Week 3: Who or What can influence a healthy lifestyle?

We have previously discussed what a healthy lifestyle is and what it involves, but now the question is who can influence it? Many people struggle with obtaining the 'ideal' image that is constantly portrayed by the media. This impacts on one's self eesteem as they continue to compare themselves with unrealistic expectations of how to look as well as how to act. Therefore, it is important that as indiviudals we become aware of how to remain positive in our own skin and inform others about what can influence us to make unhealthy lifestyle choices.

Step 1: Take a look at the following Youtube clips, ask yourself what is the underlying message?, does it change your perspective on what you see in the media?, and do you think it impacts on living a healthy lifestyle? Also consider who or what else might influence a healthy lifestyle.

Step 2: Post your opinions on your own and others blogs to develop discussions.

Step 3: To demonstrate deep understandings of what/who can influence a healthy lifestyle gather images from http://flickr.com/ and post it to your blog. You will need to sign up for the flickr website by providing your email address and other personal information. If you are experiencing difficulty with flickr you are welcome to use google images. You may wish to work with your assessment partner as this topic is part of your final assesment piece. Please take your time to explore.

Step 4: Continue developing final assessment task (Refer to Assessment Task for requirements)