Ooh, shiny!

I haven’t yet returned to the gym, and my eating has been imperfect. But I’m still holding in the mid-460s, which is an improvement over the mid-480s. Goal for next week is three workout days.

Concentration is still better than before the Vyvanse, but still a struggle.  I’ve been listening to a variety of “living with ADHD” podcasts for tips. One recurring tip is to declutter your digital life, so I’ve been gradually unsubscribing from email mailing lists, podcast feeds, and RSS news feeds. I’m still overwhelmed with input, but my TV watching has diminished a lot the past month.

The meds are not a cure-all, but I do sense an improvement in my ability to resist. The choice remains mine.  I’ve done a pretty good job resisting the candy jars at work, and I haven’t been to the downstairs cafe much at all. But my breakfast this morning was a drive-thru grease bomb that exceeded my daily calorie target.  it was less than an hour after I’d taken the meds, though; my appetite has been much better the rest of the day.

Anyway. It’s a process. I do hope to one day out grow the meds, like I did with OCD, so I’m trying to learn the behaviors I need. It’s still early.

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