Friday, 22 September 2023

How to strengthen and tone your inner thighs

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We did it! On Monday, we had our first Start TODAY meal planning event, sponsored by Instacart. Hundreds of TODAY members joined Stephanie Mansour and registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto to learn how to prep and make five tasty — and infinitely customizable — meals for the week ahead. After picking up some healthy hacks to make meal prep easy, participants in the chat described feeling "pumped," "inspired" and "hopeful" and ready to confidently tackle their new goals.

TGIF! If you like to imbibe on the weekend, but are conscious about your calorie intake, certain alcoholic drinks are better than others. Nutritionists share their top lower-calorie picks. Plus, did you know that weak inner thighs can throw off your pelvic floor muscles and even contribute to low-back pain? This simple exercise can strengthen (and tone!) your inner thighs.

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Today's Plan

This riff on classic Bolognese is made a bit more nutritious with the addition of grated zucchini — it dissolves into the meat, so you literally don't even know it's there! Serve it over pasta (ideally whole grain or bean-based) with roasted broccoli or another veggie of your choosing.

Breakfast: 3-Ingredient Greek Omelet Scramble with Fruit
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Weeknight Turkey Bolognese

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Looking for a low-calorie cocktail? The 7 best things to order

Calorie-conscious people might wonder if they can enjoy an alcoholic beverage or if imbibing will wreck their healthy eating. Yes, alcoholic beverages are a source of empty calories, but when it comes to incorporating alcohol into your diet, experts stress moderation.

"When we get too restrictive with our diet, it just increases the chances of us eventually bingeing or throwing in the towel," says dietitian Abbey Sharp. "Alcohol — the same as any kind of 'fun' food in our diet that maybe is not contributing to nutrition or satiety — may be a contributing factor to emotional satisfaction in life, enjoyment and pleasure."

But not all cocktails are created equal when it comes to calories. For those who are worried about excess calories, the experts say it's best to stick with certain drinks.

These 7 alcholic drinks are the best lower-calorie options.

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