Bhakti Paun Sharma
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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : November 11, 2016 3:53 PM IST
You have approximately 50 more days to go before the year ends and if you ve followed our fitness plans right from the beginning, you need a big applause. Just a few days more and you ll have a feat you can brag about. Keep going steady.
Morning IT may be surprising but not everyone bathes in the morning. For some people, taking a shower at the end of the day or on alternate days is fine too. It s not a good a habit and if you are one of them, start bathing everyday. Here are 11 reasons you must bathe every morning.
Breakfast Your breakfast must be the largest meal of the day. It boosts metabolism and keeps you away from craving junk all day. Have a combination of fruits, dairy and fiber for maximum benefits. This recipe of yogurt and fruit muesli is a quick breakfast option that includes protein, calcium and loads of fiber.
Lunch Make chicken stew for lunch today. You can enjoy it with steamed brown rice or rotis. In fact, it is an ideal weight loss recipe. The addition of palak increases your iron intake for the day. You can add more veggies to the recipe if you like.
Snacks Lack of healthy snacking options easily tempt you to grab junk food during evening hours. Always stock up on healthy snack items like multigrain crackers. Here s the recipe to make multigrain crackers at home so that you don t have to worry about any additional calories or hidden ingredients that may affect your weight loss plans.
Dinner For dinner you can make a fancy dish like paneer shashlik with barbeque sauce. You can replace the paneer with chicken if you wish to. It s a light dinner option and you won t need any other accompaniments as it is a filling and complete meal in itself.
Exercises
At home Who doesn t dream of getting flat abs like the Bollywood divas? All you need to do is workout consistently and you too can see the results. Try these 5 exercises for a flat tummy at home today and practice them regularly to see the effects.
Yoga If you suffer from migraines or frequent headaches, don t pop pills every time. Start practicing yoga every day. These 8 yoga asanas can help relieve migraines and headache.
At the gym Since you ve done ab exercises at home, continue the tempo at the gym today. An excellent exercises for both lower and upper abs is the rowing machine workout. It s a high endurance workout and requires some practice before you can master it but it is highly effective.
Sleep well tip Sipping a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed can help induce sound sleep. It also relieves menstrual pain and headaches. It fights anxiety and depression and hence its sedative effect can help you relax and enjoy a good night s 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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