Booze-day Tuesday!!!

I am going to start today's blog a little different. =) Today was Joy Bauer's (@joybauer) FIRST EVER Google+ hangout! I was lucky enough to be chosen to ask her a question! Watch the video below to hear all of Joy's awesome health tips! (watch the whole thing! but my question starts at 27:43/ 44:58/ 46:53) Notice anything in my background? ;)

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I know it was a bit hard to hear my questions so I will post them below! 
1. What is the best small & light snack to have before a workout?
2. When is the best time to workout?


On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

Kathie Lee returned to Today's show after a little vacation in the Florida Keys.
On her vaca she enjoyed some singing & dancing at Alabama Jacks!









The Secret to Confidence with Kate White & Dr. Janet Taylor


- Keep a list of why you are great!

- Take risks on a smaller scale!

- Believe in yourself!

- Don't go in defeated!






Sara in the City! This happened to be a favorite clip of mine being the saucy Pa native that I am! Who is crossing their fingers for an early Spring? I know I am! We will find out on Feb. 2!

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Joy's 25,000lb Weight Loss Challenge
On air the weight loss total was 23,000lbs! I found out later during Joy's first ever Google+ hangout that she had reached her goal of 25,000lbs lost! Yay! Congrats! Thank you to everyone who participated and you should all be so proud of yourselves! I guess we will be seeing Joy getting her jump rope on for an hour long show soon! xx



Today's Inspiration

Today's "iHoda Playlist" song of the day!(Remind Me by Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood)

See You Tomorrow for Wine-sday Wednesday!!! xx

Fun-day Monday!!! with Jordin Sparks!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

The beautiful and talented Jordin Sparks filled in for KLG as she enjoyed a day off.

Favorite Things!

Hoda's Favorite thing is called a "Tassi Hairband"
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Jordin's Favorite thing is called a "Beauty Blender"
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Are you Fierce and Feminine? Watch below!

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Lori Powell's "Low Calorie & Full of Flavor" Super Bowl Appetizers!

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EXTRA EXTRA! 
Joy Bauer is hosting her first Google+ Hangout TOMORROW at 4PM EST.

"Nutrition expert Joy Bauer will answer your dieting and weight-loss questions when she hosts a 45-minute Google+ Hangout on Tuesday, January 31, at 4 p.m. ET! You can watch it here, LIVE!

How it works: In order to participate, send your questions to Joy on Facebook or Twitter and mention the hangout. Nine people will be chosen to join the conversation over video on Monday, January 30. The nine Hangout participants will need to have a Google+ account, a webcam and should be available beginning at 3 p.m. ET on January. For information on Google+ and how to sign up, click here."

I was lucky enough to be one of the chosen ones =D! Hope you will tune in tomorrow to see us! 

Details Here!

Today's Inspiration!


Today's Song of the Day is "I am" by our fabulous & fierce guest co-host, Jordin Sparks!

See You Tomorrow for Booze-day Tuesday!!! xx

Try-day Friday!!!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

Today's Talk

Apparently if you chew gum before a test you will perform better! According to another study the chewing of the gum promotes blood flow to the brain that will make you "smarter".  Hmm. What do you think?

Today's drink of the hour is prosecco wine! sounds yummy!

Is your desk messy or organized? If you have a messy desk "supposedly"  that means you think clearer. I have my doubts. There is no way I would be able to think clear with a messy desk! While Hoda functions with a messy desk, Kathie Lee keeps her desk organized. What does your desk look like?

Hoda's Desk

Kathie Lee's Desk

Both Hoda woman and Kathie Lee are rooting for the "Giants" to win the Super Bowl this year. Who are you rooting for? The NY Giants or The New England Patriots? If you are having a Super Bowl Party this Sunday here are some great ideas for themed snacks! (Watch Below)

Elaine Griffin gives us some great ideas for Super Bowl snacks! (ps. Notice Kathie Lee's beautiful "fleur de lis" earrings! I bet Ms. Kotb was loving those earrings since her favorite football team happens to be the New Orlean Saints!

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No worries, Hoda. My hair looks like that too somedays! xx

Later in the show Sara Haines went across the street to the NBC Experience Store to get some questions for KLG and Hoda from the fans! One question was "Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?" The answer: If Hoda has wet hair it takes her longer!

Today's Inspiration! 

Today's "iHoda Playlist" Song of the Day ( Lee Brice, Love Like Crazy)

See You on Monday for Fun-day Monday! Have a great week-end! xx

Thirst-day Thursday!!!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

With KLG out today, Carrie Fisher stepped in as Co-Host with Hoda!

How High-larious was Carrie with Hoda today? I was laughing out loud the whole show! Love!





Today's Talk: Hoda & Carrie with the Scoop!
Carrie had us cracking up all a.m. If you missed the show this morning or you just need a laugh, watch below...

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Luke Perry stopped by the studio to talk to us about his new film "Goodnight for Justice - The Measure of a Man" Premiering this Saturday night on The Hallmark Movie Channel.















On Today's Kitchen! A Yummy Chicken Cacciatore 

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Today's Woman! with Jennifer Cassetta

The ABC's of self-defense:


A- Awareness! Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

B- Boundaries! Know and be aware of where you are.

C- Centered & Calm in the face of attack! Don't panic.






Today's Inspiration! 

Today's "iHoda Playlist" Song (Tightrope by Janelle Monae Ft. Big Boi)

See You Tomorrow for Try-day Friday! xx

Wine-sday Wednesday!!!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

Today's Talk

Countdown until Hoda & KLG are at Atlantis in the Bahamas: 16 days!

According to Travel & Leisure Magazine:

 The Friendliest City in America is: (shout-out to Hoda's FAV city) New Orleans, Louisiana 

The Rudest City in America is: New York City, NY

Monica Potter stopped by to talk about the hit NBC show "Parenthood". (One of my favorite shows!) Parenthood is on every Tuesday at 10/9c.

Is This Really Your Book? Too Funny.

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Need Online Dating Help? Watch Below!

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Daily Inspiration! (Love "The Help")

Today's "iHoda Playlist" Song (Better than a Hallelujah by Amy Grant)

See You Tomorrow for Thirst-day Thursday!!! xx

Booze-day Tuesday!!!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

Today's Talk

Oscar nominations were announced! Some of the big nominations go out to:

Melissa McCarthy (Best Supporting Actress)

Jonah Hill (Best Supporting Actor)

Meryl Streep (Best Actress)







I love what Seal had to say about his separation to Heidi Klum on "Ellen". Watch below:

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Countdown until Hoda and KLG hit up Atlantis in the Bahamas! 17 days! (Feb. 9)

The beautiful and most talented Katherine Heigl stopped by the studio to chat about her new movie "One For The Money" and her adorable daughter, Naleigh.

Tuesday Trends with Bobbie Thomas on Panty Hose

Which is more flattering, sheer or opaque? In Bobbie's opinion wear sheer tights with a longer hem line to give an elongated frame and wear (thicker) opaque with a shorter dress or skirt.

(Left) Tight End Tights $26 USD Spanx.com Find here!

(Right) So Sexy Sheers $8.50 USD Hue.com Find Here!

Patterns

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Pattern Tights $8 USD TJMaxx.com

DKNY Sheer Houndstooth $24 USD Bloomingdales.com

(My Favorite!!!) Pretty Polly Super Suspender $24 USD nordstrom.com Find Here!

Joy's 25,000lb Weight Loss Challenge Update!

17,308 lbs lost so far!!! Only 1 more week left so get your submissions in!!!

Skinny Supermarket Smarts! with Joy Bauer

Lowest Calorie Nut - Pistachios! Only 3 calories per nut

Veggie with Most Fiber for the Least amount of Calories- Artichoke Hearts! 1 cup= 14g fiber

Fruit with the MOST fiber- Raspberries! 1cup= 8g fiber

Full Fat Cheese with great Calorie Bargain- Parmesan! 1tblsp = 20 cal

Yummy dessert topping with least calories- Whipped Cream! 2tblsp = 15 cal

Today's Inspiration!

Today's Song from "iHoda's Playlist"! 

See You Tomorrow for Wine-sday Wednesday! xx

Fun-day Monday!!!

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

The drink of the hour was a yummy "Beijing Bellini'" in honor of The Chinese New Year!








Hoda's Favorite Thing!                                                                                   Kathie Lee's Favorite Thing!
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Countdown until KLG and Hoda hit the Bahamas... 18 days! 

If you missed Hoda and KLG's hilarious interview with Debbie Reynolds you must watch below!

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Kathie Lee gets her bangs cut by Arsen Gurgov on Live TV! Girl is cray cray!!!

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Today Joy Bauer welcomed Ben Richards into The Fit Club. He lost a whopping 150 pounds! That is awesome! Congrats Ben!  

Today's song from "iHoda's Playlist"... (Marry Me by Train)

See You Tomorrow For Booze-day Tuesday! xx

Try-day Friday!!! (Welcome Back Hoda! xx)

On Today's KLG and Hoda Show...

Happy 82nd Birthday to Kathie's mom, Joanie!

Today's Talk: KLG & Hoda with the Scoop!
-Shoppers do not like to be touched. That statement couldn't be truer. For me, it doesn't matter what store you are in, there is always enough room for someone NOT to touch you! Gross.

-When you are shopping and browsing through a clothing rack and someone comes up right behind/in front of you! That has happened to me. If anyone has done that to someone else... What were you thinking?!

- It pays to compliment a stranger. It's the snowball effect. If someone tells you how beautiful your hair looks that day, it makes you feel so great. Don't be afraid to pay it forward and compliment someone else!

-How do you feel about your body? Only slightly more than half of us think we look fat naked. Both men and women feel that they have ginormous thighs. Do you feel that way or is there another body part you can't stand more? For me it would be my tummy.

- Most women love to flaunt their cleavage and their booties!

- There has been a study that shows women are better drivers than men! Duh!

Bobbie's Buzz!

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Dermot Mulroney stops by the studio to chat with Hoda and Kathie to discuss his new movie "The Grey", in which his character survives the harsh Alaskan wilderness!








Today's Beauty with Sania Vucetaj

This a.m. Sania Vucetaj, owner of Sania's Brow Bar in NYC (on 20th st.) stopped by to teach us how to have beautiful brows!

-avoid over plucking eyebrows!

-avoid putting lotion on your eyebrows, it will clog the hair follicle which will prevent growth.

-Sania's Brow Pencil!



Amy Goodman shared some great tips for a Snow Day!

- Create a "nail bar"

Create a "hair bar"-

- Create a "cupcake bar" How to Bake a Heart into your Cupcake!


       



    "Facial bar" Natural Facial Recipes!-




Jean Chatzky & Meaghan Murphy- Recognize your Financial Worth!


- Today women make 77 cents for ever dollar a man makes doing the same job.

- Know your worth!

- Ask for what you deserve!

-Create a list of contributions you make when asking for a raise.

Today's song from "iHoda's Playlist" ( Carl Carlton, She's a Bad Mama Jama )

Have a great week-end! See you on Fun-day Monday! xx