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Sensory Overstimulation: Managing ADHD with Sensory Awareness This is based on my own combined life / personal experience only. I would like for others to learn through my experiences if they can avoid learning things the hard way.  Due to sensory overstimulation, loud minds need quiet environments noise-level wise and quite a bit of quiet time to recharge (without which, burnout ensues and it adds up quickly). Needing a full "crash" day for ADHD insomnia recovery per week means we have 6 days to operate our daily lives and work, this is one of the many reasons we avoid needless...

With my newfound understanding of ADHD and its impact on my life, I've embarked on a transformative journey, completely revamping various aspects of my lifestyle, starting with my diet. As a nutrition coach and online fitness trainer, I've always prided myself on making informed choices, but I've come to realize that I, too, have been swayed by misleading marketing and food labels. Every day, I continue to learn and grow, acknowledging that my body has changed. I've come to understand that certain foods, which I once enjoyed in moderation, are simply not compatible with my dietary needs. It's not about moderation...

This is not a sponsored post, MyFitnessPal is simply my holy grail and I share my love for it with you. This applies to fat loss, muscle gain, or both.  If keto works it's because the butter, cow brains, and bacon is making you very satiated so you don't over-eat and intermittent fasting also restricts your eating window so you don't over-eat, this all causes a calorie deficit, which is what is required to lose fat. What I'm trying to say without ranting lol: is that it doesn't matter what diet you decide to stick with, every diet has a calorie deficit...

Ultra-processed food and processed food are two categories that describe different levels of food processing. While both undergo some form of processing, there are distinct differences between the two. Processed food generally refers to any food item that has undergone some level of alteration from its natural state. This can include washing, cutting, cooking, canning, freezing, or adding preservatives, colorings, and flavor enhancers. Examples of processed foods include canned vegetables, frozen dinners, and packaged snacks. Processing can help improve shelf life, convenience, and taste, but it may also involve the addition of additives or the loss of certain nutrients.Ultra-processed food, on...

Given that I am putting more time into nutrition for my ADHD and can't schedule the gym into my life as easily, so I have had to adapt. I am now adding mini-bands from Synergee to my squats, overhead lifts, and Pilates and these things saved my home workouts from getting too boring and allowed progressive overload in a different way. These bands are versatile and suitable for home-gym-ers and for those who train in the gym (suitable for all levels). Bands are low-impact yet offer great resistance training which is also why they are often used in physiotherapy settings. ...