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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. Someone has to make sure that the spy office has enough plastic forks in the break room. This week, Catherine and Donald talk about focusing on the small details that build up to results over time rather than aiming for big, sweeping gestures. You may not set a record for most jumps from an airplane with your parachute on fire, but you just might hit your goal weight. Plus, Catherine ninjas people with her ninja thing, Donald catches quarters off his elbow, and the accordion was cool all along. 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 279 – Funtervention https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-279-funtervention/ Episode 276 – Anti-Hero https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-276-anti-hero/ Episode 277 – I’m the Problem, It’s Me https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-277-im-the-problem-its-me/ Share Post Share

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 it comes to our health and fitness, we often fall for the click bait headlines that we write about ourselves.  Any time something doesn’t go perfectly in our weight loss jourventure, we tell ourselves that it’s an unrecoverable disaster.  This week, Catherine and Donald discuss how to reframe our clickbait headlines and redirect or clickbait emotions and keep our healthy habits in place.  Plus, Donald doesn’t even know what a “TMZ” is, Catherine duets with Vanilla Ice, and we’re stunned to discover who has a backyard. 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 316 – 366 Surprises https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-316-366-surprises/ Episode 373 – Worst Case Scenario https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-373-worst-case-scenario/ Episode 361 – Perfect Strangers vs Progress Strangers https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-361-perfect-strangers-vs-progress-strangers/ Episode 374 – Postmortem https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-374-postmortem/ Share Post Share

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 summer we’re asking you to really question your habits and your mindset and look at the “why” behind why you’re doing certain things. Instead of focusing on what you think you should be able to do, we want you to focus on finding the things that you want to invest in. This is an opportunity to experiment and figure out what really brings joy and value into our lives and really moves the needle towards our weight loss and fitness goals. Plus, Donald rocks this way, Catherine rings a bicycle bell to burn calories, and learn why The Queen felt that Mr. Mix-A-Lot deserved to become Sir Mix-A-Lot. 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/ Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T4FhMk Sir Mix-A-Lot music on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kPiaSx Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 345 – Why MCA https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-345-why-mca/ Episode 313 – The Three Whys Men https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-313-the-three-whys-men/ Episode 341 – Tell Me What You Want https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-341-tell-me-what-you-want/ Share Post Share

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 team turns to Gretchen Rubin’s “This or That Distinctions” to help you unpack how you might best form the habits that will lead to your success. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Do you prefer to engage with groups or are you a lone wolf? A homebody or an out-and-about-er? By understanding your weight loss preferences, you can craft a plan that best suits you and not what someone else thinks best suits you. Plus, Catherine gets attacked by bespoke items, Donald recruits a rag-tag band of unlikely heroes, and sweet potato fries were not a thing in the 1950s. 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/ Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T4FhMk The 21 Strategies for Habit Formation by Gretchen Rubin https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/my-new-book-about-habit-formation-as-distilled-in-21-sentences/ Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 76 – Pairing is Caring https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-76-pairing-is-caring/ Episode 358 – Fall Back Plan – Part 3 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-358-fall-back-plan-part-3/ Episode 248 – Only Burgers in the Building https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-248-only-burgers-in-the-building/ Share Post Share

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 away anything from last week’s episode about Gretchen Rubin’s logic loopholes? The good news is, there are 5 more to talk about this week. Do you tell yourself that “this doesn’t count”? That “it’ll make others feel bad if I don’t eat that treat? That doing something just once or for only a few minutes won’t matter? Revealing the lies that you tell yourself and learning to be really honest with your intentions can be one of the keys to weight loss success. Plus, Catherine makes some powerful PowerPoint, Donald waves his magic wand, and the couple start an avalanche for good. 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/ Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T4FhMk Gretchen Rubin’s 10 Categories of Loopholes https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/the-10-categories-of-loopholes/ Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 386 – BYO Summer – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-386-byo-summer-part-1/ Episode 288 – Better Living Through Boundaries – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-288-better-living-through-boundaries-part-1 Episode 289 – Better Living Through Boundaries – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-289-better-living-through-boundaries-part-2/ Share Post Share

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 to our health and fitness habits. This week, the couple go over the first five of Gretchen Rubin’s categories of logic loopholes and ask you to identify the ones that you invoke. This summer, are you planning to take a vacation from your healthy habits or with your healthy habits? Plus, Catherine is one of the cool kids, Donald sings the Annie soundtrack, and the rock is lucky because you find it. 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/ Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3T4FhMk Gretchen Rubin’s 10 Categories of Loopholes https://gretchenrubin.com/articles/the-10-categories-of-loopholes/ Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 374 – Postmortem https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-374-postmortem/ Episode 373 – Worst Case Scenario https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-373-worst-case-scenario/ Episode 366 – Facts Evasion https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-366-facts-evasion/ Share Post Share

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 through using the KonMari method to refocus and re-energize your health and fitness routines as we head into summer. This is your lesson on your emotional keep, toss, donate, and add for your health and fitness goals mental piles. Plus, Donald gets terrorized by swans, Catherine salutes gravity, and the couple is supportive of The Punkers, The Grunges, and The Industrials. 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 Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kANvYy Related episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 346 – Bouncing Back on Track https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-346-bouncing-back-on-track/ Episode 329 – Never Say Never https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-329-never-say-never/ Episode 378 – Abili-buddies – part 3 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-378-abili-buddies-part-3/ Share Post Share

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 thinking about doing things. This week, Catherine and Donald go through the “5 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Create Perfect Plans” by Dr. Alice Boyes Ph.D and give you tips on how not to get stuck in the “Overthinkers Paradox”. Learn how to stop thinking and start moving towards your goals. Plus, Catherine wants to know what to put before what, Donald accepts the uselessness of side mirrors, and what MVP really stands for will shock you. 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/ 5 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Create Perfect Plans by Dr. Alice Boyes Ph.D. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/202504/5-mistakes-people-make-when-trying-to-create-perfect-plans The Anxiety Toolkit by Dr. Alice Boyes Ph.D. on Amazon https://amzn.to/3ScSPoS The Healthy Mind Toolkit by Dr. Alice Boyes Ph.D. on Amazon https://amzn.to/43zTLdb Stress-Free Productivity by Dr. Alice Boyes Ph.D. on Amazon https://amzn.to/4mhgS3z Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 367 – Rigidity Rebellion https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-367-rigidity-rebellion/ Episode 368 – Adaption, ation, ation https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-368-adaption-ation-ation/ Episode 362 – Perfection Paralysis https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-362-perfection-paralysis/   Share Post Share

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 like a detective and try to crack the case. Did you have the means, the opportunity, and the motivation? What were the reasons behind it and how can you reduce it in the future? Plus, Catherine hangs out with crime dogs, Donald gets sent to his room, and we may just have the perfect name for your next band. 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/ National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ (800) 931-2237 Monday—Thursday 11am—9pm ET Friday 11am—5pm ET Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 317 – Hungry Like The WOLT https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-317-hungry-like-the-wolt/ Episode 16 – Secret Eating https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-16-secret-eating/ Episode 293 – Courting Disaster https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-293-courting-disaster/ Share Post Share

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 our own worst enemy. But by building internal honesty systems and external accountability structures, we can become the champion of our choices. Plus, Catherine makes it weird, Donald’s wristwatch is Irish, and people are jazzed and think it’s a hoot. 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 366 – Facts Evasion https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-366-facts-evasion/ Episode 331 – Thinside Job – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-331-thinside-job-part-1/ Episode 332 – Thinside Job – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-332-thinside-job-part-2/ Episode 333 – Thinside Job – Part 3 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-333-thinside-job-part-3/ Share Post Share