Written By: Anusha Iyengar | Published : February 22, 2016 1:22 PM IST
It's important that you wake up feeling happy and energetic in the mornings. Your mood in the morning kind of determines how you will function for rest of the day. Which is why we urge you to wake up with a smile. Don't think of work or work-related emails. Relax, have a good breakfast, prepare a healthy lunch and carry on with your exercises to get through the day with ease and a smile.
Morning: Stop hitting the snooze button every morning. We know how difficult it is to get out of the bed every morning. Early morning stretches are exactly what you need to feel energetic and positive in the morning.
Breakfast: If you're very picky about what you eat, we recommend this healthy green paratha recipe for you. It will only take you 15-20 minutes to prepare these delicious parathas.
Lunch: Have a fibre-rich lunch to keep our blood pressure in control. Try this healthy and high fibre pasta recipe for lunch to avoid eating processed food.
Snacks: Make this delicious curried chickpea pockets recipe for snack time. It is low-fat and cholesterol-free and keeps your heart healthy.
Dinner:Eat a light dinner to lose weight to cut down on calories and lose weight. Try this Barley soup recipe for dinner.
Exercises
Home: A combination of push-ups, plank and crunches are exactly what you need for a sculpted upper body. Perform this Spiderman exercise to look and feel like spiderman.
Yoga: Since you have done an upper body workout at home, perform the Buddhist stupa pose to lose weight from lower back, hips, belly and thighs. It is an advanced yoga pose that also helps improve your posture.
Gym: Want to get rid of your flabby arms? Try this kettlebell move for a toned upper body.
Sleep: Tiring day, wasn't it? You deserve a good night's sleep. Here's how you can use rose petals to sleep peacefully. Rose petals exhibit antidepressant, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cleansing and soothing properties.
Well, if you are motivated to start your New Year with a bang, spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and@HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures, and we ll post in on Facebook, Instagram and share it with our TheHealthSite.com Community.
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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