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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : November 28, 2016 6:10 PM IST
Following a set schedule is extremely important right from young age to keep fit and healthy. If you haven t been following a strict routine, it s not too late to start. Switch off all your gadgets and sleep on time each night so you can wake up early.
Morning Your elders aren t wrong if they ask you to have soaked almonds each morning. Soaked almonds keep your heart healthy and boost your memory too. They also lower cholesterol and aid in weight loss too. Begin your day with a handful of soaked almonds.
Breakfast If you are saturated with savoury items for breakfast and craving something crunchy and sweet, then this fruit and yogurt muesli is the perfect recipe for you. Just mix the three ingredients and top it with honey for a delicious hearty breakfast.
Lunch Ditch the traditional oily chhole recipe and try this oil-free version of chhole. You are not going to find out the difference at all. Relish it with rice or rotis. You ll have to give bhaturas a skip since you are trying to lose weight.
Snacks Keep some boiled corn ready in the afternoon so you can make a quick snack in the evening. You can pack it in your snack box as is or make this Thai corn chaat which is a mix and match of several flavours and just perfect for the 4pm hunger pangs.
Dinner Treat your family to a royal dinner with this healthy nawabi curry recipe. It s ideal for weight watchers and is rich in vitamin C and fibre. You can add all the vegetables you like.
Exercises
At home Want to slip into that figure hugging dress next month. Start with these 7 exercises that take only 10 minutes of your time for getting in shape. You can repeat the sets and increase the time of exercise each day to see faster results but don t overdo it.
Yoga When you feel down and low mentally and are unable to gather courage to do achieve your goal, you need some motivation. Yoga can help remove all the negativity from your mind and also banish the internal fears. Practice abhaya mudra in such situations to gain inner strength and positivity.
At the gym Flyes are a great workout for your shoulders, arms and chest. If you are aiming for a otned upper body then you must the 3 versions of flyes namely dumbbell flyes, pec dec flyes and crossover flyes at the gym today. These are beneficial for women too as they lift breasts and tone your arms.
Sleep well tip If you are unable to sleep for an hour after lying down, then don t keep lying down. You can take a stroll in your house, read a book or practice deep breathing and then go to sleep. Here are 10 common sleep mistakes you should avoid.
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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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