|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:01 am
For someone like me, motivation's a tricky thing to acquire. I'm the sort who knows the health benefits, the self-esteem boost, and anything else positive that's attached to getting to that healthier weight, but also the sort of person who despite all that, still doesn't do much about it. Consequences of being a teenager who gets bored easily, I'm going to guess. BUT.
I have an idea I'd like to present to all of you!
What are some thoughts on a starting up a vlog channel where we all talk, share, and record our weight loss goals and adventures with each other? It'd be a wonderful support system, and a chance to make new friends, to have fun, as well as something of an obligation that'd get us moving! More things get done when you're being held publically accountable by friends and fans. It will allow others to see all that we're doing to lose that extra weight, and it could even prove to motivate them to do the same. We could over tips, advice, anything!
Obviously, there'd be some requirements, such as:
1. Have a digital camera or video camera or any sort of video recording device so that it's possible to vlog and post the video on youtube.
2. Having time to post a video at least once a week. And you honestly have to think about this one and if you'd really be able to do it consistently. Once you commit, you're dedicated. No one likes a person or a channel that starts up, and then it all suddenly dies because no one posts anything anymore. Emergencies and events are okay, but yeah, you have to be serious about being a part of it!
3. You have to have weight to lose. Whole point, right?
4. This one'll be more of an optional thing, but some kind of video editing program might be helpful. It allows more room for diversity and creativity in the video, but by all means this isn't necessary.
Ideally, there'd be five people vlogging. One for each weekday. Maybe the weekends too, if seven people show interest.
So, any takers? I'm sure it'd be loads of fun!
Edit: Since this is a new and not yet sealed deal, any more ideas for changes, and suggestions in general are welcome!
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:34 am
Deadlines are totally not my thing. But it is a cool idea.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:46 am
I'll keep you my dirty little secret...
I think this is a great idea, and I'm totally interested! c:
I'm wondering about the details though. Are we going to have a shared account on youtube or something that we'd use together for the vlog?
...don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:29 am
I'm intrigued. I don't have a video editing program but I am able to record videos. How long would videos need to be? I like the idea except for the rigid schedule. I may be interested.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:58 am
Sarcastic Poison I'll keep you my dirty little secret...
I think this is a great idea, and I'm totally interested! c:
I'm wondering about the details though. Are we going to have a shared account on youtube or something that we'd use together for the vlog?
...don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:12 pm
Lady Kayura I'm intrigued. I don't have a video editing program but I am able to record videos. How long would videos need to be? I like the idea except for the rigid schedule. I may be interested.
Again!
So yeah, the videos can be any length you want, but five or six minutes might be cutting it since people tend to lose interest watching that long of vlogs. And the schedule doesn't really have to be as rigid as I made it out to be. Since this is a new idea, there's a lot of room for changes and suggestions. Typically vlogs have everyone assigned to a particular day and they post a video on that day every week, but we could switch around days... post every two weeks. Whatever works for all of us.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:54 pm
cool!
I have really been wanting to start vlogging
but I don't think weight loss vlogging is really my thing
I'll subscribe to you guys though!
good luck, sounds fun
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:16 pm
I might be interested if I can find a way to hide my face somehow while making videos. xd *does not like putting her visage on the internet for all to see*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:19 pm
phloid cool!
I have really been wanting to start vlogging
but I don't think weight loss vlogging is really my thing
I'll subscribe to you guys though!
good luck, sounds fun
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:21 pm
__penguin__ I might be interested if I can find a way to hide my face somehow while making videos. xd *does not like putting her visage on the internet for all to see*
rofl
I certainly have nothing against one of us who chooses not to reveal their face somehow. Could put a piece of paper in front of your face, if you wanted, or just stand so your head's cut off. Heh, sounds silly, but I think it'd be fun.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:21 am
I'll keep you my dirty little secret...
I agree with posting every two weeks or so, I mean, everyone has school or work that they need to do when they're not on gaia. xD
We don't need to put any information, right? I mean, I'm okay showing my face, but I don't want people knowing my name, town, etc.
...don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:49 pm
Sarcastic Poison I'll keep you my dirty little secret...
I agree with posting every two weeks or so, I mean, everyone has school or work that they need to do when they're not on gaia. xD
We don't need to put any information, right? I mean, I'm okay showing my face, but I don't want people knowing my name, town, etc.
...don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:01 pm
[ I sent this to Lady Kayura, Sarcastic Poison, and __penguin__, then realized you have to be on my friends list for me to send you a message.]
xd
So you guys are the few that expressed interest in starting a weight loss vlog! I wanted to send a message to ask if you're still interested! It sounds like posting a video once every two weeks would be easier, so we'd be doing something like that. We also need to come up with a name for the vlog channel, something we all like! And whether you're still interested or not, we could hold auditions on youtube asking if people would like to try out for days that we don't have a person for, just to make it a bit more full of a project (or not, if you want to stick to Gaia folks)! Also, if you plan on joining this whole deal, I don't know if you want to give an e-mail address to make communicating easier while we plan this out (staying on Gaia's all good too, though). If you have any questions feel free to write me back! Well, and to tell me if you're in or not!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 11:10 pm
I'd want to do that.
I tried uploading a video to youtube I took off my digital camera before but it took like a million years to upload. Does anyone know how to compress the file size?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 7:37 am
I don't have a webcam and I find messing with my digital camera a little bit of a hassle but I'd love watching and commenting on everyone. I'm always sad with all the weight loss vlogs I did start watching stop updating, either because that person fell off the wagon or that they just got busy with life.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
