Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : February 23, 2016 3:48 PM IST
Every day is a new day and with every changing day, you are only getting fitter and healthier. So keep it up and don t look back. Before you start off with a new fitness goal just keep one thing in mind that whatever you do, give it your 100% and don t think about the end results. Your hard work and dedication will pay off. So what are you thinking about, get up and get started on day 55!
Morning: Live for yourself! Greet yourself with a big smile as you wake up. A smile on your face not only stimulates the facial muscles but also recharges you to start your day with a bang. Make it a habit and you will be thrilled to see how your day transforms.
Healthy Recipes
Breakfast: Falling short of ideas for healthy breakfast options? Well, try this simple and delicious whole wheat, eggless pancake. A perfect choice for people allergic to eggs, this pancake, is loaded with the wellness of vegetables and fruits and is easy to make when you are running out of time. Here s how to make whole wheat, eggless pancake.
Lunch: As you have started your day with a vegetarian dish, how about non-vegetarian food for lunch? You can relish the delicious rawas for your meal by teaming it up with rice. Moreover, it lowers your cholesterol level and also controls your blood glucose level. Click on the link for ingredients and method to prepare this delicious rawas fish curry.
Snacks: Do you like Frankie? If yes, then try this tasty and healthy Frankie with an Indian twist to satiate your cravings. Made from oats and moong dal, it is not only quick to make but is tasty as well. So indulge in a guilt-free tasty treat with this oats and moong dal tikki Frankie.
Dinner: Bored of eating the same dal every night? Try this nutrient-rich and low-calorie dahiwala toovar dal recipe. And the best part is it is easy-to-make and also keeps you full for a long time. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare this protein and calcium rich dahiwala toovar dal for your dinner tonight!
Exercise
Home: Don t like wearing sleeveless tops because of your flabby arms. Here is a quick tip to get rid of arm fat. Include scissors in your fitness plan. All you have to do is stretch your arms to sides and bring them to the front such that your left hand overlaps the right one. Stretch and repeat the same with your right hand overlapping the left. Do at least ten repetitions every day for effective results. Here are more at-home exercises for toned arms.
Yoga: Also known as bridge pose, sethubandasana helps you to strengthen core muscles and burn belly fat. It also focuses on your thigh muscles and improves your flexibility, thereby enhancing your overall well being. Here are the steps to do sethubandasana.
Gym: If you are planning to shift your focus on your arms, especially biceps and triceps, then weight training is the key. And a simple exercise that might help you to achieve your target is cable pushdowns, which is done with a cable pulley machine. If you are doing it for the first time, ensure that the weight stacks are not more than 30 pounds. Here s how to do cable pushdown.
Sleep Tip: If you spend most of your time counting sheep, then sip a cup of warm lemon balm tea before hitting the sack to help you sleep well. Unlike conventional teas, this herbal tea lacks caffeine, which stimulates the brain. It also exerts a calming effect on the body and mind as it acts as a mild sedative. Here s how to brew a cup of lemon balm tea.
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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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