Keeping large amounts of binge worthy food in the house with the constant temptation it brings might just be impossible (at least, for me). Controlling impulses are hard enough passing temptations in the grocery store. Rather than a big bag of chips, get a small bag. So, instead of a whole box of cookies, buy just one. If you do have it in the house, try to keep it to an individual portion. Don’t keep food you tend to binge on in the house. Here are some ways that I’ve found that help me. For me personally, finding ways to make it harder to eat compulsively has been a very helpful strategy. Impulsive eating is common within ADHD and makes weight loss very difficult. If you are interested in yoga, but you’re worried about being a total newbie, this class is for you. If all else fails, find ways to make yourself move while your doing your favorite activities. The key is to look for ways to make exercise more interesting. Walking with a friend or learning yoga are other ways I can usually get myself to exercise and even enjoy it. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do a handstand and a back walkover and it turns out that learning to do that is great exercise! And fun, so I keep doing it. Related: The Couch Potato’s Guide to Finding Workout Motivation If you struggle to get yourself to exercise, I’ve found it helpful to find things I’m interested in that require me to move. Moving more helps us regulate dopamine, which is particularly helpful in enhancing our sense of well being, regulating our impulses and emotions, and improving our concentration and attention. Related: How to Use Exercise to Help Your Mental Health Most We’ll just add that little tid bit to the long list of things exercise seems to help with. Exercise to Improve Executive Function (and health)įew natural strategies for ADHD have research supporting evidence of benefit on executive function or other related challenges.
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