We Only LOOK Thin

So, you listened to our most recent episode and you managed to navigate the Halloween candy being thrown at you and you stayed on track.  Congratulations, that’s not an easy task.  But just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, it turns out there’s another shark in there.  This shark’s name is Daylight Saving Time.  But instead of arriving like a shark to eat you,...

Most lagoons are associated with a color. When you visit The Blue Lagoon, you expect to find a couple of shipwrecked teenagers teaching themselves biology. When you visit The Black Lagoon, you expect to find a creature who isn’t too happy to see you. But what do you expect to find when you visit The Snack Lagoon? You guessed it, another creature. But this time, the creature is you. And this...

If you’re a person in the world, and most of us are, you have probably heard of GLP-1 medication for weight loss. Listener James wrote in to ask about navigating some of the unexpected hurdles of taking it. GLP-1s aren’t part of our own routine, but we think it’s great that they’re available for those who benefit from them. People deserve options that fit their needs. Plus, Catherine is a re...

Brainteasers.  Puzzlers. Riddles. Toughies.  You threw them all at us and we delivered the goods.  And what I mean is, you asked us so many great questions for our 400th episode, that we spent a whole other episode, this one, giving you great answers.  Does being vegetarian make it easier?  How do you think self-esteem affects weight loss?  What’s your favorite piece of advice that you&#8217...

Four Hundred episodes.  Where does the time go? It seems like only last week we were releasing episode 399.  For this very special episode, we asked listeners and members of WOLT place to submit their questions and boy howdy did you come through!  This week, Catherine and Donald answer your questions and reflect on what they’ve learned since they started.  Plus, Catherine gets super jealous,...

If you’re a baby and you’re reading this, you’re probably a genius.  Congratulations Baby Genius!  If you’re older than a baby, you’ve probably taken part in some sort of emergency preparedness drill.  A fire drill, earthquake drill, tornado drill, or some other exercise so that you can be ready if the worst happens.  Hopefully you never need to use what you learn in...

There are many types of bandits in the world.  We all know about train robbers, highwaymen, and cattle rustlers, oh, my!  What about those bandits who are stealing our time?  It seems like we never have enough time to exercise, eat right, or get a good night’s sleep.  What if that wasn’t true and was just a story we’re telling ourselves?  What if the real bandit was just the way...

It seems like it would be a good idea to envision your best day.  Imagine everything going exactly to plan.  You conceive of eating on target, nailing your exercise, and getting a great night’s sleep.  Imagining and planning for all this would be a good idea except that it’s opposite day.  This week, Catherine and Donald ask you to imagine your worst day; the day when you do everything...

You might not believe this, but some people wear clothes every day.  For some of those very same people, clothes can be a mental burden when you’re unhappy in your own body.  Even when your health and fitness habits are successful, it can be difficult to know how to deal with clothes that no longer fit and when to buy new ones.  Listener Kat wrote in all the way from The United Kingdom to as...

We know that some of you are fans of alternating current while others are fans of direct current, so in this episode we have included both AC and DC.  Do you ever think about a time when you were really in shape or really on track and wonder what happened?  Do you feel some guilt or shame when you try to compare yourself right now to that past version of yourself?  This week, Catherine and Donald...

Moves. Everyone makes them, but not everyone makes the right ones. Whether it’s busting out the cabbage patch at the company office party or replying to that email from a stranger asking for your banking information, we’ve all made some wrong moves. But have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m making all the right movies, but the number on the scale isn’t budging&#82...

When you’re about to set off on a weight loss and fitness journey, adventure, or journventure, you probably don’t think about asking elves, dwarves, or hobbits to join you.  But you might, in your own way, be bringing goblins, orcs, and Ringwraiths along in the form of people or influencers who are keeping you from reaching your goals.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about the im...

Okay, so the 1970s wasn’t all bad.  We got Star Wars, Jaws, The Sex Pistols, and Led Zepplin out of it.  But we also got disco, streaking, pet rocks, and mood rings.  You’re probably thinking how outdated those things are, but there’s a strong chance that you’re still relying on your mood ring for your weight loss and fitness choices.  Except instead of calling it a “...

Has this ever happened to you? You’re a vital part of a spy mission, but the spy who dives out of the way of the giant exploding fish tank gets all the credit. Typical. Just like in the spy game, when it comes to weight loss and fitness, the big, flashy moves get all of the attention. What really makes the mission a success is all of the behind the scenes work that goes into the preparation....

This is the episode that other podcasters don’t want you to hear!  Most of us have fallen for click bait.  We’ve clicked the link that said a terrible thing was happening to our favorite place or that impending doom awaited in our toothpaste, only to find out that the terrible thing wasn’t so terrible and our toothpaste was just doing its job.  What you may not know, is that when...

If you’re part of the giant throng that has been clamoring for a collab, which is short for “collaboration”, between Gretchin Rubin and Sir Mix-A-Lot, wait no further. Do you find yourself saying things like, “I really should go running” or “I really should eat more raw vegetables”, but the idea of doing either of those things fills you with dread? This su...

Keys are great for jingling to make a baby laugh, but not so good for weight loss and fitness plans. If you’re like Catherine and Donald, you probably spent years or even decades searching for a “turnkey solution” to your weight and fitness issues. It turns out that there is no one-size fits all plan to developing the habits to hit your goals. This week, the We Only Look Thin tea...

If you’re a hotshot you’re probably used to pop quizzes. People are always coming up to you and saying, “Pop quiz, hotshot!”. But if you’re a regular shot, a room temperature shot, or maybe even a cold shot, you may not have become accustomed to the pop quiz. No matter what kind of shot you are, Catherine and Donald spring a pop quiz on you this week. Did you take awa...

If you’re like most people, when you think of Summer you think of the 1986 John Cusack movie, “One Crazy Summer” and the eternal questions, “Who invented liquid soap and why?”. Or maybe you think of beaches and backyard barbeques and vacations. But if you’re like Catherine and Donald, you think about loopholes. The lies we tell ourselves to get out of sticking t...

If you’re like me, when you think about “life changing magic”, you think about tidying up. Author Marie Kondo is right there with us. Her KonMari method of decluttering involves holding items in your hand and asking if they spark joy. What if we could use the same method as a way to reassess our health journventures for this season? This week, Catherine and Donald walk you throug...

You’ve got to have the perfect plan, right? The one with the best tools, the optimal routine, and maximum efficiency. It has to be out there and you just know you can find it. You can plan your way into it. However, there’s a point at which all of the planning stops being productive and just becomes information overload. You’re not really doing anything, you’re just thinkin...

If you’re like me and you think about food all the time, when you hear the word “secret”, your mind might go straight to “secret sauce” or “secret herbs and spices”. But did you know that there are other kinds of secrets? Sometimes, because of the emotions surrounding our weight, we might eat in secret. This week, Catherine and Donald examine secret eating...

There’s a raging debate on the internet about whether or not this is a Christmas episode. It has all the hallmarks; it’s being released in May and the hosts mention Christmas once or twice. Despite those clues, you’ll have to make up your own mind. Anyway, this week Catherine and Donald talk about ways to stop fooling ourselves. Sometimes while trying to get healthy, we can be ou...

Movies, TV shows, and books make you think that committing fraud is all fun and games.  The reality of committing fraud can look very different from the glamorous portrayal in literature and on the screen.  Similarly, when we cheat ourselves on our health and fitness goals, there are obvious downsides, but there are also hidden dangers.  This week, Catherine and Donald reveal how fooling yourself...

The triangle might be your favorite musical instrument and you might collect original vinyl albums from the world’s greatest trianglists. Or maybe you’ve enjoyed being “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob” in one of literature’s greatest love triangles. But unless you’re an accountant, you probably have never heard of a “fraud triangle”. This wee...