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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated : May 24, 2016 4:16 PM IST
If you have been following our fitness plans, you are probably used to getting up early in the morning by now. However, if the alarm has been waking you up, it's time to stop depending on your mobile phone or an alarm clock.
Morning--Tomorrow morning, get up without an alarm's help. When you go to bed tonight, lie down on your bed and just think of the time you want to wake up at. Think about it for a few minutes before you fall asleep and you will wake up at the decided time.
Healthy Recipes--
Breakfast--Make sure the first and most important meal of your day is rich in carbohydrates and gives you enough energy to kick-start your day. This green paratha is made with multi grain flour is not only rich in carbohydrates but also makes sure that you get your required dose of proteins.
Lunch-- Many people believe eating rice should be avoided when you are one a weight loss plan or trying to stay fit. However, it is far from true. Rice not only helps in weight loss but is also easy to digest, which makes it best for the digestive system. This carrot rice recipe is one such easy to digest yet, tasty recipe. It is loaded with vitamin A from the carrots and the rice makes it rich in carbohydrates.
Snacks--Eating every two hours helps in preventing hunger pangs and also stops you from overeating. You can snack on a fruit to eat these snacks with less than 150 calories whenever you feel like.
Dinner--Coriander chicken masala is not only easy to make but also low in calories. It is rich in protein but low in calories and is excellent for anyone who wants to get ripped!
Exercise--
At home--Most of us tend to do crunches when we are working out at home. If you want a flat belly, you try these five types of crunches for a flat belly that will give you a toned abdomen.
At the gym--One of the biggest advantage of working out at the gym is you can use every other equipment available. Foam rollers are one such equipment that help you in relaxing at the end of workout. They not only help you de stress but also helps you stretch your muscles.
Yoga--Padmasana or the lotus pose, a cross legged yoga pose help in the overall growth of the practitioner. Sitting in padmasana while meditating helps in intensifying the meditation and relax you more.
Sleep well tip--Before hitting the bed, don't forget to brush your teeth. Brushing teeth not helps in removing the food particles from your teeth and prevent plaque build-up but also stops the acid in the food from attacking the teeth. It is also believed that brushing teeth at night can help you lose weight.
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 onFacebook, 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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