Weekend Express with Natasha Curry

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Holiday eating pitfalls

Holiday eating pitfalls

Keeping your diet in check during the holiday season can be tricky, but Dr. Kelvin Brown, founder of Precision Weight Loss Center, gave Natasha the scoop on how to stay fit and fabulous this holiday season with a list of healthy alternatives to help fight back against the fatty holiday foods!

Still looking for more tips to stay trim year round? Dr. Brown gave us the skinny on the biggest weight loss myths and tips!

Dr. Kelvin Brown: Weight loss myths and tips!

Dr. Kelvin Brown: Weight loss myths and tips!

We all know dieting during the holiday season can seem nearly impossible. Between Aunt Marsha's killer mac and cheese to the never ending trail of sweet treats, the holidays can leave you packing on the pounds in no time. How can you stay healthy with the lure of so many delectable treats nearby? Weekend Express sat down with Dr. Kelvin Brown, founder of Precision Weight Loss Center, to talk about how to stay fit and fabulous this holiday season. He broke down the five biggest weight loss myths and let us in on the number one mistake dieters make!

1.  Myth - "I should not eat anything after a certain time."

Oregon Target pays it forward

Oregon Target pays it forward

It started out as a random act of kindness in the checkout line at an Oregon Target. A stranger paid for a struggling family’s grocery bill—a generous move that inspired a number of people in line behind the anonymous donor. The cashier says the “pay it forward” idea kept going customer after customer. Natasha Curry has the incredible story!

Tums Tailgate: Tennessee trailer

Tums Tailgate: Tennessee trailer

One Tennessee fan didn't settle for a standard set up, he crafted his own sweet spot...from a trailer! The Vols fan is guaranteed to get some glances with his tailor made tailgate camp--- complete with a giant keg, flat screen TV and grill.

Think you can beat it? We gotta see it to believe it! Each Saturday and Sunday, HLN's “Weekend Express” is profiling some of the best food and fun surrounding your favorite college and NFL games. Send us original photos and videos of your favorite recipes, outfits, set-ups and more and they could be featured in the weekly “Tums Tailgate” segment.

Suspect named in California shooting

Suspect named in California shooting

A harrowing scene in California early Saturday morning-- a father and mother desperately trying to protect their three children from a gunman who opened fire in their home. The father used his body to shield his kids. He and a 4-year-old boy were killed. Meanwhile, the mother carried her youngest child out of the house, despite being shot in both legs. Inglewood police are praising the pair for their heroic efforts during the shooting.

Now, the manhunt for the suspected gunman--55-year-old Desmond John Moses--is on. He is described as a 55-year-old black man with a dark baseball cap, standing 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds. In addition, the police chief noted the suspected gunman wore a painter's mask during the attack. Moses should be considered armed and dangerous. Police didn't provide a motive for the attack.

Tums Tailgate: FSU seafood boil

Tums Tailgate: FSU seafood boil

We headed down to Florida State Seminole country to witness a feast fit for kings (and queens)!  These FSU fans take their pre-game grub seriously--serving up a low country boil complete with steamed crab, potatoes, shrimp, sausage and corn. Whether they win or lose, that combination is a touchdown in our book any day!

Think you can beat it? We gotta see it to believe it! Each Saturday and Sunday, HLN's “Weekend Express” is profiling some of the best food and fun surrounding your favorite college and NFL games. Send us original photos and videos of your favorite recipes, outfits, set-ups and more and they could be featured in the weekly “Tums Tailgate” segment.iReport!

Disney's newest princess causes controversy

Disney's newest princess causes controversy

Disney is set to debut its first Latina princess, Sofia, in less than a month. But the newest addition is receiving a less-than-warm welcome from some viewers. In particular, some members of the Latino community have voiced their concerned over the character's heritage. They say Sofia's Hispanic heritage and ethnic identity are minimal. Kareen Wynter takes a closer look at Princess Sofia and the backlash surrounding her Latina roots. Ariel Winter from "Modern Family" is the voice of Sofia. "Grey's Anatomy" actress Sara Ramirez is the voice of Sofia's mom, Queen Miranda.

A Disney's spokeswoman provided a recent statement to CNN to help clarify what exactly makes "Princess Sofia" Latina:

Dangerous sunscreen recall

Dangerous sunscreen recall

Banana Boat is recalling some of its sunscreens because they could burst in to flames on your skin!

Apparently the “Ultra Mist” sprays could catch fire if they’re near a flame or spark before drying. The parent company, Energizer, says it has gotten four reports of this actually happening to people in the U.S.  It says it’s because their formula takes longer to dry than most other brands.

Did you know? Today in history!

Did you know? Today in history!

Did you know?

It’s been 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested during a sit-in protest in Atlanta. On this day in 1960, the Civil Rights activist was arrested along with 280 other people. King refused to post bond. The charges were dropped 6 days later.

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Tums Tailgate: Texas style

We guess it’s true… everything is bigger in Texas—including the tailgates! Wings for breakfast? That’s how Longhorns fans prepare for battle on the football field.

Think you can beat it? We gotta see it to believe it! Each Saturday and Sunday, HLN's “Weekend Express” is profiling some of the best food and fun surrounding your favorite college and NFL games. Send us original photos and videos of your favorite recipes, outfits, set-ups and more and they could be featured in the weekly “Tums Tailgate” segment.

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