Episode
Weight Watchers
50:43
Published: Tue Mar 16 2021
Description
Get your flex point calculators and food scales! This week, Mike and Aubrey are talking about one of America's most iconic diet programs: Weight Watchers. Along the way, we encounter The Rock, the mating habits of straight people and a new James Bond villain. Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and moreLinks!Jean Nidetch, a Founder of Weight Watchers, Dies at 91 Mass Firing on Zoom Is Latest Sign of Weight Watchers Unrest Weight Watcher's Kurbo app slammed for targeting kids. Makers defend it What's gone wrong at Weight Watchers? Weight Watchers Is Offering Teens Free Memberships and People Aren't Happy Americans’ new way of losing weight has left Weight Watchers behind How the Oprah effect helped Weight Watchers regain Americans' trust Deal Master Debbane The Population Cost‐Effectiveness of Weight Watchers with General Practitioner Referral Compared with Standard Care Weight Watchers on prescription: An observational study of weight change among adults referred to Weight Watchers by the NHS The Problem With 'Fat Talk' 'Fat Talk' Compels but Carries a Cost Thanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
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The Weight Watchers program creates an emotional rollercoaster for individuals on a weight loss journey.
00:00 - 05:33 (05:33)
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The Weight Watchers program creates an emotional rollercoaster for individuals on a weight loss journey. From projecting a gleaming future to inevitably not being able to maintain restrictions resulting in weight gain, weight watchers amplifies both aspects of the journey.
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A woman starts a support group using the exact diet from the New York City Board of Health Clinic, which she got for free, leading to suspicions of binge eating disorder and copyright infringement.
05:33 - 12:12 (06:39)
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A woman starts a support group using the exact diet from the New York City Board of Health Clinic, which she got for free, leading to suspicions of binge eating disorder and copyright infringement.
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This podcast episode explores the history and evolution of Weight Watchers, from its inception to modern-day adaptations, including its shift towards popular thinking about food and dieting.
12:12 - 18:33 (06:20)
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This podcast episode explores the history and evolution of Weight Watchers, from its inception to modern-day adaptations, including its shift towards popular thinking about food and dieting. The episode also highlights the company's marketer, Elizabeth Taylor, and her transition from actress to spokeswoman.
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Fitness apps and quantification of diet and exercise can backfire by pushing users to eat more fast food, packaged food and eat out more, according to this podcast.
18:33 - 21:08 (02:35)
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Fitness apps and quantification of diet and exercise can backfire by pushing users to eat more fast food, packaged food and eat out more, according to this podcast.
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The universal experience of self-consciousness during puberty is made worse by the toxic messaging of diet culture that many young people are exposed to.
21:08 - 29:15 (08:07)
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The universal experience of self-consciousness during puberty is made worse by the toxic messaging of diet culture that many young people are exposed to. This messaging can be damaging and perpetuates harmful stigmas about body size and appearance.
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The podcast host discusses how straight women often have less satisfying sex lives than gay and bisexual women, and how negative body image talk can impact relationships of all kinds.
29:15 - 33:56 (04:41)
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The podcast host discusses how straight women often have less satisfying sex lives than gay and bisexual women, and how negative body image talk can impact relationships of all kinds.
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This episode discusses the idea that the constant focus on dieting and weight loss through the lens of "wellness" culture can actually distract women from fighting for their own rights and making positive changes in the world around them.
33:56 - 38:40 (04:43)
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This episode discusses the idea that the constant focus on dieting and weight loss through the lens of "wellness" culture can actually distract women from fighting for their own rights and making positive changes in the world around them.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker criticizes Weight Watchers by mentioning that despite the testimonials and the app's features, it is still an ineffective tool in combatting obesity.
38:41 - 43:28 (04:47)
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In this podcast episode, the speaker criticizes Weight Watchers by mentioning that despite the testimonials and the app's features, it is still an ineffective tool in combatting obesity. The speaker also points out how the company loses subscribers by the end of every year.
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The Weight Watchers program has been criticized for focusing too much on achieving lifetime membership and not enough on the actual health benefits of weight loss.
43:28 - 48:30 (05:02)
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The Weight Watchers program has been criticized for focusing too much on achieving lifetime membership and not enough on the actual health benefits of weight loss. The plan has changed numerous times over the years, raising questions about its effectiveness.
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This conversation addresses the harmful stigmatization of fat bodies and the importance of community care.
48:30 - 50:29 (01:58)
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This conversation addresses the harmful stigmatization of fat bodies and the importance of community care. In addition, the guests speak about the relationships fat people form and share skills for dealing with hostility and intolerant behavior.