Happy Monday! Today we have guidance from a dietitian on how to approach a summer diet the healthy way. Plus, a morning meal that will fuel you for the day ahead (without taking too much time to throw together).

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Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout  focuses on cardio and core strength. This core open and close exercise targets the lower abs, while working the entire core and outer thighs as a bonus!

How to do core open and close:

1. Lie on your back with the resistance band wrapped around the upper thighs.
2. Reach the legs up toward the ceiling and then lower down to a 45-degree angle.
3. From there, open the legs as wide as the shoulders, feeling the outer hips working against the resistance of the band, and then close the legs back together.

Repeat 10 times.

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Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

Starting your day with a protein-rich option keeps you fuller for longer and tames cravings later on. Serve this easy-to-throw-together Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds with lower-sugar Greek yogurt mixed in or on the side for a protein boost.

Here’s your meal plan for today:

• Breakfast: Oatmeal with Pear and Almonds

• Lunch: Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich

• Dinner: Peanut Chicken Salad with Cold Brown Rice Noodles

See something you don’t like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan.

Making Space for Mindfulness

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The 24-year-old advises young people to stop judging one another and avoid spending too much time on social media because "life is very short."

One Small Thing

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Don't make this 1 diet mistake

Registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto stopped by TODAY to share the top dieting mistakes people should avoid and how to healthily reach your goals instead. One of  the biggest mistakes she sees? Cutting out entire food groups, namely, carbs.

"Carbs are not bad. They are our major energy source and we need them for fuel," she said. People are often scared of carbs because they don't actually know what carbs are or how much we need to eat, she added.

When it comes to carbs, think beyond bread and cookies. Here are some healthy carbs to load up on:

• Whole grains like quinoa
• Starchy vegetables like broccoli
• Pulses like lentils
  

Avoid these 5 other diet mistakes, too.

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