<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Adrienne Youdim]]></title><description><![CDATA[For + 20 years, Dr. Adrienne Youdim has helped thousands of patients achieve lasting health and well-being through her expertise in obesity medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:36:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Small Changes—Why Tiny Shifts Create Big Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often think transformation requires huge, dramatic changes.  The truth? Small, consistent shifts create lasting results. In Hungry for...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-power-of-small-changes-why-tiny-shifts-create-big-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a746e2c9f9d174b2198e3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5341445253696973673530~mv2_d_4375_2916_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Overlooked Factor in Long-Term Weight Management]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most weight-loss advice focuses on calories, exercise, and willpower.  But there’s a key factor often overlooked: our emotions. In Hungry...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-most-overlooked-factor-in-long-term-weight-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a73f6a76d543a313a4c72</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6dfe8d1146b348539dd0dfea8ea11c8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Connection Between Emotional Hunger and Self-Worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever reached for food, not because you were physically hungry, but because you were feeling lonely, stressed, or overwhelmed? In...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-hidden-connection-between-emotional-hunger-and-self-worth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a735d3a4ac3cbc5240eb6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_63da3ed1f3644660a2a50162e08e8b7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Weight Loss Shouldn’t Be the Only Measure of Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve been told that health = weight loss.  But the truth is, true health goes far beyond a number on the scale. In Hungry for More , I...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/why-weight-loss-shouldn-t-be-the-only-measure-of-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a72ac2c9f9d174b21938e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7cf6f86ca7541c39381bb60cee0716f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Health Goals]]></title><description><![CDATA[You start a new habit, feel motivated, and then… somehow, you fall off track.  You tell yourself you’ll “start again Monday.” Sound...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/how-to-stop-self-sabotaging-your-health-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a724bce17352758018b42</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1fa99edfb520455996c9fe54ff15df44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Science of Cravings—What Your Body is Really Telling You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder why you crave sugar when you’re stressed, salt when you’re tired, or carbs when you’re emotional? Cravings aren’t just about...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-science-of-cravings-what-your-body-is-really-telling-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a71e0651b8b7c70d02041</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c683a7be7a814684a363820281734da3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Willpower Alone Isn’t the Key to Healthy Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many times have you told yourself: “I just need more willpower.” ? Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising, or breaking bad habits,...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/why-willpower-alone-isn-t-the-key-to-healthy-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a716f004b6147939be0de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bcbf682f6e594dfda7d3161fe4641c54~mv2_d_3872_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Ways We Use Food to Fill Emotional Voids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever reached for food—not because you were hungry—but because you were bored, stressed, lonely, or seeking comfort?  If so,...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-hidden-ways-we-use-food-to-fill-emotional-voids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a70f32c9f9d174b218e7d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/599d5afdcec7458e9a131b2189cfd232.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking Free from the Diet Mentality—A New Approach to Nourishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, restricting, and “falling off the wagon,”  you’re not alone. Diet culture teaches us...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/breaking-free-from-the-diet-mentality-a-new-approach-to-nourishment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a70903a4ac3cbc524064d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ec989553891b4253a9d44c93063a6996~mv2_d_3872_2592_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Self-Compassion in Health and Eating Habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many of us approach health with self-criticism, guilt, and perfectionism —whether it’s dieting, exercise, or body image. 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Some of us lose our hunger  when we’re anxious, while others overeat as a coping...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/how-stress-affects-hunger-and-eating-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6fba651b8b7c70d019b0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:14:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/804c18c8464044daa438b6b945afad94.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Connection Between Food, Mood, and Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We often think of food as fuel for our bodies, but did you know what you eat directly impacts your mood and energy levels?  If you’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-connection-between-food-mood-and-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6ecf59097f7cb6994f48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_157009a2bf07431fa0203bc701dcd19f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Cycle of Restriction and Overeating]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many of us swing between restriction and overeating —we go on strict diets, deprive ourselves, then give in and feel like we’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/breaking-the-cycle-of-restriction-and-overeating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6e5959097f7cb6994dbc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_086ad1d209844050bc5bea2e5ba0eb73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Develop a Mindful Eating Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever finished a meal only to realize you barely tasted it? 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But why do we reach for...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/why-we-eat-when-we-re-not-hungry-and-what-to-do-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6d56004b6147939bd3b3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f01c3917f52b4e098f0077b1d2b9e5cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Role of Self-Compassion in Healthy Eating]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever struggled with guilt around food, you’re not alone. 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It’s no...]]></description><link>https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com/post/the-link-between-hunger-and-burnout-why-we-re-eating-to-cope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a6a69651b8b7c70d0077f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_98a8ae0e93f14b5c89516ed1ddbce5ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maja Kazazic</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>