Bhakti Paun Sharma
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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Updated : July 30, 2016 1:23 PM IST
Never wake up thinking about the problems of the previous day. A good night s sleep should refresh your mind and prepare you for another productive day. So on that note, here s today s fitness plan.
Morning - You know that drinking tea first thing in the morning on an empty stomach can cause acidity and other problems. So avoid doing that. A good way to start your day is by eating fresh fruits. You can have a bowl of chopped fruits or just one fruit like an apple or pear. Fruits act well like a pre-workout snack and also provide you with energy to start the day.
Breakfast Sandwiches are one of the favourite breakfasts in every home. The regular tomato cucumber sandwich is boring and where s the health factor in it? So here s an interesting grilled spinach sandwich recipe that you can impress your family with. It is packed with fibre, folic acid and omega 3 fatty acids which are great for your heart.
Lunch Quinoa is a magical grain. Due to its versatile use, you can add it to soups, salads, main course dishes and even some desserts. It is a great source of protein and ideal when you are working out. Make quinoa chicken fried rice for lunch today. If you are a vegetarian, replace the chicken with tofu or low-fat paneer.
Snacks Your evening hunger pangs demand something tangy, spicy and tasty. So try to adapt these flavours in your snack recipes and you ll never regret eating healthy. The khakhra pizza is one such recipe. The base can be whole wheat, bajra or nachni khakhra. This low-calorie snack will surely please your taste buds.
Dinner How about an egg filled salad for dinner? This recipe for lemon-dill chicken salad stuffed eggs is easy to make and lip-smackingly delicious. You might want to eat it every day. It s light on the stomach yet filling.
Exercises
At home You tried a few ab exercises yesterday. Continue the same schedule for a couple of days to train your abs for advanced exercises. Today, you can try planks or twists at home to get rid of your belly fat.
Yoga If you have dedicated the after-office hours for yoga, then try Padangustasana today. This will strengthen your back which is essential when you are doing ab exercises and it wil also calm your mind. However, if you are a beginner in yoga, avoid this asana or do it under supervision.
At the gym Perfect abs with droopy shoulders will be such a put-off. So while you are working on your belly fat at home, work on your shoulders at the gym. The Arnold press is one such exercise to get sculpted shoulders like the master himself.
Sleep well tip Go to bed on time for a sound sleep. Take a bath with warm water and refrain from using your phone or bringing your laptop to bed.
Fitness plan day 212
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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. Image source: Shutterstock (image used for representational purpose only)
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