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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : April 25, 2016 4:58 PM IST
Waking up early won t be a problem in this season as the heat doesn t really allow you to get cosy in the blanket. So make the best use of this time. Wake up 15-20 minutes early than usual and squeeze in some yoga or morning stretches in your routine. The gym or at home exercises can continue as per schedule.
Morning: Since you can manage to wake up early, spend some time admiring yourself in the mirror. Imagine how you looked back in December and the difference in you now! It definitely is worth noticing, isn t it? The skin glows, love handles have started vanishing, body looks toned and posture improved. Just looking at yourself for 5 minutes will leave you happy and energised for the day.
Breakfast - Now that you are in a good mood, eat something nice and healthy. Make a healthy stuffed omelet and enjoy it with multigrain or whole wheat bread. Wash it down with a glass of chilled milk or some healthy carrot, beetroot or watermelon juice.
Lunch - Skip the regular roti and make barley or jau roti for lunch today. It goes really well with palak paneer which is a super easy dish to make. Palak paneer has several health benefits and sounds like a fancy dish too. Just skip the butter or ghee in it and use minimal oil to keep it healthy.
Dinner - For dinner, relish the healthy Italian oil free brown rice risotto. It s filling, easy to make and a light dinner for a summer evening. You can have a glass of chaas or lime and mint water with it to get a feeling of dining in a fancy restaurant without compromising on your fitness plans.
Snack - All your meals for the day are going to be fancy and filling. So keep the snack super light and refreshing. Enjoy some low calorie fruit custard in the evening. You can also replace the custard with whipped yogurt and add half a spoon of honey to it.
Exercises
At home You may not have thunder thighs anymore. But you still need ot work on them to control the accumulation of any flab. Try these easy exercises to get rid of thunder thighs. This exercise incorporates lunges, squats, leg lifts and circles which help burn fat around your thighs, hips, inner thighs and tones your lower body.
Yoga If you have time in the morning, you can try the Sukasana or the easy pose to stay calm all day. If performed in the evening, it ll relax your mind and body and help you get a good night s sleep. The pose also helps correct bad posture.
At the gym Bench dips are a great way to strengthen the shoulders, back and upper body. They are great for triceps too. Follow these instructions to do the bench dips correctly. You can try more variations with the help of your trainer.
Tip for good sleep If you haven t changed the linen for some days, do it tonight before you go to bed. Some scented candles or fresh citrus fragrance, light coloured bedsheets and pillow covers will provide a cooling effect to the room and will definitely help you sleep better. If your pillows are too old, invest in comfy neck pillows or regular pillows.
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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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