Logical Weight Loss

Fast Food Apps The Sneaky Way They Make You Spend More

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pretty Little LiesSo I've been brainwashed by fast food apps. I wanted to be one of the cool kids, and I installed some apps, and they have me tra...

Why I'm Avoiding Maltodextrin

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a journey to try to find something to flavor my water, I came across the ingredient Maltodextrin and found out:It can be used as an insecticideIt h...

Long Lasting Motivation

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we lose the motivation we have on the first day of the year?I'm listening to the book The 6 Habits of Growth on Audible, and it really got ...

MONTHLY CHALLENGE STARTS TOMORROW

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go to http://monthlychallenge.fit/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/logical-weight-loss/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

Who Wants to Do a Monthly Challenge?

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I took some time off, and now I'm back and ready to play.I've tried weight loss competitions before like Healthy Wage where they lure you in w...

It's Not You It's Me

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm stating the obvious. I don't have time to do this show as consistently as I once did. I talk about the new schedule. I also have a c...

Identifying the Two Sides of Your Brain - Tracy Pleschourt

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when you're about to do something that YOU KNOW is NOT going to help your weight loss efforts.and yet we do it anyway.WHY DO WE DO THAT...

Cubii Review - Safe HIIT

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lose weight while you watch TV right? Well, while using a Cubii does burn calories, I see this more as a rehabilitation tool. I would classify at as &...

Its Time to Do Something Different - New Year - New Strategy

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, when what you are doing is not working you have to try something new. After hitting a new weight loss high of 236. I knew I had to do something....

5 Keys to Lisa's 117 Lb. Weight Loss

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Lisa Kahler of the website Big Fat Skinny Dish. She shares some of her tips that have helped her lose 117 lbs.Weigh In:In my last...

Three Questions to Point You Toward Success

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WEIGH-INIt's been a while since we've talked, and I'm up .8 lbs. I've been down a bit and now I'm back up a pinch. I'm resetti...

The Rules of Weight Loss Haven't Changed

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh-in: My last weigh-in was 235. My current weight is 235Shocking Scientific News on Weight LossAccording to this article, you should avoid sugar, ...

The Mental Reason Why Weight Loss is Hard

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh in:In my last episode, I was up to 235. This episode as I end July, I'm at 232.96. Part of this success was based on a few simple practices....

Little Changes Lead To Big Weight Loss

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WEIGH-INI'm up a touch (235.9). What is upsetting is before the July 4th holiday I was actually down to 233. Time to refocus, and for me, I'm ...

Did You Hear What You Ate?

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about a way to be honest with yourself along with a new protein drink I'm trying and my first steps with a new rowing machine. WEIGH...

Tips to Cut Back on Sugar

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WEIGH INWeigh In: 235.7 (down from from 237)Today we are looking at Sugar. Depending on who you read the recommended amount of Sugar is25g for women38...

Safely Start HIIT Safely

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I bring on Michael Merlino from https://www.inflightrunning.com/ who joined the School of Podcasting who is has been a fitness trainer for 23 ye...

Losing Your Dad Bod

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will Smith is going to document losing his "Dad bod" (a big belly) on YouTube. He didn't say how. When I asked uncle Google how to lose a ...

Resitance Bands Struggles

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh In I'm sad to report that I'm up 1 lb and I'm at 235.Resistance Bands HurdlesI bought a Hyfit resistance band set. It's high-tec...

Do I Need Vitamin D?

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vitamin D is a nutrient that your body produces when you are exposed to sunlight. It is also found in food, including fish and eggs. You might be wond...

Oliver Mnakondo Is Your Guide to a Plant Based Diet

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After noticing that I don't know any over-weight vegetarians. I've been thinking about moving to a more plant-based diet. Then I was approache...

Three Easy Steps to Spark Thermogenic Weight Loss

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stu Schaefer has been helping people transform their bodies - and lives - for the last 20 years. He is an expert at resetting a person's body and ...

Clay has Lost 19 lbs since January

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Weigh InIn my last episode, I was 233. I'm up to 234. I was doing better. In January I completed my goals 50.4%. I February I got that up to 61...

Science + Technology = Results with Hyfit Gear

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about the SECOND voice in my head, and we talk with Dan Strik VP of Hyfit Gear (a new very cool piece of technology that is making people...

Weight Loss Tips From Socrates

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Socrates said, "An unexamined life is not worth living." With January in the books, what did you learn about yourself?I set six daily goals an...

Beyond Weight Loss Movie Review

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Become a Logical Loser and help support the show. If you get value from this show, share some of that value back with me in the form of a donation. I ...

10 Reasons Why Resolution Fail - And How to Create One That Doesn't

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again. If you're thinking, "Nah... resolutions are pointless." You might want to listen today as I spotlight 10...

Every Challenge is a Choice

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh-in230 Lbs (up 1 lb from the last episode)After starting 75 hard, and completing 4 out of seven days I may have felt a bit dejected. This leads t...

Understanding Your Metabolism with Lumen

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I cover a few topics such as Net Carb, Using a Lumen, and What is 75 Tough?WEIGH INIn my last episode I was 229, and after going up after Thanks...

How to Get Started Lifting Weights and Why?

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I'm ready to buckle down and get back on track. I found an article that has me wanting to mix in weight training. WEIGH IN229.3 - I con...

How Meghan Lost 240 Lbs

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm interviewing Meghan from seemeghanshrink.com who lost 240 lbs in 17 months.My Weigh InThe days of fast food are over as I'm up 2 lbs...

New Features From Fitbit - Do I Need An App To Let Me Know I'm Stressed?

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

WEIGH INI talk about this today. I'm going up and down on a somewhat regular basis, but the end result is I'm pretty much staying around 227.N...

Apple Watch Six Vs Budget Atria Alternative

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple came out with version six of their watch with a new feature of measuring your blood oxygen level. Do we need this?What is it?It measures how muc...

Transforming Your Body Start with Transforming Your Brain - Elizabeth Benten Interview

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard me talk about the book Chasing Cupcakes, well today I HAVE THE AUTHOR and she does not disappoint. Elizabeth Benten just has this non...

Smart Jump Rope - No Longer Kids stuff

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share where I've been (Moving). It's not fun.WEIGH INIn the meantime I had gained some weight, and the good news I lost it and I'm...

Identifying 10 Unhelpful Thinking Styles

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for an accountability partner as well additional motivation? Check out the Logical Losers Club at www.logicallosers.comHere are the 10 Unhelpf...

Cronometer: An Easier, Faster, More Accurate Way to Track Your Health

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the product manager of Cronometer which is my new favorite app for tracking my food. Here is why:Recipes: You can use these ingredients ...

Where's The School of Podcasting?

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a regular Logical Weigh Loss listener you can skip this episode. On 7/14 for about seven minutes I accidentally redirected my School of Pod...

The Bank of Fitness - Compound Choices

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am again inspired by the book Chasing Cupcakes. It's one of my favorite books. It had a really good part about setting expectations and pushing ...

The Most Important Part of Weight Loss is NOT Diet or Exercise

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm listening to the book Chasing Cupcakes by Elizabeth Benton and it's a really good book. If you find yourself starring at the fridge when y...

Persistence and Determination with Weight Loss

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about coming back from a "Health Hissy Fit." It sure looks like I know what my winning combination is, and yet here I am two week...

Kevin Hart The Decision Reviewed

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about two books. One I loved, and one I want to take back. I also went back to some apps I use to use, and I forgot how much I like them....

Can Squeezing a Hockey Puck Make Me Sweat? Activ5 Review

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I purchased an Activ5 and was somewhat skeptical that this would make me sweat. It turns out that this is not as easy at looks. After a few exercises,...

First Impressions of DDP Yoga

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Weigh In I weighed in at 226.6 on May 11th. Today I'm weighing in a 228.6 which is somewhat frustrating. Typically I have some really good days...

Grief and Weight Loss and Weight Gain

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today in the middle of a pandemic, I know many of us are losing people and not being able to grieve properly.  My Weigh In I'm up to 226.6 after ...

Are you Missing Your Zing?

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh In Today on 4/8 I weight 225.3  Today 4/20 226.6 Why Don't I Feel Happy When I Step on the Scale? I'm up a bit since the last episode. ...

How Did Jimmy Kimmel Lose Weight?

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh In On March 31st, I weight 225.8 Today on 4/8 I weight 225.3  How Did Jimmy Kimmel Lose Weight? According to an article in Men's Journal He...

Losing Weight While You're Losing Your Mind

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are ALL coping with a situation that we don't have a ton of control over (besides staying home, practicing social distancing, and washing your ...

Black and White Weight Loss

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from the road, and I'm ready to get back in the saddle. Last time I was 220.6 and I'm at 221.8 so I'm ready to recommit.  Ba...

Losing Weight on the Road

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I weight in a 220.6 - down 4.2 lbs Losing Weight on the Road A quick way to burn some calories is to take the stairs on any breaks. I did this t...

Two Motivational Movies To Inspire Weight Loss and Being Healthy

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh In I am down to 224.8 ( a .6 lb loss). Not great, but its better than going up.  Brittany Runs a Marathon Review This is a fun comedy with some...

Catch the Plane to Wonderland

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I started the year at 225.3 and after losing a few pounds, I'm back to 226. This is partly due to me going out of town for the weekend. I tried to...

The 80-20 Lifestyle

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I started the year at 225.3 and after losing a few pounds, I'm back to 225. It's frustrating. I was doing good, but by skipping a few days and...

Tomorrow is not going to work

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh-in: I'm up 1.6 lb back to 225.3 I skipped a workout (typically every other day) and said, "I'll just end up doing two workouts back ...

Creating a Healthy Calorie Deficit

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I was reading an article and it had a great plan.  Track your feed for 10 days and look at those days where your weight maintains. Then take the ave...

Super Addictive Foods

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weigh InFirst things, I'm down .3 lbs. Not a huge win, but not a loss. Currently, the Noom app is giving me Green, Yellow and Red foods. The Mos...

A New Strategy to Overcome the Scale

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a new strategy when it comes to weighing yourself. I've updated the weigh-in spreadsheet for the Logical Loser Support Group to use ...

How Triggers Come into Play with the Holidays

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weight update.  November 5th I am at 226.  November 19th 225.  Different Types of Food Triggers Behavior Chains start with triggers: Environmental...

Celebrate All Victories

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weight update.  November 5th I am at 226.  November 19th 225.  Join the Healthy Wage Challenge https://hwage.co/1408044/ Lose 6% of your weight by ...

Healthy Wage Fitness Challenge

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weight Update Last episode on October 19th I was 228.3. Today on November 5th I am at 226.  How Do I See My Step Count on an Apple Watch? Press the b...

Nordic Track S22i vs Paleton - Start Where You Are

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've seen commercials for the Peloton bike and I was getting sucked in. I had some friends who were talking about how their apartment building has...

Pressing Reset

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm Back! at 226.8 After writing a book, I'm back and up in my weight. I could cry and beat myself up, but I just looked at the calendar and s...

Finding What Works for You with Dan Rosado

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by who does the Big Fat Podcast Description: Having been overweight for most of his life, Daniel Rosado experiments with his diet an...

My Blood Pressure Motivates Me

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Weight Check-In 224.4 When I last recorded I was 224.4 and as of today, I'm at 224.3. Am I happy that I went down a tenth of a pound? Not really. ...

Why I Dumped My Fitbit for an Apple Watch

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I talk about Fitbit lost my account. As in a decade of information went up in smoke (thankfully most of the weight tracking is in my...

How Kayla Cox Lost 80 lbs and Kept it Off

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kayla Cox is the author of the book, "The Laid Back Guide To Intermittent Fasting: How I Lost Over 80 Pounds and Kept It Off Eating Whatever I Wan...

To Be Something You Have to DO Something

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm looking into the 131 Method by Challenge Johnson. A member of the Logical Losers pointing it out and said it looked interesting. I took a peak...

If Your Life Was a Movie...

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fun in the Utah Sun I have a pretty bad fear of heights, and I have sun poisoning. However with a little planning, and some help from a friend I was a...

Taking Back Some Time

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A quick bonus episode to invite you to come on the show, and to let you know (for the Summer) I'm going to an "every other week" schedule ...

Humiliation and Shame

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We Don't Need No Uber! I took my car in for a quick brake job and instead of taking and Uber or Calling a Friend I walked back home, and later bac...

Let's Go Streaking

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In examining myself, it doesn't take much to notice that my problem is staying consistent. I lose weight, and I find weight. So I went digging to ...

Lack of Direction

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I got a review in Apple Podcasts from Bridghside92 It’s depressing how much he bounces back and forth with his weight and seems to constantly make e...

The Power of Groupthink

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In listening to the book Atomic Habits the chapter I listened to explained that in one experiment they would send in a person into a group. The group ...

Be Proud of the Present by Talking to the Future

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Talk to Future You I was listening to a friend's podcasts called "You Wanna Do What?!" (www.youwannadowhat.com ) and she had a great segme...

Stacking Habits: Piggybacking Your Way to Success

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Right now as I look at my progress, I want to quit eating all food, go on a liquid diet, run a marathon, and dump a ton of weight by 6:30. We want the...

He Lost 70 lbs and Has Kept if Off For Four Years

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I got an email. In it stated: 4 years ago, I weighed over 275 lbs. I was depressed and addicted to video games. I played more than 12 hours of games ...

The Poison of Perfection

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

January started great for me, but mid-monthI started to go back to my old habits. We've talked about doing little things. I know what I want in my...

The Psychology of Weight Loss With Karina Melvin

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I don't normally have interviews but I saw all the credentials of Karina, and how she had multiple degrees in psychology and addition I thought sh...

I'm So Glad I Didn't Quit

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Special thanks to Nick Florido for the $30 Today I share how I was doing everything I was supposed to do I: Drink 60-80 oz of water Get seven hours of...

Seeing is Believing

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Go with me for a moment. Most of your friends come from your job. You are all close in age, you spend 40 hours together and often go to lunch together...

Some Things Never Change

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For me, the holidays are over (due to my brother going out of town for the holidays. This means yesterday I had the ham, the green beans, and yes, th...

How To Recover From A Thanksgiving Binge

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So the Friday after Thanksgiving I was up 2 lbs. Today I'm down 1.5 lbs and I expect to be back on track tomorrow when I step on the scale. Here ...

The New Fitbit Charge 3

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My old Fitbit blaze died after the 2.5 years, and after some research, I decided to replace my blaze with the new Fitbit Charge 3. Here are some of th...

Common Knowledge From Different Diets

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join The Diet Bet We are kicking off the holidays by "doubling down" on losing weight as we enter the "holidays" see http://www.logica...

Busting the 21 Days to Create a Habit Myth

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard in the past that it takes 21 days to bust a habit. It turns out that is a fable of the Internet that just kept getting repeated. J...

How to Get and Stay Hydrated with the Ulla Hydration Reminder

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ulla Smart Hydration Reminder I just got my Ulla Smart Hydration Reminder. I've tried other smart bottles, and they had fun apps, etc. but I like ...

What's The Deal With Intermittent Fasting

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is Intermittent Fasting? ( If) Intermittent Fasting sounds too good to be true. It's not about WHAT you eat, but WHEN you eat it. Sound great...

Three Options to Help You Finish

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I am listening to the book Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff. I love the book and here is why Some books are nothing but studies. ...

Adding Journaling and Removing Sugar Equals Success

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share how my weight is going up and down a bit. I'm losing at a rate of around .25 lbs per week. The good news is where I use to fluctuate...

You Can Turn Right Instead of Left, Right?

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Weight loss is hard. Anybody that tells you different is lying. It takes discipline, it takes stamina, it takes a plan, and patience. However, we ofte...

How to Get Motivated Now

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I heard Jeff Haden get interviewed on the You Wanna Do What? podcast with Monica Rivera. Jeff is the author of the book The Motivation Myth: How Hig...

Motivation to Get Back In The Gym at 6:45 AM

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I started this year off great. I was losing weight, as time went on, I began to YoYo. So while I'm still down 5 lbs from the beginning of the year...

Revelations From the Bike Path

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I've been a bit down lately, and consequently, my weight has gone up. I just had some things happen that were disappointing. I went over 220, and ...

Consistency and Willpower

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I've been listening to the Book Willpower Doesn't Work - Discover the hidden keys to Success by Benjamin Hardy. At first, the book was a bit t...

Cutting Through the BS with JJ Virgin

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I met JJ Virgin at a podcast event in San Diego this year. We talked about most diets work temporarily, but they are hard to sustain. The more I talke...

Survival vs Discipline

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I remember a trip to the dentist where he explained how they were going to pull one of my teeth. The actual tooth was under a cap and over the years a...

Wrestling With Your Weight - Pin Your Struggles with the Miracle Mindset

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend I went to the Division 3 NCAA wrestling championships. A friend of mine does all the voice-over work. You know the big guy with the cool ...

Is Steaming Food in Plastic OK?

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Steaming Things in Platic Bags - Is It Safe? Jillian Michaels talks about how she absolutely refused to promote steam fresh products on the biggest ...

Day by Day - Hour By Hour

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I was reading the book the 5 AM Miracle, and I really liked one part of it where the author had you filling out a spreadsheet outlining the tasks you ...

What Happens After Weight Loss Surgery?

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's the DifferenceGastric Bypass Procedure vs. Gastric Sleeve Procedure: The Differences. A doctor attaches a small pouch to the intestine in o...