Brain Type 2 Is “the Impulsive Overeater”
People with this type have poor impulse control, get distracted easily, and just reach for
food without thinking. Their brain scans show low activity in the front part of the brain
in an area called the prefrontal cortex. Think of the prefrontal cortex like the brain’s
brake. It stops us from saying stupid things or making bad decisions. It is the little voice
in your head that helps you decide between the banana and the banana split.
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“I have taken your test, and it has been revealed that I am probably an impulsive
overeater. Tears came to my eyes because my prayers have been answered just to
know that the reason I am having difficulty reaching my goal weight is because I
have been using the wrong approach.”
—Lana
Impulsive overeating is common among people who have attention deficit disorder
(ADD), which has been associated with low dopamine levels in the brain. People with
ADD struggle with a short attention span, distractibility, disorganization, and
impulsivity. Research suggests that having untreated ADD nearly doubles the risk for
being overweight. And, without proper treatment, it is nearly impossible for these
people to be consistent with any nutrition plan. Overweight smokers and heavy coffee
drinkers also tend to fit this type.
We help impulsive overeaters by boosting dopamine levels in the brain and
strengthening the prefrontal cortex. Higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate diets tend to
help, as does exercise and certain stimulating medications or supplements, such as green
tea or L-tyrosine. Any supplement or medicine that calms the brain, such as 5-HTP,
typically makes this type worse because it can lower both your worries and your impulse
control.
People with this type have poor impulse control, get distracted easily, and just reach for
food without thinking. Their brain scans show low activity in the front part of the brain
in an area called the prefrontal cortex. Think of the prefrontal cortex like the brain’s
brake. It stops us from saying stupid things or making bad decisions. It is the little voice
in your head that helps you decide between the banana and the banana split.
GET SMART TO GET THINNER
“I have taken your test, and it has been revealed that I am probably an impulsive
overeater. Tears came to my eyes because my prayers have been answered just to
know that the reason I am having difficulty reaching my goal weight is because I
have been using the wrong approach.”
—Lana
Impulsive overeating is common among people who have attention deficit disorder
(ADD), which has been associated with low dopamine levels in the brain. People with
ADD struggle with a short attention span, distractibility, disorganization, and
impulsivity. Research suggests that having untreated ADD nearly doubles the risk for
being overweight. And, without proper treatment, it is nearly impossible for these
people to be consistent with any nutrition plan. Overweight smokers and heavy coffee
drinkers also tend to fit this type.
We help impulsive overeaters by boosting dopamine levels in the brain and
strengthening the prefrontal cortex. Higher-protein, lower-carbohydrate diets tend to
help, as does exercise and certain stimulating medications or supplements, such as green
tea or L-tyrosine. Any supplement or medicine that calms the brain, such as 5-HTP,
typically makes this type worse because it can lower both your worries and your impulse
control.
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