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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Published : July 21, 2016 4:25 PM IST
Dealing with everyday responsibilities both in office and at home along with making time for exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet altogether can be highly tiring and overwhelming. There will be several days when all you want to do is collapse in bed and not make the effort to put on your tracksuit and sports shoes.
Remind yourself that it is important to listen to the signs of exhaustion and fatigue that your body gives you. Don t beat yourself up and catch up on your sleep and down time. Today s fitness plan will help you to continue staying fit and toning your body on such days:
Healthy recipes
Breakfast: Almost everyone is guilty of having leftover pizza from the previous night as a quick breakfast before rushing off to work. Instead of letting your laziness get the better of you, you can opt for a high protein and high fibre breakfast by trying out this whole wheat egg pizza recipe.
Lunch: Who doesn t love a plate full of biryani at any time during the day? The only problem is that it is a high-calorie dish and also impossible to resist. Just because you re dieting, you need not only stick to salads. Instead, make yourself this oil-free shahi korma biryani.
Snack: After a filling lunch, beat your junk food cravings and hunger pangs with a bowl of garlicky cabbage and spinach salad. Cabbage helps in keeping salty food cravings under check and spinach has several health benefits other than the fact that both of these vegetables are high in fibre.
Dinner: A plate of hot rajma rice is a famous Indian comfort food. However, why not give it a Mexican twist and also reap far more health benefits with the same flavours? Try out Tarla Dalal s oil-free Mexican rice recipe. This dish is great for diabetics and even if you re prone to heart disease.
Exercises
At home: Are you feeling far too lazy even to get out of bed today? Don t beat yourself up for feeling tired and lethargic. After all, you re juggling your job and other responsibilities while trying to eat healthily and exercise every single day. You can still make the most out of your downtime by simply doing these six exercises in bed.
Gym: If you ve been out of action in the gym because of persistent knee pains, you can still go back to gymming with the help of your trainer. If you re wondering which exercises you could begin with that won t put too much strain on your knees, these are which exercises you can do and which to avoid.
Yoga: Whether you re a beginner or have been practising yoga after your workouts, it can be challenging to stay in a yoga pose if you re not flexible. One way to get the most out of your yoga sessions is to use blocks to enhance your yoga practice.
Sleep: If you wake up feeling tired and sore despite going to bed on time, it might be time to invest in a better pillow for the sake of your neck and back muscles. Here are expert tips for selecting the right pillow for peaceful sleep.
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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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