140 – The Game’s Afoot! https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-140-the-games-afoot/ Episode 85 – Failure is Feedback part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-85-failure-is-feedback-part-2/ Episode 68 – Getting Started Part 3 – One Step Beyond https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-68-getting-started-part-3-one-step-beyond/   Share Tweet Share

Just when you thought that Catherine and Donald haven’t been exposed to any pop culture since the 20th century, they name an episode after a song from this decade.  Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle! When trying to achieve health and fitness goals, incorporating high calorie beverages into your life can be tricky.  Incorporating alcohol into your life can be a minefield.  Not only is most alcohol, and the mixers that go with it, high in calories, but it can also lower our inhibitions when it comes to food.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about ways to navigate this minefield and come out on the other side proud of the choices that you’ve made.  Plus, Donald tries to take it old school, Catherine likes it “non-mixered”, and if there’s one thing the couple knows, it’s that people love numbers and math. This episode is about dealing with the calories from alcohol while trying to achieve health and fitness goals.  If you think you have an alcohol problem, please seek professional advice. 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/ What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter PhD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CagYoG Dry Together: https://www.drytogether.org/ Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 89 – 5 O’Clock Somewhere https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-89-5-oclock-somewhere/ Episode 76 – Pairing is Caring https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-76-pairing-is-caring/ Share Tweet Share

If you’ve listened to this podcast and thought, “I love all the math that they talk about, but what I’d really enjoy would be references to ancient Greek philosophy”, then this is the episode for you. If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably been able to stick to a diet or exercise plan for a while only to eventually revert to old habits. We have a tendency to see one success as proof of permanent change and we see one setback as proof that we just can’t do it. This week, Catherine and Donald discuss looking at the bigger picture and focusing on identity and not ideals. Plus, Catherine is the Spoon Man of salads in jars, Donald pumps up the excitement, and you’ll love the movie “Return of Noodle Arms”. 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 23 – There Is No Finish Line https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-23-there-is-no-finish-line/ Episode 219 – Born Identity https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-219-born-identity/ Episode 167 – Final Destination https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-167-final-destination/ Episode 118 – Pity Party https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-118-pity-party/   Share Tweet Share

Have you ever heard that someone steps over dollars to pick up pennies? Have you ever wondered how many calories you could burn by stepping over dollars? It’s surprisingly common for people to use “value” and “getting their money’s worth” as excuses for not hitting or maintaining their health and fitness goals. Buying the party size or the whole vegetable presents “more cost savings” than buying the smaller sized bags or the pre-prepared vegetable. But many times, we end up eating that party size in one sitting or letting that whole vegetable rot in the refrigerator because it would take too much work to prepare. Most often, it’s not money that’s standing in the way of our health and fitness goals, it’s time. This week, Catherine and Donald explore this theme and talk about ways in which you can change your mindset and figure out where the real value is. Plus, Donald is a notorious partier, Catherine wants to be friends with your cat, and the couple have plates and pineapple for days. 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/ Ramit Sethi – I will Teach You To Be Rich Podcast and Blog https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/i-will-teach-you-to-be-rich-podcast-v/ Article on “Money Dials” https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/money-dials/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 09 – The Convenience of Convenience https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-09-the-convenience-of-convenience/ Episode 70 – Orange is the New Snack https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-70-orange-is-the-new-snack/ Episode 71 – Office Space https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-71-office-space/ Episode 156 – WOLTing 9 to 5 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-156-wolting-9-to-5/ Episode 106 – Gremlins 2 – The New Batch https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-106-gremlins-2-the-new-batch/ Episode 81 – Penny Wise and Pound Foolish https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-81-penny-wise-and-pound-foolish/ Episode 174 – Spoon Man https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-174-spoon-man/   Share Tweet Share

We’re turning our memory loss into an episode! A lot of people have the idea that they will get to a certain place in their weight loss and fitness journey, and then put themselves on cruise control and it will just be smooth sailing for the rest of their lives (enjoy the mixed metaphor/pun). It turns out that it’s not that simple. People don’t get magically fixed and suddenly shed all the circumstances that led to their health and fitness issues in the first place. Life gets in the way no one’s weight loss and fitness adventure is a straight line. Plus, Catherine would rather just be normally-stitious, Donald reels into madness, and no one knows what nautical people do. 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/ Episode 29 – Weight Loss Rumspringa https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-29-weight-loss-rumspringa/ Episode 118 – Pity Party https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-118-pity-party/ Episode 212 – Swarm of Behaviors https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-212-swarm-of-behaviors/ Episode 169 – Clean Slate Club https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-169-clean-slate-club/ Episode 41 – Winter is Coming https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-41-winter-is-coming/ Episode 44 – Canary In A Coal Mine https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-44-canary-in-a-coal-mine/ Episode 186 – Begin Again, Again https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-186-begin-again-again/ Episode 210 – Action Builds Traction https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-210-action-builds-traction/ Share Tweet Share

It’s a little-known fact that the expression “the third time’s the charm” was created to explain how great the third part of the 3-part podcast was. With that in mind, We Only Look Thin presents the third part of a presentation from WOLT place with member Katherine Sanders. Katherine was diagnosed with Autism/ADHD at age 42 and is completing her professional training with ADDCA, the world-class ADHD specialist coaching organization. In this part, Catherine and Katherine discuss the importance of taking breaks and building in space for yourself, the power of the pause, handling loneliness, managing anxiety, staying organized when you have ADHD, and the importance of being more compassionate with yourself. You can accept a peg as it is and not try to smash it into something else. 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/ For more information about Katherine Sanders and her Coaching, visit her website: https://lightbulbadhd.com/ Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD by Susan Pinsky https://amzn.to/3cfyiyl Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul on Amazon https://amzn.to/3AAOsf9 The George Kao Energy reset https://www.georgekao.com/blog/energyreboot KC Davis “Struggle Care” https://www.strugglecare.com/ Parts one and two of Katherine Sanders’ Presentation: Episode 240 – Resparkleize Part 1 – Navigating Adult ADHD with Katherine Sanders https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-240-resparkleize-part-1-navigating-adult-adhd-with-katherine-sanders/ Episode 241 – Resparkleize Part 2 – Navigating Adult ADHD with Katherine Sanders https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-241-resparkleize-part-2-navigating-adult-adhd-with-katherine-sanders/   Share Tweet Share

This episode has 20% more sparkle than last week!  We Only Look Thin continues with the second part of a presentation from WOLT place with member Katherine Sanders. Katherine was diagnosed with Autism/ADHD at age 42 and is completing her professional training with ADDCA, the world-class ADHD specialist coaching organization.  In this part, Catherine and Katherine discuss how the neurodivergent brain sees every circumstance all at once, the “Tower of Power”, the importance of fun in your life, using different tools at different times, and finding the moments that make you feel right.  What stories are you writing for yourself? 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/ For more information about Katherine Sanders and her Coaching, visit her website: https://lightbulbadhd.com/ VIA character strengths test https://www.viacharacter.org/ What to Say When You Talk to Your Self by Shad Helmstetter Ph.D on Amazon https://amzn.to/3T98YKY Part One of Katherine Sanders Presentation: Episode 240 – Resparkleize Part 1 – Navigating Adult ADHD with Katherine Sanders https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-240-resparkleize-part-1-navigating-adult-adhd-with-katherine-sanders/ Share Tweet Share

Back by popular demand, an (almost) Donald Free episode! This week, We Only Look Thin presents the first part of a presentation from WOLT place with member Katherine Sanders. Katherine was diagnosed with Autism/ADHD at age 42 and is completing her professional training with ADDCA, the world-class ADHD specialist coaching organization. WOLT’s Catherine Wygal talked to Lightbulb ADHD’s Katherine Sanders about growing up undiagnosed with ADHD, what an ADHD coach is, how adult ADHD works into our Health and Fitness Journey, how to “re-sparkleize” an activity, and how important it is to be kind to yourself. 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/ For more information about Katherine Sanders and her Coaching, visit her website: https://lightbulbadhd.com/ Smart But Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults with ADHD by Dr. Thomas E. Brown on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dyGKcA Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JUwFm9   Share Tweet Share

This week, Catherine and Donald take you on an unrealistic 80’s adventure comedy and sprinkle in advice about weight loss and fitness.  Have you ever heard that “food is love”?  Or have you ever felt like you couldn’t change something about the way you eat or exercise because “it goes against tradition” or “just isn’t who you are”?  Many of us were brought up with these notions or even latched onto them as adults.  But what if these are just stories that we tell ourselves and we can actually change?  The We Only Look Thin team talk you through how to recognize your unconscious scripts and start to change them.  Plus, Catherine blames a famous chef and a beloved painter, Donald is both a band geek and a rebel, and the couple humble brag about satellite radio. 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/ If Food Is Love, How Do I Love Myself? By Deborah Klinger, MA https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/self-nourishing-love-through-food/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 219 – Born Identity https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-219-born-identity/ Episode 64 – Identity Theft https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-64-identity-theft/ Episode 193 – Neuromythbusters https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-193-neuromythbusters/ Episode 194 – Should I Stay or Should I Grow Now https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-194-should-i-stay-or-should-i-grow-now/   Share Tweet Share

At one time or another, we’ve all wanted to quit something.   Whether it’s a job, a relationship, or a game of Monopoly, the urge to give up can be powerful.  But what happens when you want to quit working on your health and fitness goals?  What does giving up on your health look like?  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about the desire to quit during times of strong emotion, and the hidden scripts that drive us.  Maybe it’s not you; maybe it’s the system you have in place?  Maybe there are other options to giving up?  Plus, Catherine looks at stock photos for fun, Donald makes a regrettable decision, and the couple plead to you from a beach. 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/ Fitbits on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BwTE4C Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Q4hFoh Atomic Habits by James Clear on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PJTZoO The Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ziOR45 Glennon Doyle – We Can Do Hard Things Podcast http://wecandohardthingspodcast.com/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 196 – 2 Legit 2 Quit https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-196-2-legit-2-quit/ Episode 46 – There is No “i” in Quit https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-46-there-is-no-i-in-quit/ Episode 210 – Action Builds Traction https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-210-action-builds-traction/ Episode 195 – Take This WOLT and Shove It https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-195-take-this-wolt-and-shove-it/ Share Tweet Share

Do you think to yourself, “I’ve been so good this week; I deserve to really treat myself this weekend”?  Or do you stick to a plan on weekdays and then “take the weekends off”?   A lot of times, we almost think of ourselves as two different people.  Our work week selves and our weekend selves.  In this episode, Catherine and Donald talk about how our weekend selves are doing our workweek selves a disservice.  OH, and how really we’re all just one person who needs to balance our behaviors all week to achieve our goals.  We need to make a weekly decision about our habits.  Plus, Donald eats everything, Catherine totally biffs it, and goats are respectful enough to leave your boxers 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/ Episode 39 – Friday to the Danger Zone https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-39-friday-to-the-danger-zone/ Episode 33 – 365 Surprises https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-33-365-surprises/ Episode 19 – Sisterhood of the Traveling Hot Dog Warmer https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-19-sisterhood-of-the-traveling-hot-dog-warmer/ Episode 179 – The Snacksidental Tourist https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-179-the-snacksidental-tourist/ Share Tweet Share

It’s another treat for your ears!  In part two of Catherine’s interview with WOLT Place member Sam, they discuss how Sam’s identity has changed, how she chose her goal weight, experiencing plateaus, her “why” and how it’s changed, dealing with vacations, and what she did when she felt like giving up.   Plus, Donald’s absence makes the heart grow fonder. 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/ Part 1 of Catherine’s Interview with Sam: Episode 235 – Must Be Nice to Be Sam https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-235-must-be-nice-to-be-sam/   Share Tweet Share

As Rod Serling would say at the beginning of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride, this is a somewhat different introduction to a somewhat different kind of episode.  This week, Donald takes a breather and Catherine does most of the heavy lifting; or rather, We Only Look Thin Place member Sam does most of the work.  The couple present the first part of an interview conducted as part of WOLT Place with success story Sam.   In this part, Sam shares the story of her Journ-Venture, how she got where she is, how much weight she’s lost, and the part that identity played along the way.  She even gives some of the credit to We Only Look Thin. Plus, in some ways, Donald’s presence is felt even more by his absence. 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/ Share Tweet Share

It seems like New Year’s Eve was only yesterday, but six whole months have gone by since then.  Rude.  If you’re like a lot of us, you may have already forgotten what your goals for 2022 were.  Maybe you’re already thinking about starting again in 2023.  But what if instead, you took advantage of the time that’s left in 2022?  This week, Catherine and Donald discuss the fact that we don’t become new people by turning the page on a calendar, and because they’re mean, they point out that the best time to start adding healthy habits to your life, is right now.  Plus, Catherine forgets the message, Donald tries to rhyme something with “fiscal”, and the couple wants you to be as blasé as they are. 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/ Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NEoYkj Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 208 – WOLT Lang Syne https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-208-wolt-lang-syne/ Episode 86 – Wake Me up When September Ends https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-86-wake-me-up-when-september-ends/ Episode 51 – Baby New Year https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-51-baby-new-year/ Episode 56 – Groundhog Flipping https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-56-groundhog-flipping/ Share Tweet Share