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Impact of ADHD on Obesity and Weight Loss Management

This episode explores the significant impact of ADHD on obesity and challenges in maintaining a healthy diet. Last week's discussion on the pleasure trap and social environment dynamics sets the stage for this week's review of a 2009 study on treating refractory obesity in severely obese adults newly diagnosed with ADHD. The study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, investigates whether ADHD pharmacologic treatment leads to sustained weight loss. The findings reveal a higher prevalence of severe obesity among individuals with ADHD and significant weight loss in treated individuals. The episode further delves into the complexities of ADHD's impact on time management, task completion, and emotional regulation, which are crucial for successful weight loss. Additionally, it discusses the implications for weight loss surgery candidates and the potential benefits of integrating ADHD treatment with lifestyle and dietary interventions, including whole food plant-based diets. The episode concludes with insights into treating binge eating disorder and its connection with ADHD, highlighting the effectiveness of medications like Vyvanse. Listeners are encouraged to consider the bio-psycho-social holistic multifaceted approach to managing obesity and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.

00:00 Understanding ADHD's Impact on Obesity
00:39 Exploring the Study on ADHD and Obesity Treatment
06:39 Study Findings and Discussion
14:01 Implications 
22:18 Binge Eating Disorder 
32:30 Conclusion and Future Directions

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