Eating healthy is awesome but at times the food in particular gets a little too boring. With not much choices you tend to repeat your recipes. This can sometimes take you on the verge of a breakdown (and ruining your diet) because deep inside, you crave to eat food that comes in those takeout boxes and is amazingly delicious, loaded off course but yes unavoidably tasty. Whenever I am in such kind of a dilemma, I always make myself something that is loaded with herbs and flavors, it really satiates me to the next level. Chicken being my favorite dinner, this chicken breast seasoned with garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes really peps and lifts my mood. The best part of this recipe is that its loaded with proteins and very less on the calories, It’s just perfect for a hearty meal. Make a side of grilled veggies along this and you will be sorted. Try this really simple Herbed Baked Chicken Breast recipe yourself tonight and you will fall in love with its simplicity and flavor too.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon dried parsley, divided
1 tablespoon dried basil, divided
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7 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight | Mevolife
Everybody has a few bad habits and some of them may be the reasons why you aren’t able to shed those extra pounds that have been clinging to you since forever. Your first step should be to find out what these bad habits are in the first place so that you can create an effective plan to eliminate them. We’ve combined the most common reasons why you may not be able to lose enough weight no matter how hard you try:
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Almond Butter Energy Balls | Mevolife
HAVE A SWEET TOOTH? LOVE DESSERTS? Don’t stress at all. I have something insanely delicious for you which is absolutely low in calories. It’s my favorite piece of yumminess whenever I am in need of that post dinner dessert. And guess what? With ingredients like DATES, COCONUT & ALMOND BUTTER, it’s one of the most energizing options for something sweet. Make a big batch of this and just snack on them before gym (will give you some instant energy for that sweaty workout), as a snack, with your favorite cup of caffeine or just because they are irresistible. If you love chocolate, add some unsweetened cocoa powder for that awesome chocolaty taste. You can even switch the almond butter with peanut butter, these balls will be as good anyway. Munch on them without any fear as each ball is as low as 61 calories.
Ingredients
2 dates, pitted & diced
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Eat Fat to Burn Fat
It’s no secret that fats have a very poor reputation amongst weight watchers. Intake of food items that are high in fats, is generally prohibited by most of the medical communities & nutritional fields. Are you afraid to eat fats too? Well, then you shouldn’t be. Of your total daily calories, 25 to 30% should come from fat. The key to follow here, is to pick good-for-you fats and limit the bad ones. Some of the major benefits of increasing the consumption of fats in your daily routine are –
1. Eat more fat to burn more fat
From a biochemical point of view, the fad of low-fat diets has a negative impact of fat/weight loss. Low-fat diets lower the levels of adiponectin, which is actually a true fat-burning hormone that works to enhance your metabolism and increase the rate in which fats are broken down. Intake of good fats boosts the functioning of adiponectin, which helps to boost the weight loss process.
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Best Muscle & Bodybuilding Workout Plans & Diet Schedule at Home | Mevolife
Who said that a ripped body requires a fancy gym? If you are one of those people who does not like to work out in public, or if you do not have the time to do so, do not worry! You can just as easily build your muscle at home! It will require time and patience, but it will happen. All you need to do is focus on your workout plans, and proper nutrition.
Here is an example plan for some of the best workout exercises, and an example nutrition schedule for bodybuilding at home!
Required equipment for the workouts: a flat bench, a set of adjustable dumbbells, a barbell, some weights. This workout plan is designed for beginners. If your level is higher, consider doing additional sets.
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