Fitness plan day 32 – Fall in love with yourself this month

The month of love is here and you’ve found new love this year – your health. Now that you’ve started loving yourself, and taking care of your body aren’t you feeling great? The exercise, the diet and a good lifestyle is working and you are glowing. Since Valentine’s day is soon approaching, start preparing from today to flaunt your toned body and glowing skin.

Morning— Move to a new detox this month. Add nutraceuticals to your diet. Mix 1 teaspoon of wheatgrass powder, aloe vera juice and a pinch of cinnamon powder and have it early in the morning on an empty stomach.

Breakfast— Start this month on a sweet note. Try these exotic yet easy to prepare apple crepes for breakfast today. You can skip the butter which is a part of the recipe. Being rich in fibre, it will keep you full for a longer time.  

Lunch— Continue with the simple yet exotic dishes throughout the day today. After all, you are also celebrating the 1 month fitness anniversary today. The easy chicken stew recipe is a complete meal. A good portion of the stew which is loaded with veggies along with a jowar or bajra roti will make an interesting lunch option.

Dinner— For a quick dinner, try the fancy grilled basa and couscous salad recipe. Including seafood in your diet is a good way to add proteins. The couscous salad is a delicious and filling addition to the dish. The simple flavours satiate your taste buds and are easy for digestion too.

Snacks— Get some whole wheat or multigrain crackers and use the peanut and paneer pate as a spread over it.  Roasted peanuts are good for heart health and cottage cheese will up your protein intake. Restrict yourself to two crackers with a generous spread.

You have to bring your fitness workout a notch up. Try squeezing in 15 extra minutes every day for your workout sessions. You may choose to do that at home or in the gym but workout a little more this month.

At home— For a high endurance cardio session at home, try high intensity interval training (HIIT) which burns more calories in less time says Althea Shah, Fitness Expert and VP Marketing Gold’s Gym India. This routine involves high intensity exercises for a short duration with multiple intervals and hence is highly effective.

In the gym— Shop for a new gym accessory such as gloves. Gym gloves are a debatable buy and some may not feel the need to use it and there are some gym goers who can’t do without them. Check the pros and cons of using gloves which may make your decision easy.

Yoga— The first day of high intensity interval training can be exhausting. Ease the tension from your body and hips with the Balasana or the child’s pose. The pose also helps beat insomnia and can get you a comfortable night sleep.

Before sleeping— Before going to bed, chat up with your partner. Spend some “WE” time tonight instead of the “ME” time. Communication is a great stress buster. Discuss light things and appreciate each other to bond with each other and sign off the day on a better note.

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Well, if you are motivated to start your New Year with a bang, spread the word by tagging your friends and #NewYearNewYou and @HealthSite4U. You can even mail your pictures and we’ll post in on Facebook, Instagram and share it with our TheHealthSite.com Community.

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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