Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : February 19, 2016 3:43 PM IST
Hoping to lose weight or gain weight quickly and instantly is unrealistic. Even if you follow all the health advices out there, you may not experience instant results. Everybody is different, and don't feel discouraged just because you do not see results. Living healthy by eating right and exercising well will increase your strength and stamina -- making you feel better and more positive about life.
Diet
Morning: Drink a glass of vegetable juice first thing in the morning. It will help flush out various toxins in the body and make you feel energetic.
Breakfast: Your meal should comprise of toast with egg. This will provide you the necessary protein and carbohydrates required to start your day and fill your stomach till afternoon. Here are 5 delicious and quick egg recipes you can try. Also, eat three-four soaked almonds for your breakfast.
Lunch: A bowl of salad coupled with dal, two roti and sabzi can be an excellent to keep you satiated. The dal and vegetables will provide you with the necessary protein and vitamins. You can try preparing this delicious vegetable paratha for your lunch.
Evening snack: For your evening cravings, drink a glass of coconut water instead of tea or coffee. Apart from providing you with the necessary nutrients, it will satiate your hunger pangs. Drinking coconut water is also a good way to keep your metabolism rate up and prevent a spike in your blood sugar levels.
Dinner: Your dinner should be light yet filling. An ideal dinner should be high in protein and fibre and low in fat and carbohydrates. You can have a cup of mixed vegetables soup with some sauteed veggies. Complement these with a high-fibre jowar or bajra roti or brown rice. You can try this healthy oil-free brown rice risotto.
Exercise
At home: Your workout routine should focus on your entire body rather than concentrating on specific body parts. Perform 30-45 minutes of cardio exercises like cycling and swimming. For faster calorie burn, you can also add a couple of kettlebell moves to your home workout routine. Perform this kettlebell workout to tone up your entire body.
At the gym: Urmi Kothari, an alternative fitness professional, suggests doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) five times a week. HIIT will target the major muscles of your body and expend more energy in a short period. As a result of this, you end up burning calories both during and even after the workout.
Yoga: The yoga poses tone your muscles and help increase your strength and flexibility. Plus, the asanas reach deep down to control glands and hormones responsible for hunger and satiety. Perform yoga asanas like virabhadrasana, paschimottanasana, setubandhasana and marjariasana daily.
Sleep: Sleeping for long hours on the weekends can make it difficult to feel well rested during the week. So stop the Saturday and Sunday morning lie-ins and stick to your regular wake-up time.
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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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