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If you’re a character from Game of Thrones, you might be known as the “Breaker of Chains”, but if you aren’t a character from Game of Thrones, you probably aren’t.  However, even if it’s not a literal chain, there may be links in a metaphorical chain holding you back from achieving your weight loss goals.  This week, Catherine and Donald talk about BJ Fogg’s “ability chain” and how you can use it figure out why you’re not doing the habits that you say you want to do.  Really looking at each link in the ability chain can push you in the direction of changing your habits for the better.  Plus, Catherine rides the weight loss wagon, Donald makes enemies of the Blue Birds, and Time has fascinated for generations. 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 PhD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wSgMum BJ Fogg blog post about the ability chain: https://behaviormodel.org/ability/ Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EiNYus Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 312 – Cold Turkey https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-312-cold-turkey/ Episode 290 – Pobody’s Nerfect https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-290-pobodys-nerfect/ Episode 37 – The Motivation Bus https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-37-the-motivation-bus/ Share Post Share

This podcast brings humor to the tradition of 'Senior Ditch Day,' showcasing parental reflections on the teenage experience. The hosts dive into quirky conversations about parental loopholes and indulgent food choices, weaving in pop culture references. They also tackle the complexities of societal expectations during celebrations and advocate for personal boundaries and incremental progress in wellness journeys. With playful banter about food trends and tech dilemmas, this light-hearted discussion encourages community and self-honesty.

Dive into the intriguing contrast between public health perceptions and personal wellness choices. Explore the exciting world of collectibles and novelty foods, sparking a nostalgic joy. The hosts reflect on their weight loss journeys, pinpointing childhood influences and the psychological loopholes that impede progress. Discover how language shapes our relationship with food and the importance of mindful eating. Plus, a fun look at sparkling water marketing and practical strategies for empowering health decisions.

Loopholes.  Sometimes we work so hard to jump through them, we should call them “hoopholes”.  Because people make themselves jump through hoops.  Get it?    This week, the couple go through first three of Gretchen Rubin’s “Logic Loopholes”; excuses we tell ourselves to get out of doing what we promised ourselves we’d do.  Then the couple add a few of their own.  Maybe, if we stopped trying to “cheat the system” and put that focus on doing what we say we want to, maybe we would achieve our goals.  Plus, Catherine makes it a piece of cake, Donald wears a cheap suit, and the couple are haunted by a chocolate fountain. 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 10 Logic Loopholes https://gretchenrubin.com/2014/02/which-of-these-10-categories-of-loopholes-do-you-invoke Gretchen Rubin’s books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EiNYus Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 163 – Loop Holier Than Thou – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-163-loop-holier-than-thou-part-1/ Episode 164 – Loop Holier Than Thou – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-164-loop-holier-than-thou-part-2/ Share Post Share

When we name an episode of this show after DC Comics’ wackiest super team, it might be easy to assume that Donald came up with the title, but in fact, Catherine did.  Maybe she’s more of a nerd than you thought.  Anyhoodle, Catherine found an article from timeular.com about the importance of setting realistic goals in your work life and the gang here at We Only Look Thin decided to make it about weight loss because that’s what we do.  When we set unrealistic, “pie in the sky” goals, we’re doomed to failure before we begin.  However, when we set out to engage in realistic habits, we’re setting ourselves up for success.  Plus, Catherine gets marriage out of the way, Donald glides into his dotage, and people burn a lot of calories by carrying staplers in briefcases. 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/ 6 Reasons Why It Is Important To Set Realistic Goals on Timeular.com (no author credited): https://timeular.com/blog/why-is-important-set-realistic-goals/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 113 – From Zero to Zumba https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-113-from-zero-to-zumba/ Episode 86 – Wake Me up When September Ends https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-86-wake-me-up-when-september-ends/ Episode 270 – I’m a Carbie Girl https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-270-im-a-carbie-girl/ Share Post Share

What has dinosaurs, talking mice, street teams, and 3 cats in a trench coat? This episode of course! Have you ever said to yourself, “I’ll never do that again” only to find yourself right back there at some point? Saying things like “never” and “always” sets us up for disappointment, shame, and an all or nothing attitude. The key to long-term weight loss success is about gradual improvement and about getting right back on track when things don’t go the way we want. Aim for consistency, not perfection. Plus, Catherine does a new cereal-based dance, Donald visits “Pasta R Us”, and the couple make a blood oath to their listeners. 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/ Brain over Binge podcast – Episode 52 https://brainoverbinge.com/episode-52-what-can-hold-you-back-in-binge-eating-recovery-part-1-food-addiction-interview-with-katherine-thomson-ph-d/ Brian over Binge podcast – Episode 53 https://brainoverbinge.com/episode-53-what-can-hold-you-back-in-binge-eating-recovery-part-2-weight-obsession-interview-with-katherine-thomson-ph-d/ Romeo Void – Never Say Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x0fPZrPV3M An American Tail – Never Say Never scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXvNxXDDHSY Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 278 – Look WOLT You Made Me Do https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-278-look-wolt-you-made-me-do/ Episode 88 – Perfection is Procrastination https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-88-perfection-is-procrastination/ Episode 118 – Pity Party https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-118-pity-party/ Episode 274 – Another 10 WOLTmandments https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-274-another-10-woltmandments/ Share Post Share

Those loveable scoundrels at the AARP tricked us into reading an article by Katie Smith about ten habits that could change your life forever.  Wouldn’t you know it, the article turned out to be great!  Now, we run down the second half of the ten habits: that’s nearly 5!  Catherine and Donald take you through the weight loss, fitness, and mental health benefits of cutting people out of your life, honoring commitments to yourself, unplugging, and more.  You are worth the Invesment in yourself.  Plus, Donald calls the police from a land line, Catherine invests in worms, and we are not yacht rock folk. 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/ 10 Habits That Changed My Life Forever by Katie Smith https://www.thegirlfriend.com/health/10-habits-that-changed-my-life-forever Nina the Dancing Cat on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nina_dancing_queen_/ Related Episodes of We Only Look Thin: Episode 327 – Tricked by the AARP – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-327-tricked-by-the-aarp-part-1/ Episode 203 – Your Own Worst Frenemy https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-203-your-own-worst-frenemy/ Episode 231 – WOLT We Do in the Shadows https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-231-wolt-we-do-in-the-shadows/ Episode 289 – Better Living Through Boundaries – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-289-better-living-through-boundaries-part-2/ Share Post Share

What if we told you that there were ten habits that could change your life forever?  What if we further told you that the habits came from the AARP?  Then, what if we told you that we were only going to tell you about five of them this week?    Based on an article on thegirlfriend.com from the AARP by Katie Smith, Catherine and Donald dive into habits that you might want to adopt to achieve your health and fitness goals as well as improve your life in general.  Will you become more protective of your sleep, move your body more, let people do what they want to do or try one of the others?  We can’t wait to find out.  Plus, Catherine photographs her way out of her marriage, Donald rides like the wind, and We Only Look Thin is super cool beans. 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/ 10 Habits That Changed My Life Forever by Katie Smith https://www.thegirlfriend.com/health/10-habits-that-changed-my-life-forever 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 274 – Another 10 WOLTmandments https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-274-another-10-woltmandments/ Episode 288 – Better Living Through Boundaries – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-288-better-living-through-boundaries-part-1/ Episode 292 – Calgon Take Me a Weigh https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-292-calgon-take-me-a-weigh/ Share Post Share

This is it! The final level! The boss battle! But wait, is that a mirror over there? It IS a mirror over there. Look at it. It turns out that the boss you are battling is in fact, yourself! Dun, dun, dun! If you’ve ever hit a goal weight or wished to hit a goal weight or wished that you wanted to hit a goal weight, this episode is for you. It’s time for maintenance, so now what? Have all your problems been solved? Can you go back to your old habits? What’s different and what’s the same? This week, Donald and Catherine tell you all about it and more. And spoiler alert, they leave the door open for a sequel or an epilogue or something. It’s gonna be great! Plus, Donald thinks that going to a party is terrifying, Catherine doesn’t use her crockpot, and the couple gives you the pointy end of mindset. 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 73 – The Hedonic Treadmill https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-73-the-hedonic-treadmill/ 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 321 – Habit Elementary – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-321-habit-elementary-part-1/ Episode 322 – Habit Elementary – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-322-habit-elementary-part-2/ Episode 323 – Habit Elementary – Part 3 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-323-habit-elementary-part-3/ Episode 324 – Habit Elementary – Part 4 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-324-habit-elementary-part-4/ Episode 325 – Habit Elementary – Part 5 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-325-habit-elementary-part-5/ Share Post Share

If weight loss and fitness were a video game, you’d complete a level and move on to the next. It isn’t, but in this episode, we’re pretending that it is. This week, Donald and Catherine guide you through one of the higher levels; when you’re in range of your goal weight. You’re tracking, meeting calorie and activity goals, working on your emotional issues with food, and becoming a detective of yourself. So now what? It’s time to figure out what your goal weight should be and time to prepare for what comes after you hit it. Plus, Donald asks for more punctuation, Catherine is good at the mashed potato; both the food and the dance, and the couple are all about the condiments. 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 321 – Habit Elementary – Part 1 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-321-habit-elementary-part-1/ Episode 322 – Habit Elementary – Part 2 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-322-habit-elementary-part-2/ Episode 323 – Habit Elementary – Part 3 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-323-habit-elementary-part-3/ Episode 324 – Habit Elementary – Part 4 https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-324-habit-elementary-part-4/ Episode 219 – Born Identity https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-219-born-identity/ Episode 272 – Stuck in the Middle with WOLT https://www.weonlylookthin.com/episode-272-stuck-in-the-middle-with-wolt/ Share Post Share