Fitness Plan Day 6: Eat wisely and exercise regularly Eat right, exercise, repeat. That's all you need to do for staying fit.

Congrats on sticking to the plan and following the tricks and tips for a healthy lifestyle. With the same enthusiasm and passion, here is what you need to do today on day 6.

Morning: Stop hitting the snooze button on your alarm clock and wake up an hour or two earlier than you usually do. Getting up early in the morning makes you feel more energetic, productive and less stressed. Not your cup of tea to become a morning person? These simple tricks might help you.

Healthy recipes

Ditch junk, processed food and opt for healthy, homemade food instead. Indulging in samosa, vada pav and pani puri once in a while is okay, but ensure the place you eat from is hygienic. Your today’s diet plan is –

Breakfast: Start your day with a healthy, filling and tasty nachni pancakes. This is an ideal breakfast option for diabetics and gluten-sensitive people. Moreover, it is great for lactating mothers. Don’t know how to make nachni pancakes? Here is the recipe!

Lunch: Bored of eating same old vegetables and sambhar? Replace with it a healthy recipe – chicken with veggies and quinoa. While veggies act as a tasty substitute for dal, quinoa is the perfect replacement for rice. And yes, it is diabetic-friendly as well. Here s a step-by-step recipe of chicken with veggies and quinoa.

Dinner: It is always a wise idea to eat a light dinner. And what could be better than sipping some warm soup before hitting bed. It not only fills your stomach but also uplifts your mood and beats stress. This is how you can make this simple and quick-to-make healthy spinach and paneer soup recipe.

 Snacks: Pack your tiffin with this amazing and quick snack — papaya salad. Packed with the wellness of vitamin C and fibre, this low-calorie snack can keep you hunger pangs at bay.  Here’s is the recipe of healthy papaya salad.

Exercises for beginners

Be it at home or gym, exercising every day helps you reap the benefits of a healthy and fit body. When performing core exercises, make sure to warm up and cool down to prevent muscles soreness and injuries.

Home: You can try wall push-ups, which help you improve your stamina and strength of your chest, shoulders and triceps. Raise your hands at your shoulder level, a little wider than the breadth of your shoulders and press your palms against a wall. Ensure your feet are away from the wall. Inhale as you bend the elbow and exhale as youpush your body up, without moving your legs. Do this for 10 – 15 minutes.

Yoga: If you have been suffering from back pain or stiffness due to sitting for long hours, then trikonasana might help you. It not only improves your metabolic rate, but also strengthens the muscles of your back, shoulders and legs.

Gymming: Start your gym workout with this simple yet effective workout – indoor cycling.A form of cardiovascular exercise, it helps you tone your body, increase your stamina and improve blood circulation. Here’s everything about indoor cycling – a great way to stay fit!

Sleep well tip

Most of us are addicted to social networks – FaceBook, Instagram or Twitter, and keep scrolling through the feed seconds before sleeping. But this is not good for your health as the light emitted from these electronic devices disturbs your sleep cycle. Hence, make it a habit to switch off or keep your mobile phones away at least an hour before hitting the sack.