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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Published : May 15, 2016 4:07 PM IST
The most discussed topic by both men and women alike is how to lose weight and fit into their old jeans again. However, if you re one of those people who was gifted with very high metabolism levels, gaining weight can seem almost impossible. In fact, gym trainers and fitness experts will tell you how challenging it can be to gain weight correctly. Today s fitness plan will guide you on how to gain more muscle with tips from the best fitness expert, Mickey Mehta.
Early morning
How your morning goes dictates how productive the rest of your day is going to be. Even if you re not an early riser and wake up at 7.30 am with great difficulty to make it work on time, don t fret. You can still use those two hours to prep yourself up and prepare yourself for the next 12 hours. These are the 6 things you must do every morning to have a great day.
Healthy recipes
Breakfast: Do you have leftover parathas lying in your fridge from last night? You can actually use them for a delicious and quick breakfast! Make whole wheat egg pizza and also add some grated cheese on the top once its ready to make it even tastier. This dish is easy to make and also high in fiber and proteins.
Lunch: If you re looking to switch from your usual daal, sabzi, roti for lunch, you can try making quinoa chicken fried rice. This recipe is healthy because instead of using rice, you re using a healthier alternative that is rich in proteins and also helps in fighting against constipation.
Evening snack: You need not stock your kitchen with exotic and expensive organic products just because you re trying to eat healthier. You can instead go local and save on thousands of rupees and still eat delicious and healthy food! How? Try out this rajma and oats cutlets recipe for your evening snack. You can either have them along with multigrain bread or just add it to your vegetable sandwich or homemade Frankie.
Dinner: After working out, it is important not to eat high calorie and fatty foods as that can end up being counter-productive for you even if you re trying to gain weight. After all, no one wants to put on weight in all the wrong places! So why not end your day with a salad? Before you inwardly groan at the prospect of eating a bland salad, check out this Italian garbanzo salad recipe.
Exercise
At home: Everyone obsesses over losing weight and looking slimmer, but what about those who are struggling to gain weight? Unfortunately, gaining weight is a lot more difficult than losing weight and it also requires a strict workout schedule and dieting. You can try out these exercises at home recommended by Mickey Mehta for weight gain.
At the gym: We often get many queries by men and women on how they can gain weight in a healthy way. Many of them are clueless that gaining weight is not about eating foods high on carbohydrates and it actually requires going to the gym. Follow these 5 tips by Mickey Mehta for holistic weight gain which also includes your gym workout schedule.
Yoga: Try out bhujangasana or the snake pose to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles.
Sleep well tip
Before WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram took over our free time, every family would spend some quality time together before going to bed every night. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through your phone, put it down at least an hour before your bedtime and sit with your loved ones and have real conversations without any interruptions by technology for around 30 minutes. Talk about your day to your spouse, children or even your sibling. Don t take the time you spend with your family for granted. You will go to bed feeling more happy, relaxed and content with how your day ended.
Previous Fitness Day Plan
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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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