I love this so much. I’m recovering from atypical bulimia at the moment, and my favourite mantra that I read somewhere “there’s more to you and your life than your relationship with gravity”.
As an ED Dr I am ashamed by what was told to this woman by the GP. What a remarkable journey. I hope this young lady continues to share her messege. I have seen so many patients who's weight was healthy but mentally and physically worse than my severe underweight patients. This messege needs to be spread everywhere. Completely agree with set point to. Great ted talk. Great inspiration.
Christopher Monford it is sad. Now that I’m considered “overweight” by my doctors it isn’t acknowledged I have an eating disorder. I was put into two treatment centers as a teen for anorexia and bulimia. Recently relapsed and my doctor told me it’s incredibly difficult to eat 800 calories let alone less. That I’m probably doing it wrong. Reached out to a dietician..... I have a $6000 deductible before my insurance pays. $6000 I would have to have paid before January to get help. Otherwise anything is out of my pocket. I can’t afford that so I can’t get help. It’s either that or I’m told by friends I just don’t eat much that’s okay. Doctors who say I’m not sick enough basically since I’m not underweight. ED help should be more readily accessible especially when its being sought after on their own. Atypical anorexia is silent. And serious. All eds are serious. But atypical anorexia is one most will never notice until it’s to late. :(
This is a brilliant, that is beautiful and brave. Not only is Zoe an exceptional TEDx speaker with great insight offered in this talk. But also a fantastic contributor helping future TEDx speakers. Well done Zoe- two years on and this talk is still finding new fans!
Oh, no idea eating disorders could be this dangerous. I semi recovered but figured I was a healthy weight so no longer had a problem. After watching this it was definatly the boot I needed. I want to recover properly now. Fed up with being a war in my own head, I resonate so much with this talk it is like my own train of thoughts. Those scales though 👍 my challenge for later. They are going! This has inspired me to get this sorted once and for all. Cheers TED!
Zoe has always done so much for others; she has abseiled down Lincoln Cathedral and jumped out of a plane on a sponsored sky-dive, despite a fear of heights and flying, all for charity. She has been a caring daughter, a loving wife, a wonderful aunt to her beloved “Jellybeans” and the most devoted friend anyone could ask for! Her story has been far from a fairy-tale, yet she has fought tirelessly through it all, not simply for her own benefit, but for the well-being of others. Her passion and drive to help others is without limited as anyone can see watching this powerful, insightful and deeply personal journey through recovery from a-typical anorexia. I cannot find the words for just how proud and honoured I feel to call Zoe my best friend! Please support this truly amazing and inspiring young lady to spread awareness of a-typical anorexia and the importance of set point theory by getting the message out there!
I had a friend also who suffer of anorexia. Like you, she recovered from it. She’s another person now, very positive and active. So sweet and helpful. I am happy for her and for you.
Zoe is am amazing young lady who I have seen go from a bubbly person to an introverted type A anorexic and a shadow of the person she was inside and out. Her journey has been such an eye opener for the family and her friends. The fact that she has had the guts to do something positive out of her journey is wonderful and I am sure she will make a huge difference to many people. Her talk is very inspiring and made such sense. Set Point theory needs putting out there and Zoe does it in a clear and concise manner which allows us all to have that light bulb moment. This is her first ever talk and I am sure it won't be the last..................
You have truly inspired me. I am going home smashing my scales and going to say screw it and start living my life! I met you at the event and I have to say you radiate grace and kindness. I will never forget how you have helped me.
I have just sat and cried throughout the whole of this. Yes. Yes. Yes. How so true. I have been so consumed by dieting. This has opened up my eyes in so many ways! I am so stealing the phrase at the end of this. Let's count memories not calories. Thank you! Yes!
What a brilliant example you are! I work with teens and the focus on diets is unreal. Very eye opening. Delivered well despite a tech glitch and I have to say very inspiring and it actually made me emotional. Very very interesting talk. Your story is incredible. Thank you.
Thank you for speaking out. So many of us suffer from EDs and disordered eating. I wish doctors had more education about EDs, especially in this day and age, and relied less (or not at all) on that useless BMI chart.
Excellent talk Zoe, makes so much sense and I am so disappointed on your behalf that the GP did not listen to you when you clearly needed help. Well done for having the courage to do the talk and for sharing your story x
Finally a decent TED talk on ED awareness. A-typical eating disorders is just as dangerous as any other ED. Shout this messege for the people at the back to hear. Great delivery and really passionate honest speaker spoke from the heart and with passion and professionalism. Set point is a good concept for all to hear too. Thank you.
This makes so much sense to me. I have done every diet possible for years and each time my weight goes back up unless I spend hours in fitness suites and all my time counting calories. This lassy is so right. I love the example of the chocolates you hear it all the time. So true Such a relatable talk. Really touches the heart. Definatly had a tear at the scales bit and at the end. Brave woman sharing her process.
That smash tho 👌 if you agree or disagree with set point that's fine. Good to have the knowledge though. Personally for me it makes a lot of sense and explains why I have repeatedly lost money doing slimming world over and over. It just doesn't work. Saw her speak at aspire global a few weeks back, her full story had me in floods of tears. She is a QUEEN! Overcoming so much you would not believe, to now raising much needed awareness of eating disorders and how to avoid that yo yo trap. Don't know if she will ever read this comment, but if you do!?!?!? Keep going! I got rid of my scales at the Aspire event and it has made such a difference to my mood everyday thank you!
When you have an ED, you already don’t feel worthy of anything because you aren’t “thin enough”, so to be told you’re not thin enough to be diagnosed with the ED it unfortunately falsely tells you you’re not worthy of recovery.
As a health professional I applaud this. BMI is outdated and over used. Shame on the GP. Set point is a fascinating perspective. Great inspiring talk. Is she barefoot?
Wow! A truly moving and inspiring talk from possibly the strongest and most beautiful woman I have ever seen! The scale smash was simply epic! Well done Zoe, you are indeed a barefoot legend! 😘
That was awesome, Zoe, and such an important message. Thoroughly impressed with your presentation, your strength (as if it needed stating) and especially the smashing of those scales! Could not be prouder to call you a friend... WELL BLOODY DONE!!
I needed to hear this today! thank you for explaining set point in a way i understand I have had a few HCP trying to explain it to me but I have never understood. This is such an eye opener and has really made me think. Great talk!
There is no such thing as a set point, it's just your body trying to adjust to the exercise regiment you've been repeating over and over again. An easy remedy is to try different methods, just switch it up a little. There's a reason why it's called a theory, it hasn't been proven to be real. Furthermore, if all your doing is dieting then you're obviously doing it wrong, you're supposed to be moving.
I love this so much. I’m recovering from atypical bulimia at the moment, and my favourite mantra that I read somewhere “there’s more to you and your life than your relationship with gravity”.
As an ED Dr I am ashamed by what was told to this woman by the GP. What a remarkable journey. I hope this young lady continues to share her messege. I have seen so many patients who's weight was healthy but mentally and physically worse than my severe underweight patients. This messege needs to be spread everywhere. Completely agree with set point to. Great ted talk. Great inspiration.
Christopher Monford it is sad. Now that I’m considered “overweight” by my doctors it isn’t acknowledged I have an eating disorder. I was put into two treatment centers as a teen for anorexia and bulimia. Recently relapsed and my doctor told me it’s incredibly difficult to eat 800 calories let alone less. That I’m probably doing it wrong. Reached out to a dietician..... I have a $6000 deductible before my insurance pays. $6000 I would have to have paid before January to get help. Otherwise anything is out of my pocket. I can’t afford that so I can’t get help.
It’s either that or I’m told by friends I just don’t eat much that’s okay. Doctors who say I’m not sick enough basically since I’m not underweight. ED help should be more readily accessible especially when its being sought after on their own. Atypical anorexia is silent. And serious. All eds are serious. But atypical anorexia is one most will never notice until it’s to late. :(
This is a brilliant, that is beautiful and brave. Not only is Zoe an exceptional TEDx speaker with great insight offered in this talk. But also a fantastic contributor helping future TEDx speakers. Well done Zoe- two years on and this talk is still finding new fans!
Oh, no idea eating disorders could be this dangerous. I semi recovered but figured I was a healthy weight so no longer had a problem. After watching this it was definatly the boot I needed. I want to recover properly now. Fed up with being a war in my own head, I resonate so much with this talk it is like my own train of thoughts. Those scales though 👍 my challenge for later. They are going! This has inspired me to get this sorted once and for all. Cheers TED!
You can do it. I’m rooting for you! ❤
Zoe has always done so much for others; she has abseiled down Lincoln Cathedral and jumped out of a plane on a sponsored sky-dive, despite a fear of heights and flying, all for charity. She has been a caring daughter, a loving wife, a wonderful aunt to her beloved “Jellybeans” and the most devoted friend anyone could ask for! Her story has been far from a fairy-tale, yet she has fought tirelessly through it all, not simply for her own benefit, but for the well-being of others. Her passion and drive to help others is without limited as anyone can see watching this powerful, insightful and deeply personal journey through recovery from a-typical anorexia. I cannot find the words for just how proud and honoured I feel to call Zoe my best friend! Please support this truly amazing and inspiring young lady to spread awareness of a-typical anorexia and the importance of set point theory by getting the message out there!
I had a friend also who suffer of anorexia. Like you, she recovered from it. She’s another person now, very positive and active. So sweet and helpful. I am happy for her and for you.
We are proud of you Fred. More than you could ever imagine.
Love mum and dad.
X
Awe, that is so lovely. ♥️
Zoe is am amazing young lady who I have seen go from a bubbly person to an introverted type A anorexic and a shadow of the person she was inside and out. Her journey has been such an eye opener for the family and her friends. The fact that she has had the guts to do something positive out of her journey is wonderful and I am sure she will make a huge difference to many people. Her talk is very inspiring and made such sense. Set Point theory needs putting out there and Zoe does it in a clear and concise manner which allows us all to have that light bulb moment. This is her first ever talk and I am sure it won't be the last..................
You have truly inspired me. I am going home smashing my scales and going to say screw it and start living my life! I met you at the event and I have to say you radiate grace and kindness. I will never forget how you have helped me.
I have just sat and cried throughout the whole of this. Yes. Yes. Yes. How so true. I have been so consumed by dieting. This has opened up my eyes in so many ways! I am so stealing the phrase at the end of this. Let's count memories not calories. Thank you! Yes!
What a brilliant example you are! I work with teens and the focus on diets is unreal. Very eye opening. Delivered well despite a tech glitch and I have to say very inspiring and it actually made me emotional. Very very interesting talk. Your story is incredible. Thank you.
Thank you for speaking out. So many of us suffer from EDs and disordered eating. I wish doctors had more education about EDs, especially in this day and age, and relied less (or not at all) on that useless BMI chart.
Excellent talk Zoe, makes so much sense and I am so disappointed on your behalf that the GP did not listen to you when you clearly needed help. Well done for having the courage to do the talk and for sharing your story x
This message is so important for anyone who feels that they're controlled by their weight. Such an inspirational message x
Finally a decent TED talk on ED awareness. A-typical eating disorders is just as dangerous as any other ED. Shout this messege for the people at the back to hear. Great delivery and really passionate honest speaker spoke from the heart and with passion and professionalism. Set point is a good concept for all to hear too. Thank you.
This makes so much sense to me. I have done every diet possible for years and each time my weight goes back up unless I spend hours in fitness suites and all my time counting calories. This lassy is so right. I love the example of the chocolates you hear it all the time. So true Such a relatable talk. Really touches the heart. Definatly had a tear at the scales bit and at the end. Brave woman sharing her process.
That smash tho 👌 if you agree or disagree with set point that's fine. Good to have the knowledge though. Personally for me it makes a lot of sense and explains why I have repeatedly lost money doing slimming world over and over. It just doesn't work. Saw her speak at aspire global a few weeks back, her full story had me in floods of tears. She is a QUEEN! Overcoming so much you would not believe, to now raising much needed awareness of eating disorders and how to avoid that yo yo trap. Don't know if she will ever read this comment, but if you do!?!?!? Keep going! I got rid of my scales at the Aspire event and it has made such a difference to my mood everyday thank you!
When you have an ED, you already don’t feel worthy of anything because you aren’t “thin enough”, so to be told you’re not thin enough to be diagnosed with the ED it unfortunately falsely tells you you’re not worthy of recovery.
As a health professional I applaud this. BMI is outdated and over used. Shame on the GP. Set point is a fascinating perspective. Great inspiring talk. Is she barefoot?
Wow! A truly moving and inspiring talk from possibly the strongest and most beautiful woman I have ever seen! The scale smash was simply epic! Well done Zoe, you are indeed a barefoot legend! 😘
Such a beautiful soul and powerful message
That was awesome, Zoe, and such an important message. Thoroughly impressed with your presentation, your strength (as if it needed stating) and especially the smashing of those scales! Could not be prouder to call you a friend... WELL BLOODY DONE!!
So proud of you Zoe!!! You are doing amazing!! Such an inspiration!! I lava you 😘😘😘
Absolutely amazing talk. Truly inspiring and absolutely fantastic woman. It takes such a strong person to do this.
Thanks for sharing your personal story of eating disorder.
watching this has been like a free therapy session, it also makes so much sense.
I needed to hear this today! thank you for explaining set point in a way i understand I have had a few HCP trying to explain it to me but I have never understood. This is such an eye opener and has really made me think. Great talk!
Such an important message for people to hear. Well done on putting this out there to help others. Keep going, you’re doing great!
Well done Zoe. So proud of you.
The genetic weight part we all ignore 😩😩 but trying so hard to slim down
Can relate so much...so lonely its untrue.
Excellent Ted talk!
Fantastic inspirational and important
I love this.... and I agree.
Absolute incredible 💙💙💙
One word: Wow
let's count memories not calories.... :)
SMASHED IT! (In more ways than one ...) 👏🏻
So beautiful!! thank you for sharing your story
Love this so much.
Heck yes!!
Gutsy young lady, worked out whats best for her and making it happen for her.
There is no such thing as a set point, it's just your body trying to adjust to the exercise regiment you've been repeating over and over again. An easy remedy is to try different methods, just switch it up a little. There's a reason why it's called a theory, it hasn't been proven to be real. Furthermore, if all your doing is dieting then you're obviously doing it wrong, you're supposed to be moving.
The answer is Jesus, give Him a try and then tell me what's up.
She does not look like she's at her set point.
Shut up
@@vex2877 kinda rude and uncalled for.
@@nick9234 and so was your comment :)
@@vex2877 why???
Clearly English comprehension is not your strong suit. The whole point of a set point is that it is unique to each individual.
This is extremely unmotivating. Being happy is good, but to believe you are bound by your "set point" is wrong and associated with obesity...
Shut up