Recipe to losing weight | Anna Verhulst

Recipe to losing weight | Anna Verhulst | TEDxMaastricht

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anna Verhulst (23) is a fifth year medical student at Maastricht University, doing her internship in Eindhoven. She has a particular interest in the fields of oncology and sports medicine, but isn’t quite sure yet what kind of doctor she wants to become when she graduates in 2016.
Anna is a keen writer, sharing her experiences as a junior intern through columns, essays and opinion pieces. A selection of her publications can be found at annaverhulst.blogspot.nl. In between her internships, she is also involved in a research project that explores the possibilities of exercise rehabilitation in cancer survivors.
On stage at TEDx Maastricht 2014, Anna will share a story that she has purposely kept silent for a long time. It is a story that has nothing to do with her work as a medical student, researcher or writer. It is her personal story, for which she has finally worked up the courage to share it with the public.
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@MiaJohnson-x4m 16 сағат бұрын

The fact that nobody talks about the book Woman’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

@Julia-vc3by 6 жыл бұрын

When she said, "To me, I still look like that" it really hit close to home. One of the major reasons I gained weight when I was younger was because I assumed I was bigger than I was, and so I was unable to recognise when I gained weight. This talk was so inspirational.

@Allah_knows_your_heart Жыл бұрын

Your comment really attached me. I had always overweight, but I gained so much more weight and now look how I always feld. I am tired of feeling like that and enjoy living in my body.

@batoolawaisheh5185 6 ай бұрын

Wow …. Never been related to a comment like this

@deepkaur8364 6 ай бұрын

I always felt this way too and people surrounding me kept telling me I was over weight even when I was 75kgs and then I just ate more subconsciously and reached till 90 still they keep telling me

@treize1354 3 ай бұрын

For me it’s the opposite. Since I was thin as a child and as a teenager, and started to gain weight around the age of 28, I am now 41, three children, fatter than ever (100 kg) and when I look in the mirror I don’t recognize myself because in my head, I am thin... and it’s such a weird and delusional and disappointed feeling ☹️

@ave098 23 күн бұрын

Dude never related to something more. When I was at 160 compared to now which is 210 I feel like I look the same.

@wanderer_eri 4 жыл бұрын

I love this talk. The title might me misleading but that's because we were taught for so long that losing weight is all about changing habits, eating less, and other 'simple' recipes that people always love to talk about. The truth about it, is that losing weight is a challenge within oneself. Whether you talk about physically or emotionally a lot of us struggle in fighting our own battles. This talk taught me that comparing your recipes with others is not the right way to do it. You have to listen to your body and seek what is the right approach to do in order to lose weight. I am currently working on my work-out habits, and it is the best decision that taking everything slow in working out made me learn to love exercise and not despise it because I am pushing myself too much. If you are struggling now and came upon on my comment, try to change things, and focus on your own pace rather than rushing yourself too much.

@melisaogundare4168 8 жыл бұрын

From these comments I can conclude that only those that have struggled first hand with self acceptance can truly appreciate the sincerity and insightful nature of this talk.

@beccahday 7 жыл бұрын

i appreciate the sincerity of this talk, but it is definitely mistitled.

@tonyouwendyk 7 жыл бұрын

Comments are not for Spamming your links.

@BANKO007 7 жыл бұрын

Ah, a sensible comment! I think the message here is far broader than weight loss, although narrow minds (which can manage simple and the complicated but not the complex issues) will fail to see it.

@annacurtis9036 7 жыл бұрын

Melisa Ogundare i

@mesertuga 6 жыл бұрын

Melisa Ogundare there is a problem with modern society it's call bullying. Could be indirect or direct way. Direct way is just rude persons that make people duty what they are. and try to live as the society except of us. The other is just social pressure for a "standard" fashion, life habits things that we MUST be, MUST have. I came here expecting some magical formula and found a fragile person that try to find accepted in the world and say that is no shame in what we are. We all have our inter demon's great people overcame them. Great job. This is not a weight ted talk. I It's a society and motivation ted talk. Great job.

@rachr9652 7 жыл бұрын

This talk is everything. That ladies and gentlemen is body dismorphia, which normally comes with an eating disorder. The fact that she had the courage to say it out loud... I am there too, getting over my ed and this talk made my day. I am so tired of the stereotypes behind eds, and she is just perfect to represent what most of us, overcoming an ed look and feel like. Thank you very much for this talk!!!

@fantasia243645 8 жыл бұрын

I wish more people would talk about the physiological aspects of losing weight and how to combat fear after the weight loss. Great talk Anna Verhulst.

@MrNorman51 5 жыл бұрын

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@controlschemekeaton Жыл бұрын

I was absolutely blown away when she revealed that was her. What a powerful message.

@ElephantPatronus 6 ай бұрын

Spoiler.

@toddmitchell2125 6 жыл бұрын

This was a very moving talk. She doesn't give you the recipe to lose weight necessarily, but really gives one something to think about and a little insight into her thoughts after her journey. I was impressed and moved by her sharing. I will be sharing this video with others. Thank You!

@hplovecraftmacncheese 8 жыл бұрын

The reason people fail is all the misinformation out there, most notably: "It's simple. Just eat less than you burn." That's like saying, if you want to climb Mt. Everest, it's simple - just keep going up until you get to the top. It's not simple. People severely underestimate how much of a task it is to force your body to do what it doesn't want to do - release its stored energy.

@blueorangeblossom 8 жыл бұрын

Haha good metaphor; yes we are faced with some insurmountable odds... Set point theory; the 98% chance one will gain it back plus 20% give or take more, higher and more extreme hunger pains, eating 100s of calories less than our thin counterparts. Hormones in pesticides, dairy, plastic, meat, and antibiotics. Addictive Chemical cocktails in fast food, sugar the wonder drug that effects dopamine and serotonin like a drug, cheese is also addictive like morphine bc of casein...obliterated stomach flora bc of chlorine in water and medicines. That's all before a genetic component or sedentary lifestyle...not adding stress hormones such as cortisol...

@blueorangeblossom 8 жыл бұрын

+Frances Trotter oh I forgot one; genetically modified corn syrup and hydrogenated fats that attach themselves to fat molecules and won't be released because it's not metabolized correctly. Margarine is a culprit... It's all online you can see little animations of the chemical molecules dancing together attaching and then attaching themselves to ones rear...

@timwade3606 6 жыл бұрын

The physics (of losing weight, not climbing Everest) really is that simple. If you eat fewer calories and you burn more calories (by exercising), you will lose weight. If you have no willpower, you will do neither.

@beatricem.6125 6 жыл бұрын

Specially when the food and diet industries release myths so the people feel like they are never doing anything right never. Like if by dietying we are always just losing water weight and will gain back 30 pounds as soon as your lips touches a cookie. They totally ignore that people gain weight back when they start to eat a lot again and not as a result of dietying.

@teresehilesolson944 6 жыл бұрын

If this is true for you, you are a lucky man. Historically, I average about 1400 to 2000 calories a day. I am a carpenter and do very physical work. I do not lose weight. I even went so far as to have a professional assess my actual food intake for six weeks, and I followed a weight training program designed by him. He was baffled that not only did I not lose weight, I gained weight. I am not alone. My sister, a nurse, also struggles with weight loss despite a very low daily food intake, as does my brother who is a contractor/carpenter. Sometimes, it's simple genetics. Sometimes, we have to be proactive, but we also have to be happy with the body we were given.

@laurahow4963 7 жыл бұрын

Oh thank-you Anna - this video has brought much comfort and hope to me. Having struggled with binge-eating disorder and the physical and psychological consequences, I know many of the struggles around weight, and I am grateful to you for sharing your story. You leave me inspired and hopeful.

@user_bilal 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. If you're reading this Anna Verhulst, thank you for mustering up the courage to share your story.

@kaboozle 7 жыл бұрын

Wat een openbaring! Je talk heeft me een nieuw perspectief op m'n eigen leven gegeven, niet alleen op m'n overgewicht. Ik complimenteer je met je moed én de inhoud van je verhaal. En, als het helpt: het eerste wat ik dacht toen ik je op het podium zag was "wat een leuke vrouw!"...

@mariaazzara4657 Жыл бұрын

I found this talk very emotional and inspiring. Thank Anna for sharing your experience with us. It will be precious for a lot of people.

@thewildybeast Жыл бұрын

I lost 70kg a couple of years before lockdown. Unfortunately during lockdown I did put the weight back on. When I lost the weight people asked me how I did it. I told them, “Everyone will tell you what you should do and guess what? Yes, we all know what we should do. The most important thing about loosing weight is to do with being in the right frame of mind. If you’re not, then you will never successfully lose weight “.

@blainelittleford3346 8 жыл бұрын

Incredible explanation, the things I've thought since I dropped all my weight and continue to conquer the battle was just organized in this talk.

@StormyG32 9 жыл бұрын

I think it's wonderful that Anna Verhulst shared her story! My weight has been something I have been struggling with for years. I am just now working on developing as she called it my own "personal recipe" for my weight loss. My most recent "recipe" was to record a personal self motivating message that I will play when tempted to eat bad foods!

@helenpakdijaras7473 7 жыл бұрын

Teyah Bellah -

@AClarke2007 5 жыл бұрын

That's right, it doesn't have to be a FOOD Recipe!

@michaelrobinson5403 7 жыл бұрын

This is quite moving. Weight is complex, both in how we lose or gain it, but also in how we think about it. Thank you for sharing your story Dr Verhulst.

@flyhoney17 6 жыл бұрын

How very well spoken and thank you for sharing your personal experience in this. I really enjoyed the presentation and the message - our world tends to oversimplify very complex things, so thank you for shining light on the complexity of something so close to home. I could feel so many vibes from this, hope the presenter continues to concur her fears.

@WisdomSeekingWriter 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, Anna! Beautiful presentation with a very unexpected ending! Very inspirational and encouraging to me!

@addneed122 2 ай бұрын

That's how I feel and no one understands except for us that have been through it. This was awesome. Thank you

@abeer6187 7 жыл бұрын

unless you went through the struggle you won't get what this lady is trying to say a very deep and sincere message

@elizabethalvarado3693 4 жыл бұрын

I love your storytelling approach in this video! Truly powerful delivery and execution!

@weightlossreviews5966 7 жыл бұрын

I lost weight and gained it again, I have been trying to get courage to lose it again, thanks for giving encouragement. :)

@jutanboy 2 жыл бұрын

Same bro, im trying to lose it again now, but really hard to keep it off! Good luck btw!

@jutanboy 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, 5 year old comment 😜 How did it go?

@olivianamendes7198 2 жыл бұрын

@@jutanboy 0

@3232James 7 жыл бұрын

The point is losing weight isn't simple. It's not a simple recipe you can follow, it involves emotions, fears, courage, and understanding of oneself. Weight loss is complex, and you need to create your own recipe so that not only will you look good, but feel good in your body.

@kpollard1427 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I received the same message.

@MMXI-Kun 3 ай бұрын

That's really hard. I've been trying for years.

@Fluffytigerb 7 жыл бұрын

This woman spoke volumes to me. I was very large throughout school and while I disliked it I always assumed it was just the way I was. I ended up visiting some athletic relatives over the summer and joined them in their active lifestyle while there. During that visit I dropped 10 pounds, that didn't put me anywhere near a healthy weight but it helped me see that I could lose weight if I was willing to stop making excuses and start living healthy. Within a year I dropped 60+ pounds and went from 200 to 136 (I'm only 5'2"). Despite this every time I look in the mirror I hate myself, every time I go out to eat I don't feel like I deserve the food, I still see the 200 pound person I was and can't not see it. It's even worse when you don't pay attention and you walk by a mirror and see yourself in the corner of your eye and you see that you are thin but the longer you look the bigger you seem to get just standing there. It's harder to deal with that than it was to lose the weight and keep it off.

@rajeshp1935 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully articulated story telling . Really impressed to the narration. And take away is how we are ignorant Ned wrongly guided by our society in topic of weight loss.

@sawsenselmani9983 11 ай бұрын

i am about to start a long jouney to lose weight , this talk was so inspiring and motivating . i hope i can just go back one year after to see my comment while being in a perfect weight .

@deniseforester7637 6 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. Bravo for your courage

@meij_musicenthusiast Жыл бұрын

I never recognized the complexity of losing weight. It's always been a problem for me because it's always been a problem for my mom. She wanted me and my sister to lose weight and so I struggle with my self image because I was never "given" a positive outlook on it. I, through my own trials, have begun to choose a more positive outlook to where I eat higher quality foods and I've found exercises I enjoy - I enjoy my life more, but I still struggle. Anna Verhulst has made an excellent point and it feels like a major discovery. I'm glad to have a clearer perspective now. I will use it as a stronger starting point to become more compassionate and controlled in my actions.

@jimparfitt2330 Жыл бұрын

Somehow the picture of you as a 15 year old reminds me of myself; all the insecurities i felt at that age. I was very thin, but felt overwhelmed by the contrast between a loving home with wonderful parents...between that and the world outside that seemed so much more difficult. I was a stutterer, and was teased a fair amount at school. And had no idea how to approach girls. It has been a long process learning to be a man in the world. And manifest strength when it's needed without throwing away that compassion for others. For us sensitive types, life maybe is different from other people. I see that you are the same type of sensitive soul. Even tho i was very thin, the 15 year old you reminds me of myself. All the best to you.

@marlonsreview8061 7 жыл бұрын

I love your presentation, and thank you for your courage. People need these sincere speeches.

@rhondaramos6626 4 жыл бұрын

A friend told me to lookup for the diet plan at *2WeightLossFast. Com* . It has given wonderful results to people and worked incredibly well for me. I have already decreased 10 lbs in less than the first week.?

@wilmaknickersfit 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.

@thresiapather4850 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. You are truly inspiring!

@wulfcwen 6 жыл бұрын

A good presentation and inspirational. Eat less move more has always been drummed into us but wanting to do it is the key. Anna shares the fact that the 15 year old girl who was overweight is standing before you 7 years later and slim. Admitting she still sees the overweight girl but is working towards the final goal of seeing what others see. If she can do it so can I and I am 64 and not willing to give up. There is no quick fix to weight loss it takes work and Anna reminds us it is also an emotional and psychological as well.

@sapanameshram1926 Жыл бұрын

I know I am five years late but how are you doing? Did you lose weight?

@tarabrown9734 2 ай бұрын

For those of you who don’t want to watch, all she says is to conquer your fear and find a recipe to losing weight that works for you, pretty much standard stuff if you ask me. I don’t get these Ted talks sometimes.

@Zalo. Жыл бұрын

Before I started and began losing weight, the thing that kept me in place, unable to go further or even start, was the fact that it just seemed so unreal that there are real people out there really working. The fact that people were actually losing weight and that I could do it if I tried was just so unreal to me. I couldn’t believe it. It’s been a while since I got over that, and I’m doing good. Video was really motivational, it really did get me more motivated.

@isabt4 7 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Hurray for courage and overcoming our fears!

@lilith4258 Жыл бұрын

I think she's right, a lot of people have shared their own recipes and exercises they do that successfully changed their body shapes and weights, but that doesn't fit me if I don't have the ability to follow their ways, and this talk is really inspiring, because lots of people they all have bad imagine of their body shapes, but we can try to love our bodies, instead of following unrealistic standards of body shapes that we may not achieve. I always want to lose weight, because people say I will look better if I lose some weight, but they don't know that losing weight is a complex question, everyone has their own ways, they don't need to be forced to do anything, they have to be self-deciplined, and are willing to do what they promised themselves.

@ArifAli-hg1eq Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honest and valuable talk, thanks.

@wellbodisalone Жыл бұрын

This speech was very deep. It was so brave that she shared her story.

@jimparfitt2330 Жыл бұрын

I knew that the young girl in the picture was you. You are a lovely woman on all levels, Anna. The thing that stands out for me in this talk is...well first of all, your beauty. But second of all, your sincerity and courage. God bless you, and best of luck to you, Anna.

@odins_claw 8 жыл бұрын

Many very attractive people are insecure about their looks. That is how I know that I am not attractive, I am quite secure, well that and the state of my face

@user-dp4bu8jy4b 6 жыл бұрын

But you are attractive!

@westmorelandroad 6 жыл бұрын

Too funny :D Thanks!

@coololena10 4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Owens right its more to emotional stability and self esteem

@davidlugrad5763 3 жыл бұрын

A buddy told me to research for the diet plan *2WeightLossFast. Com* It is the best diet program I’ve ever seen and gives immediate results to users. Within a week, I’ve already dropped 16 lbs.?

@phyllisschwartz800 Жыл бұрын

This talk was powerful and thought-provoking, offering personal insights rather than just a weight loss recipe. It was courageous of the speaker to address body dysmorphia and eating disorders, and I found it inspiring. I used SlimSparks diet program to help me lose weight.

@romaineknepp6620 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story Anna. You're wonderful.

@AnnaVisser1 6 жыл бұрын

A very good talk, and most encouraging!

@markthornton871 6 жыл бұрын

I lost 60 pounds a 15 years back and still have to work on the intake of food, I quit drinking 40 years ago, had a problem with that as well, kinda like eating. Quit tobacco 18 months ago after 45 years of use and still crave it, kinda like food, point is in all of these things it takes willpower to accomplish anything in life that is worth doing, just keep trying in the end you will work it out. The woman in the speech should be proud of what she has done, overcoming fear is real and takes that willpower thing I was speaking of, keep going girl!!

@user-dt2zy7tw1q Жыл бұрын

The title is misleading… motivational talks won’t be of any help when struggling with weight loss.

@learningtovlog 2 ай бұрын

Right

@ericassuvtravels 7 жыл бұрын

Wow her story has brought tears to my heart.

@dianaschmitt8854 6 жыл бұрын

So sweet and sincere. Loved it.

@cicilg 8 жыл бұрын

amazing amazing video. brought tears to my eyes because i can relate.

@juliejoseph2201 6 жыл бұрын

I knew it was you as soon as it went up on the screen. This is so sweet!

@solomonfaber8026 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent, honest and thank you!

@MsMrJiggs 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this! Thank you!

@geniechoe6487 6 жыл бұрын

I hope her BBD resolves soon so she can see the truth; she's brilliant and beautiful. Facing fears of ridicule to encourage others is amazing and I'm thankful for the insightful talk

@susel215 9 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Great presentation ...

@rhondaramos6626 4 жыл бұрын

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@flowerlove2985 5 жыл бұрын

This is the second time I watched your video. I think you can lose your fear and enjoy happiness. You brought tears to my eyes. Always be on the lookout for things that will keep you motivated. As time passes your healthy look will sink into your brain, and the previous image of yourself will begin to disappear. You're smart, brave, beautiful inside and out, really. Your accent is delightful. I'm so glad I watched you speak, I know it will help me. PS: ignore negative comments:)

@elenabozzola5165 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful speach, great speaker. Thank you for sharing. Please ignore narrow minded comments

@lovettdeleted 9 жыл бұрын

the title and the content are two different things

@m0L3ify 9 жыл бұрын

Lea Lovett That's because you are accustomed to having the recipes handed to you and being told what to do. Or perhaps you are in search of your perfect recipe, as I am, and were hoping that she would have all the answers boiled down to a 10 minute talk. What she did was far more meaningful.

@lovettdeleted 9 жыл бұрын

m0L3ify what did i do to deserve this essay

@m0L3ify 9 жыл бұрын

Lea Lovett Not understanding the title

@GlorifiedTruth 9 жыл бұрын

m0L3ify When the title is "recipe to losing weight," then yes, one expects a recipe.

@m0L3ify 9 жыл бұрын

Glorified Truth And not a TED-esque play-on-words social commentary about the psychological effects of the social expectations and culture surrounding weight that conveniently leave out one of the most important 'ingredients': self worth. Yeah, I get that. Lea is still incorrect.

@noviceprepper53 9 жыл бұрын

what a courageous and beautiful and honest lady

@andrewhudson3723 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great story. Thanks, Anna.

@bibiarefaansari7326 7 жыл бұрын

Beautifull personal story, well spoken!

@colpugno7 6 жыл бұрын

TED talks is always about inspirational speech, and she just did that.

@MYfriendsknow 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed - good job! Self confidence and courageous.

@WifeMamaArtist 6 жыл бұрын

Even on a small screen, it was obvious who the first picture was!! I find it hard to believe others couldn’t see it!

@eggsdietdiary 4 жыл бұрын

this is so touching... thank you!

@michaelvaladez6570 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty a early excellence lecture.

@sallywally8770 7 жыл бұрын

i absolutely relate to this! its important how we still view our bodies even when we lose weight, i still have that perception of me being 'fat' or people thinking im 'fat' and when i get compliments or people tell me that ive lost alot of weight i seem to deny this , as if i cannot except this. although it is the truth i refuse to accept it because i still see myself as that same fat girl as i was before despite of even having a new body, i think its difficult to adjust sometimes our minds love to play tricks on us and it seems i still havent adapted to the realisation of the fact that im not actually overweight anymore. this is a massive issue which i think alot of people go through. just goes to show that you might think losing weight is the key to your happiness but it really isn't. and that is something we need to find for ourselves. if we are never truly happy with our bodies we will always strive to be thin or whatever ideal body shape we think we should be because that is what we think will make us happy. screw society and screw this mentality. just do what makes you happy because its a short life.

@raftal08 7 жыл бұрын

YUO are my Hero for today congratulations keep going

@emmachapman7110 6 жыл бұрын

very moving and brave talk

@marituros9114 5 жыл бұрын

A fantastic speech about weight and your body.

@jimscanoe Жыл бұрын

I suspect that losing weight is like many challenges in life-success or failure depends on your focus. Stay in the moment and focus on what is in front of you right now at this moment in time. To lose 50 pounds will take perhaps 10 months to a year assuming you consistently reduce your caloric intake. To lose 1 pound will take perhaps 5 days to a week assuming you consistently reduce your caloric intake. However, the most important thing to losing weight, or for achieving anything for that matter, is what you are doing right now at this moment in time-and that's where your entire focus should be. All the best in achieving your goals.

@vprince1173 7 жыл бұрын

I lost 70 lbs last year in about 6 months, and I never could tell a difference.

@stefanweilhartner4415 9 жыл бұрын

yes, people are different and people have different needs but after this title she could at least tell how she managed to get off her weight. it's not that she is complete different life form. so the posibility that that information could help is not very low.

@markfrank0924 6 жыл бұрын

There are lots of Ted talks, some are better than others but most teach a lesson and this one is no exception. The lesson I learned is that how you see yourself is not always physically apparent to others, and in the end the person you have to please is yourself. This young women at the tender age of 23 has accomplished more than most of us. She is by now an MD and I'm sure is continuing to help others by her own example.

@rafuroni 4 жыл бұрын

You are GREAT Anna Verhulst!

@deborahhopper1070 7 жыл бұрын

I was overweight most of my live but i never accepted it until i became an adult, Good info, thanks!!

@owasso8775 5 жыл бұрын

Courage is what it's all about I guess. May God bless those who struggle.

@terezamazziero3826 6 жыл бұрын

OMG...wonderful!!! Thank u!

@Minalicious1 Жыл бұрын

Wow loved this so much! Great talk 🥰

@wolfafe 7 жыл бұрын

Either the title is off or the presentation is off, because there was literally 0 information about weight loss. All that i saw was a girl speaking about her insecurity of being fat and showing picture of herself before when she was +40 kilos.

@will_Iam61 4 жыл бұрын

The problem is that a lot of people are missing the implied message. Weight loss is first about the mental/self exploration that needs to take place. Most people overeat because of some issue, like self image, insecurity, lack of self-esteem, emotional abuse in an unhappy home, etc. To truly lose the weight you need to work on your emotional state and find a way to feel better about yourself or right the wrong that is causing you to need to self medicate with food. Boredom is also a reason why people tend to overeat, but as she pointed out this is a complex problem with many individual facets that each individual needs to examine. That is why when someone has lost weight through the difficult, but traditional methods of cutting calories and moving more, it doesn't stick for long. Willpower will not outlast the deep emotional issue that caused the problem in the first place.

@arlinegeorge6967 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful amazing impressive soul . Personal problem, personal solutions.u have to be happy not society. Thank you.bless you. All your dreams come true.

@mohammadmadankar8533 6 жыл бұрын

Every move or decision we make is about three thing: motivation, motivation and motivation, if you are motivated enough nothing can stop you.

@AlphaFitness-Health 21 күн бұрын

Your health tips are always on point! 📈💚

@Kathleen67. 7 жыл бұрын

She is a very sweet person.

@mauricebrown9094 6 жыл бұрын

a good starter for me .. thank you

@MccToni 9 жыл бұрын

Great presentation!

@irenebalan5971 5 жыл бұрын

I need more videos like this 😍

@Cappellano 7 ай бұрын

Very inspirational, thank you

@presiqnqnkov8391 7 жыл бұрын

best ted talk it managed to make me shed a tear

@ebrahemdosoki7533 7 жыл бұрын

Presiqn Qnkov

@Tatjana_J 4 жыл бұрын

Just shut up girl. You are so young and your presentation is a slap in the Face of people who struggle with pain and fight for a Long time. I really wish you a happy life

@JalRiderMandy 3 ай бұрын

Great presentation and story telling

@vanesascozzarro8154 Жыл бұрын

That hit home. Awesome ❤

@joannajanickajaworska3341 Жыл бұрын

It moved me so much.

@mushuonelove5490 8 жыл бұрын

Quite a few of the comments in here I don't want to say disgust me, but they really do. The courage it took for her to explain her story in a way where other people in similar situations can understand, the courage it took to stand in front of people who don't even think about these kind of mind frames or 'trivial matters'. What, do fat lives not matter? Do only skinny and appealing lives matter? People who cant contain their negative criticism need a dose of wake the fuck up, and realize they are apart of why today's society is the way it is. I wish that one day this generation and future generations will see how the natural order of things work, how ripple effects work. Personally, yes this talk did speak wonders to me, and yes I am over weight, but seriously I wouldn't go along to a video or chat that you liked and belittle it because I didn't agree with it. Get off your high horse and learn some consideration, or general respect. But this talk was amazing, the fact that she spoke about her deepest darkest pain, and still could smile at the end of it regardless of peoples opinions, that come through in energy. Jah Bless, Anna. Thank you for sharing your story, and helping other people in a similar state of mind gain a better understanding.

@jacquelinesanchez5512 8 жыл бұрын

@rogerstiff2961 8 жыл бұрын

Fat people have always been looked down upon because its science, scientificly fat people are lesser than skinny people because they are unhealthy in a multitude of ways, and back when we always had to watch out for danger you would want the fit person who can run, fight and better protect the next generation; a fat person would not have good odds of survival, in short it was survival of the fitest and we figured out who the fitest were through looks, thus makeing fat people look less atractive. Now though we dont need to worry about how fit we are but how smart we are ( think about P.E requierments), this gives fat people a higher value in society as long as they're smart. As humans we have gone far beyond our natural limits but we still fall prey to our animal insticnt and unfortunatly our instinct says fat people are not wanted and unatractive, this is barely subsided by our logic and emotion. Asking someone to not judge a fat person badly is like asking a mother bird to care about the bay bird that couldnt flly

@blueorangeblossom 8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Stiff have you ever studied art? Have you ever looked at Peter Paul Rubens? If you study art history it is only recently that we have adopted a negative attitude towards plumpness. In actuality gaining weight easily is probably a gene that cultures such as the American Indians have because it allowed them to survive in times of famine. In the Renaissance era and in other times of history it was VERY attractive to have extra weight bc it meant that one was wealthy enough to have sustenance. As far as attractiveness women are biologically made with a higher body fat percentage to carry babies, and designed to gain weight during pregnancy. Not only are rounder figures more attractive which is supported and proven by science and art. Only recently had thinness become popular bc of cultural changes which include warped ideas about what is healthy, only heavier women have breasts, but women now lose so much weight they don't have them so they get implants...and butt implants.

@rogerstiff2961 8 жыл бұрын

being over weight is unhealthy and for thousands over years was seen as bad but over time it meant that you could buy food but before art and rome and greece it was bad, it wasnt good untill then and it was seen as good because of nurture over nature, also when you go through famine the first thing you lose is not fat but muscle. last but not least modern scinece and art ( the last ten years ) do not like a "rounder" figure but a healthy balance ( almost like marilyn monroe ). I have nothing agains fat people nor do i encourage the verbal or phiscal abuse of fat people but i will not endorse or pitty peolple who are fat from being lazy ( not people with medical conditons ) and then complain about being treated baddly if they are not trying to get healthy.

@NoLefTurnUnStoned. 7 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm

@feedtheidot8411 6 жыл бұрын

Cant believe that you were that 15 yr old girl....Amazing !!!!!!!!!!

@pss5714 2 жыл бұрын

The bigger question is if your looks make you feel insecure then is it the right thing to change the way u look or is it better to change the way you look at things?

@B1cam 9 жыл бұрын

I wished I read your comment at the beginning!!

@billgarland9133 9 жыл бұрын

@LeoTM 8 жыл бұрын

@Anearthchild 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant talk

@ayshashen1392 6 жыл бұрын

Right on girl, good for you for losing the weight and sharing your story. I too have had weight issues since I was 12 years old and now I look back at photos and the first thing (generally) that I think about is how I remember feeling insecure in that time because I had gained weight or I look back and remember I felt good because I had lost weight. I want to get to a point where I look back at photos and think about that time, and be in that moment rather than in my head worrying about my weight. Thus, I'm on a mission to get in the best shape of my life, and I'm documenting it on KZfaq for the next year.. with small baby steps that I hope will last. Also, I agree that the title and content do not match.

@avamasquerade Жыл бұрын

This comment which was made *4 years ago* doesn't match the content.

@mu9284 5 жыл бұрын

The answer to weight loss is , was and always will be...no drum rolls please : FASTING and EXERCISE. This is what we need to do ,this is what our ancestors had to do ( they didnt have a choice you see ) , Hunt for food hence exercise and wait for the next hunt hence fasting. Search the yooutube for the word intermittent fasting and its benefits you will see how it has changed thousands of lives and we need not search for exercise to know that it works . The moment when these two ingredients meet the recipe is complete. Thanks for reading guys.... cheers....