Hooray for Holleywood!
By: Holley Sinn
Today's film review is going to be a little bit different, only because, you may not be able to readily find this film without attending the Sarasota Film Festival which is underway now. The film is called "Supercharge Me! 30 Days Raw", and it's one of the official selections at this year's festival. There is only one screening left, so if this sounds at all interesting to you, you will need to order your tickets right away via this website: www.sarasotafilmfestival.com.
"Supercharge Me!" is the true journey from flabby to fit with Jenna Norwood, a busy gal who thought she was relatively healthy, but just wasn't happy with her body image at her age. Her eyes really opened to her decline in health and fitness when she went to try on her Las Vegas showgirl costume she intended to rent for a Halloween costume. Instead of getting discouraged by the way she looked in the outfit, Jenna got inspired. She decided to take on a lifestyle change, and made her start by beginning a diet based in raw foods.
Jenna was already a vegetarian, but with the raw diet, she had to limit herself to fruits, veggies and grains. Most of the vegetables Jenna was eating are most healthy when eaten raw, as cooking them can actually purge the vitamins and minerals from the food.
Jenna's journey also included increased exercise and specialized work-outs designed by a trainer. At the end of her 30 days, Jenna had lost 15 pounds, and after four months on the diet, she had lost 40.
Jenna's background is in journalism, so it is no surprise to me that this film plays out a lot like a long format "60 Minutes" story. She tells her story much like a reporter would, but she injects humor and humility into her tale which adds a very personal touch to the film. Jenna's experiences are not unattainable to the average person which is one reason why I think people will really embrace her and her determination to reach her goal.
I am approving "Supercharge Me! 30 Days Raw", and if you get the chance, be sure to see it at the Sarasota Film Festival. The final screening takes place at 9:45 pm on Tuesday, April 17th.