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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : September 28, 2016 6:26 PM IST
Dedication is the key to fitness. If you want to lose weight, you need to try hard daily. Spending few hours at the gym once or twice a week and relaxing on other days will never yield the required results. Make exercise and eating right a habit and a hobby, not just a task.
Morning If you haven t already started swimming, enroll for classes now. If you are a swimmer, sign up for a membership at a nearby club so you can go for a swim regularly. Swimming is an excellent exercise for those with back issues and also helps in overall toning.
Breakfast Quinoa is a wonder food for weightloss. It s high fibre and protein content makes it an excellent substitute not just for your regular suji but also rice dishes. For a wholesome and heavy breakfast, switch the traditional upma with this quinoa stir fry recipe.
Lunch How about some Lebanese food for lunch? Lebanese cuisine uses a set of fresh and healthy ingredients, minimal oil and just a dash of spices making it a perfect option for those watching their weight. Try this tabbouleh salad with hummus and lavash for lunch.
Snacks You can easily enjoy a variety of cuisines right from morning to evening and still stick to your eating right plan. Boiled corn with some herbs is perfect for snack time. But how about giving it a twist with this easy Thai corn chaat recipe. Try it and share the recipe with other fitness enthusiasts.
Dinner End the day guilt-free with this lip-smacking herbed chicken with coleslaw recipe. It s a protein-rich recipe and makes for light dinner with very little preparation.
Exercises
At home If you have dumbbells or weights at home, use them during your workouts. If you don t, fill up two small bottles with water up to the brim and use it as weights. This home workout when practiced with weights, will give you perfectly toned arms, biceps and triceps. All you need is 20 minutes.
Yoga As mentioned in several fitness plans, dedicate time for yoga every day. It will help you maintain better posture, strengthen your limbs, back and also improve balance. The Uthkatasana or chair pose is one such asana that also helps you tone your abs while strengthening the muscles of your hips, chest and spine.
At the gym For ladies who are bothered about sagging breasts, try these 6 exercises. These ensure that you get firmer and toned breasts. You will have to practice these regularly for good results, though.
Sleep well tip Improper sleep or lack of it can disturb your routine for the next day. Always make time for 7-8 hours of sleep. If you are having trouble getting sound sleep, try aromatherapy before going to bed. It surely works wonders.
Fitness plan day 261
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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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