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Diet & Fitness

Low-Cal Drinks   ...More
You’d love to enjoy a cocktail but are trying to watch your waistline?  If you don’t want to tack on those extra calories, our registered dietitian, Sina Teskey, has some tips for making your favorite summer drink a better option.
Easy At-Home Exercises  

TCL Fitness Contributor, Wendie Pett, has four easy exercises that you can do at home and with no equipment to burn calories.
Work Out Video Dangers   ...More
Nancy Stoneberg, owner of It Figures in Robbinsdale, tells you how to avoid injuries from three popular workout DVD's: Insanity, P 90X and the Jillian Michaels series.
Nicque's Slim Down   ...More
For 22 year-old Nicque Schaff, a sudden trip to the Emergency Room opened her eyes to the reality of her weight issues and jump started an entirely different lifestyle. At 320 lbs, Nicque always joked about her weight, but wasn’t comfortable in her own skin.
Unhealthy Salads   ...More
Many people don’t know how many calories they are suppose to consume in a day or even how many calories certain foods contain.  Click here to test your knowledge.  Salads are often thought of as a healthy meal choices but that isn’t always true. While a salad that is well constructed with mostly fruits and vegetables is a great source of antioxidant this isn’t true for all salads. Looking at restaurants menus you will find that many salads these days are loaded with high fat food items.
Mary Summer Slim Down   ...More
Mary took on one of life’s toughest challenges – committing to working out and eating better.  But, slimming down is at the top of many of our’s To-Do list.  Mary Koch of Dayton decided to get down to business and go head to head with this challenge.
Detox Diets   ...More
It seems like detox diets are all the rage in Hollywood these days, but do they really work?  And how healthy are they?  TCL decided to take a closer look at the effects of this recent trend.
5 Unhealthy Restaurant Dishes   ...More   Back To Top
A recent article by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, talked about some of the unhealthiest restaurant dishes for this past year. Regions Hospital Registered Dietition, Sina Teskey tells us why these dishes are so unhealthy and what would be a better choice. While the best option is probably to try  making varieties of these foods at home where you can control what you are adding, we all know that going out is irresistible and sometimes unavoidable.
Sports Bras   ...More   Back To Top
No matter what size you are – if you exercise you should own a ports bra ladies.  But they aren’t all the same and knowing what style is best for you isn’t always easy.  Head coach and coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, Tami Krause along with Fitness Expert, Susie Super has answers for what style is best for you!
Gastric Bypass Surgery   ...More   Back To Top
Gastric Bypass Surgery is often considered a risky and extreme measure to lose weight. Celebrities such as Star Jones, Randy Jackson and Sharon Osborne have each lost at least 100 lbs after their weight loss surgery, making the decision to change their eating habits once and for all.
Shopping at Aldi   ...More   Back To Top
Weekly grocery bills can get very expensive, especially when you have a big family.  Making shopping efficient and cost saving is a priority for a lot of busy moms and dads.  Twin Cities Live Super Saver, Carrie Rocha is a pro at shopping and saving so Emily Engberg joined her on a trip to Aldi to find out how she does it.  
SATC Workouts       Back To Top

We are lovin’ the Sex and the City girls because we are prepping for our premiere party that is just a week away for the new Sex and the City 2 movie!  If you want to get the bods those Big Apple girls have, Twin Cities Live fitness contributor, Wendie Pett has just the workout plan for you!
Healthy Craving Choices   ...More   Back To Top
Let’s face it—we all crave sweet or salty indulgences from time to time, but more often than not, those favorite treats aren’t the healthiest for us. Regions hospital dietitian Sina Teskey joined TCL to indulge us with alternative choices to satisfy those pesky cravings without the guilt, or the calories.
How Does Your Sugar Stack Up   ...More   Back To Top
How much is too much sugar consumption?  The American Heart Association recommends between six and nine teaspoons of daily sugar consumption. 
Regions Hospital Registered Dietition, Sina Teskey has some surprising facts for us to consider. 
Live at the Gym   Back To Top

Emily is live at Minnetonka’s Enercise Gym.  It was designed for kids but it looks like they aren’t the only ones having fun!
Enercise Gym   ...More   Back To Top
It’s no wonder why so many kids aren’t getting the exercise they need these days.  But a Minnetonka mom set out to change all that.  She designed a gym that is getting kids interested in exercise and coming back for more!
4/16 Lose the Weight   Back To Top

For the past two months we’ve been following Lindsay Hilleshiem on her quest to lose the weight she gained after the birth of her baby.  With the help of her personal trainer from Snap Fitness, Chad Schwartz, Lindsey reveals today that she has lost a total of 37 pounds!
Healthy Choices in Cafeterias   ...More   Back To Top
Picking healthy choices for lunch can be tricky, but imagine doing it at a cafeteria.  This can be tough for college students, high school students and working adults around the state as they tempt us with unhealthy options. The good thing is there usually are healthy options available if you have the will to pass on the burger and fries.   Sina Teskey, Regions Hospital’s Registered Dietitian, has ways to make this easier.  We sent her to a few cafeterias in the area to see what she comes up with.
Bust Enhancing Exercises   Back To Top

If you want a “perkier look” without the help of plastic surgery, our fitness expert, Wendie Pett, is showing how to do it the natural way!
4/5 Lose the Weight   Back To Top

New mom, Lindsay Hillesheim of Eagan has been working out with Snap Fitness Personal Trainer, Chad Schwartz, to lose the weight she gained during pregnancy.  This week she was working on her butt.
Calorie Counters   ...More   Back To Top
We’ve all seen gadgets on store shelves and in commercials that claim to track your heart rate, how many calories you burn, and even how much sleep you are getting.  We wondered if they really can help you lose weight so we had our fitness contributor, Susie Supper get to the bottom of all of this.
Cereal   ...More   Back To Top
Everyone knows that breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day.  But your favorite cereal might not be as nutritious as you might think.  Region’s Hospital Registered Dietician, Sina Teskey, hit the cereal aisle to show us how to pick out the best cereal for you.
3/22 Lose Baby Weight   ...More   Back To Top
It has been six weeks that we have been following Eagan mom, Lindsay Hillsheim, as she works to lose her baby weight with help from Snap Fitness.
3/15 Lose Baby Weight   Back To Top

Lindsey is a Twin Cities mom working to shed the baby weight. We have been following her and her success with the help of Snap Fitness since A.J. was born in December. Lindsey updated us today. She dropped one pound last week taking her down thirty-one pounds since the baby! Her trainer, Chad, was out of town but when she slipped into her jeans on Saturday she felt great and she is shooting for a big week this week!  For a free trial membership at Snap Fitness, click here.
Sexy Cycling   ...More   Back To Top
Emily finishes up her week of working out all over the Twin Cities with Sexy Cycling! Emily kept her body guessing and working by changing her workout all week and today she kept the wheels turning with this new “spin” on a cycling class.
Core Power Yoga   ...More   Back To Top
Emily Engberg headed over to CorePower Yoga to see what all the talk about yoga is.  Everyone from celebrities to the average person are checking out the hot trend.
Body Booty Camp   ...More   Back To Top
Emily Engberg is continuing workout week with a class that women can’t seem to get enough of.  If your workout routine needs a little kick in the rear, Body Booty Camp might be just what you are looking for. 
Aerialates   ...More   Back To Top
Emily Engberg headed over to Studio U in Minneapolis for a truly unique workout.  Aerialates is a high flying workout that you won’t find in any other place in the country. 
Pole Dancing Workout   ...More   Back To Top
Everyone knows working out is good for you but the same routine can get boring pretty quickly! So it’s important to change it up to keep you, and your body, excited and motivated. Today’s exercise will keep most women and a lot of men intrigued. Emily Edberg took us to a few classes inspired by pole dancing.
Chair Exercises   ...More   Back To Top
If you find yourself in a chair all day at your job, there are still ways for you to get a workout.  Exercise guru, Nancy Stoneberg is here with exercises that you can do sitting down.
3/1 Lose Baby Weight   Back To Top

For weeks we’ve been following new mom, Lindsay Hillesheim to her work outs at Snap Fitness as she tries to lose the weight she gained during pregnancy.  Her personal trainer, Chad Schwartz is here with Lindsay working on her abs.
Healthy Gas Station Options   ...More   Back To Top
When you are on-the-go, there isn’t much in the way of healthy options especially at a busy gas station, or is there? Regions Hospital Registered Dietitian, Sina Teskey shows us healthy options at gas stations, and tells us some tips you should follow when you’re stopping for food at a convenience store!
A “Green” Workout   ...More   Back To Top
You hear about going green all the time…but what about with your exercise?  Wendie Pett, creator of Visibly Fit, has a few way to “go green” with your workout!  And, one of those ways is with a partner!  Rusty and John demonstrate exactly what she means by that!
Lose the Baby Weight 2/22   ...More   Back To Top
Eagan mom, Lindsay Hillesheim is working out with her personal Trainer, Chad Schwartz at Snap Fitness to lose the extra pounds she gained after having her first baby.  Chad is showing her three exercise that anyone can do at home – with your baby.  Don’t have a baby?  No problem.  Try them with a medicine ball.
Gym Clothes to Fake It   ...More   Back To Top
Sometimes just getting to the gym is a challenge.  And when you aren’t looking your best and aren’t quite at your goal weight it isn’t always a pleasant thing!  But, TCL fashion contributor, Tami Krause has some cute looks to help you “fake it” at the gym.  These workout outfits are actually designed to make you look thinner and more shapely.
Lose the Baby Weight 2/8   Back To Top

Snap Fitness' Personal Trainer, Chad Schwartz is continuing to help new mom Lindsay Hillesheim with her quest to lose her baby weight.  Lindsay has been working out with Chad at Snap Fitness after having her baby but Chad shows her there is more to losing weight than working out.  Diet plays an important role and Chad has three of the best breakfasts you can eat to get her steered in the right direction.
Eating for Happiness   ...More   Back To Top
Can your moods be affected by what you eat?  Author of Eat Your Way to Happiness, Dr. Elizabeth Somer, says yes!  She shares her secrets to how your diet can improve your mood.
Losing Weight After the Baby   Back To Top

New mom Lindsay Hillesheim gave birth to baby AJ at the end of December.  Still home on maternity leave she is finding time (and looking for energy) to work out at night to get rid of the extra weight that came a long with the baby!  Lindsay’s personal trainer, Snap Fitness’ Chad Schwartz is helping her ease back into a routine being mindful of the doctors order to take it easy. 

Work-out at Home!   ...More   Back To Top
How do Victoria's Secret models stay in shape for the runway?  With the help of celebrity fitness trainer Brett Hoebel! 
Laughing Yoga   ...More   Back To Top
A typical yoga class is silent and is taken pretty seriously by dedicated yogis. At most studios, laughing is the last thing you’d do in class, but at one local studio it’s actually encouraged!
Balance Beam Fitness   ...More   Back To Top
The balance beam is a tool used by athletes to improve posture, activate the core muscles in their midsection, and get a balanced workout.  Fitness expert, Wendie Pett shows us how you can master this apparatus without being a gold medalist.
Lose the Baby Weight   Back To Top

New mom Lindsay Hillsheim is on a mission to lose the baby weight she gained during her pregnancy.  Son AJ was born the day after Christmas and Lindsay is not wasting any time getting back into shape.  The folks from Snap Fitness have the right tools to get her on the right path. 

Fast Food Diets   ...More   Back To Top
Can you really lose weight on the Taco Bell Drive Thru Diet?  Regions Hospital registered dietitian, Sina Tesky is debunking some of the myths about these fast food diets.
Lose the Baby Weight   ...More   Back To Top
Lindsay Hillsheim is soon to be expecting baby AJ’s arrival.  While she escaped the usual morning sickness of pregnancy, one thing she did not escape was the weight gain.
Kid Workouts   ...More   Back To Top
It probably comes as no surprise that kids burn half as many calories in the winter than they do in the summer.  With the temps reaching below zero, kids are cooped up inside for long stretches of time this time of year.  It’s our job to keep them active and fitness expert Wendie Pett has some great workout ideas.
Body Builder Champion   ...More   Back To Top
Dawn Forbes has beat anorexia to become a body building champion.  While body image and fitness has always been an important part of her life, it wasn’t until about a year and a half ago that she decided to pump it up a notch.  And now, at 44 she is the reining Miss USA Natural Femail Body Builder of the Year.  Dawn gave Elizabeth and Emily some pointers on what it takes to get buff.
Pregnancy Workouts   ...More   Back To Top
To exercise when you are pregnant can be a bit challenging.  Experts say that a low impact workout is the best way to stay healthy and feel your best.  Owner of It Figures Fitness For Women, Nancy Stoneberg shows us some great exercises that you can do when your pregnant – or when you just want a low impact workout.  Nancy advises to consult your doctor before starting any workout program.
Video Game Workouts   ...More   Back To Top
Nintendo’s WII Console is projected to be in 30% of American homes by 2011 – why not put it to work for you?  Host of “Video Games Weekly” on KFAN, Paul Charchian, has the pros and cons of some of the favorite workout games.
01/04 Exercise #4   ...More   Back To Top
This is the time of year when a lot of people join gyms with the resolution to get into shape for 2010.  Snap Fitness Trainer, JR Barthell, is live with Emily Engberg to give you a jump start at the gym.
01/04 Exercise #3   ...More   Back To Top
This is the time of year when a lot of people join gyms with the resolution to get into shape for 2010.  Snap Fitness Trainer, JR Barthell, is live with Emily Engberg to give you a jump start at the gym.