This Blog will house a collection of posts & discussions created by BloomU's Senior Seminar course for Spring 2010.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
no impact blogpost assignment
In class on Wednesday I spoke about the "diet" type idea of the No Impact Experiment. What about the experiment is similar to "diets" and/or diet culture?
The No Impact Project is very similiar to a diet. It's got a gradual step by step process, group support and it's supposed to make you feel better. It might be more like a drug treatment plan. I also think it's kind of funny how everyone is so happy about doing the plan. Where's the people who tried it and were pissed off all day? Buick
It does compare to a diet...when you first start something like this or a diet, you get all hyped up and excited...then little by little you start to see the negative points to it...you miss and crave your old ways...but when you start seeing results, the energy comes back and gratification sets in.
It goes to say that giving up or altering anything you've become accustomed to is in some way or another like a diet. I quit smoking cigarettes: first I cut back and then eventually I completely broke free (the nicotine diet). I've quit many things, and of those many things a few took part of me with them. Isn't that what a diet does, takes from what was previously there following one's depriving themselves of something? Now if we could just get those pesky politicians and capitalist elites to go on a breathing diet, then perhaps we all could manage to become "Mild-Impact Peoples".
Buick, I like the comparison of the drug treatment- it's a sure fire detox that rids GHG instead of THC and PCP ha! It's definitely a positive alternative lifestyle and I'm pretty intrigued to see how this all pans out. Let's get startedd.
I believe it is similar to a diet because it requires you to step out of your comfort level to make a change. When people start a diet they have the goal of losing weight in mind. So they change their eating habits in hopes of reaching there desired goal. However, not everyone who diets is successful. It requires a strong will and desire to succeed. This is like "No Impact" because these people have a goal. Their goal is to preserve the enviroment. In order to do so, they must step out of their comfort levels and try unorthodox earth-friendly methods of living. Some people can make this transition with no problem while others will eventually fail. It all depends on how strong the persons' will to achieve their goal is.
I think that it is very similar to a diet especially the diets that are out now. I have seen some extreme diets like the "cookie" diet where you eat six of these "special" cookies and only that a day for 10 days and you are suppose to lose weight. Just like the "cookie" diet, this no impact thing is asking people to go from what they feel is normal and comfortable to a complete change. I do agree with Chris W, it is exciting in the begining then there is a down-fall that you have to get over but once the results kick in you are back to excited.
It goes to say that giving up or altering anything you've become accustomed to is in some way or another like a diet. I quit smoking cigarettes: first I cut back and then eventually I completely broke free (the nicotine diet). I've quit many things, and of those many things a few took part of me with them. Isn't that what a diet does, takes from what was previously there following one's depriving themselves of something? Now if we could just get those pesky politicians and capitalist elites to go on a breathing diet, then perhaps we all could manage to become "Mild-Impact Peoples". weston (reposted with my name)
I missed the class but I am now pretty eager to give this a whirl. This is very much like a diet because it is something that needs to be internalized and requires discipline and will power. It is also similar to a diet because it can be tailored to an individual. Not everyone needs to be as strict as the "no impact man" but every little change does help. James
I truly feel that it very similar to diets. I will start a diet like most people with the hopes of losing weight. However, if I do not see those results soon, I tend to slowly go off my diet. It’s the same with NO IMPACT, they have goals and when they do not receive the results that they are seeking, then it fails.
It's a diet that most people will give up fast. I go on a diet every week... they only last for like 3 hrs. We are so used to our way of living that trying to change it is hard. Many people don't have the commitment, the time, or the money to go along with NO IMPACT. I went vegetarian last semester after watching Food Inc. I started the week before Thanksgiving break. I was doing fine b/c as bad as the food in the commons can be, they have variety. First day I went home I ate meat. It was cheaper, easier to get and my mom makes the best chicken and pork. Like NO IMPACT, I can maybe go for a short while.
Definetly like a diet! The first couple of days are always the worst, but if your dedicated in time sticking to it becomes easier. However, this would be one "diet" that I personally wouldnt stick to, but then again I dont have the desire nor dedication to follow all the way through (especially if I cant have a cheat day! ;) For this I would need rehab, because im addicted and so immuned to my ways of living and consuming.
The "No Impact" Experiment was very interesting. It provides a multi-step process to lower your eco-footprint on the environment. The creator uses the diet-like dynamic to help people slowly ween themselves off of living a high consumption, high impact lifestyle. I would say its very comparable to the nicotene packages, or like Chantix, products that help smokers quit slowly. Its definitely easier and more realistic to quit over a period of time, while slowly giving certain things up, as opposed to quitting "cold turkey." Great idea.
The No Impact Project is very similiar to a diet. It's got a gradual step by step process, group support and it's supposed to make you feel better. It might be more like a drug treatment plan. I also think it's kind of funny how everyone is so happy about doing the plan. Where's the people who tried it and were pissed off all day? Buick
ReplyDeleteIt does compare to a diet...when you first start something like this or a diet, you get all hyped up and excited...then little by little you start to see the negative points to it...you miss and crave your old ways...but when you start seeing results, the energy comes back and gratification sets in.
ReplyDeleteIt goes to say that giving up or altering anything you've become accustomed to is in some way or another like a diet. I quit smoking cigarettes: first I cut back and then eventually I completely broke free (the nicotine diet). I've quit many things, and of those many things a few took part of me with them. Isn't that what a diet does, takes from what was previously there following one's depriving themselves of something? Now if we could just get those pesky politicians and capitalist elites to go on a breathing diet, then perhaps we all could manage to become "Mild-Impact Peoples".
ReplyDeleteBuick, I like the comparison of the drug treatment- it's a sure fire detox that rids GHG instead of THC and PCP ha! It's definitely a positive alternative lifestyle and I'm pretty intrigued to see how this all pans out. Let's get startedd.
ReplyDeleteChris Rivera
ReplyDeleteI believe it is similar to a diet because it requires you to step out of your comfort level to make a change. When people start a diet they have the goal of losing weight in mind. So they change their eating habits in hopes of reaching there desired goal. However, not everyone who diets is successful. It requires a strong will and desire to succeed. This is like "No Impact" because these people have a goal. Their goal is to preserve the enviroment. In order to do so, they must step out of their comfort levels and try unorthodox earth-friendly methods of living. Some people can make this transition with no problem while others will eventually fail. It all depends on how strong the persons' will to achieve their goal is.
I think that it is very similar to a diet especially the diets that are out now. I have seen some extreme diets like the "cookie" diet where you eat six of these "special" cookies and only that a day for 10 days and you are suppose to lose weight. Just like the "cookie" diet, this no impact thing is asking people to go from what they feel is normal and comfortable to a complete change. I do agree with Chris W, it is exciting in the begining then there is a down-fall that you have to get over but once the results kick in you are back to excited.
ReplyDeleteGeorge
It goes to say that giving up or altering anything you've become accustomed to is in some way or another like a diet. I quit smoking cigarettes: first I cut back and then eventually I completely broke free (the nicotine diet). I've quit many things, and of those many things a few took part of me with them. Isn't that what a diet does, takes from what was previously there following one's depriving themselves of something? Now if we could just get those pesky politicians and capitalist elites to go on a breathing diet, then perhaps we all could manage to become "Mild-Impact Peoples".
ReplyDeleteweston (reposted with my name)
James said:
ReplyDeleteI missed the class but I am now pretty eager to give this a whirl. This is very much like a diet because it is something that needs to be internalized and requires discipline and will power. It is also similar to a diet because it can be tailored to an individual. Not everyone needs to be as strict as the "no impact man" but every little change does help. James
I truly feel that it very similar to diets. I will start a diet like most people with the hopes of losing weight. However, if I do not see those results soon, I tend to slowly go off my diet. It’s the same with NO IMPACT, they have goals and when they do not receive the results that they are seeking, then it fails.
ReplyDeleteIt's a diet that most people will give up fast. I go on a diet every week... they only last for like 3 hrs. We are so used to our way of living that trying to change it is hard. Many people don't have the commitment, the time, or the money to go along with NO IMPACT. I went vegetarian last semester after watching Food Inc. I started the week before Thanksgiving break. I was doing fine b/c as bad as the food in the commons can be, they have variety. First day I went home I ate meat. It was cheaper, easier to get and my mom makes the best chicken and pork. Like NO IMPACT, I can maybe go for a short while.
ReplyDeleteDefinetly like a diet! The first couple of days are always the worst, but if your dedicated in time sticking to it becomes easier. However, this would be one "diet" that I personally wouldnt stick to, but then again I dont have the desire nor dedication to follow all the way through (especially if I cant have a cheat day! ;) For this I would need rehab, because im addicted and so immuned to my ways of living and consuming.
ReplyDeleteThe "No Impact" Experiment was very interesting. It provides a multi-step process to lower your eco-footprint on the environment. The creator uses the diet-like dynamic to help people slowly ween themselves off of living a high consumption, high impact lifestyle. I would say its very comparable to the nicotene packages, or like Chantix, products that help smokers quit slowly. Its definitely easier and more realistic to quit over a period of time, while slowly giving certain things up, as opposed to quitting "cold turkey." Great idea.
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