We Only LOOK Thin

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 Registere...

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 fa...

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 wee...

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 a...

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...

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 o...

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 w...

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 in...

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 i...

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...

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 presen...

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 sh...

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 A...

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 bra...

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 K...

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...

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 th...

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 ar...

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. Jo...

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 Plac...

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 fac...

Are you planning to “get away” this summer?  Are you taking a road trip, plane trip, boat trip, and/or scooter trip?  Are you also planning to take a break from your health and fitness habits while you’re away?  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about how to go into your vacation without packing your all or nothing attitude.  It’s possible to come out the other side and...

You know how sequels are ALWAYS better than the original? We Only Look Thin proves it again this week. Last week’s part 1 about energy vampires was great, but this week’s part two will blow your socks off. Catherine and Donald give you more ways to identify the energy vampires in your life and help you navigate how to deal with them so that you have the energy and focus to accomplish y...

Vampires.  When they look like Brad Pitt or sparkle like Edward Cullen, we love ’em.  When they sap our energy, time, and emotional bandwidth, not so much.  This week, Catherine and Donald give you part 1 of how to recognize and deal with the Energy Vampires in your life.  Why?  Because when our energy, time, and emotional bandwidth are drained, we turn to food for comfort and ignore our own...

If you were around in the 1980’s, you may remember the Jordache look.  Denim, hairspray, and the most intense finger snapping you’ve ever seen.  In 2022, today’s look is brought you by food delivery apps.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about how to navigate your health and fitness plan in an age when you can have everything delivered to you all of the time.  The ease of ac...