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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : April 29, 2016 11:33 AM IST
It s been almost four months since you started on this long and arduous journey towards a healthier life to achieve all your fitness goals. While scrolling through all those picture perfect Instagram posts on fitness and yoga, you can t help but wonder when you ll get there. However, don t get frustrated if it is taking longer for you to get used to your new lifestyle. Remember that this is your own unique fitness journey and comparing yourself to others will only make you more miserable. Get out of your comfort zone with your usual exercises and add more challenging ones to your gym workout schedule with the help of your trainer.
Morning: Many women are unable to take adequate care of their skin because of trying to meet all work and household demands. However, it is important that you also make time for your skin in the morning for keeping signs of premature skin ageing at bay. You can follow this skin care routine after you wake up which Dr Dinyar Workingboxwalla, Cosmetologist recommends.
Breakfast: Pulses like sprouts are difficult to digest and can cause a lot of gas and bloating if consumed during night time. If you want to reap its various health benefits, have it in the morning. While a bowl of sprouts might not sound appetizing as the first meal you eat, you can try this masaledar mixed sprouts sandwich recipe.
Lunch: One of the most common complaints of people of high protein diets is constipation. While it is important to consume more proteins to see some results from your time spent exercising at home and even in the gym, it is also important to add more fiber to your diet. One way of doing that is to try out this mushroom brown rice recipe. Mushrooms and brown rice are easily digestible and will help in facilitating bowel movements.
Snacks: When it comes to a snack who doesn t love a cheesy and creamy dish with something crispy? While you might be lamenting over the fact that you can t indulge in a plate full of nachos, that doesn t mean you should miss out on this great dish. You can try a healthier and equally tasty alternative with this ragi nachos recipe with healthy cream sauce.
Dinner: Normally when we think of kachoris, the image that comes to mind are those delicious deep fried snacks. However, there is a healthier version of this famous snack as well. Chef Ranveer Brar s recipe of steamed kachori kadhi will make a perfect dinner item along with rotis.
Exercises
At home: While you might be working extra hard on your abs, those exercises will turn out to be futile and even more difficult to do in the long run if your back muscles aren t exercised and toned as well. While you re at home, you could try these exercises which don t need any equipments.
Yoga: Despite the fact that it is summer, people can still be prone to colds and coughs because of allergies, staying in air-conditioned rooms all day long and consuming too many cold beverages along with a lower immunity system. You could try the Bhramara mudra to get rid of the symptoms.
At the gym: While you re chasing after toned abs and a slimmer lower body, don t forget that your upper body also needs your equal attention. If you having sagging breasts or tend to put on weight on your shoulders and arms, you can crank up the intensity of your workout with cable crossover flyes. In this video, Kaizzad Capadia, fitness trainer and co-founder of K11 Fitness Academy, shows how it is done correctly. If you re trying it for the first time, take some help and guidance from your trainer.
Tip for good sleep: Why not make your bedtime special for yourself? After all this hard work, you deserve it! You can start by buying scented candles with lavender, jasmines or other such soothing fragrances. Light them an hour before you hit the sack, keep your phone on silent and switch off all your other gadgets. Just lie down on your bed and concentrate on your breathing. You will feel peaceful and content.
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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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