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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : January 2, 2017 10:29 AM IST
You are almost counting days for the year to end. But we hope it is not because you want to stop working on your body. If you are happy about welcoming the new year, it should be because you have discovered a new you.
Morning A warm hug isn t just comforting when you are feeling low and disturbed. It also releases the happy hormones in your body to keep you active and cheerful the entire day. Hug your loved ones in the morning when you wake and spread the love.
Breakfast If green gram isn t a part of your regular diet, then there are ways you can still include it to increase the intake of enzymes and minerals it packs. You can try this easy recipe of wholesome moong dosa for breakfast today with a healthy coconut chutney.
Lunch Sesame seeds are an interesting topping in many dishes. You can even enjoy it as a digestive post meals. Just toast them with salt and store in a bottle. To add them to your lunch recipes, you can take inspiration from this sesame noodles recipe which is lip-smackingly delicious and healthy as it is made of whole wheat noodles.
Snacks Crunchy salad vegetables are available in abundance during winters. Make the most of it. You can make a nice yogurt dip and use cucumber, beetroots, carrot or radish sticks with it for a fibre-rich and low-calorie snack.
Dinner Did you know radish is extremely beneficial for lowering blood pressure, good for diabetics and even aids in weightloss? It also relieves constipation. So you can eat it at night without being worried of bloating. Try these mooli muthias which is a light and tasty dinner dish.
Exercises
At home Lunges can be very effective in toning your butt and thighs provided you do them the right way. You need to maintain the right posture and stance to engage your thigh muscles and glutes. Here is the correct way of doing lunges.
Yoga The vrikshasana or tree pose is an ultimate test for core strength. If you have worked hard throughout the year to build strong abs, then this yoga asana should be super easy for you. Keep practicing it to know if your core is strong enough.
At the gym You can do a combination of treadmill and cross trainer or cycling at the gym. It makes for a good cardio session and engages your lower body muscles for fat loss and toning. Indoor cycling is very effective for getting your hips and legs in shape. Practice it on alternate days.
Sleep well tip Did you know turning off your gadgets will help you sleep better at night? Do yourself a favour and keep all your gadgets away at least half an hour before bedtime so you can catch up on some sleep and wake-up fresh the next day.
Fitness plan day 361
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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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