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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- -: Ellen Fondly Remembers the Shake Weight
October 14, 2010 (over 13 years ago)Today Ellen took a moment to remember all the fun she's had with the Shake Weight. A lot has happened since she first introduced it back in September, and she put all the hilarious moments together...
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- -: TEDxBinghamtonUniversity - Sarah Thompson - The Truth about Dieting
April 13, 2011 (about 13 years ago)Professor Thompson is currently the head of the Binghamton Eating Awareness Committee, and teaches Health and Wellness courses on weight loss, nutrition, and aerobics. Professor Thompson's unique approach to weight loss and fitness focuses on positivity and self-image as a means to accomplish goa...
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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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- -: 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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- -: TEDxMindStreamAcademy - Kellee McQuinn - Motivating Kids to Shape the Future
December 4, 2011 (over 12 years ago)Kid expert and dancing dynamo, Kellee is nicknamed "the Pied Piper with a Boom Box" by the Los Angeles Times. In 2002 she founded KidTribe, an international children's fitness, nutrition and self-esteem program that has activated over 3 million kids and teachers in thousands of schools and commun...
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- -: Authors@Google: Jeff Garlin
April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)Jeff Garlin visits Google's San Francisco office to present his book "My Footprint: Carrying the Weight of the World". This event took place on March 22, 2010, as part of the Authors@Google series. Jeff Garlin shares his hysterical and eye-opening journey to reduce his waistline and his carbon ...
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- -: An Inspirational 150 Pound Weight Loss!
January 11, 2011 (over 13 years ago)Today Richard Simmons joined one of Ellen's former staff members, David Garcia, as he shared how he lost over 150 pounds in the past year with Richard's help. It's an inspiring story you shouldn't miss.
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- -: Web Exclusive: Richard Simmons and David Talk About Weight Loss
January 12, 2011 (over 13 years ago)In this web exclusive clip, David talked with Richard Simmons about what inspired him to lose over 150 pounds, what keeps him going, and how he feels now.
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