Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : July 5, 2016 4:24 PM IST
Its day 188 Getting up early in the morning, going for a walk or a jog, having a healthy breakfast and hitting the gym or practising yoga is all that you have been doing. And not to say that you have been on track with your diet plan and fitness regimen. So to help you get going with your daily fitness here is what you need to do today!
Morning: What could be the best way to start your day than practising Surya Namaskar the first thing in the morning? It not only helps you to relieve stress, improve muscle strength but also stretches your body and helps you to get started for a fresh and energetic day. Don t know how to do Surya Namaskar? No worries, here is a step-by-step guide to doing Surya Namaskar at home.
Healthy Recipes
Breakfast: Running short of time? Here is quick fix for your breakfast South India crepe adai. Packed with the wellness of protein and fibre, this crepe tastes nice with green chutney and sambhar, thereby filling you up till lunch and preventing you from mindless munching mid-morning. Here is the quick recipe of adai dosa.
Lunch: If you can t resist rice and are bored of eating jeera rice and biryanis for lunch, then, this time, try your hands at this yummy and healthy Mexican rice recipe. While it is not only diabetic-friendly but is also oil-free helping you to keep track of your caloric intake. Replace white rice with brown rice and add loads of veggies to the rice preparation to further improve its nutrient profile.
Snacks: On a day, when you are too hungry and eating a fruit or snacking on a handful of nuts fail to fill you up, eat a stomach-filling snack. And what can be more quick and healthy than having a bowl of hot oats upma. Yes, do not restrict upma as a mere breakfast recipe as it is low in calories and can satiate your hunger pangs quickly. Here s how you can prepare healthy oats upma.
Dinner: How about having a tasty and healthy chicken recipe or dinner? With a preparation time of 15 minutes and cooking time of not more than 20 minutes, here s a quick recipe for skinny tandoori chicken by Marika Johansson. And what s more interesting is the fact that you do not have to compromise on the taste of the chicken recipe.
Exercise
At home: Is your aim to get a 36-24-26 figure? If yes, then bookmark this gallery which lists easy and simple at home exercises to get a perfect figure like Deepika Padukone or Bipasha Basu. Right from squats to Superman pose, here are the easy home exercises to get an hourglass figure.
Yoga: Bhujangasana or the Cobra pose is known to ease pressure on the neck and back muscles by improving the blood flow to these organs. Moreover, it also helps you to stretch ad strengthen the back and spine and also opens up the chest helping you to breath better. Here is a step-by-step guide to doing bhujangasana with benefits.
Gym: Have you tried working out on an M-shaped barbell in the gym? If not, then it s high time you must know how to work out on this equipment. It is a great way to build bigger biceps and work your triceps. Known as an E-Z bar, here s everything you need to about this gym equipment.
Sleep well tip: Did you know the way you sleep can have a severe effect on your health? Sleeping in a wrong position can lead to back pain and heartburn. Hence, it is wise to choose the right sleeping positions to help you sleep as well as prevent health problems. Here are few healthy sleeping positions to avoid a backache and heartburn.
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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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