Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Woman Achieves Weight Loss While Managing ADHD
Emma, who has ADHD and struggled with an eating disorder, lost 72 kg.
She found it hard to stick to a diet.
She used to eat the same meal for weeks until she got bored, which led to irregular eating.
Now, she plans different meals, which prevents getting stuck.
She sets timers to eat and finds other activities when she is bored.
She stopped seeing food as good or bad and focuses on a balanced diet.
She is now a fitness and nutrition coach and still manages her challenges with self-compassion.
Emma Hooker lost 72 kg while managing ADHD and an eating disorder.
ADHD affected Emma's food choices, leading to irregular eating patterns.
She now plans a variety of meals to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Setting timers and checking hunger cues helped improve eating habits.
Emma addresses boredom by finding alternative activities to prevent overeating.
- Who
- Emma Hooker
- What
- Lost 72 kg while managing ADHD and an eating disorder
- When
- N/A
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To improve health and develop a healthier relationship with food
Pre-Weight Loss Habits
Post-Weight Loss Habits
Meal Variety
Pre-Weight Loss Habits
Tended to obsess over a single meal.
Post-Weight Loss Habits
Plans rotating meals to avoid overwhelm.
Food Perception
Pre-Weight Loss Habits
Often skipping meals.
Post-Weight Loss Habits
Employs balanced meals with varied options.
- Subject
- Weight loss journey
- Weight Loss
- 72 kg
- Challenges Faced
- ADHD, eating disorder
- Key strategy
- Meal planning, addressing boredom, self-compassion
- Current Occupation
- Fitness and Nutrition Coach