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Ever buy a kitchen gadget thinking it's going to make your life so much easier, only to have it end up in the back of a cabinet? We've been there!

With Erin off this week, Candice and Rikki are sharing their favorite kitchen appliances and tools, especially the ones that come in handy during the busy holiday season. From the things we reach for all the time to the purchases that didn't quite live up to...

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When was your last mammogram? Be honest! If you've been putting it off, you're not alone. But Candice has a story that might make you think twice about waiting.

After two breast cancer diagnoses, Candice shares how she discovered her cancers, what helped her stay positive, and how Erin and Rikki were there for her along the way. Erin also opens up about a recent mammogram that raised some concerns and how Candice supported her th...

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September, October, November, December. The -ber months are here, and suddenly the year feels like it's moving at warp speed! Routines start shifting, calendars fill up, and those expectations we had for ourselves can get a little harder to manage.

As the days get shorter and the holiday season gets closer, how do you adjust your health and wellness habits without feeling like everything is falling apart? From changing schedules to making room for season...

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When was the last time you stopped to give yourself a little credit? We're often so busy thinking about what we still want to do, where we want to be, and what we haven't quite figured out yet that we forget to look at what we've already accomplished.

On this Real WW Talk Plus episode, we're taking a little time to recognize our wins, big and small, and talk about how we're going to finish...

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What does weight loss look like from a man's perspective? The messages men receive about their bodies, health, masculinity, and asking for help can be very different from what women experience. Understanding those differences can change how we support the men in our WW meetings, online communities, and in our own lives.

Real WW Talk Plus is our special September series exploring men's perspectives on weight loss, weight management, health, and everything that comes with i...

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What does weight loss look like from a man's perspective? The messages men receive about their bodies, health, masculinity, and asking for help can be very different from what women experience. Understanding those differences can change how we support the men in our WW meetings, online communities, and in our own lives.

Real WW Talk Plus is our special September series exploring men's perspectives on weight loss, weight management, health, and everything that comes with i...

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What does weight loss look like from a man's perspective? The messages men receive about their bodies, health, masculinity, and asking for help can be very different from what women experience. Understanding those differences can change how we support the men in our WW meetings, online communities, and in our own lives.

Real WW Talk Plus is our special September series exploring men's perspectives on weight loss, weight management, health, and everything that comes with i...

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What does weight loss look like from a man's perspective? The messages men receive about their bodies, health, masculinity, and asking for help can be very different from what women experience. Understanding those differences can change how we support the men in our WW meetings, online communities, and in our own lives.

Real WW Talk Plus is our special September series exploring men's perspectives on weight loss, weight management, health, and everything that comes with i...

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Fall can make it really easy to get comfortable. The temperatures drop, the layers come out, and suddenly sweaters, jackets, and oversized clothes can make it easier to ignore what’s really going on with your body and your health.

But are you actually comfortable, or are you just getting comfortable with hiding?

This episode digs into seasonal weight gain, body image, clothing, and what happens when you start using fall and winter a...

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Fall has a way of making everything feel like a fresh start. New routines, new schedules, new rhythms, and that little voice saying, "Okay, THIS is when I get back on track."

But what if a fresh start doesn't have to mean starting over? We'll get into why fresh starts are so appealing, how routines can support your health and wellness, and where that helpful structure can start turning into perfectionism.

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Fall has a way of making everything feel like a fresh start. New routines, new schedules, new rhythms, and that little voice saying, "Okay, THIS is when I get back on track."

But what if a fresh start doesn't have to mean starting over? We'll get into why fresh starts are so appealing, how routines can support your health and wellness, and where that helpful structure can start turning into perfectionism.

Are you re...

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Six years can change a lot. Your priorities, your relationships, your health, your mindset, and even the person you thought you were going to become.

As Real WW Talk celebrates six years, it’s time to look back at where life was when this podcast began and everything that has happened since. What would you tell yourself six years ago if you could go back? What obstacles have you overcome that once felt impossible? And what...

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When one of your healthiest habits suddenly feels off limits, what do you eat instead?

The Cyclospora outbreak has a lot of people rethinking salads, fresh produce, and some of their go to meals. If leafy greens have always been your safety net, figuring out what to make at home or order at a restaurant can feel surprisingly stressful.

Rikki shares why this has been especially challenging as a picky eater, and we swa...

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Have you ever caught yourself wishing you could get back to the person you used to be?

Maybe before life got harder, the responsibilities piled up, your body changed, you gained weight... or in our case, before the diagnoses.

But what if you aren't meant to get back to where you were before life interrupted? What if it's deciding who you want to be now?

Our conversation today explores what happen...

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On today's Real WW Talk... what if someone told you the scale was done moving? Like, no more losses, no more surprises, no more waiting for that next number to show up. Would you still keep taking care of yourself? Would you still make the healthy choices? That's the question we're getting into today. Is your desire to take care of yourself dependent on the number on the scale?

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Have you ever gotten to the end of a workday and realized you've barely moved? Or wondered if feeling stiff, sore, and achy is just part of getting older?

It might not be age as much as it is a lack of movement.

This episode looks at simple ways to rethink what movement can look like, especially on busy days when a workout isn't happening. From stretching to modified exercises to finding opport...

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Sometimes the best conversations aren't planned.

This week, Candice, Rikki, and Erin are all together in Erin's living room for an extra long episode filled with honest conversations, unexpected laughs, and a live taste test that nobody saw coming.

From what really fuels you beyond food, to finding joy, letting go of all or nothing thinking, and learning that your standards can change with different seasons of life, this episode feels like sittin...

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Have you ever felt weird eating in front of other people? Maybe you've passed on food because you felt like you didn't deserve it, or caught yourself wondering what everyone else was thinking about your plate.

This week's episode was inspired by a listener who put words to something many people feel but rarely say out loud. It's an honest conversation about food guilt, shame, and the stories we carry with us long after we kno...

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Summer is here. The pool parties, vacations, cookouts, shorts, and swimsuits aren't waiting for anyone.

But what happens when your body isn't where you hoped it would be by now?

Maybe you planned to lose more weight before summer arrived. Maybe you're feeling self-conscious about photos, avoiding certain clothes, or wondering if you'll be comfortable enough to fully enjoy the season.

In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about body i...

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Have you ever hit a goal and immediately started chasing the next one?

It's easy to believe that being healthier always means being smaller. But where did that idea come from? Social media, fitness influencers, clothing sizes, old versions of yourself, and even comments from other people can quietly shape what you think your body should look like.

Today, we're asking a question that doesn't get talked about enough: How skinny is too sk...

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You have a great vacation, come home, step on the scale, and suddenly it feels like all your progress disappeared.

So you let out a frustrated sigh and promise yourself you'll be "good" again on Monday...but it's so hard to get back on track. Home food doesn't taste as good as vacation food!

What if this wasn't the case? From preparing before you leave, to navigating trips with people who don't share...

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Have you ever felt excited because you fit into a smaller size, or discouraged because another brand had you in a larger number? For something that's supposed to help us find clothes that fit, clothing sizes can carry a lot of emotion.

This week, we're talking about clothing sizes, body image, confidence, and the stories we attach to a number on a tag. Are clothing sizes helping us find the right fit, or are they q...

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Dive into Real WW Talk and discover how the Weight Watchers app can make tracking food, activity, and recipes simple, fun, and effective. You’ll get practical tips, little-known app hacks, and real strategies to use Connect—the app’s social feed—to stay motivated and accountable. Expect easy ways to customize tracking, save and adapt recipes, leverage in-app articles and tools, and turn everyday habits into measurable progress. Perfect for WW members or anyone using the app to rea...

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Watching the scale go up can bring shame, embarrassment, grief, and the urge to disappear. What starts as a few pounds can quickly spiral into more when avoiding the scale, hiding from the truth, or feeling like weight gain somehow means you’ve failed.

Today's conversation digs into the emotional side of weight regain, why it can feel impossible to stay present when progress slips, and how self-judgment keeps the cycle going. From medical weight g...

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve been so good, I deserve this!” and then suddenly you’re off track?

It feels like a harmless thought and action, but if we're honest, it keeps us stuck in a never-ending reward cycle of eating well and splurging, which can undo progress.

Today, we get into why that pattern shows up in the first place. From childhood conditioning around food as a reward to the belief that he...

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Tracking can feel annoying, restrictive, and like one more thing that needs to be done in the day. It's such a hard habit to build!

Today's conversation digs into why tracking feels so frustrating, but instead of seeing tracking as pressure, we explore how to use tracking as a simple tool to build awareness, consistency, and confidence in our habits.

Our mindset shift is going from perfection or "all or nothing" tracking to sim...

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On today’s Real WW Talk,  we discuss the things that provide us with comfort and relaxation that don't involve food. 

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On today’s Real WW Talk…There is a big difference between wanting a result and liking the idea of that result. We say you want to lose weight. We say we want to feel better, have more energy, and build healthier habits. But what happens when our daily choices do not line up with those goals?

In this episode, we're taking an honest look at that gap. Why it exists, how it shows up in ever...

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Weekend eating can feel like a completely different version of you shows up. One minute you are consistent and intentional all week, and the next it turns into “I deserve this” or “I’ll just start over Monday.”

What's really behind our weekend eating? Is it all or nothing thinking? We feel deprived, so we "reward" ourselves? Or are we more likely to eat out on the weekend and make different choices because we're around other peo...

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On today’s Real WW Talk, we discuss our most memorable advice, the good, the bad and the ugly, and how that’s influenced us over the years!

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What happens when your body starts to define how you see yourself?

If your confidence has ever felt tied to your weight, you’re not alone. It’s easy to look back at past versions of yourself and only see what you wish was different instead of recognizing the strength, growth, and life you were living in that moment.

Our conversation this week digs into why body image and identity get so intertwine...

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Tracking your steps. Hitting your protein goal. Drinking enough water. Getting better sleep. It all sounds like “being healthy”… until it starts to feel like a full-time job.

If your day feels ruled by numbers, routines, and pressure to do everything right, you’re not alone. The rise of habit tracking, fitness goals, and wellness optimization has made it easier than ever to stay on top of your health, but also easier to feel overwhelmed, b...

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Now that obesity has been classified as a disease, how does that impact how you view weight loss? We explore whether the "obesity is a disease" label empowers us to build healthy habits...or becomes a crutch that holds us back.

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Onion Snack from Courtney Cooks: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zL2_ctGRj2Y 

Erin's protein and fiber oats recipe: 1/3 cup oats, 2 Tbls chia seeds, 1 Tbls ground flax seed, 2 Tbls prote...

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We're talking about something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable: the doctor’s office. Specifically, should doctors be more blunt when it comes to weight? Some people think honesty is helpful and necessary. Others feel like those conversations can create shame and push people away from care. So today we’re asking the question: where’s the line between honesty and compassion when it comes to weight and health?

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You'll hear our honest answer to this question, based on where we are right now: If we were starting our weight loss journey today, would we join Weight Watchers?

With GLP-1s, meal delivery services, macro tracking apps, and more options, we take a hard look at whether WW would still be our choice. 

Two of us say yes; one says no. You might be surprised by who landed where and why...

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On today’s Real WW Talk, we’re diving into how you can protect your confidence and power in a world that doesn’t always make space for plus sized bodies. You’ll hear simple mindset shifts and real-life strategies that help you push back against the unspoken rules and barriers that try to limit you, so you can move through your day with more freedom, energy, and self-trust.

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The scale doesn’t always tell the full story, and sometimes it doesn’t tell the truth at all. Real progress often shows up in ways that can’t be measured by a number.

On today's Real WW Talk, we discuss non scale victories and why they matter so much on a health journey. From having more energy and confidence to building consistency and trust with yourself, these wins are often the reason progress keeps happen...

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On Today’s Real WW Talk: The trends...the 2016 trend, the "cheesecake" trend, 100-calorie packet trend, cauliflower rice trend, Halo Top ice cream trend...and now it's all about protein. We'll talk about the trends we found value in, the trends worth skipping, and how we evaluate if it's a trend worth keeping or not.

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On today’s Real WW Talk: We talk about how we've dealt with the recent snow and how we keep ourselves from depleting all of the "emergency snacks" in the house before the snow hits the ground.

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Ever stand in front of the fridge and feel… bored? Over it? Out of ideas? This week we’re talking about food fatigue - why cooking suddenly feels hard, why you keep making the same things, and how to take some pressure off without turning food into another thing to “figure out.”

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5 Dollar Dinner's Homemade Sloppy Joes
https://www.5dollardinners.com/homemade-sloppy-joe-mix/