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Exercising With Adhd

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Boredom is my worst enemy because I have a short attention span. therefore I have found that having a variety of exercise tools and list of exercises works for me. I just discovered the swiss ball and it is excellent. Makes me feel like a kid again.

- Submitted by TCODDINGTON1 10/14/2010 in Exercise | 1 Comments

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I am an adult with ADHD and am over-weight. I have learned how to control my ADHD without meds and am now using many of the same habits to keep me on track with losing my excess weight.

The things that help me continue on my weight loss journey:

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1. Making time sheets on my cell of what I need to do & use calendar to schedule.

3. Texting what I eat during the day while away from computer for tracking when I get home.

4. Ask for help & support to complete daily exercise.

5. Allow a bad day, knowing tomorrow will be a new day.

- Submitted by SQSTROUBLEMAKER 10/14/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Exercise while reading, watching TV, etc.

My best friend who is a track and cross country runner told me about doing the Lying Abduction (or Adduction) exercise while you read. But you can do it while watching TV as well. I love doing this because then I feel more time-efficient!

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Lying Abduction: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?ID=149&from=fitness
Lying Adduction:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?ID=150&from=fitness

- Submitted by CAROLYNC125 10/14/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Embrace your ADHD

Although I am not the most efficient worker, I do think that being ADHD helps a little with my exercise. I can't seem to stay focused on one thing at a time and I also have a hard time thinking through every thing I need to start a project. So I have to jump up and run downstairs a lot!

- Submitted by AGREGRACEJ 10/14/2010 | 4 Comments | View Secret

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