ADHD-Friendly Weight Management Strategies with Jennifer Watts

Send a Text Message. Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us. 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. Connect with Jennifer: Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Listen to Jennifer’s podcast: Losing Weight With ADHD 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 n 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 Not Sure Where to Start With the Podcast? I’ve Got You. Get my free Podcast Roadmap —a simple guide to help you find the episodes that matter most to your journey. Whether you're on GLP-1s, navigating plateaus, or just starting out, there's something here for you. Support the show