ADHD and Eating: Melissa Ludwig's Tips for Healthy Habits
Episode Overview
Melissa shares personal experiences and challenges related to ADHD and eating habits. The episode highlights the impact of time blindness and productivity on neurodivergent individuals' eating routines. Practical advice on food preparation, planning, and the significance of regular meals is offered. Melissa discusses the connection between energy levels, nutrition, and susceptibility to eating disorders. Insightful reflections shed light on the complexities of navigating nutrition with ADHD.
Awareness is always step one. If you want to make a change, if you want to get better at something, anything in your life, I don't care what it is, awareness is step one. You must become aware of where the struggles are, why you're struggling, and how, and then what would help. Stay focused on the goal.
Ever found yourself lost in time, forgetting to eat or grabbing whatever's easiest? In this episode of '#HotMessSuccess', Melissa Ludwig opens up about the unique challenges neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, face when it comes to maintaining healthy eating habits. From time blindness to binge eating, Melissa shares her personal experiences and practical strategies for navigating these hurdles.
She dives into how productivity interruptions and carb-heavy diets can derail your best intentions and offers tips on establishing routines that stick. Melissa’s candid discussion also touches on the critical role of food in energy levels and the heightened risk of eating disorders among neurodivergent folks. With her blend of honesty and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand and manage their eating habits amidst the chaos of ADHD.