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• You Gotta Move- Calorie Bank

  April 21, 2011 10:04 AM

  Throughout the You Gotta Move Goes Red program, we have focused on exercise and eating right. We haven't talked much about calories, but you may be at a point where you are thinking about "treating" yourself to something that doesn't fit into the "smart choices" category. Dawn Foreman designed this... more »

• You Gotta Move- Your Stories!

  April 13, 2011 10:03 AM

  The finish line is in sight but You Gotta Move Goes Red is actually just the beginning of learning to live a healthy, more active lifestyle. I have enjoyed hearing from so many of you who have been participating in the program and shared your success stories as we prepare... more »

• You Gotta Move- Children

  April 6, 2011 9:24 AM

  The "You Gotta Move" message is not only for adults. It's for children as well. The rates are alarmingly high... one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. A booklet compiled by the American Heart Association uncovers some startling realities. There are many reasons and... more »

• Cee Lo Singing 'Thank You' to Firefighters

  March 31, 2011 11:37 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - Cee Lo Green isn't forgetting volunteer firefighters. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will record "Thank You," another rewrite of his hit song that's known in its PG-rated version as "Forget You." Procter & Gamble Co.'s Duracell brand is counting on Green's help to publicize battery donation campaign for volunteer... more »

• You Gotta Move- Sleep Well!

  March 9, 2011 9:23 AM

  BIG NEWS: There will be a networking social for You Gotta Move Goes Red participants on Friday, March 18th from 5:30 until 7 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out how your fellow participants are doing. The scale and tape... more »

• You Gotta Move-- Lessley's Story & A Get-together!

  March 3, 2011 9:52 AM

  BIG NEWS: There will be a networking social for You Gotta Move Goes Red participants on Friday, March 18th from 5:30 until 7 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions and find out how your fellow participants are doing. Dieticians, trainers and health... more »

• You Gotta Move- Lafayette Parks & Recreation

  February 9, 2011 9:25 AM

  You Gotta Move Goes Red is well into its second week. I found out that Lafayette Consolidated Government offers some great options to help you move! Director of Parks and Recreation Gerald Boudreaux says the programs and parks are a commitment on the part of the government to help people... more »

• You Gotta Move- Not A Diet!

  January 28, 2011 11:15 AM

  Remember, if you'd like to sign up for support or emails, shoot us a message at gottamove@katctv.com . I was so excited to see so many people at Heart Hospital of Lafayette this morning for the screening event in advance of the You Gotta Move Goes Red kickoff! Even if... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Red First Week Info!

  January 25, 2011 11:30 AM

  Congratulations on your decision to participate in the You Gotta Move Goes Red Program. Over the next 12 weeks, you will discover how your body responds to foods, establish healthy eating and exercise habits that will last a lifetime and get results! Each week you will find your success, nutrition... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Red!

  January 19, 2011 9:27 AM

  A healthy weight and a healthy heart go hand in hand, but getting to a healthy weight can be a challenge. KATC's Tracy Wirtz visited with trainer and dietician Dawn Foreman who has designed a 12-week program that is basically a blueprint for jump-starting your weight-loss efforts and helping you... more »

• You Gotta Move for the New Year!

  January 5, 2011 10:43 AM

  The majority of viewers who answered out KATC Resolution poll said the "losing weight" was the goal for 2011. A big part of getting those pounds off... YOU GOTTA MOVE! KATC's Tracy Wirtz sat down with trainer Dawn Foreman to help you do it right. There are three things to... more »

• Tracy Tries Yoga and Pilates

  December 6, 2010 11:23 AM

  City Club Manager Mary Beth Langlinais says yoga is a mind and body form of exercise that compliments other workouts. It enhances coordination, balance, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and helps with breathing. Pilates incorporates many yoga poses and a class with Pilates instructor Toni Heinen certainly gets the heart pumping!... more »

• You Gotta Move Beats The Drum!

  November 24, 2010 10:13 AM

  When you are talking about heart health, your goal for moving should be 150 total minutes of moderate exercise per week. We've been introducing you to some interesting ways to move, and this week, KATC's Tracy Wirtz is moving to the beat. It's basically aerobics and incorporating the rhythm of... more »

• You Gotta Move Goes Cycling

  November 18, 2010 9:17 AM

  I climbed on a stationary bike and tried out a cycling or spin class... and it was not easy. But there are a few things that make it a GREAT choice if you wanna get moving. First, you control the resistance on the bike with the knob. Second, you aren't... more »

• You Gotta Move Tries Hoopercize

  November 10, 2010 10:17 AM

  Whether your goal is to get heart-healthy or to lighten your load, you gotta move! It's not often the words "exercise" and "fun" happen in the same sentence, but I found one workout where these two things happen in the same circle. It's called Hoopercize. It's aerobic exercise with an... more »

• Kinect: Microsoft promises tech that learns you

  November 4, 2010 5:03 PM

  "Technology," says Microsoft's Alex Kipman, "is making us less human." Specifically, it's too hard to learn. Instead, Kipman asks, "What if technology had to learn you?" As director of incubation for Microsoft's console group, Kipman led the development of Kinect, the new motion-control system for the five-year-old Xbox 360. Kinect... more »

• Can Orwell, Vonnegut, Austen lead you to love?

  August 19, 2010 10:15 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Chin Ma is 25 and looking for love. He paddles regularly in the dating pools online, paying fees to navigate millions of profiles based on lengthy checklists and compatibility formulas. So how'd he find his latest prosdespite the potential buyout and hol on Alikewise.com, a newcomer... more »

• Iberia Sheriff's Office Reminds You Schools Are Open And Watch For Kids

  August 16, 2010 4:46 PM

  The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office would like to remind motorists in Iberia Parish that schools are opening and to watch for school buses and children at bus stops. Sheriff Ackal has deputies monitoring school zones for traffic violators; therefore, motorist should also be aware of their speed and obey posted... more »

• RANT: Do You Think Arizona's Law Is Unconstitutional

  July 6, 2010 5:17 PM

  PHOENIX (AP) - The federal government took a momentous step into the immigration debate Tuesday when it filed a lawsuit seeking to throw out Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants, calling it a law that blatantly violates the Constitution. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Phoenix sets the stage for... more »

• Do You Know Louisiana's Longest Married Couple?

  January 27, 2010 11:10 AM

  Louisiana Family Forum is searching for Louisiana's Longest Known Married Couple. Every year, during National Marriage week, Feb. 7th-14th, 2010, LFF honors the longest-known married couple found in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana Family Forum celebrates life-long marriage and strong, healthy families, and the opportunity to honor couples who... more »

• Man Makes Friends With Mike The Tiger

  November 25, 2009 6:19 PM

  He's called the "Tiger Man" or the "Tiger Whisperer" whatever you call him, he's now a You Tube sensation. In fact people come to see him as much as they do the tiger. All we know about this man is his name, Darrel. "He drives a white car and... more »

• You Gotta Move: Races are not just for runners

  November 11, 2009 2:49 PM

  5k's, 10k's, half marathons... they aren't just for runners. They are great goals if you are a walker and just want to keep yourself going. If you keep walking regularly, you can finish the races they are great exterior motivation! 3.1 is a 5k and you don't have to run... more »