TED Talks

I try to go on TED once a week but sometimes a few weeks go by before I can watch one or two new TED talks. Who am I kidding? Once you watch one, you need to watch about ten more!

Today, one of the highlighted talks grabbed my attention, "Why Some People Find Exercise Harder Than Others." Now this is one I had to watch. While it wasn't the most gripping talk, the researcher argues that if you:
1 - keep goals managable and short term
2 - keep your eyes on the prize, only focus on that goal
you'll find that exercising will be easier.

http://www.ted.com/talks/emily_balcetis_why_some_people_find_exercise_harder_than_others

The next one was so depressing. She is a neuroscientist who tells us that the brain's set weight for our body can go up but it can not go down. So, if I agree with her, my body, for the rest of my life will be trying to get back to 272! I can't even think about it!

http://www.ted.com/talks/sandra_aamodt_why_dieting_doesn_t_usually_work

I think this guy was saying I should only have thin, fit friends. But...I'm not quite sure. :)

http://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_christakis_the_hidden_influence_of_social_networks#t-733354


But this is the one that made me smile the most. Eat healthy and you will change your cells including your brain.

http://www.ted.com/talks/dean_ornish_says_your_genes_are_not_your_fate