At her heaviest, Lydia O'Connor weighed 600 pounds and almost died in a diabetic coma. Thanks, in part, to the Start TODAY group, she's feeling better than ever. Read her story. Plus, the lower abs can be a hard area to target. Learn one core move that will tone and strengthen the area.
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Today's workout is a core routine. The double leg lift may just be the most challenging move in your core workout. It recruits the entire core, but really targets those hard to work lower abs. If you've stuck with us all month, you should notice that you feel stronger and more stable performing difficult moves like this — and you may even be able to attempt the full move if you've been modifying. |
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A satisfying salad can be hard to come by, but look no further: This recipe fits the bill. Salmon is the star of the show, making for a hearty meal packed with omega-3 fats, which promote heart and brain health. This healthy fat is less abundant in foods than other types of fat, which is why it's beneficial to eat seafood twice per week. Although the yummy dressing helps pull this salad together, you could always use a store-bought vinaigrette if you don't want to fuss with making your own. |
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Making Space for Mindfulness |
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Katherine Fitzgerald felt like she was dying, but paramedics told her it was a panic attack. She soon learned she was right and wonders if her complications were from delayed care. |
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Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. |
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After almost dying, mom loses 300 pounds and can leave her bed: 'Emotional journey' |
Lydia O'Connor, 45, has always struggled with her weight, and it started to cause life-threatening health issues over time. "10 years ago, I was in a diabetic coma that nearly killed me," she says. "It lasted nine days, and I had my last rites read to me, my funeral planned and my family called in. At the time, my daughter was 2 and a half years old." In 2019, O'Connor weighed 600 pounds. "To step on the scale and for it to show you a 600-pound mark, it does something to you," she says. That year, she knew she had to make a change: "It was time. I couldn't do this to my family anymore. I couldn't do this to myself anymore. And I knew I had to be the one to take the first step. I couldn't rely on anybody else but myself." Since then, she's lost 300 pounds. Here's how she did it. |
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| "I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year," Springsteen told his fans in a statement. |
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"I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year," Springsteen told his fans in a statement. |
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| A marathon is always measured by the same distance: 26.2 miles, but the time it takes to finish depends on your fitness level, training and the course itself. |
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A marathon is always measured by the same distance: 26.2 miles, but the time it takes to finish depends on your fitness level, training and the course itself. |
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| If you toss the lemon peel, you're throwing away powerful antioxidants. Learn the nutrition facts of lemons and get 7 tasty citrus recipes. |
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If you toss the lemon peel, you're throwing away powerful antioxidants. Learn the nutrition facts of lemons and get 7 tasty citrus recipes. |
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