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Konamouse
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07-16-2001
| Friday, May 05, 2006 - 8:56 pm
Anyone else seen this show? I just saw my first episode tonight. I'm very impressed. A "makeover" for health. I think this should be mandatory for health classes in school (and for some of the parents I see when their kids are in the hospital). 'squeek'
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Wendo
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08-07-2000
| Friday, May 05, 2006 - 10:45 pm
This thread may do better in the Other Reality Shows section.
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Wendo
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08-07-2000
| Saturday, May 06, 2006 - 4:02 pm
Thanks mods.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 8:58 am
I'd sure like to see a visit back to these homes in a year from now. We all know the power of money in changing habits. Plenty of studies out there have shown that people are more likely to make changes and stick to them when money is involved. I'm wondering how well these families will hang tough with these new lifestyles after the cameras are gone and the motivation (the doctor visits, the photos, etc) have been out of their lives, long after the shows have aired. On Friday night I didn't think that smoking mom was going to make it. "First real food we've had in a week" as she opens up the BBQ sandwich & fries in front of her family. But having a strong father figure in the home seemed to have helped the daughters keep on track. Seems he is an Air Force member (I noticed the new AF PT uniform jacket & shirt) and when they did their followup visit seen at the closing credits, it seemed he had lost even more weight. I hope he continues to be the role model. 'squeek'
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Fiat
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10-07-2004
| Saturday, May 13, 2006 - 1:20 pm
I've seen two episodes. I really felt bad for the Mom in the last one. Trying to quit smoking, coffee, sugar and make huge dietary changes all in one week? I don't know anyone who could do that. I wish they would have just focused on the nutritional changes first--make that a new lifetime habit, and then Mom can tackle smoking an coffee. this show makes me feel a whole lot better about what my kids eat, but it also motivates me to make our eating habits even healthier. I agree it would be nice to see a follow up in a year. Maybe even at 6 months.
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Curtisahahahaha
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07-09-2001
| Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 7:35 am
I can't figure out the set. Where does the doctor bring them to look at the kids when they're 40? A dungeon? The basement? Oh, and these people really ARE killing their kids, and themselves from the looks of them. I enjoy the part where the parents take all the snacks away and the kids inevitably cry (in every single episode). That says something horrible about me, I'm sure.
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Vsmart
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02-10-2003
| Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 3:40 pm
Finally saw an episode. 3 little boys. Complained about eating vegetables & having bedtimes. Mom having a hard time giving up smoking. The family outings were nice. Too bad the show was poorly edited because it had alot of potential (same could be said about most of TLC shows).
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Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004
| Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 3:20 pm
I saw a few episodes today (is there a marathon?) and saw the one you mentioned, Konamouse. It would be extremely interesting around my house if I were told to give up my cigs & coffee, and I don't mean that in a good way. I'd have to get a scrip for some heavy duty nerve pills...lol What does that say about me? lol And I agree, let's focus on one area of behaviors at a time. Food, physical activity, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol/drugs. I felt so guilty about my family's habits that I went to the store and bought all kinds of fresh produce and fruit and meat, and only a few processed foods - dd likes frozen chicken dinners, ugh. Our household has nowhere near what these families' home did in the way of junk food, snacks, soda, candy, etc., and as recently as 6 months ago there wouldn't be any sugar for your tea or coffee, but we let dd eat too many fastfood meals. DD is physically active, unlike these children. So I'm getting part of it...lol
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, June 04, 2006 - 6:05 pm
And if 10% of the audience is motivated to make any healthier changes in their family's lifestyle choices, then it's a success. 'squeek'
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