Recipe to losing weight | Anna Verhulst | TEDxMaastricht
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2014
- 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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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.
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.
Wow …. Never been related to a comment like this
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
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 ☹️
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.
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.
i appreciate the sincerity of this talk, but it is definitely mistitled.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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!!!
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!
I was absolutely blown away when she revealed that was her. What a powerful message.
Spoiler.
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.
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...
+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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 “.
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!
Teyah Bellah -
That's right, it doesn't have to be a FOOD Recipe!
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.
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.
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.
unless you went through the struggle you won't get what this lady is trying to say a very deep and sincere message
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.
Thank you, I received the same message.
That's really hard. I've been trying for years.
THANK YOU, Anna! Beautiful presentation with a very unexpected ending! Very inspirational and encouraging to me!
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.
This made me cry. Bravo for your courage
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!"...
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. If you're reading this Anna Verhulst, thank you for mustering up the courage to share your story.
I lost weight and gained it again, I have been trying to get courage to lose it again, thanks for giving encouragement. :)
Same bro, im trying to lose it again now, but really hard to keep it off! Good luck btw!
Oh, 5 year old comment 😜
How did it go?
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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.
Thank you for sharing your story.
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.
I know I am five years late but how are you doing? Did you lose weight?
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 .
That's how I feel and no one understands except for us that have been through it. This was awesome. Thank you
I love your storytelling approach in this video! Truly powerful delivery and execution!
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.
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.
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
But you are attractive!
Too funny :D Thanks!
Adrian Owens right its more to emotional stability and self esteem
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Thank you for sharing your story. You are truly inspiring!
So sweet and sincere. Loved it.
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I appreciate your honest and valuable talk, thanks.
amazing amazing video. brought tears to my eyes because i can relate.
this is so touching... thank you!
I really enjoyed this! Thank you!
A very good talk, and most encouraging!
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!!
Bravo! Hurray for courage and overcoming our fears!
Excellent, honest and thank you!
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.
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.
Wow her story has brought tears to my heart.
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.
TED talks is always about inspirational speech, and she just did that.
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.
This speech was very deep. It was so brave that she shared her story.
what a courageous and beautiful and honest lady
You are GREAT Anna Verhulst!
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.
This is a great story. Thanks, Anna.
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.
She is a very sweet person.
Beautiful speach, great speaker. Thank you for sharing. Please ignore narrow minded comments
A fantastic speech about weight and your body.
YUO are my Hero for today congratulations keep going
OMG...wonderful!!!
Thank u!
Beautifull personal story, well spoken!
I knew it was you as soon as it went up on the screen. This is so sweet!
Enjoyed - good job! Self confidence and courageous.
Thank you for your honesty a early excellence lecture.
I need more videos like this 😍
very moving and brave talk
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
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:)
Very inspirational, thank you
Thank you
Great presentation!
Wow loved this so much! Great talk 🥰
best ted talk it managed to make me shed a tear
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a good starter for me .. thank you
It moved me so much.
That hit home. Awesome ❤
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.
Brilliant talk
Beautiful amazing impressive soul . Personal problem, personal solutions.u have to be happy not society. Thank you.bless you. All your dreams come true.
the title and the content are two different things
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.
m0L3ify what did i do to deserve this essay
Lea Lovett Not understanding the title
m0L3ify When the title is "recipe to losing weight," then yes, one expects a recipe.
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.
Thank you, that was wow
muy cierto e interesantisimo, gracias
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.
every single word you said, touched me right in the heart.
Great presentation and story telling
I lost 70 lbs last year in about 6 months, and I never could tell a difference.
Wow! She is great!
Inspirational!!!
thank you sir...
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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
Ann's you are Amazing !!!!❤❤❤❤❤
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.
I wished I read your comment at the beginning!!
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Very insightful
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 RUclips for the next year.. with small baby steps that I hope will last.
Also, I agree that the title and content do not match.
This comment which was made *4 years ago* doesn't match the content.
Courage is what it's all about I guess. May God bless those who struggle.
Thanks
Every move or decision we make is about three thing: motivation, motivation and motivation, if you are motivated enough nothing can stop you.
Touching and interesting
Cant believe that you were that 15 yr old girl....Amazing !!!!!!!!!!