Try this quick trick to make sure you're hydrated

Plus, how to make your daily walk into a meditative practice!

February 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER February 21, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER Good morning and happy Mardi Gras! Even if you aren't spending today parading in the streets of New Orleans, we hope you find a way to celebrate! No matter where you are, you're not going to want to miss our tips on how to make your day better! Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 20-minute walk. If you're already an avid walker,  you're probably already reaping some of the mental and emotional benefits of walking — even if you don't realize it. But if you want to be intentional about turning your walk into a meditation, try setting an intention before you even lace up your shoes.   Try this: Pick a theme for your walk. Gratitude, for example, is a great one. During your walk, think of all the things that you're grateful for in every facet of your life: family, pets, work etcetera. We promise that it definitely won't slow you down and making your walk into a meditation definitely will put you in a better mood! SEE MORE > Need a break from this month's challenge? Click here to snooze this section until next month. 😴 We want your feedback! Help us improve your Start TODAY experience with a quick survey. Your Meal Plan Today's Plan These overnight oats are super easy and fitness instructor approved!   Here's your meal plan for today:   Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats| Tuna-Olive Salad Sandwich with Raw Veggies | Snack | Taco Soup Garnished with Diced Avocado and a Crushed Whole-Grain Corn Taco Shell See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. GET THE MEAL PLAN > Making Space for Mindfulness How one woman found love later in life in an unexpected place After suddenly losing her husband, Susan Mounce moved through her grief and found her independence — along with a new love that had been there all along. Karen Swensen reports. READ MORE > One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Check this 1 thing to make sure you're hydrated enough Feeling dehydrated is terrible any time of year. It can be easy to forget about when the weather's cooler, but that doesn't mean you don't need to make sure you're keeping your whistle wet.   The good news is that there's no mysterious secret to figuring out whether you're hydrated enough — your body will tell you. Namely, your skin.    If your skin is hydrated, it will appear doughy. If you're dehydrated, your skin will lack elasticity and won't bounce back. "If you pinch your skin and it appears thin and doesn't melt back onto your body quickly, you're dehydrated,"Dr. Laura Goldberg, pediatric sports medicine specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, told TODAY.    So, if you're not sure whether you need another glass of water, give yourself a little pinch. If your skin doesn't bounce right back, it's time to hydrate! READ MORE > Wellness News 7 signs you can trust your doctor — and 5 signs you can't Finding a doctor you feel comfortable with can be a challenge. Here, an expert shares tips and warning signs to figure out if you're on the right track. 7 signs you can trust your doctor — and 5 signs you can't Finding a doctor you feel comfortable with can be a challenge. Here, an expert shares tips and warning signs to figure out if you're on the right track. Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia and bleach every year. Can it kill you? Combining bleach and ammonia creates a poisonous chloramine gas that can cause irritation and injury to the lungs. Here's what to do if you're exposed. Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia and bleach every year. Can it kill you? Combining bleach and ammonia creates a poisonous chloramine gas that can cause irritation and injury to the lungs. Here's what to do if you're exposed. Richard Gere's wife says he is 'recovering' after being hospitalized with pneumonia Richard Gere is recovering and "feeling much better" after being hospitalized with pneumonia during a family trip, according to his wife. Richard Gere's wife says he is 'recovering' after being hospitalized with pneumonia Richard Gere is recovering and "feeling much better" after being hospitalized with pneumonia during a family trip, according to his wife. 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