CHICAGO COPS WON'T QUIT DONUTS (MNShow 09)

Question of the week: What do you think of Chicago's "wellness program"? Is Big Brother interfering in folks' lives? Or does this help people take accountability?

Sponge Bob fights back, helicopter parents have fatter kids, and Chicago cops don't want to give up their doughnuts. It's Episode 9 of The Mama Natural Show.


SpongeBob and Kids
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/12/study-some-cartoons-are-bad-for-chil...

Helicopter Parents Impede Kids' Activity
http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/16/back-off-mom-parents-who-hover-impede-k...

Fatherhood Cuts Testosterone
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/health/research/13testosterone.html

Chicago Wellness Program
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-chicago-wellnessp,0,2573392.story

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[jonasnjennlove]

Ohh... I missed this one.. would have loved a shot to win that gift card.. haha anywho, this episode is actually one of my favs so far! Keep it up!

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@jonasnjennlove XOXO.

[Shannindhall]

Once again..another awesome episode. Now, I have to comment on the SB issue .. this lil'strange creation is a very sore subject in our house. I can not stand this cartoon, but our son loves them (although hes slowly growing out of it..thank goodness). Its just a huge publicity stunt to get our kids addicted to yet another object of distraction so we can dwindle our funds down the drain. I swear the show has subliminal messages..lol.

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@Shannindhall Oh my gosh, I never understood the Sponge Bob thing! I'm hoping he will be out of fashion by the time Griff gets to watch T.V. LOL!

[GrowingAlways]

"medium healthy free"...I love it! This show had me giggling throughout! I believe the same principle that applies to kids needing a little freedom to do their best may apply to adults too- in the case of the policemen in Chicago...enforcing more rules isn't necessarily the best way to help people. It seems like there might be some kind of financial drive rather than just concern for the people involved.

[MamaNaturalBlog]

@GrowingAlways Glad you like my jokes :). My husband doesn't always get my sense of humor... LOL! XO.

[Tanusha123]

I think the idea is great!! If J and J, had so much success, why not to try it in other areas!!

[TheCBL2009]

I think the Chicago idea is a good idea in theory. But I don't think it's the best idea. People should have the choice to eat unhealthy and live sedentary lifestyles. Everyone makes choices and should make an effort to try to live and eat healthy.

[GonnaBAMom1Day]

I think that the Chicago thing is a great idea and its sad to see that the Police people wont contribute when they admitted to health problems, its not protecting, i think its hurting and hindering, that could be a great opportunity to help those gentlemen (and ladies become healthier).

[tigerlilly699]

I think it's the individuals responsibility to take care of their own health! When the goverment hires police officers that are in this kind of shape, instead of "forcing" this on them which they have no buiness doing, they should higher their "standards" upon hire!

[surprizebaby]

I think it's a great idea, everyone should be more concerned about healthy living and this is a great way to get some help with out having to pay for it. Society has become to complacent with being over weight and un healthy. I am not saying everyone should be a size 6 just that they should be getting out there and getting exercise and eating in moderation. With knowledge comes power, and with the knowledge on how to support a healthy life style comes the power to change.

[katulka2]

People are always complaining about others not taking personal responsibility and costing taxpayers money -- this is exactly the way to remedy that. Public employees participating in a wellness program saves taxpayers money and is in the interest of public health. Think of how many kids look up to cops - they should be role models of health as much as they can!

I was in a wellness program as a public employee in Alaska & loved it. You can pay me for my healthy habits anytime! :)

[MamaExpecting]

I think the Chicago program is an okay idea as long as it's executed fairly. Cops are role models in the community and should set a good example for people to follow. On the contrary, the program should be made so that the cops would participate willingly and not forcefully.

[BeachPeach822]

My husband's old company had what sounds to be a similar wellness program. If all healthcare enrollees (employees and their families) did not participate, they would experience a rate hike. So my husband and I had to fill out lengthy surveys covering everything from diet to mental health. Having worked a stint in HR where I looked into wellness programs I know that HR can access this info and put names on it and HIPAA doesn't apply. Healthy is a good thing, but majorly intrusive is NOT!