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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Tuesday on Today 10/2

Here are the highlights from today's third hour. Today's Family featured reality TV stars Jon and Kate plus 8. Jon and Kate had twins and Jon thought they were all set, but Kate wanted just one more. But they didn't just get one. They ended up with sextuplets. The kids were very antsy and noisy during the interview, which I found funny since I can't even keep my one toddler in control in public. I can't imagine trying to keep eight of them in line. Mom stays home with the kids and Dad takes over when he gets home from work to give her a break--which is helpful and I think essential for any stay-at-home mom. You can check the Today show website for dates and times of the show.

Today's Fitness had more workout tips from The Biggest Loser. This week's loser was a 62 year-old grandfather who lost 31 pounds in one week. And he certainly didn't stop there. After he was voted off the show he lost a lot more--a total of 99 pounds. He got a trainer to help him after the show. They all get trainers. Seems that's the thing to do if you have a lot of weight to lose. It sure makes things easier if you can afford it.

Cesar Millan, aka The Dog Whisperer, stopped by the plaza to talk about his new book "Be The Pack Leader." He had a few tips for dog owners such as dogs need exercise--about 45 minutes a day. They don't need it all at once but they are a part of the family so you do need to make time for them. My Boston terrier loves to play and get exercise but my bulldog not so much. If we take them for walks beyond 25 minutes, they both act like they've just run a marathon. Obviously bigger dogs need more exercise and smaller dogs less. Cesar says never to discipline your dog when you're angry or frustrated (just like kids). Provide affection when your dog is calm. And to keep your dog from begging at the table, set up a boundary. Personally, I don't mind begging, and my dogs clean up all the crumbs and spilled food off the floor as if falls from the table. Kids aren't the neatest of eaters.

Take It Off Today featured Secrets Of Successful Dieters with nutritionist, Elizabeth Somer. The first secret: take responsibility. Walk a lot--a good way to get exercise every day. Get real about your size and the size you think it will be possible to reach. Don't forget to give yourself treats once in a while so you don't feel deprived. Eat foods with lots of water in them to fill you up faster. Eat two fruits or veggies at every meal. And eat soup and/or vegetable juice and you'll consume fewer calories all day. Calcium aids weight loss as well as strengthens bones. For more tips, get Elizabeth's book "Habits That Mess Up A Woman's Weight Loss."

And that's a wrap.

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