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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : September 22, 2016 4:06 PM IST
Long working hours, exercise routine and daily chores might not leave you with any time for yourself. If you feel life is monotonous, add some new elements in the form of fun activities or new exercises. Check today s fitness plan for some motivation:
Morning The best way to force yourself out of bed in the morning is to plan an activity that you can do the moment you wake up. This morning yoga sequence can do the trick. It energises you instantly and keeps you mentally relaxed.
Breakfast Don t feel guilty about having a healthy breakfast. Just ensure it is nutritious and not too fatty. Masoor dal uttapam is one such high protein recipe for vegetarians. The recipe is a kids favourite too.
Lunch Lauki spells boring and bland for many but if prepared correctly, the vegetable can turn out to be super delicious. Here s a healthy lauki ka stew recipe that you can team with rotis or brown rice for lunch.
Snack Healthy cooking doesn t need any expertise. Cookbook author Samar Harlarnkar shares a recipe of grilled eggplant in mint-cinnamon sauce that even amateur cooks can prepare. It just sounds fancy but is super easy to prepare and makes a wonderful snack to break the monotony.
Dinner Another lip-smacking recipe from Samar Harlankar is the fish in white wine and fennel sauce. Sounds like a dish right from a fine-dine French restaurant but is easy to prepare and extremely healthy and light for dinner too.
Exercises
At home On days you can t make it to the gym, opt for a good overall workout at home. These 5 home exercises recommended by fitness expert Urmi Kothari can help you stay fit and burn unwanted fat at home itself.
Yoga You can strengthen your spine and tone your thighs with the easy camel pose. Practice this preferably after you gym or home workout. You can also spend some time practicing pranayama after this.
At the gym Kill the monotony from your gym workout by adding TRX exercises to your routine. These are basically high endurance exercises that can be performed by using body weight and gravity. If you haven t tried them before, do it only under guidance.
Sleep well tip Hitting the sack when you are completely exhausted is easy but that doesn t always guarantee a sound and peaceful sleep. On days like this, inhale some rose petal steam or spray some rose essence on your sheets and pillows. Here s how rose petals help you sleep better.
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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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