Walking for weight loss is effective and has many benefits, including reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Even a few thousand steps a day can help you shed pounds if you're consistent. Learn more about how much you have to walk to lose weight below. Plus, enjoy a simple butternut squash quesadilla recipe for a healthy dinner tonight! |
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Today's workout is an indoor walk
Join the 31-day indoor walking challenge Walking can ahelp you develop lean muscle, says Cedric Bryant, Ph.D., the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise. While 10,000 steps is often touted as the magical number to walk, that's not the case for everyone. Bryant recommends walking 45 minutes to an hour, five or six days a week. And you can break up that time into smaller walking sessions if that helps you to fit in the steps. But you can't walk off a bad diet. So does walking for weight loss really work? |
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Butternut Squash Quesadillas |
Butternut squash is one of those vegetables my kids will never say no to. When you put it into a quesadilla, in this elevated recipe, it's a win-win for everybody. Get the recipe! |
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A 71-year-old woman reversed menopause weight gain and lost 50 lbs. Now she can do a 3-minute plank |
Gail Plewacki, 71, was one of those people who never had to worry about her weight. Then menopause hit. "Menopause knocked me off my feet. I had hot flashes and night sweats. I didn't sleep well. I wasn't as active, and my hormones were changing," she tells TODAY.com. Over several years, she gained 50 pounds, but the change didn't register with her until an annual physical three years ago. "My blood pressure was off the charts. The tech was so concerned, they checked my blood pressure on and off for an hour and a half. When I saw my doctor, he said, 'We are putting you on blood pressure medication today,'" she says. Her cholesterol and blood-sugar levels were also high, and she had a heart murmur for the first time in her life. She overhauled her health routine and lost 50 pounds in less than a year. Here's how she did it. |
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| Sociologist and bestselling author Martha Beck sits down with Hoda and Jenna to share her tips to remain calm in the face of worry that she details in her book "Beyond Anxiety," including reframing how you think about your anxieties and her three-step technique to overcoming them. |
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| Chef and wellness expert Candice Kumai stops by the TODAY kitchen to share two breakfast recipes packed with flavor and nutrients: Light blueberry ricotta pancakes and miso avocado toast. Get the recipes! |
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