A dad's question after a mom spent weeks planning their child's birthday party

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Lizzo shares the three go-to meals that helped her reach her weight-loss goal. Plus, a husband's question after a mom's weeks of preparation for their child's birthday party strikes a nerve, and a therapist's advice on how to tell if you're in a functional freeze. 

 

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Lizzo says these 3 meals helped her surpass her weight-loss goal

Lizzo shared the healthy meals she has employed to help her surpass her weight-loss goal. The Grammy winner spoke with Women's Health about what she eats for breakfast, her favorite meal to beat the midday slump, and the dinner she consumes before 5 p.m. that gives her plenty of time to digest before bed. She also revealed the healthy snacks she eats throughout the day.

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Mom spends weeks planning kid's birthday. Dad has 1 question on the day of the party

Courtney Davis, a mother of two from Connecticut, spent weeks obsessing over every detail as she planned her daughter's Cinderella-themed 4th birthday party. From custom-embroidered napkins to thoughtful extras for the adults, she had it all covered. On the day of the party, her husband appeared on camera asking her, "Do you need help with anything?" See the reaction from other moms.

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The No. 1 sign you're in a functional freeze and how to fix it, according to a therapist

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a therapist reveals how to tell if you're in a functional freeze, a popular term on social media, and why it's important to address it sooner rather than later.

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