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| We are all busy, busy, busy! But if we don’t take a minute to stop and reflect, it’s easy to lose track of what is important. NBC News special anchor Maria Shriver stopped by TODAY to share her top tips for creating a meaningful life. Hitting pause is important – so is forgiveness. Another good tip? No complaining – at work or at home! |
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Dear TODAY reader,
Congrats! You’ve taken the first step to a new you: Making the decision to make a change. Way to go and welcome! Here is everything you’ll need to make week one a success!
This 7-day meal plan has everything you need – plus a shopping list!
All of the recipes are nutritious and delicious, look at what’s on the menu for dinner this week:
- Day 1: Grilled chicken parmesan
- Day 2: Turkey burger and veggies
- Day 3: Cauliflower fried rice with shrimp, chicken, black beans or tofu
- Day 4: Baked fish with broccoli and sweet potato
- Day 5: Turkey sausage with sautéed peppers & onions
- Day 6: Slow cooker chicken and black bean chili
- Day 7: Pork tenderloin, baked potato and carrots
We know you don’t have time for an hour-long workout, but how about a 10-minute one?
Try this morning workout from Bob Harper! Repeat this 3 exercise circuit 3 times:
Russian twist with ball slam
- Start sitting on the ground, with your feet bent in front of you. Lean your chest back without rounding your spine. Grip a weighted ball with your hands. Twist your upper body to one side, then slam the weighted ball down to the ground. Pick it up and repeat on the other side. If you don't have a weighted ball at home, you could use a basketball. Continue alternating for 10 reps.
Falling star:
- Start in a high plank position, with your hands flat on the floor. Lift your right arm straight into the air. As you shift your body to the side, stretch your left leg across the floor. Repeat on the other side. Continue alternating for 10 reps.
Punch plank
- Start in an elbow plank position. Keeping your body in a parallel line with the floor, tighten your hands into fists. Keeping your lower body as still as possible, punch the air in front of your right arm, then left. Continue alternating for 10 reps.
To watch the video, click here! Try to do this three or four times this week.
While it might seem scary at first, many of our TODAY viewers have achieved lasting weight-loss success – and so can you! Here are REAL tips from REAL women about what they wish they knew before they started a diet. Have a great week – you got this! |
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We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. There are plenty of products that promise to deliver quality zzz's — but not all do. Yet there is one eye mask that has received high praise from all of its fans: The Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask has more than 9,000 positive reviews and thousands of people have given it a five-star rating on Amazon.
What’s so great about it? It has an adjustable strap, stays put and is only $10. Maybe it could help you catch some much needed shut eye tonight! |
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| This mom and her 8-year-old daughter team up for half marathon |
| Megyn Kelly will host the opening and closing ceremonies at the Shape Women's Half Marathon in New York's Central Park this April, as well as running herself in the Women Run the World Relay. She introduces a team of formidable runners: Marsha Parker and her 8-year-old daughter, Kumari. To participate yourself, head to TODAY.com/MegynTODAY. |
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| Food myths debunked: Whole milk may be healthier than skim |
| Dr. Mark Hyman, author of "What the Heck Should I Eat," joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to bust myths about food, such as the widespread belief that chicken is healthier than red meat, or that skim milk is healthier than whole milk. He also says that fresh fruits and vegetables are NOT necessarily more nutritious than frozen. |
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| It took my little boy 4 years to chew his food |
| Most parents won’t understand this struggle. When other kids were eating Goldfish crackers on play dates, my son was still eating baby food at 2 years old. |
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| Should you try natural deodorant? (And does it actually work?) |
| Natural deodorant is a growing trend, but does it work? |
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