How to Lose 50 Pounds and Keep Them Off | Arya Sharma | TEDxUAlberta

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We don’t have a cure for obesity. While many will diet, exercise, and thus, lose weight - keeping that weight off is where the real struggle lies. In this compelling and humorous talk, Dr. Sharma explores the complex biology behind weight loss and regain, and why obesity should be managed as a chronic disease rather than as a personal failure.

Arya M. Sharma is Professor and Chair in Obesity Research and Management at the University of Alberta as well as Medical Director of the Alberta Health Services Provincial Obesity Strategy. In 2005, he spearheaded the launch of the Canadian Obesity Network, which has remarkably transformed the landscape of obesity research and management in Canada. His research focuses on innovative approach to managing obese patients and includes the development of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System.

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I watched this 5 times and still don't know how to lose 50 lbs. I do know how to lose 50 mins though

ActorMD
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The moment you realise you've just been watching a sales pitch 09:14 - that was low Dr Sharma 👎

mobk
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As a person who has struggled with obesity for years, I found this video extremely useful. In summary, the message I got is that I need to realize that this is a chronic condition, and as such I need to live with it; it’s not depressing at all, it all means that I need to change my mindset and continue doing what I did to lose the 50lbs so I can keep them off. Before this video I would easily lose 100lbs but then stopped and going back to my old ways (not exercising, eating junk food, etc.) but now, I will make my peace with the fact that it is a chronic condition that is not to be cured…but managed. Love it!

christytekk
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This is why I read comments before waiting my time. Thanks all😁

kroxxy
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If you're reading this
You are doing great.
Never give up.
👍💪🥇

YelaDuck
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LOL "How to lose 50 pounds?" "I'll tell you the solution... come to my clinic so I can tell it to you." Kind of like he's advertising his clinic and trying to gain patients

aazz
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I'm usually impressed by Tedx but this particular talk was an insult to all of us who want real answers.

rodneysaito
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it's safe to assume that most of the people who watch this video are overweight themselves and looking for answers, and when the Doc says that seeking the help of a professional can help to keep it off, a large proportion of the viewers are disappointed. It's so easy to put the weight on. So many temptations pushing and tugging us from so many directions. How can one be consistent with their quest when there are so many traps and pitfalls around every corner? Wouldn't it be so much better if there's was a magical quick-fix?

It's easy to put it on and so hard to take it off. Each one of us has a particular physiological make up. Less sugar and carbs, more proteins, gluten free, no starch, vegetarian/vegan, paleo...whatever works for us individually.

Drink a glass of water before meals, eat small portions throughout the day instead of two or three bigger meals, move your body with dance, cycling and whatever inspires you, be aware of your situation, accept it, and learn to love yourself by reinforcing it and taking action. It's your chance to move toward. It gets harder as we age. Watch less TV and stop spending so much time with the computer. The answer is in your head.

dimik
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I once lost 50 pounds by grieving, smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee. And yes, I gained it back when my life got better. The irony is that people around me so complimented my skinny unhealthy. I am now trying to make healthy choices that satisfy me and walk. I really think about nurturing my brain and the nutrition in what I am putting in my mouth. I have lost about seven pounds. I no longer flatter people who lose drastically..there are better ways, like noticing the person is grounded and comfortable with themselves.

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As an alcoholic struggles with sobriety, I struggle with the disease of obesity. But first I must Accept that I have this problem, and my struggle will be for a lifetime. As the alcoholic has their AA meetings, I, too, need must seek the resources I need if I want to control my weight. I cannot do it alone.

haroldpinteresque
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No information, just waste of time. Professional help, as though people don't know. You have addressed the problem, and yourself dont have the solution.

MuneeshKumar
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The idea, the message being spread here is that the "how" goes by a deep understanding that you are suffering from a chronic disease. Until you haven't digested this fact, the pounds wont lift off. Well worth the TEDx for the unaware.

leventejeney
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THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Why in the world would our bodies want us to gain the weight back when we were taught our bodies are better off without it?

miriameclipse
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I'm that one in twenty and how you loose it (for those who are able) IS important. Don't make any changes to your lifestyle that are not permanent and always prioratise your health over the actual weight loss. Also check that you're up to date on what a healthy diet is, the info has changed a lot in the last decade, in fact it's turned on its head. Dr Berg has some good vids and Dr Robert Lustig's The Bitter Truth is the best Ted Talk I've watched. My other advice is don't buy anything (other than decent food) if help/advice isn't free then it's biased. Good luck.

r.brooks
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I lost 100 pounds last year, and have watched 20 come back despite the fact that I've kept up most of my good habits. It's really stinkin hard. I wish this video had more practical steps that I can follow.

robsorbo
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I'm doing intermittent fasting and in 4 months lost 30 pounds. I'm currently trying to just eat once a day. I believe he has a point in some of what he said. Especially around the beginning.

FrankGreenway
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In my experience, I became a vegan. I can eat all I want, as long as I eat the right stuff. My weight is slowly going down. No hunger, I feel great, and I will never go back.

petmomful
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Sorry, Doc... waste of 10 minutes of my life. The answer is... keep the medical professionals who haven't changed much of their thinking in the last 50 years while the West has ballooned in constant business? Umm... whaaa? I respect and appreciate and see the need for our medical professionals, but your answer is disturbingly tone-deaf. What's the answer? I'm not sure, but all this build-up for, "come see me or one of my associates regularly for the rest of your life" doesn't seem to have been working for the last half century.

j.justin
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ok, tomorrow I'll buy a rubber band and hold it, great advice.

IsletaWoman
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I am very interested in the physiological/ biological ways the body tries to re-gain the weight. I hope another time he can teach us about this. Yes, treating obesity like a chronic disease makes sense, but that could've been said in 2 minutes.

widerman