Real WW Talk

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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 it.

In this second part of a two-part episode, National WW Coach Michael G and local WW Coach Jonathan Bucklew-Marlette share what they've learned from their own weight loss journeys and from coaching other men.

They talk about:

• Why men are taught to be masculine and not ask for help
• The different messages men and women receive about weight and health
• The strange double standard around bigger men and body image
• Looking at other guys and thinking, "That's what I'm supposed to look like"
• Why the idea that men have it easier when they lose weight isn't quite true
• How years of diet culture can shape women's experiences differently
• Supporting men in WW meetings, online, and in everyday life

And there's a big question at the heart of it all: If men aren't surrounded by the same diet culture messages women have been exposed to for years, does that actually make weight loss easier?

Weight loss isn't easier for men. It's just different.

Meet the Coaches

Michael G is a WW National Coach who joined WW 23 years ago at just over 400 pounds and went on to lose 200 pounds. He's been a Lifetime member and coach for 20 years, and his WW meetings are available through the WW app.

Jonathan Bucklew-Marlette lost more than 100 pounds after making a life-changing decision in 2018. He became a Lifetime member in 2019 and later became a WW Coach, helping members in the Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa areas.
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Send us a text 📲 ! Have a topic idea? Something to celebrate? Don't forget to include your name/location in your text 😀
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 it.

In this first of a two-part episode, National WW Coach Michael G and local WW Coach Jonathan Bucklew-Marlette share what they've learned from their own weight loss journeys and from coaching other men.

They talk about:

• Why men are taught to be masculine and not ask for help
• The different messages men and women receive about weight and health
• The strange double standard around bigger men and body image
• Looking at other guys and thinking, "That's what I'm supposed to look like"
• Why the idea that men have it easier when they lose weight isn't quite true
• How years of diet culture can shape women's experiences differently
• Supporting men in WW meetings, online, and in everyday life

And there's a big question at the heart of it all: If men aren't surrounded by the same diet culture messages women have been exposed to for years, does that actually make weight loss easier?

Weight loss isn't easier for men. It's just different.

Meet the Coaches

Michael G is a WW National Coach who joined WW 23 years ago at just over 400 pounds and went on to lose 200 pounds. He's been a Lifetime member and coach for 20 years, and his WW meetings are available through the WW app.

Jonathan Bucklew-Marlette lost more than 100 pounds after making a life-changing decision in 2018. He became a Lifetime member in 2019 and later became a WW Coach, helping members in the Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa areas.

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Email: realwwtalk@gmail.com

🕵️‍♀️ FIND US ON WW CONNECT
Candice: @candigirl_08
Rikki: @radiantlyrikki
Erin: @erinsworld

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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 as a reason to put your goals, habits, or health on the back burner. Because you shouldn't have to wait for spring to start feeling good in your body again.
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Rikki: @radiantlyrikki
Erin: @erinsworld

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The content presented is for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of medical and health professionals. Listeners should not delay in obtaining the help of qualified professionals when making a health or lifestyle change.

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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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YouTube: http://youtube.com/realwwtalk
Email: realwwtalk@gmail.com

🕵️‍♀️ FIND US ON WW CONNECT
Candice: @candigirl_08
Rikki: @radiantlyrikki
Erin: @erinsworld

🛍️ AMAZON STOREFRONT
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The content presented is for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of medical and health professionals. Listeners should not delay in obtaining the help of qualified professionals when making a health or lifestyle change.

Send us a text 📲 ! Have a topic idea? Something to celebrate? Don't forget to include your name/location in your text 😀
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 ready? Let's Talk!
Support the show

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📲 CONNECT  WITH US
Instagram: http://instagram.com/realwwtalk
Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/realwwtalk
YouTube: http://youtube.com/realwwtalk
Email: realwwtalk@gmail.com

🕵️‍♀️ FIND US ON WW CONNECT
Candice: @candigirl_08
Rikki: @radiantlyrikki
Erin: @erinsworld

🛍️ AMAZON STOREFRONT
https://www.amazon.com/shop/realwwtalk?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_9OGY28Q9YI9HYJ6TBKJM 

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The content presented is for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of medical and health professionals. Listeners should not delay in obtaining the help of qualified professionals when making a health or lifestyle change.