[HIGH-INTENSITY ACTION MUSIC BEGINS]
NARRATOR (V.O.): In a world where every pound could mean life or death...
[Cut to: BRIAN HANKINS, 47, staring at a heaping plate of biscuits and gravy, his bloated gut prominently visible.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): One man’s belief that dropping below 185 pounds...
[Cut to: Brian nervously stepping onto a scale. The numbers flash. 186.5 pounds.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...could be his ultimate downfall.
[Cut to: Brian’s face showing panic, clutching his stomach as he gazes at the scale.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): Using Crohn’s as his excuse...
[Cut to: Brian at the gym, struggling with light weights. He pulls out a vape and takes a long puff.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...he blames every setback on his condition.
[Cut to: Brian in the bathroom, snapping selfies in front of the mirror. The camera angle humorously shows his bloated gut and awkwardly displays his “dick root” as he adjusts his pose.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): With every selfie, he's more convinced...
[Cut to: Brian at home, avoiding tasks while vaping.]
BRIAN: I’d help, but my Crohn’s is acting up...
[Cut to: Brian devouring biscuits and gravy, his bloated stomach clearly evident, and taking a drag from his vape.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): But when his weight becomes a ticking time bomb...
[Cut to: Brian’s concerned friend, looking alarmed.]
FRIEND: Brian, if you drop below 185, you could be in serious trouble!
[Cut to: Brian gearing up for an intense workout, only to struggle on a tiny elderly person’s tricycle, puffing away on his vape.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...he faces the ultimate test...
[Cut to: Brian pedaling the tricycle, sweat pouring down his face, while taking occasional puffs from his vape.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...while documenting every moment on his camera.
[Cut to: Brian taking more selfies on the tricycle, still showcasing his bloated gut and “dick root,” while blowing out vape smoke.]
[Cut to: Brian, at his breaking point, yelling in frustration as he pedals furiously on the tricycle.]
BRIAN: [screaming] FRENCH TOAST!
NARRATOR (V.O.): Will he pedal past his fears...
[Cut to: Brian pushing through on the tricycle, looking exhausted but determined.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...or will his excuses and habits keep him from crossing the finish line?
[Text on screen: “THE WEIGHT OF EXCUSES” in bold, dramatic letters.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): “THE WEIGHT OF EXCUSES”
[Cut to: Brian finally finishing a tricycle ride, panting heavily but smiling with a mix of relief and pride.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): Because when every pound is a matter of life and death...
[Cut to: Brian’s strained face as he looks at a plate of biscuits and gravy, then at the scale with a mixture of hope and fear, still holding his vape. The sound of him defecating loudly in his pants is heard.]
NARRATOR (V.O.): ...the true battle is against his own limitations and the smell of his soiled underwear.
[Text on screen: “THE WEIGHT OF EXCUSES” with a release date and hashtag #WeightOfExcuses]
[End with Brian giving a weary but resolute nod to the camera, still catching his breath and holding his vape.]
[FADE OUT.]
