Shaq Attacks Childhood Obesity
Shaq’s Big Challenge premiered on ABC tonight. The uber-athlete takes on childhood obesity, challenging 6 morbidly obese kids to get into shape over six months. He gets off to a rough start, turning the kids loose with fitness plans and no supervision, but quickly learns that isn’t going to cut it. Next week, a fitness trainer is brought in. It looks like it’s going to be a great, heartwarming show.
Even better is the companion website, shaq.abc.com, complete with healthy recipes, advice for eating out, and fitness tips for kids and parents. There’s even an online weight-loss plan families can participate in. Reality tv that doesn’t suck? We’ll see, but Shaq’s Big Challenge is off to a good start.
