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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / January 2004Food Advertising -- does it bother you?
Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* food ad, and actually have to flip the channel or turn the page to get away from it -- can't look at it anymore. Not eating so many things, I also realize how much food advertising there is. The media is making a lot of noise about obesity levels in this country, but if you look at how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq >Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having >now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message >to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq It didn't bother me --- but I know how you feel. When my wife gave up smoking we made the mistake of renting "Casablanca." Frank Lynch The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at: http://www.samueljohnson.com/ Sometimes it bothers me, and sometimes not. I'll tell you one thing though, all that low carb stuff they're coming out with and the commercials for them bother me most, because I think "wow, I can have that", then manage to chow my way through a whole carton of Atkins Endulge Chocolate/Peanut Butter Swirl or something equally "low carb." I'm finding it best to stay away from most of that on most days too. :-) -- Cheri Type 2, no meds for now. Rebeq wrote in message <56639bbc.0401201328.669a3fc9@posting.google.com>... >Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having >now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message >to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq Yup! It can be really tempting at times, but that's why they sink millions into advertising. There are times that the Food channel sends me wandering into the kitchen 'looking for something', too. :>) jo > Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having > now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message > to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq > Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having > now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message > to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq Nope. I make a game out of it. Either try to guess how many carbs are in the product or think of a way to make it low carb myself. Marsha/Ohio > Just wondering if other people have had the same experience I'm having > now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden I notice *every* [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > how many food ads the average person sees in a day (with the message > to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that surprising. Rebeq I'm not tempted by the commercials, but I'm MUCH more aware of them. I entertain myself by feeling superior for not eating them anymore :-) With my newfound awareness of the nutritional value of what I eat and the new perspective, I agree that it's kind of horrifying to see these advertisers push SO MUCH total CRAP on the public. We are absolutely INUNDATED with it! It's also horrifying to realize how much *I* used to eat of so many of those same products.  SignatureSaffire 205/176/125 Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 > Just wondering if other people have had the same experience > I'm having now (on 2nd week of induction) -- all of a sudden [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > the message to eat, eat, eat), I don't think it's all that > surprising. Rebeq That is the whole purpose of commercials... why do you think they sink millions of dollars into advertising. They believe they can influence the way to think, which will translate into sales. The sole purpose of the commercial is to get you to want their product. You are right in thinking that advetising is probably one of the contributing factors to the obesity problem. Sort of a more subtle version of the old 'Outer Limits' introduction, but instead of controlling your TV set, they attempt to control your cravings. The answer is to be strong. Be your own person. Take charge! BJ 232/183/182 |
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