Fitness plan day 319 – Take a warm water shower for better sleep

Today's plan has some secrets from gym trainers to burn belly fat.

By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | | Published: November 15, 2016 5:41 pm

Following a routine is not difficult or boring if you keep adding elements of surprise in your existing plans. Don t take a break from your fitness routine just because you are bored of doing the same thing every day. Think of all the positive results you see. Also Read - Brown fat may protect you against cardiac, metabolic conditions: How is it different from white fat?

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Morning Basic stretching when you step out of bed is a great way to charge up your body from a state of complete rest. It makes you feel more energetic. If you make time for some physical activity every morning, you can try these simple morning stretches today. Also Read - Weight loss: Reset these hormones to lose stubborn belly fat

Breakfast Yesterday it was idli, try a different style of dosa today. This mixed lentils dosa or the South Indian crepe adai is a nutritious meal rich in carbohydrates. Perfect for breakfast, it ll help you sustain till lunch easily.

Lunch Rice does help in weightloss to some extent. So don t give it up completely. Think of tasty and healthy ways to use your rice in your meals 2-3 times a week. This mix vegetable rice recipe uses vegetables like beetroot too that increase your intake of manganese and folate so that you don t have ot rely on supplements.

Snacks Vada pav is an all-time favourite snack but both the deep fried vadas and the pav are not good for you if you want to lose weight. However, the masala is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. So here s a healthy twist to the traditional vada. Here s the recipe for healthy vada pav.

Dinner Keep dinner that is light and rich in proteins. You ve had carbohydrates all day, so you can try and skip them at dinner. This soya bhurji recipe is a meal in itself. You can even add some veggies to it make it more wholesome.

Exercises

At home Home exercises can be done with basic or no equipment but if you practice them regularly they are as good as working out in the gym. This home routine for toned arms is one such workout that can give you well-shaped arms and help you burn a good amount of calories. Try it today.

Yoga Upper body and ab exercises can leave a slight strain on the back at times. Practice marijariasana or the cat stretch to relax your back. It is best to practice this during the evening when you are done with your home and gym exercises.

At the gym Keep adding new exercises or mixing different routines to get rid of the stubborn belly fat. Just doing crunches every day won t suffice. Gym trainers share these 7 secrets to get rid of belly fat.

Sleep well tip After a tiring day in the office, gym and kitchen, all you need is a relaxing bath. Take a warm water bath just before bedtime to let go off the tiredness. You ll feel fresh and clean and will also be able to sleep better.

Fitness plan day 318

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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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Published : November 15, 2016 5:41 pm

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