Did you know that adults and kids with ADHD brains have potentially high overlapping symptoms with disordered eating behaviors?
They tend to use food to unconsciously deal with boredom and stress and try to deal with intense or complicated situations.
Those with ADHD may be particularly likely to forget to eat and binge later. They may have trouble planning and shopping ahead (executive function deficits), resulting in spur-of-the-moment and uncontrolled eating.
So how can those with ADHD overcome this and learn to trust the signals their body is giving them?
Look no further, friends – as that is precisely what we are discussing today on the Behind The Binge Pod! This is a fun convo as Becca and I both have ADHD.
Today, I’m honored to be joined by my friend and fellow dietitian, Becca King. We discuss the misconceptions around ADHD and fearmongering regarding foods and some of the fake rules. We also take a look at how medication plays a role in our nutrition as well as we examine the question- does food aid in the development of ADHD!
Becca King is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Charlotte, North Carolina. As an adult with ADHD who struggled for years with disordered eating, Becca is passionate about helping other adults with ADHD who struggle with binge eating, chronic dieting, and body image issues find food freedom and improve their self-esteem. She uses the Principles of Intuitive Eating and a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition for ADHD in her virtual practice.
Listen in to learn more:
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Becca shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and how she got started working with ADHD and binge eating. [2:45]
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Learn how those with ADHD can manage intuitive eating despite their lack of awareness and interpreting body clues. [5:28]
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Tools and strategies when you are gathering data to become an intuitive eater.[14:01]
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We examine the myth that you need to restrict carbs and/or sugar when it comes to managing your ADHD. [21:41]
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Plus much more including medication for ADHD and binge eating.
Get started in my group coaching program – Enrollment for Winter 2022 cohort is now open!!
Behind the Binge Academy – https://makainutrition.com/behindthebingeacademy/
Resources
Connect with Becca on Instagram: Adhd. nutritionist
Jessica McCabe – videos about ADHD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q
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