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It s Monday again and the long weekend has given you enough time to relax. So get up energised and happy to start a new week of a healthy lifestyle. Since you have reached the end of third month, start graduating to healthier food options and better exercise routines.
Morning Begin your day with a mint and coriander smoothie recommended by Dr Namrata Bharambe, Panache Skin & Hair Clinic & Slimming Centre. High in fibre, it will keep you full for long and also adds a glow to your skin.
Breakfast Make a South Indian breakfast with different grains and lentils. The Crepe adai which is like a dosa is an extremely nutritious option and is easy to prepare. Enjoy it with healthy green chutney.
Lunch Cook a protein rich soya bhurji for lunch today. It is best enjoyed with bhakri for a healthy and nutritious meal. But if you are running short of time, you can enjoy it with chapattis too. You can also make a roll or Frankie with it. It can also be used as a stuffing for parathas or sandwiches.
Dinner Keep dinner carbohydrate free today with a big bowl of stir-fried tofu vegetable salad. Since it is a cooked salad, it gives you a feeling of eating a full meal. The addition of sprouts and beetroots make it healthy and refreshing.
Snacks Try the Bombay style vegetable sandwich with a healthy twist for the snack. Even if you are ordering a sandwich outside, you can make it healthy by following these tips. It s filling and makes base for a light and carb-free dinner too.
Workouts are a must and you cannot skip them even if you have not cheated a single day in the week. No matter how hard pressed you are with time, make some time for at least a brisk walk and some yoga.
At home You don t need a huge house for exercising. Sometimes even your couch or just a chair can be your exercise buddies. Try these home exercises specially designed for small spaces. This on the spot workout helps you burn fat and strengthen your upper body.
In the gym Grab the dumbbells at the gym and go for a few sets of dumbbell flyes. Chest exercises help build muscle and hence give you firmer breasts. You can even use heavier weights as your progress with this exercise for better toning of the chest muscles.
Yoga For aiding your weight loss regime and keeping fit, try the Uttanasanaor forward bending pose. It stretches the hamstrings and engages the abdominal muscles. It also helps the body relax and is fairly simple to perform too.
Before sleeping The sedative effects of chamomile help you sleep better. So sip a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed. The tea also helps relieve anxiety, soothes upset stomach and provides relief from a headache.
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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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