Losing Weight with ADHD

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48. Rest, simplicity, and living your values

2024-10-1712:14

This week is a super short episode as I am recovering from pneumonia! Back to my usual shenanigans next week :)I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: jennifer@jenniferwatts.ca If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue to create content that supports you on your journey.I'd love to know if there's something you want to hear more about or if you want to let me know ...

47. Weight loss, finances and clutter

2024-10-0319:13

Is weight loss impacted by other life challenges such as finances and clutter/organization? Are there connections and similarities between these 3 things? This is what we are talking about this week! We covered:Correlations between financial hardship and weightHow environment affects weight and the connection there (as discussed in episode 18)What are the similarities between all 3 of these?The CALM Method as it relates to finances and clutter (it's not just for weight!)As I mentioned, I real...

46. Acknowledging your growth

2024-09-2620:18

This week we are discussing how important it is to acknowledge how far you have come and the growth that you have experienced. It's so easy to think about how far we have to go, or to simply focus on the change that is yet to happen or where we want to get to. But it's really necessary to look back and see how far we have actually come - this helps to keep the change happening!We talk all about the importance of looking back and recognizing that change, especially if it's below the surface an...

45. Creating a short term strategy for yourself

2024-09-1931:00

In this episode, we talk about the process of developing a short-term strategy that helps you work towards your goals - and I used my own end-of-the-year strategy as an example! I know I love a good story or example, so I hope that listening to what I plan to do to lose weight in the rest of 2024 will help you to think of your own strategies you could implement. We discuss:How to create a plan for yourself that you can trust and stick toTips for avoiding information overload and focusing...

44. You are allowed to want to lose weight

2024-09-1219:09

You are allowed to want to lose weight. You aren't a bad person or a victim of diet culture if you truly in your heart desire weight loss. It's up to you whether it's right for you. I feel very strongly about this and it's why I recorded this episode! Just remember that you are the one who knows your true intentions, and no one else gets to dictate that for you. I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: jenni...

43. The power of resets and self-discovery

2024-09-0532:31

This episode is partly a bit of an update on my own "reset" I have been taking, as well as some insights from that and reflection on the importance of self-discovery. I talked about:The need for personal resets to make sure what you are doing aligns with your authentic selfHow sometimes our habits may actually be forms of restriction rather than genuine change if we aren't taking time to pause and assessWhy rest is a really productive part of growth and changeThe importance of self-disco...

42. Feeling at home in your body

2024-08-2920:09

In this episode, we dive into the concept of feeling at home in your body, which of course can mean different things to different people! Some things covered include:the idea of recognizing your body as part of yourself rather than feeling disconnectedsome of my personal challenges with this disconnectionneutrality and self-compassion as part of working on negative self-talk and body image issuessome unique ways neurodivergent people may experience this discomfortways of developing self...

41. Sensory overload, ADHD and weight loss

2024-08-2230:39

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of sensory overload—how it affects those of us with ADHD and its significant impact on our daily lives, particularly in the context of weight loss. We cover:What is sensory overload?How sensory overload affects people with ADHDThe connection between sensory overload and weight lossSymptoms of sensory overload to watch out forPractical strategies for managing sensory overloadI hope this resonates with you, and that you can begin to be kinder to yo...

40. Sleep, weight loss and ADHD

2024-08-1535:33

In this episode, we discuss the connection between sleep, ADHD, and weight loss. We cover:The link between ADHD and sleep issuesSleep and weight connectionSpecific sleep struggles that ADHDers might faceTips for improving sleepI also covered a couple of specific items that were requested to discuss in this episode about sleep. I hope this was helpful!I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: jennifer@jenniferwatts.ca If you enjo...

39. Being yourself and how that affects weight loss

2024-08-0825:48

In this episode we cover the topic of being yourself, which also really includes the ideas of self-trust, masking, and conforming. We discuss:Why it's crucial to be able to be yourself in the process (and really in life overall)How conforming and masking can impact usHow this will affect goals such as weight lossWhat are some ways to help to foster more of a sense of selfAs I mentioned in the episode, I would love to hear of ways that you have seen this impact you in your life and weight...

38. Dealing with setbacks

2024-08-0129:19

Setbacks are a inevitably going to be part of the process, so let's talk about how to handle it. In this episode, I covered:Why do setbacks happen (we all deal with them!)How they might be different for an ADHDerWhat tends to set off the set back for you?How to move through set backsHow to move forward and move onI hope this helps to normalize the phase of being in a setback for you!I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: jenn...

37. The messy middle of weight loss with ADHD

2024-07-2520:47

Have you heard of the "messy middle"? We are talking about what that is, and what it means when it comes to your weight loss journey. I know that the middle of the road seems like a foreign place for us with ADHD sometimes - many of us are used to more rigid, black and white thinking! In this episode, we talk about what it might mean to be in the messy middle with weight loss, why we often go for the extremes instead but how they might not actually serve us. I hope you enjoy!I'd lov...

36. Can we keep it simple in weight loss with ADHD?

2024-07-1820:37

Sometimes as an ADHDer, the idea of "keep it simple" is not actually so simple! Today we are discussing this concept, and if/how we can make it work for us in weight loss. We cover:Is simplicity achievable for us?Why our brains might not naturally think in simple termsWhy it might actually be overwhelming (at first) to try to keep things basicWhat are some steps to take if you want to simplify the weight loss process for yourselfAll the reasons why you are not a broken person if yo...

35. The importance of emotional regulation for weight loss

2024-07-1122:34

Today I am discussing why finding your best way to become regulated more often is crucial to your weight loss journey, especially as someone with ADHD. I discussed:What impact does your emotional state have on weight lossWhy this might be a big factor for you as someone with ADHDWhy working towards more regulation than dysregulation could really positively impact youAs always, let me know if this resonates!!I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @...

34. Relationship with alcohol with ADHD

2024-07-0429:02

In this episode I am really diving in to my own relationship with alcohol, and how it has evolved over the years. Keep in mind that this is purely my own experience, I can really only speak for myself! I discussed:How alcohol affected my life at various stagesWays that I can see the impact being different as someone with ADHDWhy I feel like it was a big part of my life at timesTwo different big shifts I madeSome ideas on how to approach examining your own relationship with alcohol (hint:...

33. Trusting your intuition in weight loss

2024-06-2714:07

Today is a short and sweet episode - I am talking about trusting your own gut feelings when it comes to working towards your goals. I covered:This podcast episode that inspired the topic for todayWhat does your intuition mean when it comes to your weight lossAn example of trusting your gut vs. following what your are toldHow I have noticed myself listening to my own instincts on my weight loss journeyAs always, please reach out if you have any thoughts about this episode, or any ideas you wou...

32. Is "eat what you want" helpful in weight loss with ADHD?

2024-06-2027:16

I'm covering the idea of whether "eat what you want" is helpful or a hindrance when you are pursuing weight loss as someone with ADHD. This all came about from a comment I saw someone make about this! I covered:How the idea of "eat what you want" might make some people feel or approach weight lossThe messy middle between rigid structure and total freedomIs it helpful to just be told what to do?What are some guidelines that I have found really helpfulWhat concepts I have seen lead to success f...

Burnout when you have ADHD (and how it affects weight loss)

2024-06-1331:31

This episode covers the topic of burnout, and how it can be different as someone with ADHD. We discuss:What is burnout?What are some of the main symptomsMy current experience as I am dealing with burnoutHow it impacts your weight loss journey6 things you can do to help move through burnoutI know this is something that many of us have experienced, and I hope that you feel less alone in it after listening.I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thej...

30. An interview with Megs Crawford: weight loss, ADHD, organizing, and learning to love yourself

2024-06-0601:07:16

I am so honoured to have had the opportunity to interview Megs Crawford of Organizing an ADHD Brain! Megs has an amazing story that you won't want to miss, and is just overall a wonderful person. We talked about:Who is Megs?Her ADHD journeyHer history with weight and disordered eatingWhat went into true, sustainable weight loss for MegsBariatric surgeryLosing 120lbs!The impact of yoga on her lifeThought work in weight lossThe shifts in self perception, and learning to talk to yourself i...

29. The importance of your future self in weight loss with ADHD

2024-05-3015:14

This is a brief episode covering why it's important and relevant to visualize your future self as part of your weight loss journey as someone with ADHD. We discuss:Why your future self is importantHow it helps when it comes to weight loss"Intention deficit disorder" and what that has to do with it allI hope you enjoy this quick episode!I'd love to hear from you! You can connect with me in the following ways: Instagram: @thejennwatts Email: jennifer@jenniferwatts.ca If you enjoyed this e...

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