Fitness plan Day 63 -- Try something new and give power yoga a shot!

Nothing can beat feeling healthy and fit and having some newfound self-confidence. You might feel like you have achieved a lot but it's just the tip of an iceberg!

Two months down, nine more to go. Nothing can beat feeling healthy, fit and confident. You might feel like you have achieved a lot but it's just the tip of an iceberg and there's a lot more that can be done when it comes to fitness. Here's your day 63 plan.

Morning--Begin your day by drinking this healthy mint and coriander juice. It is ideal when you are trying to lose weight or just aiming at detoxifying your body. It is rich in fibre and antioxidants that kick starts your metabolism.

Healthy recipes

Breakfast--You are eating something solid eight hours after your last solid meal and that is why you need to eat something heavy and rich in carbohydrates to give you that instant energy. Thalipeeth is made from various grain and hence is rich in carbohydrates to replenish your spent energy. Here's the recipe to make authentic bhajani thalipeeth.

Lunch--You might not fancy eating pumpkin but it is one of the healthiest vegetables out there. It is easy to digest and is alkaline in nature, which can prevent problems like acidity. Here's the recipe to make a pumpkin bharta. You can pair it with rotis or dal chawal.

Dinner--Dinner should always be light and easy to digest. Eat this protein rich quinoa chicken fried rice. Quinoa is rich in fibre, which prevents constipation and also helps in lowering cholesterol levels.

Snacks-- If you love munching on something savoury, you should eat methi muthias. They are not only low on calories but also help in controlling blood sugar levels. Here's the recipe to make methi muthias.

Exercises

Exercises at home-- Exercising need not always involve lifting weights or running on a treadmill. If you plan to work out at home you should try to do something new like dance to this routine.

Yoga--If it is the day to try something new, how about giving power yoga a shot. Many Bollywood actresses swear by it and it has its own set of benefits. Power yoga helps in improving your stamina and also has cardiovascular benefits. Read more about power yoga.

At the Gym--If you are working out at the gym, ask your trainer to introduce you to the smith machine. The smith machine can help you life heavy weight and it also reduces the chances of injury. Here's everything you need to know about Smith machines.

Sleep well tip--Read for an hour before you go to bed. Keep electronic devices aside and read a paperback. Escape into a different world altogether and divert your attention from all the futile things that happened during the day. Find out about the type of material you should read at night and the impact it can have on your health.

Fitness Plan Day 62

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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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