Having ADD can make you prone to impulsive eating and makes it hard for you to determine what you body really is telling you. The article below from ADDitude Magazine elaborates on the ADD-impulsive overeating connection and provides tips on how to manage it.
My favorite topic/tip was "Avoid Boredom and Stimulate Your Brain." Not being bored in anything is essential to losing weight! Overall you should be doing something fun or interesting during the day to keep you occupied and stimulated, but your diet should also not be boring or too constricting! Keep calories down but don't deprive yourself of enjoying a moderate serving of your favorite foods.http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/7306.html
My favorite topic/tip was "Avoid Boredom and Stimulate Your Brain." Not being bored in anything is essential to losing weight! Overall you should be doing something fun or interesting during the day to keep you occupied and stimulated, but your diet should also not be boring or too constricting! Keep calories down but don't deprive yourself of enjoying a moderate serving of your favorite foods.http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/7306.html
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