Beating a Food Addiction | CR Pete Petersen | TEDxUIdaho

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2018
  • According to the World Health Organization, and perhaps for the first time in history, there are now more people in the world who are malnourished and obese than malnourished and underweight. Our relationships with food have evolved over the past century, leading to this paradox. In this talk, Pete sheds some light on this problem and offers a solution. Pete was morbidly obese for almost 30 years. Doctors diagnosed him with diabetes, depression, fatty liver, and high blood pressure along with neuropathy, partial blindness, and sleep apnea. He lost 115 lbs about seven years ago and kept it off with a reversal of several health issues. He’s spent most of his career working with people with disabilities and is a diabetes prevention coach.He’s a member of the board of directors and Chair of the board for the Upper-valley Center for Domestic Violence and chair of the Madison County Community Council. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 168

  • @kelvinjames6344
    @kelvinjames6344 Рік тому +323

    Food addiction needs to be treated like herion addiction
    Food addiction is real

  • @oliviasilver5698
    @oliviasilver5698 4 роки тому +532

    If your watching this video, there is hope for you!

  • @JacobRise1492
    @JacobRise1492 10 місяців тому +111

    I lost 38 lbs in a year because of this guy. Thank you so very much.

    • @azhotmom
      @azhotmom 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your success!

    • @sengoku_fin
      @sengoku_fin 3 місяці тому

      Any one of these success stories could be my starting point. So far, all of them have failed to bring me any meaningful change to my body, albeit my attitude and knowledge towards food and eating has changed greatly for the better. I've learned to not beat myself up about it as well. I'm proud of both accomplishments.
      I am happy that you've made the change happen. I'm happy to see people are able to despite my personal lack of success. Every one of you remind me, like this guy on the video, that losing weight is not impossible. Thank you for sharing.

    • @JacobRise1492
      @JacobRise1492 3 місяці тому

      @@sengoku_fin my girlfriend broke up with me and my mom got arrested and I'm in foster care now. Gained it all back.
      Good luck tho

    • @sengoku_fin
      @sengoku_fin 3 місяці тому

      @@JacobRise1492 Big hardships for sure. I believe you - get some off, gain it back later for reasons, big or small. I've found that beating myself up because of "what i do to myself" is one of the worst poisons to swallow... so please keep your head healthy, the body follows wherever the head leads it.

  • @carylibby8282
    @carylibby8282 Рік тому +69

    Night time binge eating has been and continues to be my downfall. When I make the conscious decision to not eat after 6 pm (1800 hours) I find my overall health and stress levels improve almost instantaneously. Thank you kind sir for such a poignant and refreshing talk.

    • @FPHELPS.177
      @FPHELPS.177 4 місяці тому

      that is a great idea!!

    • @musicandhockey
      @musicandhockey 4 дні тому

      I do this, but I have insomnia and chronic fear so night time binge eating is like my "pacifier"... it quells me temporarily, but I always end up feeling awful because of glucose spikes and mood changes. Also inflammation and other pains. Being healthy is so much better, but why do I still choose the junkfood at night? I eat healthy all day and drink just water. I exercise, meditate, journal.... Night really messes with my mind and body

  • @prmichel
    @prmichel 2 роки тому +355

    the truth is if you completely stop eating junk and fill your body with whole foods, mostly plants, you lose the addiction to junk. Even if you cave in and get your favorite after weeks of clean eating not only will it not taste as good as you remember but then you get to see how it really affects your body, headache, stomach discomfort, fatigue, craving more.

    • @ElephantPatronus
      @ElephantPatronus Рік тому +17

      This is soooo true. I've been there. I fell off the wagon. Now I'm on my way to getting myself back.

    • @jayblack7559
      @jayblack7559 Рік тому +18

      The truth is if you beat the addiction you beat the addiction?....duh

    • @Devante516
      @Devante516 Рік тому +6

      The second part about how it makes you feel but the first part no.
      Doughnuts and ice cream are dangerously delicious no matter how long you go without

    • @shinebrightandbethelight
      @shinebrightandbethelight Рік тому

      ​@@Devante516 when you get your body clean from stopping all fake foods your taste buds change. I've started to fast only eat 1 meal a day with only real foods no processed foods or vegetable oils and I ate some of my favorite chips today because my brain thought I'd like them by habit and I literally couldn't taste them as I use to taste them they didn't have the same effect on me so it's definitely a mental game but our bodies also get physically addicted thanks to us all having insulin resistance from processed foods and vegetable oils which are also in all the processed foods. Start fasting you'll love it I've never felt better. Heaps of fasting videos on UA-cam an it can reduce chances of and or heal diseases in the body. Sorry long story short lol

    • @revadiva836
      @revadiva836 Рік тому

      I’m trying this 😩

  • @shreyamandal2388
    @shreyamandal2388 2 роки тому +99

    Today I have successfully managed to not give in to a binge eating episode. This talk was enlightening. From tomorrow, I'm going to retake charge of my life. I will not eat after 7PM

    • @claranora2617
      @claranora2617 2 роки тому +1

      All the luck in the world to you :)

    • @galeocean4182
      @galeocean4182 2 роки тому +8

      those of us who experience binging know what a big deal that is! wishing you the best

    • @YeetoLavito
      @YeetoLavito 2 роки тому

      You got this Shreya!

    • @joeclark6413
      @joeclark6413 Рік тому

      That's what always happens, never works and I just go back to binge eating chocolate and sweets

    • @carrielynnhoward4599
      @carrielynnhoward4599 Рік тому +2

      Let yourself eat after 7pm if you are physically hungry. I feel like giving yourself rules like that eventually trigger the binging.

  • @RealKGodX
    @RealKGodX 4 місяці тому +12

    this is what i needed to hear to push me over the edge, i’m not 300 yet but i’m damn close. I will beat this. I will be better. Starting today is a new life for me. i’ll thankyou when it’s done, which will be never. in the meantime i’ll thank you for inspiring me.

    • @azhotmom
      @azhotmom 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing. I am only 25 lbs overweight but the food addiction is the same, nonetheless. I've come to the conclusion that I've been lazy with many things, not just food discipline..and I've discovered that being disciplined in all aspects of my life will help me lose weight.. Like stop hitting snooze and just get up; practicing piano daily even when I don't feel like it; forcing myself to go for a walk even when it's cold outside. These are all helping me strengthen that will to say no to foods that don't help me achieve weight loss.. Good luck to you!

  • @dmomnashnash8546
    @dmomnashnash8546 Рік тому +45

    Key word
    Science is controversial over food being addictive
    Anyone with a food addiction knows food addiction exists

    • @MTV_94
      @MTV_94 Рік тому

      Totally!!!
      I hate statements like if alcoholic drinks himself to death it's an addiction, but if foodcraver becoming morbidly obese and die it's some "hormonal problem"

  • @alimakingherway8714
    @alimakingherway8714 Рік тому +40

    I pray we can get through this.

  • @DefiantStyle
    @DefiantStyle 3 роки тому +83

    Male 33 y/o 5'9" 175 lb and just found out I have a food addiction. I've been feeling so bad on my low calorie diet that I came to the realization on my own that I have one. Binge eater, always hungry, love savory foods, weight fluctuations, loss of interest, sleep problems, feeling horrible, slight bulemia I had no idea I was dealing with an addiction. My diet has made it worse than ever right now with the constant eating throughout the day. Tomorrow I'm gonna start eating way less and not give into the cravings. This is worse than quitting smoking 😞

    • @elvamontes5424
      @elvamontes5424 2 роки тому +2

      Hows it going?

    • @PeachesandMoss
      @PeachesandMoss 2 роки тому +11

      I was bulimic and addicted to food for 13 years. Now I’ve been free of it since 2011. You can do it don’t quit! There is a way out.

    • @crysononyt
      @crysononyt Рік тому +4

      I wouldn’t recommend restricting your food intake too low after extreme binging, it might continue the cycle... on the other hand maybe try meal preparation or balanced eating for a week to ten days and I’m sure even a day will push you in the right direction- too bad I waited a year to comment a reply!

    • @daniellehedger3644
      @daniellehedger3644 Рік тому

      The honesty here is beautiful. Never give up on yourself

    • @mariamsobhy9111
      @mariamsobhy9111 3 місяці тому

      Please update us on your journey. I hope you are remembering to be kind and empathetic to yourself after you realized what you are going through.

  • @virginiarogers9564
    @virginiarogers9564 3 роки тому +81

    Great short talk!!!! I having been riding the death train of food for a long time. But now I am changing jobs hoping to turn some switches on and some off!! Been working night shift for 14 years and have gain 100 lbs during that time. I weigh well over 300. I Hoping going to days will change some things!!! Thank you for those hopeful words!!

    • @tammieholland6500
      @tammieholland6500 2 роки тому +2

      Switching to days is a solid start. So much more is available for day workers as far as exercise options and walks. Much success to you!

    • @Nan-59
      @Nan-59 Рік тому +1

      How are you doing now?

    • @Mrnumber
      @Mrnumber Рік тому +2

      As someone who swings back and forth you can lose weight even doing shift work, it does however require preparation and planning, I find eating on a schedule really helped me. Wish you luck in your endeavor!

  • @allkindsamusicchick
    @allkindsamusicchick 3 роки тому +35

    Bravo!! I truly needed some inspiration tonight! There is hope for me going forward!!!

  • @JasKhalid
    @JasKhalid Рік тому +10

    Brilliant and so polite. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @RudyLouie
    @RudyLouie Рік тому +23

    Let's be honest, you searched for this

    • @11lvr11
      @11lvr11 Рік тому +4

      Unfortunately yes

  • @Therian_Household
    @Therian_Household 4 місяці тому +5

    I have been having trouble with my weight recently, i am in the 4TH grade i have an addiction, i have lost my addiction but now that i saw this i am even more inspired to keep it off me. I run out of breath to quickly, i cant fit into some clothes and i dont like they way it makes me look. I HATE IT but i am not extremely over weight but its becoming a problem that makes me not like the way i look because looking at my stomach makes or chin makes me realize i need to STOP. I am inspired thanks to this guy. THANK YOU LOTS! 😁

    • @TheINFP_Diary
      @TheINFP_Diary 4 місяці тому +3

      I'm so proud of you for caring about your health, especially at this age, I am 22 years old and am just now facing and getting past my food addiction, I wish I started as young as you, you're such an inspiration!

    • @Therian_Household
      @Therian_Household 4 місяці тому

      Anytime! @@TheINFP_Diary

  • @moonlightstargem1006
    @moonlightstargem1006 Рік тому +16

    We’re gonna need ideas to manage our stress in a healthy way!!

  • @newm1133
    @newm1133 Рік тому +39

    Thinking about losing weight is a little bit nervous for me because I seek comfort in food. A month ago I quit nicotine and I’ve gained more weight from feeding my food addiction as a replacement. It makes me nervous to change my eating habits and even watching this video I feel like I need chips here with me…

    • @bekindrewind9675
      @bekindrewind9675 Рік тому +2

      I hear you, and I know the feeling well. I wish you all the very best in life

    • @newm1133
      @newm1133 Рік тому +13

      @@bekindrewind9675 saw your reply and I had to come back to update, still nicotine free and down 50 lbs. really doing a lot of work mentally and physically as I’ve learned you can’t do one without the other. Thank you for your wishes.

    • @bekindrewind9675
      @bekindrewind9675 Рік тому +2

      @@newm1133 Oh wow, I'm thrilled for you. Yes good call on mental and physical both. You must be working hard at it. Very inspiring and a big challenge ahead for me. Thanks so much for replying.
      I'm at the beginning of my realisation that I have food addiction (for ahem 35 years) but having it slowly sink in gives me hope I can address it. Actually realising it and admitting it is the first big step. Your "chips" comment really hit me with its honesty (a chip fan myself).
      I wish you continued success and meaningful recovery.

    • @Jmal1090
      @Jmal1090 7 місяців тому

      ​@@newm1133I'm in the exact same position, quit smoking a year ago and gained 80 pounds. I replaced stress smoking with stress eating because of my already unhealthy relationship with food. What's been working for you?

    • @newm1133
      @newm1133 7 місяців тому +4

      @@Jmal1090 so my next update on this post is I’m now down 110lbs. Big thing that helped me
      Curve the snacking and excess stress was meditation. Quitting smoking is much harder then quitting the snacks but the hardest part is becoming mentally healthy enough to deal with your problems without a coping device. I’m still not perfect but I’m trying every single day. I really hope that you find what you are looking for good luck to you.

  • @impatient_geist
    @impatient_geist 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing Pete.

  • @LS-pl3yr
    @LS-pl3yr 3 роки тому +3

    Well said!

  • @user-ch2lp9er6p
    @user-ch2lp9er6p Рік тому +1

    Excellent info!

  • @miryrussell145
    @miryrussell145 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! This really helped!

  • @abjkl
    @abjkl Місяць тому

    Incredible video -- thank you.

  • @LifeOfManifest
    @LifeOfManifest 2 роки тому +1

    Thank u ! Long life to u! ✨♥️

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 Рік тому +13

    Truly enjoying this episode while living fasted and eating clean. No more paying homage to The King, The Clown, The Jack and that Red Headed stepchild named Wendy.

  • @parkersmith8837
    @parkersmith8837 2 роки тому

    Very helpful 🤙🏼

  • @user-tl1tc7pt4u
    @user-tl1tc7pt4u Рік тому

    Better than any other doctors that I have talked to!

  • @snehalgalashah8359
    @snehalgalashah8359 10 місяців тому

    Nice video.... thank you ❤

  • @shivanipopat5319
    @shivanipopat5319 4 роки тому +17

    Wonderful man 😊

    • @healthyliving4495
      @healthyliving4495 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, that is very kind

    • @nandanat.s8971
      @nandanat.s8971 3 роки тому

      @@healthyliving4495 i just want to get loss from food addiction. I lossed 10 kg in 3 months and I regained it.. Within 2 months... I ate like I'm mad. I continued to fill my tummy up even though it is full.... I donno what to do. I need help... That 's what all I know 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @boethius17
    @boethius17 Рік тому +10

    Bruh, why is the first add for dominos pizza

  • @priyabarua5741
    @priyabarua5741 3 роки тому +12

    Honest n on the face..loved it!

  • @Skoopyghost
    @Skoopyghost 3 місяці тому +2

    I had problems with self-harm, benzo, opoid, and alcohol addiction. Addiction is the person, not the substance. Benzos "weren't addictive" when I was abusing benzos.

  • @1stfire_shadow
    @1stfire_shadow 11 місяців тому +6

    Im honestly so addicted to fast food! How it tastes, how it makes me feel during. Hate the long term effects of course

    • @winterplayz-robloxmore8478
      @winterplayz-robloxmore8478 9 місяців тому

      I can help you, stop eating it 😏 simple. if you love the taste and feeling, blink and cure your brain, develop some SELF CONTROL, and eat it like once a week or every now and again. not difficult it's all your choices.

    • @catsdogswoof3968
      @catsdogswoof3968 8 місяців тому

      ​@@winterplayz-robloxmore8478kinda sparky though

    • @catsdogswoof3968
      @catsdogswoof3968 8 місяців тому

      I say roasted plants are pretty good maybe even lettuce raw lettuce with rare milk and meat and pure wheat plus a tomato

    • @catsdogswoof3968
      @catsdogswoof3968 8 місяців тому

      ​@@winterplayz-robloxmore8478bro it kinda is though what's your stats

  • @juliehillebrand3920
    @juliehillebrand3920 3 роки тому +9

    Excellent. Many morbidly obese people have deficiencies : vitamin mineral and protein and good healthy food , malnutrition exits mire in morbidly obese patients. I know. I worked 40+ years in a lab and saw this in all my obese patients! Such truth. Thank. I am sharing this video on Facebook

  • @TheINFP_Diary
    @TheINFP_Diary 4 місяці тому +2

    dry Fasting and eating fruit has saved my life and is now helping me recover

    • @MrTalkingzero
      @MrTalkingzero 2 місяці тому

      What about fats and proteins? Or do you mean you added fruit to your already ok diet?

  • @HeyTexasItsMe
    @HeyTexasItsMe Рік тому +1

    But how do you get there? How do you hear the cravings 😢

  • @sinazotame2411
    @sinazotame2411 3 роки тому +36

    It's really cheaper to eat healthy, imagine eating burgers and fries everyday how much your spending. Instead of stocking up on fruits and vegetables and meats and grains for a month, instead of having to go to a food joint everyday.

    • @healthyliving4495
      @healthyliving4495 3 роки тому +1

      So true

    • @mskissmyazzify
      @mskissmyazzify Рік тому

      Well. No buying beef and hamburger buns cost as much as a meal, yet it'll last for about a week.

    • @catsdogswoof3968
      @catsdogswoof3968 8 місяців тому

      Nope unless you grow them healthy food is a little more expensive like 7 dimes

    • @catsdogswoof3968
      @catsdogswoof3968 8 місяців тому

      ​@@mskissmyazzifywho tf wants week old burger

  • @shereeh175
    @shereeh175 3 роки тому +2

    I am suffering from one too

  • @poisedperson6475
    @poisedperson6475 Рік тому +5

    I have my DSM copy with me right now. There's a whole section on binge eating disorders from pages 329-354.

  • @melissaharper9951
    @melissaharper9951 Рік тому +6

    Whole box of donuts🙋‍♀️
    Whole packages of cookies🙋‍♀️

  • @dcpmootown
    @dcpmootown 7 місяців тому

    wow that hit me about the alcoholic I hope it helps me god help me

  • @alecianaidoo6527
    @alecianaidoo6527 3 місяці тому

    I’ve always been able to control myself in and out of diets it’s always been easy to lose weight when I want. But now I’m struggling and it’s a full on addiction. I do it for 4 days then I cave and I’m really scared. Any advice on where to begin. I’m really desperate. Everything is emotional. HELP!!

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 Рік тому +10

    I used to eat a whole bag of Doritos in a previous life.. LMAO. Makes me laugh I switched to Sun Chips 'thinkin' its healthier. OH NO. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Oh the memories...

    • @eriomnyc6073
      @eriomnyc6073 Рік тому

      SunChips r good

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 Рік тому +1

      @@eriomnyc6073 : They are don't get me wrong. Healthy? No...lol.

    • @TheMightyOdin
      @TheMightyOdin 10 місяців тому

      I used to eat 2 large bags of sun chips in my car with a couple of chocolate bars in a 25 minute drive home from work.

  • @Brsrafal
    @Brsrafal Рік тому

    Deff cheaper to eat healthy celery carrots brown rice chicken etc vs fast food meal cost u 15$ for that u csn cook turkey with veggies for week

  • @lililou5587
    @lililou5587 Рік тому +60

    Once an addict, always an addict. I was able to conquer my addiction for years and maintained a healthy lifestyle, but a trigger event occured and put me right down where I started. You are never safe. This issue is never behind you

    • @winterplayz-robloxmore8478
      @winterplayz-robloxmore8478 9 місяців тому +2

      just stop doing it, it ain't difficult, if you don't have brain damage, then your able to controll your choices, just don't do the thing your "addicted" to. if you find yourself still choosing to do it, you still want and like doing it. if you TRULY wanna stop you will stop

    • @Jamieconstable
      @Jamieconstable 9 місяців тому +20

      @@winterplayz-robloxmore8478You definitely haven’t had much life experience, sounds like something i’d say when i was 15 years old

    • @LegalizeRanch69
      @LegalizeRanch69 9 місяців тому +4

      @@winterplayz-robloxmore8478Andrew Tate is that you?

    • @winterplayz-robloxmore8478
      @winterplayz-robloxmore8478 9 місяців тому

      @@LegalizeRanch69 yes, no of course not but I follow him

    • @winterplayz-robloxmore8478
      @winterplayz-robloxmore8478 9 місяців тому

      @@Jamieconstable I'm 16. I clearly don't understand how it is for other people but I know how I would act in a situation like that

  • @Goodvibes-tz4ov
    @Goodvibes-tz4ov Місяць тому

    Ykw
    I am in my weight loss journey.... trying my best to loose the weight. Also depressed because of my career . And this food addiction is literally killing me .
    Just because of this I can't even focus on any other thing.
    I tried alot of things nothing helps me.
    I am feeling pity over myself. How i became worst version of myself.
    Because of this food addiction i becomes depressed, boring , lazy , toxic.... and all these things are killing me now.
    Please someone share your thought regarding to my situation. Please i want to get rid of this permanently please 🥺.

  • @Rebecca-zr3lu
    @Rebecca-zr3lu 2 місяці тому +1

    Blessings in an abundance of the faith. I salute you. 😘🙏Grace and peace be unto you and to this place. God bless you. Thank you. 😊Will you believe and receive Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal saviour??? I do. 😊

  • @1timbarrett
    @1timbarrett Рік тому +1

    I wish you were MY grandpa!

  • @beyoutifulglo
    @beyoutifulglo Рік тому

    🥺

  • @yeetqueen8729
    @yeetqueen8729 Рік тому +1

    I’m not addicted to food I just really like food that’s why I’m chubby. But I wish I could deny myself food but I just can’t.

  • @FPHELPS.177
    @FPHELPS.177 4 місяці тому

    food addiction is killing us but what is the answer? Maybe fasting-it is a challenge!

  • @cloudsthetics
    @cloudsthetics Місяць тому

    Watching this while having a burger

  • @frank-vh6ij
    @frank-vh6ij 4 роки тому +36

    who else is eating while watching this...

  • @porcelainheartxo
    @porcelainheartxo 7 місяців тому

    Help me 😭

  • @apr2047
    @apr2047 Місяць тому

    Love that they don’t show the belt lol

    • @guppygb6078
      @guppygb6078 3 дні тому +1

      Or a single picture of what he looked like before

  • @EatandAchieve
    @EatandAchieve 2 місяці тому

    I dont eat fast food, i dont eat sugar no carbs unless its fruits…. So why am I still addicted to food ???

  • @dcpmootown
    @dcpmootown 7 місяців тому

    Iam a food addict I never gave it a label have been for 40 years since childhood god help me

  • @yowanehakuuu
    @yowanehakuuu 2 місяці тому

    Food addiction is real. I can’t stop eating eating eating it’s like bottomless pit

  • @Thehoneybadger90
    @Thehoneybadger90 3 роки тому +3

    But what did you do?

  • @micahrich5683
    @micahrich5683 Рік тому +1

    Doesnt address food addiction

  • @monicaparker9170
    @monicaparker9170 2 роки тому +7

    Awww....He is so sweet. I could eat Him....😆 lol.very gental
    Thanks straight and to the point.

  • @j0ellyfish
    @j0ellyfish Рік тому

    ....Peter Petersen...
    Gee, his parents were original.