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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : June 27, 2016 4:25 PM IST
Setting a routine is the best way to lead a disciplined and healthy life. You might have a cheat day or two in a month but if you stick to your fitness plan, you ll feel less guilty about cheating and your body won t be affected with it too. Hence, be good for most of the days so you can let loose for a day or two.
Morning Wondering how to start your day today? Start with some exercises you can do while lying in bed. These exercises will work your complete body and you ll feel flexible and excited all day with this routine. Try it to believe it.
Breakfast Start your morning with a warm and hearty breakfast of poached eggs and vegetables. You can choose a whole wheat or multigrain toast with it or skip it as the vegetables will complete the dish even without carbs. The weather also demands a hot cup of turmeric milk to keep you warm and build your immunity.
Lunch Stock up on brown rice at home to make your regular pulaos and rice dishes healthy. Rice items are best had during the day so you have enough time to digest it. Quickly cook the oil free Mexican rice for lunch. It s easy to carry in your lunchbox too and even kids will love it.
Snacks Tickle your taste buds at snack time with a tangy and spicy oats and poha sukha bhel. All you need to do is prepare the chutney and mix it with the dry ingredients. You can also add some finely chopped cucumber to up the nutrition value. sukkah bhel
Dinner If you ve observed, today has been a day practically with no oil used in cooking. So you ve definitely saved on the intake of calories. Continue the trend for dinner with the lip-smacking oil-free bhindi masala and khatta urad dal. You can enjoy it with one chapatti or bhakri.
Exercise
At home Toning your lower body especially thighs and butt is very important if you want to look good in trousers or dresses. Concentrate on them every day when working out at the gym or at home. Lunges are easy to perform and very effective. With so many months of practice, 5-6 sets of 10 lunges each must be a cake walk for you.
Yoga Standing and walking in the right posture can make you appear much leaner. Mastering the tadasana can help you achieve the right posture. It is also a great way to stretch your arms, spine, legs and chest.
At gym Cardio exercises are also a must. But there are several parts of the body you need to concentrate on. Your trainer can help you chalk out a plan. For a complete exercise routine, start with the crossfit. It is a fitness routine that optimizes your stamina, power, strength and flexibility and gives you a better balance and agility.
Sleep well tip After the tiring day, sit on your bed and think of all the good things. Be thankful for all the nice people around and the life you have. Appreciate the qualities of people around you. All this will instantly make you happy and satisfied. Expressing gratitude has several benefits and it also will help you get a sound and relaxed sleep.
All set to get fitter and healthier? Spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and @HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures, and we ll post in on Facebook, 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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