Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : February 1, 2016 6:13 PM IST
Some sweet and some bitter memories year 2015 might be a mix of everything. But don't let 2016 to be same. Instead, from day 1 pull up your socks for a healthy year with our new Fitness365 series. This year we have a 366-day plan for a healthier and fitter you. Whether you have been following a diet or not, exercising or not, this plan is for anybody who wants to adopt a healthy lifestyle from today. And yes, don't forget to bookmark this page for your daily diet, exercise and wellness plan.
Morning: Start your day with a glass of warm water with lemon and honey. It not only cleanses harmful toxins helps you to lose weight. Here are few more healthy reasons to drink warm water with lemon and honey in the morning.
Healthy recipes
Our diet plays a 70 percent role in keeping us fit and healthy. And hence, you should have healthy and nutrient-rich meal plan right from day one to stay fit. Here is a diet plan to kick-start your fitness goal for the year.
Breakfast: Never skip breakfast and start your day with a nutritious breakfast. For day one, you can eat something light yet filling like poha or egg and toast. Poha not only fills your stomach but provides only 244 calories and egg toast helps you to reap the goodness of proteins and carbohydrates.
Lunch: For lunch, you can have mixed vegetables with rice or roti with a bowl of curd or a glass of buttermilk to ease digestion. A bowl of warm soup or a plate of salad can also help you keep going till the evening. If you are a non-vegetarian, then chicken with veggies and quinoa and a plate of salad might be sufficient to fill you up.
Dinner: Eat a light dinner (preferably before eight or nine at night) and maintain a gap of at least 2 hours before going to bed. A bowl of chicken curry that provides 249.2 calories is the best bet for non-vegetarians and stir fried tofu with vegetables can help vegetarians to prevent hunger pangs at night.
Snacks: You can snack on a fresh apple to keep you satiated whenever you feel hungry. Be it mid-morning or evening, an apple can prevent a wide range of ailments. Read this to know more benefits of eating apples.
Exercises for beginners
Don't underestimate the power of a healthy workout plan to stay fit and healthy. If the goal is to be 100% healthy then you need to exercise for getting 30 percent there. Here's how to plan your fitness goal for day one.
Home: Tired after a hectic schedule day before? Don't worry, try a simple breathing exercise. All you need to do is sit on the floor with your legs crossed, close your eyes and monitor your breath. Do this for 10 minutes every day. Also, read about 13 health benefits of deep breathing.
Yoga: If you haven't done yoga in your life, then the first thing you need to do before practicing the asanas is to invest in a good yoga mat. Don't know whether to buy a traditional yoga mat or a synthetic one? Read this on how to choose a yoga mat.
Gymming: Planning to join a gym to get fit in the New Year? But before you join one, invest in gym shoes. The shoes should be light in weight, fitting comfortably and has a thinner sole as compared to running shoes. Here's more on how to buy shoes for running and gymming.
Sleep well tip
After a long day at work and exercising, a good night's sleep is what you need to keep you going for the next day. To get a good night's sleep, step one is to fix your sleeping time and get sure you go to bed at the same time every day. This will set your body clock and help you sleep like a baby. Here are 7 simple tips for a good night's sleep.
Well, if you are motivated to start your New Year with a bang, 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.
