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Since you have been following our fitness plan for long, you probably know how good exercising feels. The rush of endorphins can change your mood completely and can give you whole different perspective.
Morning--Wake up in the morning and go for a run or a brisk walk. Not only does it set the pace of your day by boosting your metabolism, but also helps in clearing your head and then you can focus on your day! Planning to go for a run, don't forget to read these benefits of working out in the morning.
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Breakfast-- If you have planned to exercise in the morning, make sure you eat a healthy carbohydrate-rich breakfast as it gives you the required energy and keeps you full for a long time. Eat poha that has peanuts and potatoes for a great start to your day.
Lunch--If you are running around or are planning to sweat it out at the gym in the evening, make sure you eat a proper lunch rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Have a bowl of dal with roti and sabzi. Don't like eating plain boring dal, here are 6 different ways to cook it.
Dinner--If you are working out in the evening, you are bound to feel hungry and might eat a heavy dinner. But avoid eating too much and stick to a light dinner. You can substitute your roti sabzi with a healthy soup. Here's the recipe to make barley soup.
Snacks--It is always best to snack on something every two hours. You can either carry a low-cal snack like a bhel or simply snack on a fruit like and apple. Apples are extremely healthy as they are rich in vitamin A and carbohydrates.
Exercises--
At home--If you have already gone for a walk or a jog in the morning you can do a light warm up and simply head to toning exercises. If you are looking to tone your abs, you can can do it home without any equipment too.
At the gym--Apart from losing weight, toning your muscles is also important. Try exercises to get rid of fat and tone your thighs, belly and hips.
Yoga--Virkshasana or the tree pose helps you improve your balance and neuromuscular coordination. Practise it to strike a balance in your life and improve your concentration.
Sleep well tip--Drink a glass of warm turmeric milk before going to bed. Turmeric helps in improving digestion and the warm milk can induce sleep. Here's more on why you should drink drink turmeric milk regularly.
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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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