If you can get up early in the morning without an alarm, then this is a significant achievement in its own. Also, if your platter is full of green vegetables and fresh fruits, unlike processed and junk food which you used to have earlier, then it is a sign that you are going in the right direction of your fitness plan. So without a doubt about your weight loss and fitness schedule, get started with day 165 of the fitness plant to reap its benefits by the end of the year.
Morning
Instead of checking your phone the first thing after waking up, listen to music because music has the power to make you feel more energetic and less stressful. Moreover, listening to music while brushing teeth, bathing, eating breakfast or while travelling can help you to kick-start your day on a fresh note. Here are ways music keeps you happy, healthy and fit!
Healthy recipes
Breakfast: If you are planning to eat light yet filling breakfast, then nachni pancakes are the best option. With calorie count of only 93 calories and cooking time of not more than 20 minutes, nachni pancakes can keep you full for a long time. Click on the link to know how to prepare nachni pancakes.
Lunch: Don t go by the name, Nawabi curry is low in calories, making it a perfect lunch recipe for weight watchers. Packed with the wellness of fresh vegetables like cauliflower, beans, carrot and peas, you can have it with rice or rotis. Here is the quick recipe of Nawabi curry by Tarla Dalal.
Snacks: To prevent evening cravings, you can pack your tiffin with fibre-rich moong sprouts and methi wraps. And if you are wondering whether diabetic can have it? The answer is YES! Want to make this tasty and healthy wrap at home? Here is the methi and moong sprouts wrap recipe.
Dinner: Bored of eating the routine dal-chawal at home? If yes, then go the restaurant way tonight with ragi nachos recipe with healthy cream sauce recipe. Made from nachni and no cheese or cream, these nachos are not only healthy but tasty as well. Try this quick ragi nachos recipe with healthy cream sauce.
Exercises
At home: Do Pilates to shed that extra flab around the waist and tone your tummy. Lie down on a yoga mat and bring your hands behind your neck and lift you upper body to one side and your elbow towards opposite knee. Do this for at least for 30 seconds in one go for effective results. Also read about 5 home exercises for a flat stomach.
Yoga: Known as the chair pose as the asana resembles a person sitting on a chair, Uthkatasana, helps you shed fat from the thighs, belly and buttocks. It also strengthens the muscles of the lower back, spine, hips and chest. Here is the step-by-step guide to do Uthkatasana.
Gym: If building a strong core is your aim? Then you must try working out on Captain s chair. However, if you are using this gym equipment for the first time, take your trainer s help for sure. Here is a simple explanation of how to work out on a Captain s chair for toned abs and fit body.
Sleep well tip
While having dinner around sunset is the best thing to do for easy digestion and a good night s sleep. The busy and late night working schedule might not allow you to have an early dinner every day. In such cases, you can have light dinners and avoid heavy, carbohydrate-rich meals just before hitting the sack as it might hinder with your sleep. Read more about the simple techniques you need to follow for sound sleep.
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Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.
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