His toddler's comment inspired a dad to lose 160 pounds.

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas. What to know about the new Olympic sports. July 8, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas, bringing dangerous storm surges. Plus, how a dad was motivated to lose 160 pounds after his toddler son's innocent comment, and all you need to know about the new sports that will be part of the Paris Olympics.   The Latest   [Hurricane Beryl makes landfall on the Texas coast as a Category 1 storm.]( [Hurricane Beryl made landfall]( on the Gulf Coast of Texas as a Category 1 storm early this morning, hitting near the town of Matagorda with maximum [sustained winds of 80 mph](. Dangerous and potentially life-threatening storm surges, flash flooding and strong winds are all possible, the National Hurricane Center said. At least 300,000 people were without power as of 6:10 a.m. ET. [Here's the latest](. //link.today.com/click/35983846.266710/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL2hlYWx0aC9kaWV0LWZpdG5lc3MvbWFuLWxvc2VzLTE2MC1wb3VuZHMtbG93LWltcGFjdC1leGVyY2lzZS13YWxraW5nLXJvd2luZy1yY25hMTU5ODUzP2NpZD1lbWxfdGhpc2lzdG9kYXlfMjAyNDA3MDg/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14B54de0485[🚶‍♂️]([How an innocent comment from his 3-year-old inspired a dad to lose 160 pounds.]( Henriques was playing with his 3-year-old son one day when the boy remarked, "'Daddy, when I get big like you, I want a big tummy like you,’” he told TODAY.com. At the time, Henriques was [37 years old with obesity](, severe asthma and gastrointestinal problems. The comment spurred him to start a walking habit the next day, leading to a fitness routine that resulted in him [losing 160 pounds in a year](. “That moment is what changed not just my health and fitness, but the whole trajectory of my life,” he said about his son's comment. [See the changes he made](. [🕺 Catch up on the new Olympic sports that have been added for Paris — and the ones that have been dropped.]( term "breaking gold medalist" is about to be a real thing in Paris this summer. Break dancing, or [breaking, is one of two sports that will make their debut]( when the [Olympics kick off]( in less than three weeks. Three other sports will make a return, while well-known ones like baseball and softball will not be part of this year's Games. [Here's what to know](, including how breaking will be scored and how the new kayak cross competition combines sprint and slalom.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Circle Week is back at Target! Expert-picked finds up to 57% off]( Target just kicked off its Circle Week deals event, which will run for a full seven days and offer up to 50% off of thousands of items through July 13! Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post is breaking down the discounts on all your summer and back-to-school needs in fashion, skin care and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Are you washing your bathing suit properly? In many cases, it's not as simple as throwing it in the laundry with the rest of your clothes. Experts share tips for cleaning your suit the right way, including when to hand-wash and when to use the machine. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you This month, the Caesar salad is marking a special anniversary — its 100th birthday! Dubbed "the perfect meal," the legendary dish has a long and surprising history, and we're celebrating with 7 unique recipes. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. What's it like to go from being [a major Hollywood star to a regular person overnight](? "Footloose" icon Kevin Bacon says he found out recently when he went to a special-effects makeup artist, had a disguise made and then walked around an outdoor mall in Los Angeles for a while. Bacon told Vanity Fair that, initially, it was a delightful experience. Eventually, though, reality set in. “People were kind of pushing past me, not being nice. ... I was like, 'This sucks. I want to go back to being famous.'" [Read more here](. Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Shane Lou 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](