Becca Colao ADHD, Exercise 0 Comments
Here are some ways to fit exercise in: Make it a priority. Take what you can get (go for the gray thinking) Play with your kids Use housework and yardwork to get physical Get intense use time pressure to your advantage Find support and accountability Exercise with your kids Get the structure from someone/something else. […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Exercise 0 Comments
This week's topic: ADHD and Exercise. Today's question: What kind of exercise is best for a person with ADHD? Two-part answer. The current textbook answer is this: vigorous aerobic exercise has a neurochemical effect similar to the stimulants prescibed for ADHD, on a SHORT-ACTING, IMMEDIATE basis. In other words, run now, be able to focus […]
Becca Colao Exercise 0 Comments
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about exercise. Earlier this year, I joined my local track club, which has been amazing in a number of ways.1. bonding with other women. I never got along with groups of girls growing up, and I’m not so good at the social-group-cue thing at all. AS a result, […]
Becca Colao Exercise 0 Comments
I went to my running workout yesterday. A few things I have to mention: Music helps get into the running (or whatever other exercise). I left my ipod in the car because it was raining. I know it makes me faster. Without music, it’s easier to crap-talk myself. It’s pretty easy to crap-talk myself, and […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Executive Function, Exercise, Inattentive, Mommy, Tips 0 Comments
I’ve been writing about exercise, and getting to it.Now I’m trying to get back to it; baby was sick. Then there was that one workout I missed because my car was being towed. Car was sick. Then, I was sick. I’m nearly better, but not all better. On Sunday my husband recommended I go to […]
Becca Colao ADHD, Books, Executive Function, Exercise, Inattentive 0 Comments
Another way to get out of my own way on the way to exercising — Sharing what I’m about to do. Tara neatly addresses this in a recent blog post: I’m not sure why but it still surprises me when I see things work for myself. Yesterday I was talking to my friend and colleague […]