Hoda and Kathie Lee: Exercising — and Drinking — Themselves into Better Health
Hoda and Kathie Lee
If there's one takeaway from Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford's workout hour on Today, it's this: Nothing — not even exercise — can come between these ladies and their liquor.
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But the joke's on us for even considering that they could put down the cocktails and feel the burn by working out for a full hour on Friday's episode, which encouraged viewers to exercise along at home. Less than five minutes in, the gals, riding stationary bikes, needed a water break. Assistant Sal — in full Richard Simmons gear, of course — brought them water bottles that happened to be full of Chardonnay. ("2002!" Gifford deduced.)
All drinking aside, we, uh, toast the two for their full-on commitment to a stunt for a good cause. They pedaled away for most of the hour — even with guest Seth Rogen at one point — before switching to treadmills. And all the while, they were still their usual kooky selves.
The final calorie count: Kotb, 352; Gifford, 423.
But the true role model for staying fit in America? Brian Williams. The Nightly News anchor dropped by to applaud the ladies' efforts — by inhaling a jelly donut.
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"You smell this combination of alcohol and sweat and Love's Baby Soft [in the studio]. It's nice," he said, munching away. "I applaud this thing you're doing. We need to send a message to especially young people. You've got to do this kind of thing. Get these machines and do this because it's really important."
Did you work out (or drink or down a donut) with Hoda and Kathie Lee?
Watch their workout and Williams' visit below:
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