Fitness Plan Day 75: Eat cucumber to stay hydrated and lose weight

Cucumber aids digestion, helps lose weight and also reduces stress. Read this to know why you must add it to your diet.

By: Anusha Iyengar | | Published: March 14, 2016 3:51 pm

The right diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle are the three most important things that will keep you healthy and fit. We’re sure you have been following all our fitness plans. Well, if you haven’t yet, start with Fitness Plan Day 1 right now! It’s never too late to start practising healthy habits. For the ones who have been following it, this will be a piece of low-calorie cake for you! Here’s your fitness plan for Day 75. Also Read - Your stubborn belly fat isn't going away? Try these workouts and lifestyle changes

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Morning: Infused water is the next big thing that is going to be very popular and is healthy. It keeps you hydrated and fresh throughout the day. You will certainly need this during summer. Start your day with an orange and mint infused water. You can even carry a bottle of this infused water to work. Also Read - Workout trends that you should start warm up to from 2020

Breakfast: Don’t feel like making a fancy breakfast? Go for a quick apple and cucumber smoothie. It is quick to make; it ‘s delicious, and it helps you lose weight. It also keeps your skin radiant and healthy. Weight loss, digestion, hydration are some of the health benefits of cucumbers. So make sure you include it in your diet.

Lunch: Have a protein-rich lunch with this vegan stir-fried tofu with vegetables recipe. It helps reduce the bad cholesterol and also helps keep cancer at bay.

Snacks: We know you’re in a fancy food mood at snack time. Have this easy-to-make and healthy Italian garbanzo salad for snacks today. It’s gluten-free and low in calories too.

Dinner: Go for a simple and healthy lauki moong dal along with brown rice for dinner. Why brown rice you wonder? It is good for the nervous system, prevents diabetes and brown rice has many health benefits.

Exercises

Home: Some squats, lunges and leg raises are what you need to do to get toned thighs this week. These exercises are easy, and you will definitely see positive results if you do them consistently.

Gym: Work on your posture and strength at the gym today. Try variations of the deadlift to build a strong and sculpted physique.

Yoga: The Vasishtasana or sage pose, which is dedicated to the sage Vasisht, helps you lose belly fat. It also improves your sense of balance and flexibility. Try this pose out today.

Sleep: Technology will help you fall asleep better. No, we are not talking about surfing the internet at night to fall asleep. But your smartphone will definitely help you sleep better. Download one or few apps that will help you sleep better.

Fitness Plan Day 74

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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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Published : March 14, 2016 3:51 pm

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