Poorva Chavan
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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated : February 3, 2016 5:28 PM IST
Following the fitness regimen must have already become a lot easier now. You have been doing it for a month, and there're just 11 months left now. Just remember that following the fitness regimen in the coming months is going to be a lot easier. Here's an easy workout and diet regimen for day 35.
Morning--Begin your day with drinking aloe vera juice. Aloe vera juice has various health benefits. It is packed with vitamins and minerals is known to help you detoxify your body, lose weight and relieve you from cold and cough. Aloe Vera juice is readily available in the market; you can drink around 3-4 tablespoons of aloe vera juice every day on an empty stomach.
Healthy Recipes-
Breakfast--It is best to kick-start your day with a power packed meal. Eating bread and butter is pretty common when you are pressed for time but how about giving the good old bread a quick twist? All you need is your usual spices and condiments like turmeric, cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chillies and vegetables like tomatoes and onions. Here's a detailed recipe to make bread bhurji.
Lunch-- Undhiyu is a recipe that is very popular among Guajaratis. It is made with different types of vegetables and is made especially during the winter because it provides the body with the necessary nutrients. Traditionally it is made with a lot of oil, but this recipe by Chef Vikas Khanna has a healthy twist you will love. Here's the recipe
Snacks-- Bhel is one instant snack that every Indian loves. All you need is some puffed rice, some boiled potatoes, tomatoes, onion, salt and pepper, green chillies and some coriander. You can also add roasted peanuts to the mixture and enjoy it in the evening with a cup of green tea. You can also give the regular bhel by adding sprouted moong beans, cucumber and other vegetables you fancy. Here's why these ten ingredients in bhel that make it the ultimate healthy snack!
Dinner-- Not everyone likes eating bitter gourd or karela. But if you overlook its bitter taste, the vegetable has various health benefits. If you don't want to eat the regular karela sabzi, you can make stuffed karela. It's a little tedious to prepare but it tastes wonderful. Here's the recipe to make stuffed karela and nine other karela recipes.
Exercise
At home--You don't want to hit the gym or your yoga class, search for aerobics videos on YouTube and follow the instructions and exercise along. If you think you are comfortable with doing aerobics and start enjoying it, you can also join an aerobics class. Here are six reasons why you should sign up for an aerobics class
In the Gym--At the gym, you can workout with the help of a medicine ball. They allow for more flexibility and a greater range of motion. It helps in building your core, upper and lower body strength. Here's more about using a medicine ball to work out.
Yoga--Stretching is an important part of any exercises and one yoga asana that helps you stretch your back and abdomen muscles in Marjariasana or the cat pose. Here's how you can perform the asana.
Sleep well tip--We often focus on what we don't have and crib about the amount of effort we put in. But we forget to be thankful for what we have. Before going to bed pray to the power you believe in and express gratitude.
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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.