TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
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Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of guilt and shame. Despite the robust research demons... Read more
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- -: TEDxRyersonU - Julie Rochefort - Shift the Focus
February 15, 2012 (about 12 years ago)Lazy. Stupid. Worthless. From news media and magazines to professional conferences and government reports, these are the words often used to describe overweight and obese individuals. The endorsements of such stereotypes often lead to extreme weight loss practices which can induce feelings of gu...
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- -: First Lady Michelle Obama & The Platypus Walk
February 11, 2012 (about 12 years ago)On the third day of her tour to promote the second anniversary of the Lets Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama performs the Platypus Walk with children and Disney stars at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
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- -: TEDxGranta -- Julie Barnes -- Health, Technology and Social Responsibility
April 12, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Founder of Somaxa Ltd and CEO of new molecular diagnostics business Abcodia Ltd, Julie Barnes has over 25 years' experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. In this talk, Julie shows how advances in technology will put us in charge of our own health, enabling us to understand an...
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- -: TEDxTheHague - Richard de Ruijter - Fitness in 2011
July 23, 2011 (almost 13 years ago)Richard de Ruijter, Entrepreneur fitness, health and wellness industry. My passion is helping people to change their lifestyle. I am always looking for new opportunities to get people into shape. Together with my wife Nanda I own a small fitness and personal training studio in The Hague. At TEDxT...
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- -: TEDxMindStreamAcademy - Todd Patkin - Feeling Good About You
December 6, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Todd grew up in Needham, Massachusetts. After graduating from Tufts University, he joined the family business and spent the next eighteen years helping to grow it to new heights. After it was purchased in 2005, he was free to focus on his main passions: philanthropy and giving back to the communi...
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- -: TEDxMindStreamAcademy - Jennifer Graftdyk - Our Cracks and Flaws Are What Make Us Beautiful
December 6, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Jennifer is Australian born, but is truly a citizen of the world. Continental parents, living overseas and extensive travel lead her to thirst for life. A passion for inspiring experiences, different lands and ancient knowledge...lead to the pursuit of whole spectrum wellness. Graduated from Dove...
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- -: Aimee Mullins: How my legs give me super powers
March 11, 2009 (about 15 years ago)http://www.ted.com Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs -- she's got a dozen amazing pairs -- and the super-powers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height ... Quite simply, she redefines what the body can be. TEDTalks is a daily video podca...
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- -: TEDxSpartanburg - Jordana Megonigal - "Mud & Motivation"
October 13, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Jordana is the editor of Business Black Box magazine & publishing house. She is passionate about Mud Run training, but if you want to get her riled up, mention political "leadership" or Georgia football. The day after you upload your videos, we will ingest your Talks into the TEDxTalks website,...
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- -: TEDxSLP - Ricardo Zamora - Social Fitness
October 17, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Ricardo Zamora, cocreador del blog Dommo y exdirector de Ibero 90.9 FM, nos platica acerca de como las redes sociales nos ayudan a lograr nuestras metas personales, como por ejemplo, bajar de peso. Dentro del espíritu de "ideas que vale la pena difundir", TED ha creado el programa TEDx, consiste...
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- -: TEDxMindStreamAcademy - Patrick House - Pay It Forward
December 1, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Before being chosen for the hit NBC show The Biggest Loser, Patrick didn't realize he had any health issues but found out he had sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was pre-diabetic. He started his quest on the Biggest Loser Ranch in California in June where he competed and tra...
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