In 2021, Rod Zimmerman of Chicago was facing some serious health issues linked to his weight. He weighed 396 pounds and needed to have a surgical procedure called a heart …
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What’s the difference between a dietitian vs nutritionist? Education, training and more
by Todayby TodayI’m a registered dietitian, but one of the most common questions I’m asked isn’t actually about food or nutrition. It’s: What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? The…
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Influencer Lexi Reed announces 100-pound weight loss after health scare with dramatic photos
by Todayby TodayLexi Reed is down 100 pounds and celebrating her continued remission from calciphylaxis. The fitness influencer, who’d lost more than 300 pounds eight years ago, gained about 90 pounds since…
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After years of yo-yo dieting, this realization helped 1 mom lose 100 pounds for good
by Todayby TodayShe made a lifestyle change by counting calories and walking Six years ago, with her two children grown and out of the house, she decided she needed to change her…
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Woman shares struggle of living with obese spouse: ‘I lost myself taking care of him’
by Todayby TodayWhen Dana Rosser met her future husband, laparoscopic surgeon Dr. James “Butch” Rosser, he weighed 460 pounds. After they married in 1995, she struggled with the challenges of supporting a…
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He was in the best shape of his life. Then he went into cardiac arrest during a triathlon
by Todayby TodayWelcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! In 2014, Mark Allen of Newark, DE, decided…
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Easy, healthy recipes for the week: Smash burgers, breakfast burritos and more
by Todayby TodayWelcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! If your goal is to eat healthier, we’ve…
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Is green tea good for you? Drinking it every day can provide these health benefits
by Todayby TodayGreen tea is as famous for its potential health benefits as its vibrant color. The beverage has been around for millennia, used for hydration, ceremony and medicinal purposes, with researchers…