Logical Weight Loss Podcast
Join Dave Jackson and he shares insights into geeky weight loss gadgets, insightful articles, and success stories on losing weight, feeling better, and living healthier. He's also pretty darn funny.
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Recent Episodes
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Nov. 6, 2026
Two Celebrities Lost 100 lbs Each: HOW????
Reading about Kevin Smith and Penn Jillette, what strikes me most is how ordinary the turning point was. There was no trendy gadget, expensive program, or viral trick. Each of them lost about 100 pounds, and the change that started it was deciding to eat differently. The Potato Diet For two weeks they ate PLAIN potatoes. Keep in mind they did this under a doctor's supervision. So I find that kind of weird. Then They Ate FOOD For me, the real lesson is what came after the potatoes. Both men l
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Oct. 29, 2026
It’s Up to You: Finding Your Spark to Get Started
Show Notes Logical Weight Loss After 60 I’m back after a two-year break to share where I am with my health and weight-loss journey. At 61, I’m thinking more seriously about aging, staying active, and why it feels important to start now rather than wait for the perfect moment. Finding Exercise Motivation That Lasts I talk about getting started with exercise again—and the challenge of sticking with it when a routine gets boring. I’ve been using different workout options at home, settin
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Aug. 11, 2024
Fast Food Apps The Sneaky Way They Make You Spend More
Mindful Eating vs. Fast Food Apps: Reclaiming Control Over Your Health We've all been there - scrolling through our phones, tempted by the allure of fast food apps promising convenience, savings, and tasty treats. But as someone who's been down that road, I'm here to share a cautionary tale about the hidden dangers lurking behind those seemingly harmless downloads. Let's face it: fast food chains have mastered the art of digital temptation. Their apps are designed to hook us with irresisti
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May 18, 2023
Why I'm Avoiding Maltodextrin
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 insecticide It hurts your gut Creates a MAMMOTH sugar spike in your blood It's made from Corn, which (most of it) is GMO It increases E coli It is in EVERYTHING (including my protein powder from GNC or a Vegan protein powder). When I looked at all the ingredients to flavor your water, I wanted something that didn't have any of the following
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April 25, 2023
Long Lasting Motivation
This podcast discusses three ways to achieve lasting motivation: raising ambition, detaching from the past, and envisioning a better future. It explains that motivation needs to come from an ambition for a better quality of life and the importance of focusing on future aspirations instead of present or past circumstances.
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July 26, 2022
It's Not You It's Me
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 cronometer update, and an announcement. Weigh In Previous:237.5 Current: 235.1 Cronometer Ads Men's and Women's Health Scores I love the Cronometer app. They added a new iWatch app which makes it easy to see what is going on. They also added two scores to help you see if you're getting all the nutrients you need. See Men's Health Score Explanation See
Recent Blog Posts
Oct. 12, 2021
PFAS In Your Water - Who Doesn't Want to Drink Teflon?
I was floored when I saw this report from John Oliver's Last Week Tonight on PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). CNN has reported that exposure to PFAS can result in liver damage, thyroid disease, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, obesi…
June 4, 2021
The Ultimate Resistance Band Workout Only Using a Band and You
This is an amazing video. It's like an encyclopedia of every exercise hitting every muscle group Here is a link to Bob and Brad Resistance Bands CHEST0:00 INTRO0:11 Resistance Bad Cross Body Upper Chest Fly0:50 Resistance Band Lying Chest Pres…
Jan. 15, 2021
Fitbit Is Now Part of Google
Fitbit was recently purchased by Google and has been integrated into the company. Today they sent out this notice via email. I’m writing today to let you know that Fitbit is now officially part of Google. It’s an incredibly exciting moment for us a…