Bhakti Paun Sharma
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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : November 2, 2016 5:57 PM IST
Make the most of your holidays by following a better routine instead of cheating on these days. You can do fun activities to stay physically active but giving up totally or taking a break from your regime may affect your weightloss plans drastically.
Morning Your body gets dehydrated at night. So the best thing is to drink a glass of water the first thing in the morning. You can drink plain water or warm water with honey and lime to regulate your bowel movements and rehydrate.
Breakfast If you re not in a mood to try something fancy for breakfast, stick to basics. A simple masala egg white scramble with some veggies and two slices of brown bread or multigrain toast is just perfect for such lazy days. You can have a smoothie or glass of milk with it.
Lunch Since it is a holiday, try something different. This spring pea pasta with ricotta and herbs is a perfect lunch idea when you want to have some fun time with family and enjoy a fancy yet healthy meal.
Snacks Nachos are fun especially if they are loaded with a nice sauce. And just because you are on a healthy eating spree you must not miss out on the good things. This recipe of ragi nachos with cream sauce will satisfy those cravings too.
Dinner If you are completely satisfied with the amazing meals you ve had during the day, then you can choose to settle for a nice hearty soup for dinner. The pleasant weather demands it too. You can try this recipe of tomato corn soup tonight.
Exercises
At home You don t need to strain yourself in all your exercises. Even if you spare 10-20 minutes for home workouts and follow a good video or routine, it ll show results gradually. Try these simple exercises today which need no equipment and can be done in smaller spaces.
Yoga You might already have a list of yoga asanas that are your favourite. Take them a notch up by practicing those yoga asanas using blocks. It will make the workout more challenging and reap better benefits.
At the gym Most likely, your gym has an indoor rower or rowing machine. Use it today under guidance if it is your first time. The machine ensures a full body workout by combining cardio and strength training.
Sleep well tip Drink a glass of warm turmeric milk before going to bed today. It will soothe your strained muscles and also induce better sleep. Here are 7 reasons you must start drinking turmeric milk.
Fitness plan day 298
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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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