Having ADHD and trying to lose weight for me is a blessing and a curse. I can feel so invested in creating low calorie meals and looking for healthier alternatives, fixating on my goals and having determination. The will power I have developed since I started my second weight loss journey has been a challenge but I can't go back to being my starting weight.
The harder side: wanting to see food as a dopamine hit, eating these comforting foods when I've had a bad day always seems to hit the spot. I've lost weight before and I know I can do it again as I'm 1 stone down since xmas but last time I "let myself go" in a way because I stopped caring (like I do with many things because of my ADHD lol)
I've tried to tell myself the following:
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Don't feel bad. I have a neurodevelopment disorder. Things in many different contexts are going to look different than my neurotypical counterparts.
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Slow down. There's still a few months to go until summer and bodies don't change overnight. I've already done the hard part - losing that first initial chunk of weight can keep me motivated.
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I'm human. Some days don't go to plan and ideas for meals can be disrupted by life.
If anyone can relate then I totally understand and I'd like to know any other things that neurodivergent peeps use to help them on whilst working on themselves, as it isn't only losing weight for me - but feeling healthier and confident in my own skin!
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