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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]49 yo woman.  Diagnosed at 46.  Lost 80 lbs (the 80 I had gained over the previous decade) bw 47-48.  Maintained over last year 
Tried vyvanse for 2 weeks initially, but was so constipated with a hemorrhoid that I couldn’t focus and so stopped. 
 
1. Mindset - I worked on my thoughts around my body, my brain, my needs and wants.  Read / listen to books podcasts etc about adhd, somatics / neuroplasticity / food and weight etc

2. Shifting my inner critic to a voice of compassion - focusing on how my brain is working instead of how it should be working

3. Understanding what I need - breaks instead of “pushing through” overwhelm.

4. Giving myself more pleasure - not deprivation.  Fun activities.  Fresh air and sunshine!

5. Exercise - soooo necessary for natural feel good highs and hormones.  I love weight lifting and outdoor hiking.  These are my medications!

6. Meditation and journaling - again a neuroplasticity, exercising prefrontal , calming system

7. Food - tracking for calories.  And HUGE emphasis on great quality foods with big flavor.  Nutrition,  lots of yummy veggies (I know how to cook well), protein, some treats.

Eating is a huge pleasure for me - I need the satisfaction of texture and colors in addition t flavor.

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Me again - developing curiosity and  compassion about my brain and habits and  being my own watcher (esp through meditation, journaling) allows me to step back and consider what I need - I may need a break.  Or a nap instead of the feel good hits of 12 cookies.  Or a walk outside.  I have a desk job that requires concentration but I work from home so have flexibility to do these things.

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