Fitness Plan Day 179 – Be more fidgety to burn more calories

Instead of working hard, work smart and lose more weight consistently over the next few months. Here's how.

By: Anuradha Varanasi | | Published: June 28, 2016 4:40 pm

Most people who are desperately trying to lose weight tend to forget that making small lifestyle changes every single day is an easy and effective way to start burning more calories. All you need to do is evaluate your day-to-day routine. Does it involve sitting at one place for too long? If you have a desk job, the trick to burning more calories every single day is not only about sweating it out in the gym but also being more physically active throughout the day. Also Read - Your stubborn belly fat isn't going away? Try these workouts and lifestyle changes

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I m not saying you need to go for long walks or a job in between work, but all you need to do is become more fidgety. Here s how fidgeting can help you lose more weight. Today s fitness plan will help you eat healthier and lose weight the smart way instead of the hard way. Also Read - Weight loss: 7 Healthy oatmeal toppings to rev up your morning

Breakfast:Are you tired of eating your usual bowl of porridge for breakfast day after day? You can jazz things up with a humble bowl of oats with some creativity and extra ingredients. You can also enjoy oats in a savoury style with this oats chaat recipe.

Lunch: Oats need not be only a breakfast food item. You can add more easily digestible fiber like oats to your diet and completely avoid constipation and bloating. Try out this chicken and oats soup recipe for lunch. Having soup will help in making you feel full and have fewer snacks post lunch. You can make stuffed chila, a famous Rajasthani dish for main course. This dish is packed with iron, vitamin A and folic acid.

Snacks: Evenings are when most people get the most intense food cravings. Fight against those hunger pangs the healthy way. Plan ahead and make yourself this oats and moong dal Frankie instead of going for those greasy and unhygienic schezwan frankies.

Dinner: After a long day of eating all these oats dishes and saying no to junk food, you deserve to treat yourself. Try out this mushroom curry recipe which tastes great with some hot rotis. These are the health benefits of mushrooms that you should know about.

Exercises

At home: Exercising at home doesn t have to be crunches and other such rigorous exercises on your yoga mat. You will be surprised to know that doing everyday chores or routine activities around your house regularly can also help in achieving a slimmer body. These are the 25 ways to lose weight at home.

Gym: Every one of us is guilty of looking at a celebrity s pictures and wonder how they manage to achieve such a flawless body. Other than some miracles worked by photoshop, it is because they follow a strict diet and workout schedule. These are the gym exercises Alia Bhatt does regularly to stay in shape.

Yoga: Tone your abs and improve your flexibility with the help of yoga. Try to get to the final pose of naukasana or the boat pose for flat abs.

Sleep well tip: If you re having trouble sleeping at night, make yourself a cup of lemon balm tea. Studies have found that lemon balm acts as a mild sedative and relaxes your body.

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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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Published : June 28, 2016 4:40 pm

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