Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : June 8, 2016 9:13 AM IST
First of all, congratulations for going strong even after 150 days. It takes a lot of courage and dedication to follow the fitness routine day in and day out. With a pat on your back and the determination to attain your goal at the end of the year, get started with the fitness plan of the day.
Morning: If you are too bored to get out of bed in the morning or are exhausted to go for a morning walk or jogging, then kick-start your day with morning yoga poses for an energetic day. Moreover, performing these yoga asanas the first thing in the morning keeps your body active and fills your energy reserves. Here are 5 morning yoga poses you MUST practice for an energy boost.
Healthy Recipes
Breakfast: This grilled spinach sandwich is a quick and healthy breakfast option to fill you up. Grated cheese and the wellness of lettuce and spinach, makes it a tasty yet healthy recipe. Whether you are planning to burn calories or are diabetic, this sandwich is a must try.
Lunch: Are you running out of time? If yes, then here s a quick and simple recipe that can come to your rescue. All you need are some soya chunks and some palak for this lunch recipe palak soya wadi. As it is light on the stomach, it forms a perfect recipe if you are feeling bloated or are planning to eat light for lunch.Here s how to make protein and iron rich palak soya wadi at home.
Snacks: Who said pizza is loaded with calories and is not a healthy snack option? Well, not this one! Turn the yummy khakra pizza into a healthy one by switching the unhealthy topping with fresh and low-calorie vegetables. Also, substitute the calorie-dense cheese with paneer. Here s a quick recipe to prepare khakhra pizza.
Dinner: Do you love seafood? If yes, then here s an interesting recipe you can make tonight! Pepper prawns with a cooking time of merely 10 minutes and hardly 7 ingredients, preparing your dinner can t get quicker than this! What s more? It is not only low in calories but also fills you up.
Exercises
Home: Skipping isone of the best cardio exercises to tone your entire body and improve your stamina at home. Jumping rope helps you burn at least 450 calories in 30 minutes. Moreover, it also improves blood circulation to the heart thereby improving your heart health. Here s more on how skipping can help you lose weight.
Gym: If your aim is to get toned legs like a footballer then you cannot miss dumbbell squats. Well, it works on the muscle of your lower body including glutes and hamstrings. It also helps you to improve resistance and muscle toning thereby helping you to lose weight and tone your legs to the fullest. Here are more gym exercises every guy should do to get toned legs like a footballer!
Yoga: To strengthen your core muscles and trim your belly fat, try doing setubandhasana or the bridge pose. It works on your back muscles, leg muscles and your abdomen, which helps you to tone your belly. The asana also improves flexibility and strengthens the shoulder muscles. Here s a step-by-step guide to do setubandhasana.
Sleep well tip
Did you know that the way you sleep has a significant effect on your skin? Well, sleeping on the side or on your stomach can put pressure on the chest, face and neck leading to wrinkles. And hence, it is advised to sleep on the back and on the sides for the sake of your skin. Read more about why you should sleep on your back.
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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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