Tuesday, 3 January 2023

We just kicked off the January walking challenge. Are you in?

January 3, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER

Happy New Year — and welcome! We've redesigned the Start TODAY newsletter with a fresh look for 2023, adding more quick links to the daily challenges and meal plans — and even more tips to keep you informed, healthy and ready to tackle a new day.

This morning on the show, Stephanie Mansour kicked off our January fitness challenge. In case you didn't tune in, you can find all the workout moves here.

If, like Hoda, you're wondering how to get motivated to walk when it's cold outside, remember what Steph suggested: Think of your walk as a pick me up. That brisk air can actually help you get moving! You can find more tips on working out in the cold here. And, if it helps, some experts think that there are physical and mental benefits to exercising in cold temperatures.

So, don't let anything get in between you and your health goals. Just look at what all the amazing Start TODAY members on the show today have accomplished. You could be the next Start TODAY member humble bragging to Jenna and Hoda about your successes!

Walking Challenge

Today's Workout

Today's workout is all about walking. Get those steps in when you can!

Create a Plan of Attack

It's not enough to set a broad goal. We need to be specific about the steps it will take to get there. What does "exercising more" look like to you? Is it 5 days a week? Is it 20 minutes a day? What time of day? What type of exercise? Write out your goals and then get as specific as possible with what the path to get there looks like. Our 31-day calendar helps with this step. Print it out and hang it somewhere you will see it everyday.

Need a break from this month's challenge?

Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴

Your Meal Plan

Today's Plan

Hungry? Here's your meal for today:

Egg bites | Roasted Chicken and Veggie Bowl | Apples slices with cheese | Eggplant with Tomato, Broccolini and Mozzarella

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

Making Space for Mindfulness

Sheinelle Jones said a sound bath helped her relax. How do they work?

Listening to singing bowls and gongs causes the body to slow down, reducing stress response, lowering breathing and blood pressure.

One Small Thing

Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time.

7 good-for-you food trends to look out for in 2023

From plant-based meat to nostalgic-inspired foods, these are the food and health trends we're looking out for in 2023.

Wellness News

She almost fainted on her daily walk. She was in heart failure and needed life support

1 month after Jaime Waddell tested positive for COVID-19, she felt faint when walking. She learned she was in heart failure after having COVID-19 caused myocarditis.

What does a faint line on a rapid COVID-19 test mean?

Experts discuss what it might mean if you get a faint line on a home COVID-19 test, when to take another test and what precautions to take while you figure it out.

Inspiration, meal-prep tips and a workout to start the new year | Start TODAY

TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour shares the inspiring wellness transformation story of a Start TODAY community member and easy meal-prep recipes with Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietitian. Plus, Stephanie shares exercises from the January workout plan and answers viewers' questions!