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Episode #110 of the podcast discusses what every woman has experienced from a very early age: sexism and misogyny.  Do we recognize it at the time? No.  Do we recognize it later in life?  Most of us do.  Can it come from people who love us?  Yes.  If you are the lucky woman who has … Continue reading "Wake up, Female Weight Watchers. You’ve got other ambitions worth your time and effort, too. PODSNACKS-ArtoftheDiet-#110" The post Wake up, Female Weight Watchers. You’ve got other ambitions worth your time and effort, too. PODSNACKS-ArtoftheDiet-#110 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month. -Theodore Roosevelt Episode #109 of Podsnacks/Art of the Diet is all about regime change in my house.  I thought my self-discipline just needed a fresh approach but on second look I might need a … Continue reading "My Self-Discipline Needs a Regime Change-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 109" The post My Self-Discipline Needs a Regime Change-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 109 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

People Who Think They Know Everything Are a Great Annoyance to Those of Us Who Do. -Isaac Asimov   Episode #108 is the last in a series about fat shaming. I take a look at how fat folks can unwittingly contribute to its virulence. Schadenfreude is the word in German (enjoying the misfortune of others) … Continue reading "Schadenfreude for WeightWatchers PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet108" The post Schadenfreude for WeightWatchers PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet108 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“I’m just trying to be helpful.”  Really??  Thanks but no thanks.                                   Pat Coakley In a week about looking at epic floods in Houston and equally epic examples of humans helping humans, I am going to try and relate … Continue reading "I didn’t mean to offend. Really?? PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet 107" The post I didn’t mean to offend. Really?? PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet 107 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

C'mon. Admit it.  Didn't it feel good to look up for a change? Some of us with our heads in cereal boxes but not for the usual reasons? Pat Coakley Zone of Totality. I love that phrase. It is my phrase of the week. It was used for the path of the eclipse where the … Continue reading "Zone of Totality for Weight Watchers PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet 106" The post Zone of Totality for Weight Watchers PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet 106 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“Help! It's Groundhog Day without Bill Murray.”-Pat Coakley Here I am again, episode #105, and I was looking for a day in the week when I could put this podcast together without my country sitting in my intestinal track beyond a surgeon's knife. This isn't such a day so I'm going to try to discuss … Continue reading "Help! It’s Groundhog Day without Bill Murray. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet105" The post Help! It’s Groundhog Day without Bill Murray. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet105 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“I want a YOUTUBE video that shows how mayonnaise, baking soda and vinegar can eliminate bullies from the surface of the earth.”- Pat Coakley Episode #104 is about bullies in general,(“fire and fury the world has never seen”) and those within the Weight Loss community itself, and folks who struggle with weight loss or maintenance … Continue reading "Can Mayonnaise, Baking Soda and Vinegar Cure Bullying? PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 104" The post Can Mayonnaise, Baking Soda and Vinegar Cure Bullying? PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 104 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

I'm not fat (he said to himself) but he did ask, “Why do I just sort of look thick.?”-NyTimes This week an article in the NYTimes caught my attention as it was titled, “Losing the fight against Dad's Bod.” So, I read it with some curiosity, as I've always naturally assumed that women suffered more … Continue reading "“I’m not fat,”-says who? Every man. Fact checkin’. PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet-103" The post “I’m not fat,”-says who? Every man. Fact checkin’. PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet-103 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

How to regain lost weight?  I have one surefire way: pretend my behavior has no consequences.  Simple. What makes it not simple, however, is my physiological connection to carbs and how I manage them. This week's podcast was triggered by an article by Gary Taubes in the NYTimes called, Are You a Carboholic? Why Cutting … Continue reading "How To Regain Lost Weight Fast. PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet102" The post How To Regain Lost Weight Fast. PODSNACKS/ArtoftheDiet102 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

Merriam Webster: Smarmy: Definition of smarmy smarmier; smarmiest 1 : revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction — New Yorker 2 : of low sleazy taste or quality smarmy eroticism smarmilyplay \ˈsmär-mə-lē\ adverb smarminessplay \ˈsmär-mē-nəs\ noun Yep, we're going there. Self Esteem is a fundamental pillar of … Continue reading "Smarmy Comments, The Groundhog, and other Facts of Life-PODSNACKS/ARTOFTHEDIET101" The post Smarmy Comments, The Groundhog, and other Facts of Life-PODSNACKS/ARTOFTHEDIET101 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“You know, you’re a feminist.” It was not a compliment. I could tell from his tone—the same tone with which a person would say, “You’re a supporter of terrorism.” ― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, We Should All Be Feminists Podsnacks/Art of the Diet Podcast is a 100 and I'm looking up quotes about “ambition” and “woman” and found … Continue reading "Hashtag #AmbitiousWoman. What about you? Podsnacks/Art of the Diet-100" The post Hashtag #AmbitiousWoman. What about you? Podsnacks/Art of the Diet-100 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

We are asleep with compasses in our hand.-WS Merwin Welcome to episode #99 of Podsnacks, the weekly edition of Art of the Diet.  Today, I do not begin with a funny quote as I have temporarily lost my sense of humor due to today's headlines.  Word to the wise, this episode mentions politics and if … Continue reading "The Politics of Abuse PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 099" The post The Politics of Abuse PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 099 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“How many Spiralizers are too many Spiralizers?”- Pat Coakley The Insular Cortex in our brain is ground zero for food issues.  It responds to visual cues from billboards, TV, anywhere images of food are projected as well as ordinary hunger signals.  The bad news?  We all have an insular cortex. The good news for weight … Continue reading "The Insular Cortex Diet and Other Fun Stuff-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 097" The post The Insular Cortex Diet and Other Fun Stuff-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 097 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

  It didn't work,” said the King. “The cloak of invisibility didn't work.” “Yes, it did,” said the Royal Wizard. “No, it didn't,” said the King. “I kept bumping into things, the same as ever.” “The cloak is supposed to make you invisible,” said the Royal Wizard. “It is not supposed to keep you from … Continue reading "The Invisible Bumps Along the Diet Road-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 096" The post The Invisible Bumps Along the Diet Road-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 096 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“If chocolate isn't the answer, could you please repeat the question?” •Pat Coakley• This past week I decided to return to a rather strict 2 week period of not eating any sugars or refined carbs, even healthy whole wheat ones.  I wrote and podcasted in depth about this program a year and a half ago which … Continue reading "Sugar Free and Slightly Sad Part II-PODSNACKS/ART OF THE DIET 095" The post Sugar Free and Slightly Sad Part II-PODSNACKS/ART OF THE DIET 095 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“I used to think that prizes were damaging and divisive, until I got one. And now they seem sort of meaningful and real.” ― Bill Nighy Welcome to episode #92 of Podsnacks. The weekly podcast of artofthediet.com.  Today I’m walkin’ and talking’, literally.  I recorded this episode early this morning with only the birds as … Continue reading "Comfort Zones Can be Prisons, too. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet" The post Comfort Zones Can be Prisons, too. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the heck she is.” ― Ellen DeGeneres This week I am delighted to have a new interview and a new story to share.  I  just read where the author of “Zen and The Art of … Continue reading "Zen and The Art of Weight Maintenance-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 089" The post Zen and The Art of Weight Maintenance-PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 089 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

“I do not own any camping gear, but this is not a problem, as I have watched every season of Survivor.” David Thorne, The Internet is a Playground: Irreverent Correspondences of an Evil Online Genius Quoting the Earl of Chesterfield is a first for Podsnacks but David Thorne is not.  This week's episode, www.artofthediet.com/86, discusses … Continue reading "I’d Love to Hang Out, But. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 086" The post I’d Love to Hang Out, But. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 086 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

But, my guest this week on the podcast, the deeelightful Jen Briney, says eating with chopsticks has been the key to slowing her eating pace down. Welcome to PODSNACKS Art of the Diet episode 83 and I can guarantee you'll be glad you listened to my guest this week. She made me laugh out loud … Continue reading "Want to Eat More Slowly? Blue Plates & Chopsticks. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet083" The post Want to Eat More Slowly? Blue Plates & Chopsticks. PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet083 appeared first on Art of the Diet.

Without obsession, life is nothing- John Waters Cure for an obsession: get another one. -Mason Cooley I have switched obsessions in the past two weeks.  From obsessing about maintaining my weight loss and dreaming about the election results in apocalyptic terms to creating an Etsy shop for my art.  All I can say is I … Continue reading "The Etsy Diet PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 081" The post The Etsy Diet PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 081 appeared first on Art of the Diet.