How one man lost 150-pounds without weight loss drugs

Plus, the proper technique for a reverse crunch

September 12, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER September 12, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER The Start TODAY virtual meal planning event is two-weeks from today! Join Stephanie Mansour and TODAY Nutrition & Health Expert Joy Bauer on Thursday, September 26th at 6pm ET for the special event. Get your tickets now!  To commemorate 9/11, three Start TODAY members shared their first meeting in NYC at the memorial. Thank you Doreen, Pam and Christie for being part of our community and sharing your special experience with Start TODAY. Walking Challenge Walking Challenge Today's Workout Today's workout is walk and core.   Many people don't use correct form when doing core workouts, and put stress on the neck and back.   Neck pain is a common problem when people do abdominal crunches. Although crunches seem easy, research suggests that crunches can increase the risk of low-back pain when they're not performed correctly.   When my clients mention neck pain, I recommend reverse crunches instead. It's a variation on the standard crunch and will work your abs, but it's much less likely that it will cause injury.   Learn the proper technique for a reverse crunch.  GET THE WORKOUT Your Meal Plan Your Meal Plan Today's Plan The corn in this dish complements the tender chicken, bites of fresh zucchini and tangy goat cheese. And, the cilantro-pistachio pesto is the magic that brings it all together. Plus, it's a comforting meal that tastes just as good the next day.    Breakfast: Broiled Grapefruit with Yogurt, Nuts and Honey Lunch: Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad Dinner: Skillet Chicken Pasta with Pistachio Pesto, Corn & Zucchini Snack of choice GET THE RECIPE Making Space for Mindfulness Making Space for Mindfulness How to navigate challenging times & life's ups and downs When dealing with difficult times it can be hard to know how to move forward and find peace. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares tips on showing up for yourself and others, communicating emotions and surrounding yourself with the right people. READ MORE One Small Thing One Small Thing Real ways to make a difference in your life, one small thing at a time. Man loses 150 pounds, overcomes Type 2 diabetes: 'You can do anything' Jose Matos still remembers the moment a doctor told him he wouldn't live to see his two sons graduate from high school if he didn't lose weight and get healthier.   Weighing more than 500 pounds after years of overeating, Matos had Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. He'd already been hospitalized for a life-threatening diabetes complication, so the prospect of dying loomed large.   Read Jose's story and learn how he lost 150-pounds.  READ THE ARTICLE Wellness News Wellness News What is the healthiest bread? A dietician weighs in From whole wheat to sourdough, registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto joins TODAY to break down the health benefits of six different types of bread and what to consider before heading to the grocery store to buy your next loaf. Cooking with Cal: Dylan shares her recipe for Caesar chicken In the latest installment of "Cooking with Cal," Dylan Dreyer, joined by her son Cal, makes an easy weeknight meal for Caesar chicken and all they need is just five ingredients! How to feel better at every age: Tips for fitness, diet, stress relief NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins TODAY to share healthy habits you can start now to feel better as you age such as focusing on calcium in younger years, scheduling movement once a day and finding stress lowering activities. 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