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Childhood obesity: a wicked problem with a simple solution | Anita Vreugdenhil | TEDxUWCMaastricht
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-25 15:57
Has anyone told you today that they believe in you and that you under 18 hold the key to solve one of the biggest problems we have in this world today because I do and my team does. Seriously, you can save us adults from the chronic diseases half of us are dealing with. I will tell you how.So, we're on a slightly ambitious mission to help the over 500 million children struggling with overweight and obesity across this globe. And last week, I met Emily and her mom. Emily is 12 years old, has been struggling ...
You Are What You Repeat | Rahib Muhamed | TEDxFISAT
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-16 15:00
Core Message - The fitness industry should redefine fitness beyond aesthetics, focusing on individual needs and sustainable lifestyle changes [3][19] - The fitness industry emphasizes the importance of mental well-being alongside physical health in achieving overall wellness [12][19] - The fitness industry advocates for small, consistent lifestyle adjustments over drastic, unsustainable changes for long-term health improvements [18][21] Industry Critique - The fitness industry challenges the societal pressure to conform to specific body images for fitness [15][22] - The fitness industry questions the conventional perception of fitness trainers, advocating for equal respect regardless of profession [7][8] - The fitness industry criticizes judging fitness based solely on appearance, highlighting the diverse forms of fitness [9][10] Personal Journey & Philosophy - The speaker's personal experience with an unhealthy pursuit of "six-packs" led to a realization of the true meaning of health and fitness [2][3] - The speaker's experience of training a paralyzed client highlighted the power of mindset in overcoming physical limitations [12][13] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding what works for one's own body and mind in achieving fitness goals [6][19]