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Whelp, it’s December. How’d that happen? Seems like only 11 months ago it was January. You may be saying to yourself, “How do I manage my holiday food expectations?” The gang at We Only Look Thin are glad you hypothetically asked. This week, Catherine and Donald encourage you to use 6 of their favorite words that start with the letter “P” to look ahead at the month and make the choice for your healthy habits. Let’s end the year being proud of ourselves. Plus, Catherine rides in the Popemobile, Donald is on team wolf-boy, and it was Greg Brady who invented the Gregorian calendar. 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 270 – I’m a Carbie Girl https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-270-im-a-carbie-girl/ Episode 307 – The Nut Tracker https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-307-the-nut-tracker/ Episode 286 – Fork of July https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-286-fork-of-july/ Episode 301 – TGI Friday the 13th https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-301-tgi-friday-the-13th/   Share Tweet Share

This is the episode that some are calling the greatest event in the history of recorded media. Hopefully that’s enough hype. You’ve probably just gone through Thanksgiving weekend and may be tempted to give up on yourself until next year. Luckily, you have We Only Look Thin to help you navigate the rest of the holiday season. This week, Catherine and Donald rearrange the letters in S.W.O.T. and walk you through a plan for success. You have the strengths and opportunities to make it happen. Plus, Donald protects light bulbs like a mother protects her son from a killer robot from the future, Catherine points out that all knives are throwing knives when you think about it, and this episode has been panned for a lack of plot and artistic depth. 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 304 – S.W.O.T It Like It’s Hot https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-304-s-w-o-t-it-like-its-hot/ Episode 101 – Holiday Half-Time https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-101-holiday-half-time/ Episode 150 – Holiday Trimmings https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-150-holiday-trimmings/ Episode 257 – Jingle all the Weigh https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-257-jingle-all-the-weigh/ Share Tweet Share

For some, Thanksgiving brings up warm memories of family and friends, or of Snoopy making popcorn for the Peanuts gang, or of your drunk uncle, drunkle if you will, embarrassing himself.  For others, it brings up a struggle to focus on health and fitness goals or even an excuse to give up until next year.  This week, Catherine and Donald ask you to “give T.H.A.N.K.S.” and use some of their favorite holiday tips to end up being proud of your choices.  Plus, Catherine finds dogs and takes them on walks, Donald looks for a good deal on a Cabbage Patch Kid, and it turns out there is no “D” in “thanks”. 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 253 – To Gobble or Not to Gobble https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-253-to-gobble-or-not-to-gobble/ 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

We’ve all at one time or another wished that the Power of Greyskull was real. That we could call upon it and instantly transform into She-Ra or He-Man (plus, who doesn’t want a Battle Cat?). Sadly, the Power of Greyskull may not be real, but the power of suggestion is. When we hear that we can’t do something, or see statistics indicating that most people fail, it influences our abilities to succeed. This week, Catherine and Donald talk about the “Honeymoon Phase” of a health Jourventure and how to get yourself to believe that you’re in it for the long haul. Plus, Catherine uses food coloring as a loophole, Donald hopes to never meet a child, and the couple pass a conch shell back and forth. 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 the 7-Year Itch a Myth or Reality? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202002/is-the-7-year-itch-myth-or-reality The Power of Suggestion: What We Expect Influences Our Behavior, for Better or Worse https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/the-power-of-suggestion-what-we-expect-influences-our-behavior-for-better-or-worse.html 4 Ways the Power of Suggestion Can Change Your Life https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/imperfect-spirituality/201504/4-ways-the-power-suggestion-can-change-your-life Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 47 – Comin’ In Hot https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-47-comin-in-hot/ Episode 195 – Take This WOLT and Shove It https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-195-take-this-wolt-and-shove-it/ Episode 196 – 2 Legit 2 Quit https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-196-2-legit-2-quit/ Episode 238 – WOLT on for One More Day https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-238-wolt-on-for-one-more-day/ Share Tweet Share

Some things just naturally go together. A lock and a key. Salt and Pepper. Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. But what about business strategies and weight loss? This week, Catherine and Donald show you how you can apply a S.W.O.T analysis to your health and fitness adventure. By identifying your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, you can set yourself up for healthy success. Finally, business is good for something. Plus, Catherine asks if it’s cringe, Donald has two online friends and only one of them is Catherine, and there may already be hot dog carts on your street. 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 92 – S.W.O.T. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-92-s-w-o-t/ Episode 286 – Fork of July https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-286-fork-of-july/ Episode 301 – TGI Friday the 13th https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-301-tgi-friday-the-13th/ Episode 12 – Weight Loss Loopholes – part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-12-weight-loss-loopholes-part-2/ Share Tweet Share

It’s Halloween time again and this part of the year can be all about dread.  Dread of ghosts and ghouls and friends inviting you to parties.  But dread can also be a huge part of your health and fitness journventure.  We can dread starting a new exercise or new eating plan or restarting an old one.  Sometimes we can just dread doing the work and not getting the results we want.  This week, Catherine and Donald help you talk yourself through the dread and get past it so that you can move into meaningful action.  Plus, Catherine zooms in just like Paul Blart Mall Cop, Donald actually wants to go to New Jersey, and records are what the cloud used to be. 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 265 – Caloric Columbo https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-265-caloric-columbo/ Episode 66 – Getting Started Part 1 – Mentalism https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-66-getting-started-part-1-mentalism/ Episode 302 – Trick or N.E.A.T. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-302-trick-or-n-e-a-t/ Episode 279 – Funtervention https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-279-funtervention/ Share Tweet Share

If you’re a person who watches things, chances are you’ve seen an infomercial.  This type of program combines “information” with a “commercial”; get it? A lot of these infomercials promise you a fit and healthy body if you just use their product for minutes a day.  You’ve probably wondered if any of these products were really the solution to your problems and you may have even purchased a few.  But are these fitness tricks, shortcuts, hacks, and gadgets really the answer?  This week, Catherine and Donald help you answer the question, do I need to purchase one weird trick or do I just need N.E.A.T.?  Plus, Catherine wants to be deep faked, the secret ingredient in Donald’s cooking is dancing (you probably thought it was love), and this is the only fitness podcast that’s not afraid to talk about dotage. 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/ Tulane University Study showing walking upstairs can reduce risk of Heart Disease: https://news.tulane.edu/pr/walking-more-five-flights-stairs-day-can-cut-risk-heart-disease-20-study-says If you’re a study nerd, and who isn’t, you can check out the full text of the study here: https://www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S0021-9150(23)05221-8/fulltext Fitbit Sense 2 (the kind that Catherine and Donald use) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/492iSGb Other Fitbits on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PZrm8u Koksry Rebounder (the kind that Catherine and Donald use) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FrcMSd Silver Sneakers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSilverSneakers Walk at Home by Leslie Sansone on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia Horse Riding Fitness Ace Power Commercial on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MzzLsJEzR8 Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: 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 107 – The Couch is Lava https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-107-the-couch-is-lava/ Episode 247 – Schoolhouse Walk https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-247-schoolhouse-walk/ 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/ Share Tweet Share

If you’ve ever watched a horror movie series, you know that even when the bad guy appears to be dead, he manages to return in the sequel. Just like Jason Vorhees in the Friday the 13th movies, you might think your weight problems are behind you only to have them pop up with a machete and attack you all over again. Catherine and Donald have had this happen to them too. This week the couple talk about using the spookiest letter of the alphabet to learn from the past and navigate into the future. Plus, Donald tries to snack while wearing a hockey mask, Catherine Zooms with model girlfriends in Paris, and the couple put sadness salad on the menu. 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 286 – Fork of July https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-286-fork-of-july/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Episode 249 – Autumn’s Eleven https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-249-autumns-eleven/ Episode 285 – Dinner Guessed https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-285-dinner-guessed/ Share Tweet Share

It’s the tricentennial episode of We Only Look Thin! Three Hundred episodes; wow, that’s a lot. But what should we talk about? There’s a lot of pressure to come through in a situation like this…and we did it! This week, Catherine and Donald talk about one of the very basics of your weight loss plan, your calorie budget. Where do you start? How do you figure out the best way to “spend” your calories? What do you do when it’s not working for you? The pair go over it all. Plus, Donald has a spice delivery, Catherine’s pants are the credit card, and the couple are no longer randos on the internet. 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 265 – Caloric Columbo https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-265-caloric-columbo/ Episode 269 – Magic Ate Ball https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-269-magic-ate-ball/ Episode 100 – The Centennial Celebration https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-100-the-centennial-celebration/ 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 137 – Calorie Police https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-137-calorie-police/ Share Tweet Share

Some debates may never be resolved.  Did the egg come first or the chicken?  Tastes great or less filling?  Should I focus on importing or exporting?  Is it more important to know when to hold ’em or to know when to fold ’em?  This week, We Only Look Thin chooses to focus on helping you know when to fold ’em.  There are habits that are probably LESS important to achieving your weight loss goals than you think they are and Catherine and Donald highlight some of them.  Are you trying to lose weight quickly instead of focusing on the long-term?  Doing nothing because you don’t have time to cook from scratch?  These examples just begin to scratch the surface.  Plus, Catherine crane kicks her way though life, Donald watches TV movies from the 80s, and the couple face both snakes and spiders on their ladders. 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 Diet Fix by Yoni Freedhoff on Amazon https://amzn.to/3rCPu8D Koksry Rebounder Trampoline (the one that Donald and Catherine use) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZzBtVO Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 131 – The Knights Who Say N.E.A.T. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-131-the-knights-who-say-n-e-a-t/ Episode 135 – Growth Chart https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-135-growth-chart/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Episode 271 – Dr. Seuss Chef https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-271-dr-seuss-chef/ Episode 229 – Weight Expectations https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-229-weight-expectations/ Episode 298 – Know When to Hold ’em https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-298-know-when-to-hold-em/ Share Tweet Share

Learning can come from surprising places. For example, the late 1970’s country music crossover hit, “The Gambler”. If you listen to that song enough, you can start to believe that you know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em. However, when it comes to your health and fitness, do you really? In this week’s episode, Catherine and Donald talk about things that are probably more important than you think they are when it comes to hitting a goal weight and maintaining it. Looking at the kind of language you’re using and asking if you’re really being honest with yourself is just the beginning. Plus, Catherine is an island in a stream, Donald wears his sleeve on his sleeve, and karaoke minutes are the longest minutes in the world. 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 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 173 – Mad Lbs https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-173-mad-lbs/ Episode 288 – Better Living Through Boundaries – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-288-better-living-through-boundaries-part-1/ Episode 185 – You Are What You N.E.A.T. https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-185-you-are-what-you-n-e-a-t/ Share Tweet Share

In the previous episode, Catherine and Donald held a metaphorical mirror up to themselves to reflect upon what they’ve leaned since they hit their goal weights and started this podcast.  This week, they continue to reflect in exactly the same way that vampires don’t.  The couple ask each other what they believed about themselves that they now know isn’t true, what has turned out to be a much bigger deal than they realized in the beginning, and what they stressed about in the early days that they don’t stress about now.  Their answers may terrify and delight you.  The couple also reveal their all-star tips and habits that aren’t mindset related.  Plus, Donald is mistaken for a man of darkness and mystery, Catherine DOES say “blah, blah, blah” (unlike Dracula), and whatever you do, don’t let either of them hold your baby. 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 294 – Errant Errands https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-294-errant-errands/ Episode 270 – I’m a Carbie Girl https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-270-im-a-carbie-girl/ Episode 152 – The Mod Squad https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-152-the-mod-squad/ Episode 52 – WOLT Disney World https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-152-the-mod-squad/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/   Share Tweet Share

If you’re The Fonz, you only use your mirror to check your hair, realize it’s perfect, and move on. If you’re not The Fonz, you probably use your mirror to check your reflection. As We Only Look Thin approaches its 300th episode, Catherine and Donald have decided to reflect on what they’ve learned since they started this podcast almost 6 years ago. What have they changed their mind about? What advice would they give their younger selves? Are the Lincoln Lawyer books any good? The couple answer these questions and more. Plus, Donald puts the shoe on the other foot, Catherine can’t wait to be proud of Donald, and the couple only want legal advice from attorneys who ride motorcycles. 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 229 – Weight Expectations https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-229-weight-expectations/ Episode 245 – Greece is the Word https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-245-greece-is-the-word/ Episode 270 – I’m a Carbie Girl https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-270-im-a-carbie-girl/ Share Tweet Share

When you think about consuming things and weight-loss, you probably think about food.  However, we also consume ideas.  We get these ideas from the people in our lives, the books we read, the TV shows and movies we watch, the social media we follow, and even the podcasts we listen to.  This week, Catherine and Donald, inspired by an episode of the School of Self Image, ask you to think about whether you are consciously consuming the ideas in your life.  When was the last time you challenged yourself to level up?  Look at what you’re influenced by and ask yourself if it’s serving you and inspiring you, or just upsetting you and keeping you stuck where you are?  If you keep consuming the same ideas and spending time with the same people, you’ll end up with the same results.  Plus, Donald lurks with turkeys, Catherine thinks cannibalism is fun, and the couple want you to spend the next four months eliminating all joy. 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/ School of Self Image Podcast – with Tonya Leigh https://schoolofselfimage.com/podcast-episodes/ You Are the Average of the Five People Quote: 5 Lessons by Connie Mathers https://www.developgoodhabits.com/five-people/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 231 – WOLT We Do in the Shadows https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-231-wolt-we-do-in-the-shadows/ Episode 232 – The Energy Vampire Diaries https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-232-the-energy-vampire-diaries/ Share Tweet Share

You’ve probably never put “derail my diet and fitness plan” on your to do list, but if you’re anything like the hosts of this podcast, you’ve turned your well-intentioned chores into indulgent treats and meals.  We Only Look Thin listener Katy, posted a question to our Facebook page asking for some advice on how to stop turning errands into jaunts for food.  Catherine and Donald suggest using your “P words”; prioritizing, pausing, planning, and several others keep yourself headed in the right direction.  Plus, Catherine likes to party, Donald reads novels about hot sauce, and the couple are often mistaken for Alex Trebek. 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 Rebounder/Mini Trampoline’s that Catherine and Donald Use: Koksry 40″ mini trampoline https://amzn.to/3Pf1Htd Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 270 – I’m a Carbie Girl https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-270-im-a-carbie-girl/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Episode 76 – Pairing is Caring https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-76-pairing-is-caring/ Share Tweet Share