Have you seen this new series on TLC, One Big Happy Family? It’s yet another reality show but the niche this time is TLC is following around an obese family and showing there trials and tribulations of being obese.

Let me start with I’m not judging I watch a lot of these TLC specials about obese and morbidly obese and I am more scared and saddened than anything. But I am a little shocked, and disgusted, and spending a lot of time shaking my head. Especially when the subjects are younger and you know that there problem is being enabled by an adult.

I also don’t fully agree with exploiting folks and putting them on  these reality shows the put so much issue on their disability (I still raise an eyebrow at the Little People Big World show), but in the case of this and other Obese shows I make a bit of an exception. On these shows I’ve learned that obesity isn’t something that just happens there are ways to combat it and thanks to the 650lb virgin I’ve seen there are ways to overcome it. I think that is an important message that many in our society need to hear.

So while I’m still not completely sold on the One Big Happy Family idea I do see it’s pros and cons. Take a look at these clips from the show below and let me know what are your thought. Is it helping or hurting the family and America by showing these images.

Meet the Coles

Weight Limit

Truth Night

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Hey all my Greedy Girl Fans. I know I took a little extended holiday break, but don’t worry I have not abandoned the ship. So many exciting things are happening including a very big one.

*drum Rollllll* The Greedy Girl is getting MARRIED!!!!

Yup, we got engaged on  Christmas; I’m very excited and now have even more reason why we need to work on our inner Greedy Girl this year.

So I know you’ve are ready kicked off those New Years resolutions, and by now going into the 2^nd week of January a little bit of struggle may have kicked in.

We’ll I figured I would share this great blog I found to help inspire you to stick with it.

We’ve all heard the saying it takes 21 Days to form a habit, we’ll the author of twentyonedayhabit.blogspot.com did just that. Her goal was to make a habit of running so she started with her goal one day at a time and now over 1000 days late running in her words has become an addiction. So take a look read her story get inspired and jump back on that resolution bandwagon.

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Pilates is one of the best weightless strength training exercise, it focus on movement and strengthening your core to give you an over all top notch work out.

For today’s Workout Wednesday I’m featuring this clip from Self Magazine showing us some oh the best Pilates exercises for your abs. So push aside those every day crunches, the 100 is the new black for great abs.

Try this workout and let me know how it feels.

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We all know we should eat our vitamins but the hardest part is getting enough and where to get them from. Of course you can always take a supplements but the best way to get your daily recommended is through their natural fruit and vegetable sources

Check out this article  from Real Simple on where to get all your recommend vitamins from.

Pills might seem like an easy fix, but food provides an abundance of nutrients, as well as fiber, that pills lack, says Mary Ryan, a registered dietitian in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

These nutrients are what keep your body functioning at its best?building strong bones; improving brainpower, mood, and memory; and possibly helping the immune system ward off ailments both small (a cold) and large (cancer).

“Vitamins should be used only as supplements to the diet, not substitutes for healthy food,” says Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., director of the antioxidant research lab at Tufts University, in Boston.

While there are hundreds of nutrients, the following information explains the ones you need to consume every day, what they do, and how to get them from your diet.

Vitamins B6 and B12

What it does for you: The B complex of vitamins (especially B6 and B12) keep blood, nerves, and the immune system functioning properly. A deficiency may be a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

How much you need daily: The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is 1.3 milligrams for B6 and 2.4 micrograms for B12.

Best food sources: B6 is plentiful in whole grains, bananas, beans, nuts, wheat germ, chicken, and fish. B12 is found in beef, pork, poultry, eggs, fish, and dairy.

How to eat enough of it: One cup of plain yogurt and a banana, one ounce of sunflower seeds, and three ounces of roast beef will fill your B12 and B6 quotas. B12 is found only in animal products, so vegans should take a supplement.

Vitamin C

What it does for you: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that has been shown to fight DNA-damaging free radicals. It may help to maintain a healthy immune system and boost HDL, the so-called “good” cholesterol.

How much you need daily: Seventy-five milligrams, but some experts recommend getting at least 200 milligrams. As for megadoses of C to prevent colds, there’s no scientific evidence that they accomplish anything.

Best food sources: Citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, red and green peppers, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach, kale, and collard greens.

How to eat enough of it: Just one orange almost gets you to the RDA. Eat your recommended five servings a day of fruits and vegetables and you shouldn’t be lacking in C.

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With just a few short weeks till the New Year I’m sure you’ve said more than once “January 1 I’m going to hit the gym, or my new diet start 2010” You’ve started making those resolutions and checking them twice Well why wait? Why do we always set a date to begin living a better life when that date can be now? You can even start gradually so by your magic date you’re already there.

Well here are my few reasons why you should stop waiting and start your get fit/ new diet resolution today

1. You have 2 weeks to get re-acquainted with the gym before all of the other January 1^st people come.
2. You still have time to catch the great Christmas sales on workout equipment
3. If you start watching what you eat now, you’ll have less to make from that big Christmas Dinner that you would normally eat
4. If you’re taking time off for the holidays you can get in a few extra long workouts while you’re free
5. It’s not to late to ask that special someone to get you a gym membership or personal trainer for Christmas
6. You’ll look and feel better in the New Years dress, if you start toning up now.
7. It’ll be easier to sneak in a few crunches and squats while the kids are busy watching all of the Christmas specials or playing with their new toys.
8. That extra burst of energy you get from a good workout will help you get through the last minute shopping and gift wrapping.

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