Losing weight in a healthy way is what you should focus on and not on how much you have lost from past few months. That being said, following the exercise routine without fail is the key to achieving that svelte figure along with keeping a tab on what you eat. So if you are all kicked about getting fitter and are trying to go that extra mile to get in shape, then here s what day 83 of your fitness plan has in store for you.
Morning: Start your day on a healthy note by saying no to bed tea or coffee. Yes, it is a common habit to welcome the day by sipping a warm tea or coffee on bed. But according to researchers, it does more harm than good. Right from increasing your risk of digestive woes, it can harm your health well. Don t agree? Well, here are six reasons you should avoid bed-tea.
Breakfast: If you have already tried oats upma or oats uttapam for breakfast, then it s time to add some twist to your regular breakfast with this healthy breakfast recipe -- oats with soft eggs. With the proteins from eggs and fibre from oats, it keeps you full for a long time.
Lunch: Packed with fibre, green gram pancakes act as a perfect lunch recipe for office-goers. In addition to being low in calories, green gram is a rich source of plant-based proteins, thereby making it an excellent option to fill the stomach. Also, it is loaded with iron, which helps you to meet your daily requirement of the mineral and hence, lowers your risk of anaemia.
Snacks: If you are craving for spicy yet nutritious snacks to satiate your hunger pangs, then try bhel or puffed rice. This hale and hearty street food of Mumbai is quick and easy to prepare along with filling you up. With onions, tomatoes, raw mango, green chutney, sev and masala, you can t ask for a healthy and tasty snack than this.
Dinner: With a dash of Indian spices to nutritious vegetables, barley soup acts as a healthy and tasty option for a light dinner. It not only helps you to lose weight but also keeps your blood sugar in control. Moreover, it is quick to prepare and prevents you from mindless bingeing at late night. Here how t make barley soup at home.
At home: You don t have to head to the gym for a good cardio workout not do you have to spend time on a treadmill for that toned body. Instead, check out this video of three simple cardio exercises which can be done at your comfort place. As cardiovascular exercises improve blood circulation and also improve your metabolism thereby aiding in weight loss.
In the gym: Although it s been quite some time that you have joined the gym, it you still haven t worked on your back, then it s high time to do so with these four easy back exercises for gym beginners. Well, works on the major muscles in your body to give you a sculpted back and a toned body.
Yoga: If shedding belly fat and toning your thighs and buttocks is what you swear by, then you can t miss this simple yoga asana uthkatasana. Also known as chair pose, this asana helps you to strengthen the lower back and focus on the muscles of the spine and hips thereby helping you to get a fit body. Here is a step by step guide to do uthkatasana.
Sleep well tip
With summer, your sleep goes for a toss with the hot and humid nights. And all you need to do to avoid feeling irritated and sweaty before hitting the sack is to take a cool shower. Yes, taking a shower before bed not only calms your mind and body but also refreshes you. Here are few more expert tips to help you sleep better during hot summer nights.
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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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