Al Roker reveals 1 healthy after-dinner habit

Plus, chow down on a burger and fries tonight that doesn't count as a cheat meal.

December 8, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER December 8, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER You made it to the weekend! Celebrate by dancing it out to a new aerobics routine and then fueling up with a burger and fries. Yes, you heard us right. Chef Sunny Anderson shows us how to serve up the classic combo in a healthy way that's just as delicious. Plus, we love tapping Al Roker for his diet and fitness tips. After all, his inspiring health journey has included obstacles like bariatric surgery, a knee replacement and blood clots — and he has managed to stay committed to his diet and fitness routine through it all. This time, he's sharing the one thing he does after dinner to help maintain his weight loss. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is a 15-minute aerobics routine.   Are you starting to get a hang of the aerobics moves? Good, because it's time to step it up a notch! Today we will try a new aerobics routine that moves a bit more quickly. The beats per minute are higher meaning you'll rack up more steps, increase your heart rate and work up a serious sweat!   Get the workout video here. GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan Does any meal scream the weekend quite like a burger and fries? These black bean burgers from chef Sunny Anderson are so hearty and satisfying you'll forget they're meat-free. Serve 'em up with these roasted carrot fries that are the perfect combo of crispy-around-the-edges and melt-in-your-mouth soft in the middle. They look — and taste — like sweet potato fries (for real).    Breakfast: Vegetable Frittata Muffins with fruit Lunch: Pasta Salad Dinner: Sunny's Black Bean Burgers with Baked Carrot Fries GET THE MEAL PLAN Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness Man felt 'fate calling' him to donate his kidney. He didn't expect what happened next Pat O'Shaughnessy, 64, decided to selflessly donate his kidney to a family friend. After nearly three days of screening tests, doctors made a surprise discovery. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Al Roker reveals the 1 healthy habit he does every night after dinner Al Roker is vocal about being an avid walker, but his health routine doesn't stop there. He is also conscious of making smart decisions in the kitchen and the TODAY weatherman and anchor recently opened up about his dinner routine.   Al said he and his wife eat at home four or five nights a week. And he revealed the after-dinner habit that plays a role in maintaining his weight loss and helping him rack up those daily steps.   After dinner, they have the habit of taking a quick walk — a healthy finish to a healthy meal. Research shows that getting in the habit of walking after eating can aid in weight loss.   Get Al's grocery list and some of his easy cooking tips. READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News Derek Hough reveals wife had emergency surgery for bleeding in her skull Haley Erbert is now in "stable condition" after a health scare during one of husband Derek Hough's performances. Intimidated by the gym? 18 dumbbell exercises you can do at home The American Heart Association recommends strength training twice a week. Get a full-body workout using these dumbbell exercises for arms, legs, glutes and core. I'm on the computer 10 hours a day — this $15 eye mask soothes and brightens my tired eyes These comfortable eye masks are like hand warmers for your eyes. 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