Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.Do you get easily overwhelmed whenever you try to engage in a new habit? Is it hard, having a lifestyle change, because of that barrier overwhelm brings?Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a board-certified Internist and is the host of the podcast Health Bite. She specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition, and she is aiming to transform the weight loss narrative into one that is both empowering and compassionate – inspiring people to live more physically and emotionally fulfilling lives through evidence-based strategies that actually show results.In this episode, Dr. Adrienne gives you nine simple and doable tips you can try at home to overcome overwhelm as you go on your journey towards weight loss. What you will learn from this episode:Know why you should be empathic when dealing with overwhelm;Tips for overcoming overwhelm when it comes to habit change, especially when it comes to weight loss; andDiscover why routine is crucial to overcoming overwhelm, as well as why you shouldn't strive for perfection “Overwhelm is natural. When we start to engage in something new, it is a common human reaction to step into overwhelm, because our minds resist change.” – Dr. Adrienne YoudimTopics Covered:01:03 – Introduction to today’s topic: Overwhelm as a common barrier to habit change01:57 – Tip #1: Manage your nervous system. Give yourself a reality check, that nothing is broken and should be feared02:51 – Tip #2: Engage in a deep breathing practice. Offer yourself a mantra to redirect your thoughts04:17 – Tip #3: Consider a brain dump. Dump all the things out of your brain onto a piece of paper05:25 – Tip #4: Check your perfectionism. Remember that your desire to do the thing perfectly will also result in inaction06:16 – Tip #5: A critical step towards moving yourself to action is defining all the steps, simplifying them, then getting started08:15 – Tip #6: Eliminate choice. More choice leads to more overwhelm09:01 – Tip #7: Don’t forget about the power of routine. It is our engine for change10:37 – Tip #8: Celebrate your wins, no matter how small11:24 – Tip #9: Be kind. Positive self-acceptance is a powerful motivator for habit change12:39 – All for you: RecoHow We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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