Fitness Plan Day 80 – Jazz up your menu to keep things interesting

Here is how to take a break from your exercise routine on a healthy note.

By: Debjani Arora | | Updated: March 20, 2016 1:43 am

You have been working hard, so why not indulge in a spa, massage or invest in a hobby to ensure that your carefully sculpted muscles and the surge of energy that you feel after burning off all those calories and fats is put to good use. In fact, you can pick up gardening as a Sunday hobby which is also healthy and gives you a workout without actually exercising. Also Read - Your stubborn belly fat isn't going away? Try these workouts and lifestyle changes

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Morning Wake up at your usual time because it might seem difficult to spend even an hour extra in your bed, as they say good habits once gained is hard to forgo. So stick to your disciplined routine. If you are not planning to workout rigorously, you can just go for a walk in a park and walk on grass for a while. Apart from rejuvenating your senses and calming the mind it also stimulates your entire body including eyes. Also Read - Expert tips for selecting the right pillow to sleep peacefully

Healthy eating

Today, eat to your heart s content, so here is some really healthy recipes for you to have on a Sunday

Breakfast Ever tried nachni parathas? They are yum and are a storehouse of healthy nutrients and minerals that give your heart a boost and lowers blood pressure level. It also helps in easing migraines if you suffer from the same.

Lunch What to give the staple rice and rotis a break and try something different? Give this protein and fiber rich dish Quinoa stir fry a try. And yes weekend is the time to try something new.

Snack How about trying a sweet dish as your 4 pm hunger pang solution. No, we are not telling you to go on a caloric overdrive in fact a healthy recipe like sweet potato kheer can help you nurture your sweet tooth and stop you from unhealthy snacking.

Dinner Keep it simple and light. Try this low fat high protein soya bhurji that can go as a side with either rotis or dal rice or you can just have a bowl full of it without any carbohydrate accompaniments.

Exercises

At home If you are planning to do some exercises at home try doing some squats, lunges or take up a two minute plank challenge to assess your own endurance level. Try few repetitions and don t exert yourself too much as you have a good deal of exercises to do come Monday.

At gym Are you heading to the gym, great? Try going some light stretches or running at a low pace on a treadmill to give your sore muscles a jolt. Again don t exert yourself with heavy exercises on a Sunday.

Yoga If your body is craving for some or the other form of exercises try doing some simple yoga poses. Like the bend camel pose or triangle pose and bunch of few easy exercises can give you a boost and rejuvenate your whole system.

Sleep Go to sleep a little early. If you have difficulties sleeping on your own try having a glass of haldi-dhood to induce a good night s sleep.

Previous Plan Day 79

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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 19, 2016 2:31 pm | Updated:March 20, 2016 1:43 am

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