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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : August 12, 2016 6:07 PM IST
A little love and appreciation from friends and family is always motivating. Share your fitness routine, your latest workout pictures and mention about any unique exercise that you ve done at the gym or home on social network sites. This will keep you motivated and inspire others to join the bandwagon.
Morning Wake up to the kind of music you love. It can be loud blaring music, some peppy dance numbers, or soft love songs. It will set you in a good mood and keep you cheerful and energetic the whole day. Here s how music helps you.
Breakfast - You definitely need some liquids to wash down the breakfast. Alternate between milk, smoothies and juices. However, if you are drinking juice everyday, you might want to change the habit a little. Whole fruits are better than fresh juices. They also help you lose weight. The fibres in the fruit are intact when you eat it whole and hence it is healthier.
Lunch For lunch, you can treat yourself to a healthy smoked chicken biryani. This recipe by celebrity nutritionist Marika Johansson will ensure that your calorie intake is still low despite gorging on the yummy biryani.
Snack Fruit chaat is a refreshing snack option. But don t indulge in the street side one. Their fruits are chopped since early morning and are exposed to all kinds of dirt, pollution and flies. Make a tangy spicy fruit salad at home instead.
Dinner Always eat an early dinner. You need to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between bed-time and dinner. If you are unable to do that, keep your dinner light. A bowl of your favourite salad that does not contain cream, mayonnaise or cheese is ideal with a bowl of soup that does not include any corn flour.
Exercises
At home If you have started your day with dance numbers start grooving early morning. It s a great way to incorporate exercise with something you enjoy. Dance to the tunes of peppy number for at least 45-60 minutes and don t cheat by playing slow numbers.
Yoga Try the padungustha dhanurasana or the big toe bow pose and get a picture clicked. Flaunt your toned and sexy back while you perform this on social media. It s not just your back but your hardwork too will get all the attention and appreciation.
At the gym Challenging yourself is great because that is what helps you lose weight and get back in shape. However, don t overdo things. Taking breaks between sets and performing small sets with more repetitions is better than suffering from an injury. Here are some fitness workout mistakes that you must avoid this year.
Sleep well tip There can be various reasons you can t sleep well at night. Go to bed with a relaxed mind. Try not to carry the day s burden along. Stop checking and replying ot the comments you ve received on social media half an hour before hitting the bed. That way you ll be able to sleep in time.
All set to get fitter and healthier? Spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and @HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures, and we ll post in on Facebook, Instagram and share it with our TheHealthSite.com Community.
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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