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Diet & Fitness

Get diet and fitness tips and inspiration to live your healthiest life.

After almost dying, mom loses 300 pounds and can leave her bed: ‘Emotional journey’

At her heaviest, Lydia O'Connor weighed 600 pounds and almost died in a diabetic coma. Thanks, in part, to the Start TODAY group, she's feeling better than ever.
Lydia O'Connor, before and after.
Lydia O'Connor, before and after.

5K challenge: How to walk or run 3 miles in just 6 weeks

Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, we've got a 5K training plan to get you to the finish line.
WALK/RUN PLAN LEAD
WALK/RUN PLAN LEAD

Latina dietitians share go-to breakfast ideas from their cultures — and foods they avoid

For Hispanic Heritage month, Latin American dietitians share their go-to breakfast foods from their cultures.
Mexican style breakfast with poached egg, guacamole on flour tortilla
Mexican style breakfast with poached egg, guacamole on flour tortilla

Get a solid workout in just 15 minutes with these 10 at-home routines

You can get a solid workout at home in just 15 minutes with these full-body routines. Did we mention they're free?
Woman working out at home while watching online yoga class.
Woman working out at home while watching online yoga class.

20 best exercises to tone every muscle in your arm

The best arm workout incorporates exercises that target your triceps, biceps and shoulders.
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Watch out, Ozempic? Another diabetes drug is 'superior' for weight loss in studies

Type 2 diabetes treatment tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, awaits FDA approval as a weight-loss medication.
Diet drug Mounjaro
Diet drug Mounjaro

6 medical experts share their favorite breakfast smoothie recipes

Start your day with these healthy breakfast smoothie recipes that medical professionals love.
healthy green smoothie with spinach leaves
healthy green smoothie with spinach leaves

Easy, healthy meal ideas for the week ahead: Chicken fried rice, taco soup and more

This week we're taking inspiration from your favorite takeout dishes for a satisfying menu of better-for-you meals at home.
Taco soup
Taco soup

Looking for a low-calorie cocktail? The 7 best things to order

There are several alcoholic beverages that people can enjoy if they're trying to watch their calorie intake, but still imbibe. Experts share what to order.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol Spritz

Oprah Winfrey on Ozempic, willpower and weight loss: 'I was shamed for years, I’m sick of it'

The talk show host asked doctors if this is a "miracle moment" when it comes to obesity treatment.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey

Everyone should be doing planks. Here's why

Planks work your abs, arms, back and lower body. But performing the plank exercise properly is key to reaping the benefits.