CHEAT DAY (Well, kind of) Please note that if you’ve for some reason already had your cheat meal before today, you can adjust that day’s meal and prepare it today. Go for a leisure 45 minutes’ walk or if you’re playing some of sports or swimming, continue with the same. 1st Meal Time: As soon…
Warm up by jogging/brisk walking and continue for 15 minutes 10 to 20 Push-ups toes or knees 10 minutes’ jog/brisk walk 10 to 20 Push-ups 5 minutes’ jog/brisk walk Lunge and hold (1min right and 1 min left) Crab hold 45 seconds Lunge and hold (1min right and 1min left) Crab hold 45 seconds Lunge…
Warm up by jogging/brisk walking and continue for 15 minutes *Run for 3 minutes & Sprint for 30 seconds to 1 minute (3 to 4 times) *3 sets of abdominal crunches (15 to 18 at a time) [abs pulled in and go slow] *Back run for 30 seconds *3 sets of back extension (15 to…
Warm up by jogging/brisk walking for 5 minutes. 1) Sprint for about 10 minutes (run for 1 min, rest for 45 secs) 2) Climb 4 to 5 floors (at a time) 3) Go down in an elevator if possible and run for about 3 mins (run for 1 min, rest for 45 secs), 4) Climb…
Eating PROTEIN is an easy way to curb sugar cravings. High-protein foods digest slowly, keeping you feeling full for longer. Protein doesn’t make your blood sugar spike the way refined carbs and sugars do. Pick proteins like lean chicken, fish, low-fat milk and yogurt, eggs, nuts, sprouts, pulses or beans.
Avoid using canned veggies. They have excess salt and flavour enhancers like MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), which, even in small doses, can cause stomach aches and indigestion. Just half a cup of canned cut green beans contains 380-390 mg of sodium – that’s more salt than what you’ll find in a snack size bag of chips.
Walnuts are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids which serve as an amazing fuel for the brain. Besides this, walnuts help control serotonin levels in the brain. This chemical controls our mood and our appetite. By controlling its level, walnuts proves to be a powerful weapon against binging, insomnia, depression, overeating and other…
Sip Smart: Go for Green Tea Drinking green tea may also be a good weight loss strategy. Some studies suggest that it can rev up the body’s calorie-burning engine temporarily, possibly through the action of phytochemicals (antioxidants) called catechins. And you’ll get a refreshing drink without tons of calories.
A WHOLE GRAIN is a cereal grain that contains the germ, endosperm, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. They include whole wheat flour, wheat germ, wheat bran, oatmeal, whole corn meal, brown rice, etc. White rice, white bread, white flour, etc are refined.
Artificial food dyes, which many people use to colour baked or any other foods are a cause for concern and may have serious side effects, especially in children. They may contain cancer-causing contaminants. The dye may also be a potential trigger to hyperactivity in children. Instead, colour your dishes with natural sources of colour like…