113

Any tips on loosing weight when you've got ADHD? (fedia.io)

submitted 2 months ago by Novamdomum@fedia.io to c/adhd@lemmy.world

69 comments fedilink hide all child comments

The things that get in the way for me are: getting instantly bored with any weight loss strategy, an inability to do things if I'm told I have to, forgetting that I need to lose weight, needing the sensory input of food, inability to recognise when I'm full, hyper-focusing on weight loss for a month and losing a ton of weight and then putting it all back on the next month because I celebrated the weight loss with cake...

I just wonder if there are any ADHD behaviour hacks where I could use my neurospicyness to actually help me lose weight consistently.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] boonhet@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

Unfortunately not everyone gets that one :(

Actually I don't think I've had any side effects. From concerta, elvanse, nor any adhd unrelated meds. Antibiotics gave me the yellow shits once but that's barely a side effect, killing bacteria is the entire point of those.

[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Well, antibiotica is not an ADHD medication. My daughters ADHD meds reduce her appetite, and that is a problem because she is at the lower end of the weight spectrum.

[-] boonhet@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

I know. I'm saying I'm weird and have never had side effects from any medication whatsoever. I WISH I personally had that particular side effect from ADHD medication, but alas, I do not. Sucks that people who are already underweight get it and I do not.

[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Hey, just be happy that your meds are not out to kill you. I once had pills (non ADHD) that made my heart stop. 0/10, can't recommend. Luckily, my heart recovered, and I got some different pill instead.

[-] boonhet@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Oh yeah, I'm only pissy about this one side effect being missing. In general, I'm happy not to have side effects lol

this post was submitted on 30 May 2025

113 points (100.0% liked)

ADHD

11687 readers

53 users here now

A casual community for people with ADHD

Values:

Acceptance, Openness, Understanding, Equality, Reciprocity.

Rules:

No abusive, derogatory, or offensive post/comments.
No porn, gore, spam, or advertisements allowed.
Do not request for donations.
Do not link to other social media or paywalled content.
Do not gatekeep or diagnose.
Mark NSFW content accordingly.
No racism, homophobia, sexism, ableism, or ageism.
Respectful venting, including dealing with oppressive neurotypical culture, is okay.
Discussing other neurological problems like autism, anxiety, ptsd, and brain injury are allowed.
Discussions regarding medication are allowed as long as you are describing your own situation and not telling others what to do (only qualified medical practitioners can prescribe medication).

Encouraged:

Funny memes.
Welcoming and accepting attitudes.
Questions on confusing situations.
Seeking and sharing support.
Engagement in our values.

Relevant Lemmy communities:

Neurodivergent Life Hacks

lemmy.world/c/adhd will happily promote other ND communities as long as said communities demonstrate that they share our values.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

MrPoopyButthole@lemmy.world

MrPoopyButthole@lemmy.dbzer0.com