Fitness plan day 334 – Boost metabolism with almonds

Durva grass juice, bell peppers and almonds will help you lose weight in today's plan.

You are what you eat. If you start getting junk or processed food at home, you ll obviously crave for it. So stock your pantry with healthy items so that you don t have to resist the temptation and feel sad that you are not enjoying eating all the unhealthy food.

MorningBermuda grass or durva is rich in potassium, phosphorous, fibre, calcium and protein. It boosts immunity and regulates blood sugar level too. It s a great digestive and also keeps you active if had in the morning. So begin your day with a glass of durva grass juice.

Breakfast Enjoy a refreshing breakfast like these cucumber soy pancakes which is rich in protein to give you your dose of energy. Cucumber has high water content so it will keep you hydrated all day too.

Lunch Add some kind of salad to your meals every day. It fills you up, increases the nutrient quotient of your meals and adds to the taste too. You can make a bean salad today along with your regular roti and sabzi.

Snacks Keep a few nuts especially almonds in your tiny snack box at all time. Just a handful of almonds can satiate your hunger and also help in boosting metabolism. That s how they assist you in weight loss too. They boost your memory and make you alert too.

Dinner Bell peppers are rich in folic acid and vitamins. Make this bell pepper and paneer sabzi with rotis for dinner today. It s a simple delicacy which is healthy and comforting. It makes you feel as if you are eating regular food and not following a diet.

Exercises

At home Now that you are exercising regularly at home, you can invest in a few basic things. Resistance bands can be used at home and at the gym too. You can use them to perform arm curls, chest press or squats at home.

Yoga You can use yoga for a good cardio workout too. A few sets of Surya namaskar or Vinyasa flow can get you all pumped up and help in body strengthening and toning. Practice these on alternate days for at least 30 minutes for maximum benefits.

At the gym Use your body weight to perform exercises at the gym today. This form of workout is more effective and helps you break the monotonous equipment routine. Try this no equipment workout at the gym to tone your abs today.

Sleep well tip Going to bed at the same time each helps you set the body clock perfectly and doesn t affect the quality of your sleep. In fact, you will be habituated to hit the bed on schedule and not count sheep to fall asleep.

Fitness plan day 333

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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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