Teacher loses 24 lbs in 3 months with 12-3-30

Plus, enjoy red meat in your diet with this Steak Salad that's packed with heart-healthy superstars.

January 24, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER January 24, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER It's Day 17 of our 100-Mile Challenge! Today we have the story of Start TODAY member Alexis Garcia who says the viral 12-3-30 walking workout changed her mindset about fitness — and helped her lose 24 pounds in 3 months. Plus, how often do healthy couples have sex? A sex educator shares 5 habits to adopt for a happier, healthier sex life (including the ideal frequency of being intimate with your partner).  Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout It's Day 17 of our 100-Mile Challenge!   Only have a few minutes to walk today? Many of us are conditioned to think that if we don't have an hour to exercise, a workout isn't worth it. Start TODAY member Alexis Garcia was one of those people — until she tried a treadmill walking workout that required just 30 minutes a day and she lost 24 pounds in 3 months.   How the 12-3-30 workout changed her mindset about fitness. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Yes, there is room for red meat in a healthy diet. Balancing red meat with nutritious plant foods is a smart way to incorporate it into your menu. In this salad, we use it as a topping along with heart-healthy superstars like lentils, leafy greens, pear, pomegranate and pecans.    Breakfast: Baked Oats Lunch: Butternut Squash Soup Dinner: Lucky Greens Steak Salad GET THE MEAL PLAN Social Share Social Share Wellness Wednesday Your trainer Stephanie Mansour shares a few of her go-to stretches to cool down after a walk. JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Selena Gomez posts old swimsuit pic and reflects on body changes: 'Proud to be who I am' Selena Gomez is opening up about the changes her body has endured over the years. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. How often should you be having sex in a relationship? A sex educator explains Sexual wellbeing is an important part of our overall health. Sex, for couples, can help foster a sense of intimacy between partners and support a healthy relationship.   However, maintaining a strong sexual connection after years or decades together can be a challenge. Just as relationships change over time, so does sex.   What is the secret to a healthy, happy sex life in a long-term couple? Every individual and relationship is different, but experts say there are some common behaviors and characteristics among people who sustain a lasting sexual relationships.   5 habits for a healthy sex life — including the ideal frequency to be intimate. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News What is COVID rebound? Doctors explain common symptoms and who's at risk With COVID levels high across most of the country, some people may find themselves experiencing symptoms of COVID rebound in the coming weeks. Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, 64, announces metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg announces cancer diagnosis. What is hyperemesis gravidarum and how is it treated? Hyperemesis gravidarum is a debilitating illness that makes people violently ill during pregnancy. It's poorly understood and researched — but there is growing hope a test and treatment will be developed. NBC's Maria Shriver reports for TODAY. 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