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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : July 14, 2016 7:22 PM IST
Assuming that you have been following our fitness plans for around 200 days, you must be thrilled to see the changes in yourself. You must have lost some weight, become healthy probably also gained some muscle mass. Taking this journey forward let's take a look at what you should eat and how much you should exercise on day 196.
Morning--Wake up early and meditate. You must be now used to waking up early without using an alarm clock. Meditate in the morning for ten minutes. Think about all the things you need to do. Prioritise your work. This not just creates space to run errands and but you have enough time on your hand to get your work done peacefully. If you are new to meditation, follow this 10-step guide.
Healthy Recipes--
Breakfast--Like you know breakfast is the most important meal of the day and sets the tone of your day, make sure you eat something healthy and something that keeps you full for a long time. Eat a bowl of muesli with fruits and yoghurt to kickstart your day. It's an excellent combination of carbohydrates and proteins and gives you enough energy to power through the first half of the day.
Lunch--If roti sabzi is your ideal meal, this methi sprouts curry will become your favourite meal. The best part about it is that it is made with sprayed methi seeds you will have no gas trouble after eating it. Here's detailed recipe of methi sprouts curry. You can eat it with rotis or with some rice.
Dinner--Dinner should ideally be light and easy to digest, and you should eat at least two hours before you hit the bed. One such easy to make, light-on-the-stomach recipe is stir-fried tofu with vegetables. Tofu is an excellent source of proteins, and the vegetables make up for the vitamins and minerals.
Snacks--Feeling hungy between meals is totally normal. Ideally, one should eat every two hours. But that may not possible for everyone. However, if you feel hungry at an odd timing, go ahead snack on something. Here are a bunch of healthy snacks you can also carry to the office.
Exercise--
At home--Going out for a jog or a walk may not always possible especially if the weather is bad. But that doesn't mean you skip your workout. You can also workout at home you know! And if you are worried about the space constraints while working out at home, follow this video which tells you how you can exercise in a small space.
Yoga--Trikonasana is an excellent asana not just to strengthen your back muscles but also if you have been suffering from an upset stomach or constipation. It also relieves you from back pain and stiffness. However, this pose has to be avoided if you have hypertension or hypotension and a neck or a back injury.
At the gym--If you are a seasoned gym goer you probably know how to use the equipment correctly to avoid injuries. But if you have just started you need to know what could go wrong with the way you are lifting weights to prevent injuries. Read about these most common mistakes people make during weight training.
Sleep well tip--Just take a shower at the end of the day. Bathing has many health benefits. It not just helps get rid of the dirt and grime from your body but it also relaxes and calms you down which helps you get a good night's sleep.
Fitness Plan Day 196
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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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