Following is a book review for “Why Women Need Fat” by William D. Lassek, M.D. and Steven J.C. Gaulin, PhD. I was compensated for the review, but the opinions are mine. You may wonder how that is relevant to a blog about women who have Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, it is very relevant. If [...]
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If you’re one of those size 2 ADD Moms, feel free to skip this article. But if losing weight is a challenge for you, you might be interested to know that your ADHD is part of the problem. Consider some of the typical symptoms of ADHD: impulsive behavior, lack of focus, poor planning skills and [...]
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I don’t often write about ADD medications because 1. I don’t take them myself, and 2. I’m not a doctor or health professional. However, I recently had the chance to spend a few days with someone who is currently taking Adderall and I wanted to share my observations. I am choosing not to reveal the [...]
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Did you know that your ADHD may be part of the reason why you are overweight or have trouble losing weight? It can also be a factor if you’re one of those people who need to gain a few pounds but can never manage it. But before you start using your ADHD as an excuse, [...]
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Did you know that if you have ADHD, it might be more difficult for you to lose weight? Sad, but true. The same difficulties that you have focusing on the task at hand or sticking with a project until it’s complete can also throw you off track when it comes to dieting. Although it might [...]
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