ADHD-Friendly Weight Management Strategies with Jennifer Watts

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

Weight loss coach Jennifer Watts often felt defeated by traditional diet plans. Each attempt ended in what felt like failure, creating a cycle of frustration and self-doubt. It wasn’t until Jennifer finally received her ADHD diagnosis, that she could truly understand the reasons behind her weight challenges.
Jennifer’s diagnosis allowed her to transform her approach to weight loss, and discover the strategies that resonated with her unique neurodiversity. Her breakthrough was so profound that she decided to share it with other women facing similar struggles, launching Jennifer Watts Coaching – a place for women with ADHD to find personalized coaching and strategies for weight loss and self-growth.
In this episode, Jennifer joins me to share some practical insights for navigating the mental load of managing weight with ADHD. Listen in as we discuss the power of small, manageable changes, the importance of ditching self-judgment, and her top two tips for getting started on your journey to weight management with ADHD.

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Audio Stamps
01:15 - Coach Jennifer Watts shares her background, the work she does now, and the people she serves.
05:25 - Jennifer reflects on the effective strategies that helped her with weight management post-diagnosis.
14:33 - Jennifer shares some of the common struggles faced by individuals with ADHD when it comes to weight management.
17:26 - Jennifer highlights the importance of tailoring strategies to fit each client's lifestyle and needs and gives us some examples of simple yet impactful changes to start with.
25:20 - Jennifer shares her top two tips for people with ADHD looking to find more success in health management.

Quotes
“It has to be broken down into the tiniest of pieces for it to be effective for somebody like me.” - Jennifer Watts
“People with ADHD experience a lot of masking because we've tried so hard to fit in and be just like everybody else because we think that's the right way to be.” - Jennifer Watts
“We get hyper focused on what we're doing, we're distracted, and we don't pay attention to our bodily cues. We don't pick up on our hunger and satiety, our thirst, those types of things, maybe as easily as a neurotypical person would, so we have to be really intentional about that.” - Jennifer Watts
“The two key areas where I usually start with people are breakfast and water.” - Jennifer Watts
“Don't beat yourself up over the fact that some of these things are hard for you. You have to respect that. And that's why planning and making things as simple as possible for you, and eliminating at least the decision fatigue where you can, can make such a huge difference.” - Jennifer Watts
“Give yourself one minute in the evening for self reflection, because noticing what worked and what didn't is the absolute key to being able to make changes and adapt.” - Jennifer Watts

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.
If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com