164. Dr. Adrienne's 10 Tips to Align Your Day with Your Goals

Exciting news in the world of anti-obesity meds.

Check out the latest episode of Health Bite podcast where Dr. Adrienne Youdim discusses the groundbreaking updates on the drug Wegovy.

Wegovy , the anti-obesity med, has been making waves with its ability to reduce cardiovascular risk in addition to aiding weight loss. 

Dr. Youdim breaks down the latest data and what it means for public health. 

Tune in now! 

What You’ll Learn From this Episode

• Learn about Wegovy: Understand how Wegovy works to suppress hunger and keep individuals feeling full longer.
• Prevent Serious Health Issues: Wegovy is not just for weight loss but also helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• FDA Approval for Heart Health: Wegovy has received FDA approval to indicate its ability to reduce the risk of heart disease, cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke.
• Addressing Stigma and Bias: Discuss the importance of focusing on prevention rather than waiting for obesity-related diseases to develop.
• Gyms Prescribing Medications: Explore the role of gyms in prescribing anti-obesity medications under physician supervision to aid weight loss while preserving muscle mass through physical activity.
• Emphasis on "AND" Approach: Highlight the importance of combining medication, lifestyle changes, and mindset work for long-term weight loss success.
• Impact of Medications in Gyms: Consider the potential impact of incorporating anti-obesity medications in gyms on changing body composition and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

"Using medication does not come at the exclusion of changing your lifestyle or your habits, and it doesn't come at the exclusion of doing the really intensive mindset work that is required to be persistent and to prevail in this long-term, lifelong pursuit." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

• Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ 
• Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

Everyone wants to lose weight and feel better about themselves, which requires making positive changes in their lives.

The challenge lies in maintaining motivation and consistency, especially when faced with setbacks, negative self-talk, and the temptation to give up.

Corinne Crabtree is a weight loss coach that has helped thousands of women in their weight loss journey after having completed her own losing over a hundred pounds and having kept it off for over 15 years.

Corrine prides herself on a no BS approach to weight loss and the weight loss journey. 

Corrine also hosts the Losing 100 Pounds podcast where she has over 36 million downloads.  

I love Corinne's No-nonsense approach to not only how we lose weight, but how we live our lives. 

In this episode, you are going to find so many insightful pearls, not only to help you on your weight loss journey, but also help you redefine your relationship to yourself, your goals, and your values.

I know you're gonna find this episode exciting and illuminating. 

So let's dig in. 

​ What You’ll Learn From this Episode:

• Find out how aligning with who you want to be can help in weight loss and life in general.
• Discover the significance of awareness in managing thoughts, feelings, and actions related to weight loss.
• Find out how setting small achievable goals and focusing on daily actions can lead to long-term success in weight loss.
• Discover the role of patience and courage in overcoming challenges and setbacks during weight loss.
• Learn about the practice of feeling feelings and questioning thoughts to avoid emotional eating triggers.

Topics Covered:

01:15 - Corrine’s weight loss philosophy and personal journey
05:10 - The emotional aspect of overeating
06:02 - Addressing internal pain and eating habits
07:07 - Building self-worth and confidence
10:05 - The first steps of weight loss
19:43 - The emotional connection to weight loss goals
22:02 -Letting go of the outcome
24:46 - The reality of losing motivation
27:32 - The role of willingness in weight loss
28:46 - The new car analogy for motivation
30:11 - Choosing who you want to be
31:55 - the importance of feeling feelings
41:13 - The importance of feeling your emotions
42:27 - The power of awareness in weight loss
43:46 - Closing thoughts and resources offered by Corrine Free course: Unlock The Secrets I Used To Lose 100 Lbs - https://www.nobsweightloss.com/free-course-organic

Connect with Corrine Crabtree

• Website: https://www.nobsweightloss.com/
• Free course: Unlock The Secrets I Used To Lose 100 Lbs - https://www.nobsweightloss.com/free-course-organic/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corinne_crabtree/ 

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

• Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ 
• Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

It's the last week of February, and you didn't think I forgot about women's heart health, did you? 

February, of course, is not only the month of love and the heart, but also the women's heart and heart health. 

Perhaps you didn't know that the number one cause of death in women in the U.S. is heart disease. It's true, not breast cancer, but cardiovascular disease. 

But as always, there is good news here because heart disease in women is very preventable, or at least the risk factors can be managed and mitigated by the way we live our lives.

In this episode, Dr. Adrienne Youdim delves into the importance of women's heart health, shedding light on the unique risk factors and symptoms that women may experience. 

From discussing the differences in heart disease presentation to providing practical tips for prevention, this episode empowers listeners to prioritize their heart health. 

Join us as we explore the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the context of women's heart disease prevention.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Understanding the unique symptoms of heart disease in women
• Identify and manage the risk factors for women to significantly reduce their chances of developing heart disease
• Explore the various risk factors for heart disease in women, including common factors like high cholesterol and diabetes, as well as female-specific factors like early menopause and certain pregnancy conditions. 
• Gain physicians practical tips to safeguard women's heart health

"Managing stress is an important way to help prevent heart disease." - Adrianne Youdim

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

• Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ 
• Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

Feeling lonely and disconnected? Looking for practical ways to manage those feelings and foster a sense of connection and belonging? Look no further!

In this episode of Health Bite, Dr. Adrienne Youdim shares valuable insights on the importance of connection and its impact on our health and wellbeing. Loneliness is not just a bad feeling, it has tangible consequences on our physical and mental health. But the good news is, we can change our perception and reframe our narrative to cultivate meaningful connections.

So we can address our ‘subjective’ loneliness, we shared a healthful  writing practice exercise in this episode. You don;’t want to miss this out. It involves engaging in a dialogue with your loneliness. Allow yourself to explore and receive insights from this exercise.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode:

• The impact of loneliness on individual and societal health
• Ways to manage feelings of loneliness and foster connection
• The health consequences of social disconnection

“Loneliness is a subjective feeling of perceived disconnection.” - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Prompt For the Writing Practice Mentioned in This Episode

Here's an example of how you can engage in the writing practice:

1. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit down with a journal or a piece of paper.
2. Set a timer for 10-15 minutes to ensure uninterrupted writing time.
3. Start by writing "Me:" and then ask the problem or symptom that is bothering you a question. For example, "Why are you here?"
4. Then, switch perspectives and write "Symptom:" and respond to your own question from the perspective of the problem or symptom. Don't overthink it, just let your thoughts flow onto the paper.
5. Continue this dialogue between "Me" and "Symptom" for the duration of the writing exercise. Allow yourself to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.
6. Remember to keep writing continuously, even if you feel stuck or unsure of what to say. Just let your thoughts and emotions guide your writing.
7. Once the timer goes off, take a moment to reflect on what you have written. Notice any insights or patterns that may have emerged during the exercise.
8. If you feel comfortable, you can choose to revisit and reflect on your writing at a later time to gain further clarity or understanding.

Remember, this writing exercise is a tool for self-reflection and exploration. It can help you uncover deeper insights and gain a better understanding of the issues or concerns that may be causing you distress.

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

• Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ 
• Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

Feeling lonely and disconnected? Struggling to find a sense of belonging? You're not alone.

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Dr. Adrienne shares their own experiences of the challenges of  belonging. She discusses the importance of belonging on our health and  of embracing difficult emotions.

Discover how to change your perception of loneliness and create a sense of connectedness and community. Learn about self-compassion practices and mind-body techniques that can help you navigate through challenging times.

Embrace the idea that it's okay to not be okay. Find solace in the shared humanity we all possess. 

Join the journey towards finding belonging and connection. 

Remember, you are not alone.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode

• Discover ways to change the perception of loneliness and create a sense of connectedness and community.
• Learn about Dr. Adrienne's process in being with difficult emotions and the understanding that we can experience these feelings and be okay. 
• Discover the importance of self-compassion practices and recognizing our shared humanity in times of imperfection.
• Discover the reminder that it's okay to feel difficult emotions and that one is not alone in their experiences of loneliness and disconnection.

"When we are our true selves, we encourage others to be the same. That's how healing works. And that's how connection and community work." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim

• Website: https://dradrienneyoudim.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ 
• Email: info@dradrienneyoudim.com 

Have you ever felt totally tapped out, like totally zapped of all your energy? Maybe you're overwhelmed by world affairs, the check boxes on your to-do list, family obligations, or just zapped and don't know why? 

This week, we're going to double down on last week's highly downloaded episode and focus on one point, how to better budget your body and your energy. 

This episode explores the concept of our body's budget and how understanding it can increase our resilience in managing emotions, stress, and our relationship with food.

Tune in to learn more about our body's energy budget and its impact on our overall well-being.

“Create a bubble of space that is exclusively yours to reestablish personal calm and help you realign with yourself and rethink your priorities.” - Dr. Adrienne Youdim 

Topics Covered:

• Learn how to better budget your body and energy
• Determine the importance of repleting our energy stores
• Understand the concept of our body's budget
• Explore the impact of stress on our bodies and emotions
• Discuss the role of nutrition in providing energy and nourishment
• Highlight the importance of sleep in repleting energy stores
• Explore the benefits of a spiritual practice in increasing resilience
• Encourage the incorporation of contemplative practices into daily routines

Episode Mentioned:

• Rewiring our Emotional Responses - A Strategy for Emotional Eating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-rewiring-our-emotional-responses-a-strategy-for/id1504295718?i=1000643375759 

If you struggle with emotional eating, this podcast episode offers a game-changing perspective. Dr. Adrienne Youdim introduces the research of Dr. Lisa Feldman Barret, who challenges the conventional wisdom that emotions are automatic reactions to events.  Instead, Dr. Barrett suggests that our brain predicts emotions based on past experiences, our body's budget, and the current situation. 

By understanding and modifying these ingredients, we can take control of our emotions. 

Dr. Youdim emphasizes the importance of taking care of our body's budget through nutrition, sleep, and movement. She also encourages changing our predictions and narratives to reshape our emotional responses. By rewiring our brain's reactions, we can create a more positive and realistic emotional experience. 

This episode offers practical strategies to disentangle food from emotions and soothe ourselves in healthier ways.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to change your relationship with food.

What You’ll Learn From this Episode:

• Learn about the science of emotional eating and how negative emotions can hijack our hunger.
• Discover how our emotions can increase hunger hormones and impact the way we soothe with food.
• Find out about the three ingredients that create our emotions: our body's budget, our current situation, and our predictions from past experiences.
• Learn how to modify these ingredients to take more control over our emotions and change our emotional reactions.

“…negative emotions literally hijack our hunger." - Dr. Adrienne Youdim

People, Resources and Terms Mentioned:

• Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett: A researcher mentioned in the podcast episode who shares insights about emotions and how they are influenced by past experiences and predictions.
• Ozempic, Wagovi, and Maunjaro: Drugs mentioned in the podcast that mimic hunger hormones.
• Emotional Eating: The topic discussed in the podcast, referring to the tendency to use food as a way to soothe negative emotions.
• Neuroplasticity: The concept discussed in the podcast that refers to the brain's ability to change and rewire itself based on experiences and actions.
• Emotional Flu: A term used in the podcast to describe a state of feeling wretched or negative emotions without any specific cause or reason.
• Dry January: A reference to a commitment to abstain from alcohol for the month of January.
• Emotional Recognition: The process of identifying and acknowledging one's emotions.

Start your day off right with a powerful morning routine. Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a triple board-certified internist, shares her top 10 tips for staying aligned with your goals. From getting a restful sleep to avoiding screens and prioritizing self-care, these steps will set you up for success.

Discover the profound link between physical and emotional well-being and learn how to incorporate diet, sleep, movement, and contemplative practices into your daily routine.

Join Dr. Adrienne Youdim's transformational event, "Ditch the New Year New You Shenanigans," to redefine nutrition and achieve sustainable weight and wellness.


Head over below to the show notes to sign up for this life-changing event and take the first step towards a healthier, more intentional life.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Discover the top 10 things to do in the morning to stay aligned with your goals
• Learn about the power of deep breathing and meditation in setting the tone for the day
• Discover the positive effects of movement and exercise in the morning
• Discover the benefits of a writing practice, including journaling and gratitude
• Learn about the significance of having a healthy breakfast and its impact on mood and productivity
• Discover the importance of prioritizing your morning routine and how to incorporate these steps gradually

"...when you start your day with a gratitude practice, you're much more likely to engage in your day in an intentional and joyful way." - Adrienne Youdim

How many of you have resolved to get more movement in your life, if not for weight loss, but for all the other benefits? Mental health focus, energy, productivity, or just generalized well-being?  As I've often said, I wish exercise and weight loss would just get a divorce because the benefits of moving your body are so much more profound than the numbers on the scale. 

But if you've been out of the game for a bit, you may feel intimidated or just don't know where to start.  Well, I'm having a guest today who is going to share not only how to get started, but for those of you who are in it, how to level up your fitness routine. 

Meet Dylan Conrad. He's the owner of DC Fitness, a premier online coaching and accountability practice offering group, and one-on-one online fitness and coaching.

He's been at this gig for nearly 20 years and has tremendous experience and expertise as we'll discuss. He was even my trainer back in the day.  This is going to be a super informative episode, so let's dig in.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode

• Gain insights into the relationship between exercise and weight loss
• Learn about the importance of starting small and focusing on one habit at a time
• Understand the role of mindset and motivation in maintaining a fitness routine
• Find out how to switch up your routine to prevent plateaus and maintain progress.
• Learn how to get started with exercise and movement for overall wellbeing, not just weight loss.

"Stop chasing the sexy. It's like your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend that you just kept chasing and chasing and chasing. Nothing good came out of that. It's the same thing with your fitness and your nutrition. There is no new thing. The basic stuff that's been here for ages, it still works and it's going to still work." - Dylan A. Conrad

Connect with Dylan Conrad

• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dylanconrad/ 
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dylanaconrad 
• Podcast: Metabolic AF: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metabolic-af/id1601299171
• DC Fitness: https://www.dcfitness.la/ 

Everyone wants to receive weight loss advice and find effective strategies for sustainable weight and wellness.

The challenge is that people often blame themselves for their weight gain or inability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They feel guilty and beat themselves up, which hinders their ability to make positive changes.

Practicing forgiveness can be a powerful tool in weight loss and overall well-being. By forgiving ourselves for past mistakes and shortcomings, we can create a sense of connection, emotional resilience, and healing. This forgiveness practice can be done through meditation and writing exercises.

Dr. Adrienne Youdim encourages listeners to try forgiveness meditation and reflect on their experience. 

What You Learn From This Episode

• Understanding the detrimental effects of self-blame and guilt in weight loss journeys
• Exploring the mental and physical benefits of self-forgiveness
• Guided meditation: Practicing self-forgiveness and extending forgiveness to others

"Why are we so damned hard on ourselves? - Adrienne Youdim

Here's how to get the details of Adrienne's upcoming ‘Ditch the New Year, New You Shenanigans, Create a New Approach to Sustainable Weight and Wellness in the New Year’ program:

1. Sign up for our newsletter. 
2. Once you receive the newsletter, download the guide and shoot an email back saying "I'm in."
3. Stay tuned to the podcast for more information and updates about the program.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join Adrienne's transformative workshop ‘Ditch the New Year, New You Shenanigans, Create a New Approach to Sustainable Weight and Wellness in the New Year’ and create a new approach to sustainable weight and wellness in the new year.