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| The Lounge | Help! Creative People Needed! Ideas For PSA Project Topic-Weight Loss | Mar 16 2009 01:38 (UTC) |
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Terri-Well to be honest I don't know many people that are a size 0, so im using a friend thats is at a healthy weight. I know exactly what you mean about using a bigger person, thats why I don't want to use myself for this project. I just feel people are going to look at me and say, yeah she probably needs to double her dosage. Pgeorgian!!! I totally understand were you are coming from, I can't even relate to someone with anorexia or bulimia because I have never push myself to that point. But when you think about it anorexia and bulimia are not the only types of eating disorders. What about people the people who are so overweight that living a normal life is no longer possible. When they are bed ridden, and can even get up to take a shower but continue to get 25, 000 calories a day. No one shows these types of psa's , they show the not eating instead of the overeating even though both lead to tragic deaths. I don't know what I'm doing anymore, I just feel like I'm not creative enough. I hate cliches but it seems as though that is what the professor is asking for.
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| The Lounge | Help! Creative People Needed! Ideas For PSA Project Topic-Weight Loss | Mar 15 2009 22:36 (UTC) |
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Yeah, I agree , mirrors make a strong visual! ok so this is my rough draft so far:
shot opens with girl looking in the mirror . pinches certain spots on her body. close up to facial expression walks toward a table I get a shot of a diet pill bottle(Xedrine, Stacker, etc) have her take out some pills,( one or two not sure) cut to her crushing diet pills into powder follow her movement to rolling paper and her simulate a coke addict "sniffing" the powder
then have her go on a mini trip, (i dont have enough time to exagerate the effects) then fall or lay on the floor with a whole bunch of cut out pictures of skinny models, fashion magazines, etc.
My message would be that the media portrays an unhealthy unattainable image of women and the lengths some people would endure to reach this non existent goal. The idea of weight loss as an obsession due to the influence of the media and how it leads to an addiction similar to hardcore drugs. What do you guys think? |
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| The Lounge | Help! Creative People Needed! Ideas For PSA Project Topic-Weight Loss | Mar 15 2009 21:12 (UTC) |
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ANY OTHER IDEAS ARE WELCOMED. My resources are limited so the more ideas the better I can decided what i can do or not. :)! |
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| The Lounge | Help! Creative People Needed! Ideas For PSA Project Topic-Weight Loss | Mar 15 2009 20:58 (UTC) |
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Thank you guys for all your imput! Terricontrary: The editing platform we are using is Final Cut Pro4, we are using a crappy Mini dv camera and are only allowed to make the movement continous, so we are not going to be able to apply animation, morphing, still images or anything of that sort. It's as simple as you can get, he just wants us to incorporate our wide, medium and close up shots, lighting techniques, and the message. I love your idea about the morphing people but we can't us morphing but i think i might be able to cut the some shots to have that same affect. Your second idea is great too, i think i can incorporate it better with the tools i have THanks! Jewels: That psa gave me chills!Oh man, great idea too, man if i only thought about it first!lol I can really draw some ideas from this, such as food as an addiction or something. flowergirl: Good point, i need to include a variety of people so that I can reach as many as i can. I just hope have the volunteers to do so!:) pgeorigan: I do need to refine my message because my professor wants us to show what the reward is at the end. That restaurant idea is great too, im definitely going to take that into consideration.
I also had the concept of weight as an addiction caused by the media. Like I can take a shot of a diet pill and smash into crystals and make it look like cocaine or something. The idea is to show how weight loss is an obsession and can become an addiction just like any other drug. not sure if i'm going to go with that because now you all gave me some other great ideas. I'm off to brainstorm!!! THANKS AGAIN ALL
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| Foods | yogurt and...? | Feb 24 2009 02:43 (UTC) |
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actually Plain or sugar-free low-fat or fat-free yogurt is allowed on the first phase. You're probably done with the first phase by now but just for future reference I like to add cinnamon with my plain yogurt, add some nuts and sweeteners and it make crunchy sweet combination. |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - October 19 - 25th, 2008 (Closed, Waiting List Available) | Oct 23 2008 19:24 (UTC) |
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Hi Sara, Seeing that you've probably blocked me from responding back to you( I wouldn't blame you, lol) I figured I would post my response on the board in order to amend my behavior. I just wanted to let you know that I apologize for responding in the manner I did. It was uncalled for and just the product of a really bad day. When I received your email I was in a very upset and aggravated mindset and I interpreted your email in a negative view rather than a motivating reminder. Again I apologize for upsetting or insulting you. I am truly embarrassed at how childish I acted. I wish you and your group the best of luck with this journey!!! Sincerely, Evie |
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 22 2008 22:51 (UTC) |
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Hey all, How is everything? Sorry I haven't stuck my head in here lately... been busy with work!!! ugh!!! weighed my self this morning at 189.8! 5/5/08 Sw :195lbs 5/22/08 CW:189.8
I really feel like I've lost inches around my waist!! And everyone keeps telling me i look skinner,lol I just tell them its only a few lbs., but thank them anyways. I actually stopped short on phase one because I really cheated big time last weekend when I went to visit some friends in Philly. But I am going ahead to phase 2 . congrats on the weight loss everyone.. 2lbs is great JAyne ohio has a great point... the closer you get to your goal the smaller that drop is going to be! So just think about it like this, you're closer to your goal!!!!! Hey Sarah those English muffins sound mouth watering, what's the brand?
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 16 2008 03:10 (UTC) |
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hey everyone!! haven't weighed myself this week. i don't want to get frustrated!! so im waiting till i finish phase one so maybe I'll weigh in next Thursday!
Congrats to everyone who lost the lbs and for those still on the wagon!!!! Great work, you guys are really inspiring and a great community to surround myself around. |
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 12 2008 22:35 (UTC) |
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sarah: thanks I'm trying to stick to my guns but its not that easy!! Sun123: i already have phase 2 marked on my calendar, lol!!! wow 317.9 that so close to the 200's ! Congrats!
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 12 2008 22:29 (UTC) |
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Hallo everyone! Happy late mother's day to you all.....unless you're not a mother yet or you're a guy,lol. Well I have a confession and I was looking for some advice!!! I took my mom out for dinner yesterday and I planned to stick to phase one. We were going to go to Red lobster and I thought i was set. you know some good fish and mixed veggie and I'll be allset. when we got there it was 2hr wait!!! So my mother really wanted to go to this mexican resturant ... ..to make a long story short i let myself have rice and a tortilla or two!!:( I know iknow i am a disapointment, lol which leads me to ask for the kind wisdom from you guys! Since I cheated yesterday on phase one, should i add another day to the phase?i mean i didnt indulge greatly but i did have carbs. Also, does giving into carbs during phase one ruin all my previous efforts?
Thanks!!!! |
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 10 2008 17:50 (UTC) |
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Thanks for the warm welcome Ohio45. I do know that 1 to 2lbs a week is the healthier and more permanent way to lose. weight. I want to be able to drop at least 30 lbs in 15 weeks.(May11-Aug 31) that's about 2lbs a week!but that is my max goal. I am not pushing it any more than what's considered healthy. i have lost more than 2lbs this week but that's only been because I am on phase 1 of SB and I guess form what I've read thats when you drop the most but it's mainly water weight. I don't expect to see the same results every week. I'm also actually counting my calories while on this phase. I keep my deficit between 750-900. Thanks for your wishes!! Evie |
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| Weight Loss | WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats | May 10 2008 16:52 (UTC) |
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Hey All! I just started SB 5/5/08 and I am confident this is the right lifestyle change I need. I have been visiting your thread the past couple of days and I fell in love with it. Your story is amazing sun123. It almost made me cry! And your guide is awesome, I have been using it since I started. I would love the advice of all you veteran South Beachers! my stats are age:20.... 21 in august gender: f height;5'3" SW:195 ( on 5/5/08) CW:191.6 GW:161-158 by my 21st birthday on August 16th!
Do you think it's possible to reach that goal by the end of August? I haven't been in my 150's-160's since 7th grade!
Thanks all , Evie |
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| Weight Loss | South beach diet | May 09 2008 18:25 (UTC) |
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Hey pink, I just started the Sb with my sister's on 5/5/08. So far, it's been great for me. I feel full , no headahces or stomach aches, however, can't say the same thing for my sisters :(. I've lost about 1.6lbs and I've read you can lose up to 13lbs in phase one. I know it's probably just water weight but it's motivating to see on the scale. Plus if you go into phase 2 I've read those "water weight lbs" stay off. But I am not an expert on this at all so you should consult with a specialist on this. This thread is very helpful if you consider or have anymore questions: http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/post/722 10.html
Good Luck!!! Evie |
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| Weight Loss | mariah carey! a big no-no?? | Apr 21 2008 01:39 (UTC) |
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HAHAHAHA I just posted a topic on this lol. I had the same reaction!!!
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| Weight Loss | Elliptical | Mar 22 2008 01:02 (UTC) |
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according to this website you CAN burn 700 calories on the elliptical using light effort. Maybe that just based on my weight (195)? You can look it up where you log in your activities. I worked out today for 20mins and I burned 189 calorie son the elliptical on a very light effort like level 3 i think. And i kept my heart rate level in between like below 50% of my average heart rate. If you multiply that by 3 for the full 60 min and you get over 500 calories.
I think it really depends on the person and the heart rate. |
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| Weight Loss | I am FINALLY seeing the results! Took 3 weeks... | Jan 22 2008 02:21 (UTC) |
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I've been on CC for a week now and expected to lose 2 lbs the first time around. I think I've only lost 1.4lbs. At first I was disappointed and worried that I wasn't doing it right because I really wanted those 2lbs! But now I see I have to be patient and I must accept this as a lifestyle not a diet. I stopped weighing myself and am focusing on getting healthier, stronger and I am measuring my weight loss by inches not lbs. Thank you so much for this post! I t has motivated me to keep truckin,lol. And be patient and appreciate my body! I'm looking forward to see how my hard-work pays off in the next few weeks!
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| Weight Loss | 9 weeks till spring challenge | Jan 17 2008 02:59 (UTC) |
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I'm so in!!!! CW-192 GW-177 15lb (March 20) This is going to be fun and hopefully helpful! |
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