Is it OK to exercise after eating?

Plus, a Beef and Broccoli recipe with all the flavor of takeout, but less salt and no added sugar.

January 12, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER January 12, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Happy Friday! To round out the week we have an inspirational story of a woman who was able to rebuild her strength and confidence after battling mouth cancer thanks to the gym (and a very special trainer). Plus, is it OK to eat before exercising? Learn what to eat for a pre-workout energy boost — and how long to wait after eating it. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Many of us take our ability to exercise for granted until a health issue stops us in our tracks. For Trish Burton, that health scare was mouth cancer.    After chemotherapy and radiation sapped her strength and confidence, it was the gym — and a very special trainer — that gave Burton the physical and psychological safe space she needed to rebuild. Today, she is stronger than she's ever been.   Read Trish's story here. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan This 25-minute takeout-inspired meal is easy to pull together, utilizes common ingredients and has that fresh, made-from-scratch flavor with a restaurant look — all on a budget. You'll get all the flavor of your favorite takeout with less salt and no added sugar! Serve with this dish with microwavable brown rice, cauliflower rice, or a blend of each.   Breakfast: Frozen Waffle with Greek Yogurt and Fruit Lunch: Green Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner: No-Sugar Ginger Beef and Broccoli with Rice GET THE MEAL PLAN Social Share Social Share Fitness Fiday NFL legend Rob Gronkowski gave us a fun move to help make progress toward your daily step goal. The NFL shuffle can rack up 300 steps in just 1 minute!    How are you getting your steps in? Share with us on Instagram using the hashtag #StartTODAY100miles! JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Annette Bening reveals what playing iconic swimmer Diana Nyad taught her about aging Annette Bening never thought she would play a marathon swimmer — in her 60s, no less — but when she had the chance to play Diana Nyad, she didn't think twice. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. How long do I need to wait after eating to work out? We've all been there: It's time to get a workout in — but your rumbling stomach says it's time to eat. You want to have enough energy to get in a solid exercise session, but worry that eating something might make you nauseous or uncomfortable. Is it OK to exercise after you eat or should you fast until your workout is over?   The best time to work out is before you eat, experts say. But if you need an energy boost, there are certain things that are best to eat — and an amount of time you should ideally wait to exercise after eating it.   Follow this rule of thumb when it comes to eating before your workout. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Mariska Hargitay shares personal experience with sexual violence: 'A man raped me in my 30s' The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star opened up about accepting that she was raped and how she's healing after the experience. This healthy, hearty zucchini soup comes together in just 15 minutes Blending this healthy zucchini soup makes it smooth enough to drink. 10 exercises to tone your chest and improve posture A mix of bodyweight and dumbbell chest exercises, plus some simple stretches, will lengthen and tone the pectoral muscles. Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Want to refer a friend? Subscribe here Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT