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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : July 29, 2016 3:45 PM IST
Everyone wants killer abs like Hrithik Roshan in Mohenjo Daro or Katrina Kaif in the song Kala Chashma. But it's not just crunches that will help you achieve this goal. You need a combination of several exercises including those that tone lower body, that will tone your lower abs too. Modify your exercise plans so as to keep your lower abs in shape too. Let's start with today s plan.
Morning If you have been experiencing fatigue or stress when you wake up in the morning, apply some sandalwood paste on your forehead and let it stay for 15 minutes. There are many health benefits of applying chandan or sandalwood on your forehead. Try it today.
Breakfast Begin your day with a power-packed breakfast. Make wholesome green paranthas recipe that will fuel your body and make you stay full till it is time for lunch. A heavy breakfast ensures that you stay away from unhealthy cravings, so invest time in making a good, healthy breakfast every morning.
Lunch Eat brown rice for lunch. Hope you have stocked a lot of it! Brown rice definitely provides more fibre and helps you lose weight. Make this chicken fried brown rice and serve it piping hot with some kimchi. It s an ideal tiffin recipe too.
Snacks Bruschettas are one of the healthiest party foods or snacks. Order them guilt-free at a restaurant but ask the chef to skip the olive oil drizzle. You can make it at home too. Try this healthy bruschetta at snack time today and tantalise your taste buds.
Dinner There are some main course recipes that don t need accompaniments. I love the soya bhurji as is. You could have a bowl of piping hot soup too. Try broccoli soup which has excellent antioxidant properties. The dinner will keep your tummy full and you won t wake up hungry either.
Exercises
At home Warm up at home before you hit the gym. That way you spend more time working out at the gym and don t waste time there. Read up on why you should warm up before exercising. It will save you a lot of pain and strain.
Yoga Your protein intake has increased from the time you have started working out. Often, too much of protein can cause constipation. Get relief from it by practising this yoga asana for constipation recommended by Shilpa Shetty.
At the gym Whether you are targeting the shape of your legs or want to get rid of the fat around your thighs and hips, try these 6 gym exercises for well-toned legs. These exercises don t just give you the perfect legs but also tone your abs.
Sleep well tip The fact that you are unable to fall asleep the moment you hit the sack doesn t mean you are not tired enough or suffer from insomnia, it just means that you are doing something wrong. These are the 10 common sleep mistakes that people make.Check if you are making one of these and change your habits immediately.
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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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