Blossom Your Awesome Podcast Hungry For More With Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Blossom Your Awesome Podcast Hungry For More With Dr. Adrienne Youdim

Dr. Adrienne Youdim joins me for episode #234 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast.

Dr. Adrienne is a physician and board certified weigh loss specialist. She offers actionable and compassionate guidance to help people achieve optimal wellness and weight loss. She is also a speaker and the author of 'Hungry For More'

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On this episode -

Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a physician specializing in weight loss, discusses her compassionate and empathetic approach to helping individuals achieve sustainable weight loss. She shares her personal motivation for focusing on weight loss and the importance of addressing the emotional and spiritual aspects of eating. 

Dr. Youdim emphasizes the need for a long-term, holistic approach to weight loss that includes components such as protein in every meal, half the plate filled with fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, and accountability. 

She also addresses the limitations of fad diets and the importance of managing expectations and self-compassion. Dr. Youdim highlights the role of social media and culture in shaping body image and offers guidance for those who cannot afford professional help. 

She concludes with a message of self-acceptance and the importance of prioritizing overall well-being.

Takeaways

A compassionate and empathetic approach is crucial for sustainable weight loss.Weight loss should address the emotional and spiritual aspects of eating.A long-term, holistic approach to weight loss includes protein in every meal, fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, and accountability.Fad diets are not sustainable and often result in weight regain.Managing expectations, self-compassion, and self-acceptance are key to successful weight loss.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:26
Compassionate and Empathetic Approach to Weight Loss

06:03
Personal Motivation for Weight Loss

09:48
Importance of Weight Loss for Health

12:24
The Problem with Fad Diets

14:36
Components of Long-Term Sustainable Weight Loss

20:22
Exercise and Calorie Counting

23:15
The Term 'Obesity' and Its Use

26:21
Factors Contributing to Unhealthy Weight

30:28
The Influence of Social Media and Culture

34:08
Guidance for Those Who Can't Afford Professional Help

36:12
Upcoming Projects and Courses

38:00
Closing Message

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