1.15 - Time Traveling Tummies: Shedding Pounds Through the Ages

Are the good old days truly the good old days? It’s that time of year again. As the calendar flies through February and roars into March, many of our New Year’s Resolutions start to fade faster than snow melting. Some do stick around, like earnest efforts to maintain a healthier weight. Today, our hosts journey back in time seeking information on the trendiest diets and weight loss methods used by our ancestors. Learn all about how the weight was viewed from the time of the Greeks to now.  Stops along the way include William the Conqueror’s liquid diet, William Banting and the origin of the low-carb diet, Horace Fletcher’s mastication method, and the history’s other quirky weight-loss trends from corsets to laxatives to “obesity powder” and more! They’ll also explore society’s shifting views on body image and weight loss. And don’t you dare think absurd weight-loss fixes are a thing of the past! Today’s episode wraps up with an overview of viral methods to shed unwanted weight. Disclosure: Please discuss realistic weight goals and potential dietary modifications with a healthcare professional. Today’s episode is not intended to provide any medical advice.   Tune in to find out more.   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg  https://bit.ly/spotifyotg  https://bit.ly/amazonotg https://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Ellie. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at [email protected]