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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : July 21, 2016 11:00 AM IST
Your overall wellbeing is as important as losing weight or building stamina. Do not ignore your hair and skin and do not lose your peace of mind trying to work too hard to lose weight. Set realistic targets because you know the capacity of your body by now. Here s today s plan to improve your overall health:
Morning Begin your day by pampering your skin. A good morning and night skincare routine will keep your skin healthy. It will also prevent premature ageing and wrinkles. You need not invest in expensive products. Simple home remedies work wonders on your skin too.
Breakfast A masaledar mixed sprouts sandwich is an interesting way meal to begin your day with. The recipe is ideal for diabetics too. Vegetables and sprouts increase the vitamin and protein content and whole wheat bread provides the required fibre.
Lunch Eating fibre rich meals have several benefits. They keep you full for long hours and also prevent constipation. A diet rich in fibre is great for weightloss too. Don t give up rice but replace it with brown rice which has higher content of fibre. Make the brown rice mushroom pulao for lunch and enjoy it with dal or curd.
Snacks Nachni is an amazing ingredient if you want to lose weight. Its low fat content makes it an ideal addition to various recipes. Ditch the regular besan dhoklas and try the nachni dhoklas for snack today. It will prevent anaemia too.
Dinner - Kadhi with pakoras is everyone s favourite. But you obviously can t think of adding deep fied pakoras to your kadhi and waste all the efforts you put in at the gym. Chef Ranveer Brar makes this unhealthy dish healthy for you by replacing the fried pakoras with steamed kachoris. Try the steamed kachori kadhi for dinner with hot phulkas.
Exercises
At home Yesterday you worked on your lower body. Today work on your torso with these easy exercises. This set requires no equipment and can be easily performed at home. The result A V Shaped torso and killer abs. So if you haven t tried them already, begin right away.
Yoga Certain asanas need a bit of mastery but once you achieve that, the results are worth the effort. If you haven t tried the Tolasana or the scale pose before, add it to your regime today. This asana strengthens your arms and tones your abs perfectly. You can also get rid of the arm flab if you practice this regularly.
At the gym Good breathing techniques and right posture is what you will need to perform advanced exercises at the gym. Always take the help of your trainer before you attempt a new exercise. Cable cross-over flyes may seem like a difficult exercise but with little practice, you will be able to work on your pectorals and tone your shoulders and arms.
Sleep well tip Just like your living room and office, take time to decorate your bedroom. A clean and peaceful ambience will help you sleep better. Change the sheets and pillow covers regularly. Even your curtains need a change once in a while. Keep dim lights during bed-time to get you in the mood to sleep early.
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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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