A teen who lost 200 pounds shares weight loss tips.

Plus, Team USA gets off to a strong start in Paris. July 29, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Team USA nabs three gold medals in the first weekend of action at the Paris Olympics, including 1-2 finishes in two sports. Plus, a teen shares how he lost 200 pounds with diet and exercise, and our Covid map shows the areas with high levels around the country amid a summer wave.   The Latest   [🥇 Team USA takes home 3 gold medals to kick off the Olympics, including 1-2 finishes in swimming and fencing.]( Team USA picked up three Olympic gold medals over the weekend in Paris, while high-profile teams like [men's basketball]( and [women's soccer]( got off to strong starts. Swimmer [Torri Huske edged teammate Gretchen Walsh]( in the women's 100-meter butterfly and then asked Walsh to [join her at the top of the podium](, while fencer [Lee Kiefer]( topped teammate Lauren Scruggs for gold in women's foil fencing. Also, star swimmer Caeleb Dressel anchored the men's 4x100 relay for his eighth career gold medal. Yesterday, Simone Biles [battled through injury]( to dominate the qualifying round in the team gymnastics competition. [Here's the latest](. [🏋️‍♂️ A teen who lost 200 pounds with diet and exercise shares his weight loss tips.]( When he reached 400 pounds at 15 years old, Nicolas Garratt was determined to make a change. Four years later, [he's lost 200 pounds]( and is an aspiring fitness influencer on [Instagram](. Garratt shared his story with us, including the ups and downs of his weight loss journey, how he stays dedicated to the gym, and how walking an hour a day has helped him stay on track. "I want to help people do what I did," he said. [Read more](. [😷 Where is COVID-19 spreading this summer? These states have the highest rates.]( The United States is in the midst of [a summer wave of Covid]( fueled by highly contagious new variants. As summer travel peaks, experts are warning people to take precautions to stop the spread. Currently, levels of Covid found in wastewater are considered “high” nationally, and [36 states have "high" or "very high" levels](. Here are [Covid hot spots]( across the country and a map to show the [levels in your state](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Dorm essentials for your new college student starting at $8]( The fall semester of college is almost upon us! Shop dorm essentials for the new school year, including blue light glasses, cleaning supplies, a Keurig and more, starting at $8. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. The 16:8 intermittent fasting regimen is one of the most popular eating plans. Can it help you lose weight? Here is what to know before you start. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you TODAY's Joy Bauer shares a variety of snacks the whole family can enjoy while watching the Olympics — all made with superfoods! The gold medal-worthy treats include brownie bites made from whole grain flour, frozen yogurt blueberries and more. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. This hero wears a Speedo. After Team USA's Emma Weber lost her swim cap during the women's 100-meter breaststroke preliminary race on Sunday, ["Bob the Cap Catcher"]( answered the call. A man wearing a bright floral Speedo has gone viral after diving into the pool to retrieve Weber's cap from the bottom. He exited the pool and received huge applause, but his true identity remains a mystery. "I need the entire story," one TikTok user commented. [See the video](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](