Better Mortals

Imagine, "You are sitting in front of your crush, trying to impress her with your nice cheesy pick-up lines and suddenly, she notices an eye peeking out between the buttons of your shirt and she starts to make fun of you".  Wouldn't it be an embarrassing and heartbreaking moment for you? I bet, it will be. Come out from the imagination, it hasn't happened till yet. But before it actually happens, you need to do something about your big fat stomach. In this article, I am going to share some of the most effective exercises for a flat stomach you can do at home. Plank Plank is considered as one of the best exercises for abdominal muscle. It strengthens the core and helps to improve the posture as it also works on the back muscle. You can do plank for the maximum possible time. Beginners can start with 30 seconds for one plank and increase the duration gradually. Mountain Climber Mountain climber is not only one of the best exercises for abdominal muscle but it also works...

Proteins are macro-nutrients which are made of amino acids linked as beads in necklace.  They play a vital role in the growth and repair of tissues in the body.  Protein helps a lot in gaining muscle mass and burning fat.  We are well aware of the animal-based sources of protein, like eggs and meat.  In this article, we will have a look at some of the best plant-based sources of protein. Soybeans Soybeans are one of the best sources of plant-based protein.  There are various soy products, like soy flour, soy milk, tofu and soy sauce. Tofu is largely consumed by vegetarians as an alternative to meat. Kidney Beans Kidney Beans are major source of protein throughout the world. Only 100 g of kidney beans (boiled) contain almost 9 g of proteins.  The nutritional quality of kidney beans protein is generally lower than the animal protein but it is affordable for most of the people and that is the reason why it is sometimes referred as, "poor man's beef". Lentils L...

Most of the people has this confusion about losing fat and losing weight. We usually think that they are the same, but they are not (mostly).  When I started my fat loss journey (in fact, weight loss journey, in the beginning), I had this confusion too. But, as soon as I got to know the difference, I changed my goal from losing weight to losing fat. So, before you start your journey, let me explain that why losing fat is healthier than losing weight. Lose fat, keep the healthy weight Losing weight always seems the same as losing fat but in this process you are not only losing the fat but also losing your muscle and water.  Many weight loss programs claim to help you lose weight fast, but they never tell you that you will also lose the most important components of your body. Losing weight in the form of muscle can reduce the numbers of calories you burn at rest and that's the reason why people regain weight. Losing fat is specific and healthier than losing weight as it focuses ...

We all use a lot of cosmetic products without even knowing the ingredients companies use in them, only to make our skin look good.  I am not asking you to stop using them, but have you ever thought of taking proper nutrients for your skin?  In this article, I would tell you about some of the best foods to add in your diet to get a flawless skin. Tomatoes Tomatoes are great source of vitamin C and lycopene, which are antioxidants. Lycopene and other plant compounds in tomatoes may protect against sunburn. Vitamin C helps boost collagen, which tightens your skin. Eating at least one tomato daily can give a lot of health benefits to you. Carrots Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Human body converts beta carotene into vitamin A (retinol), which works as an anti-aging compound and also helps in clearing up severe acne and psoriasis.  Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C and E, both play a very important role in keeping the ...

Building lean muscle requires both physical activity and nutrition.  High-protein foods are very important for gaining muscle, but carbohydrates and fats are also important. In this article, we will have a look at 5 protein-rich foods for building muscle mass.  Eggs Eggs are great source of high-quality proteins. Each protein is made up of amino acids and eggs contains all 9 essential amino acids necessary to rebuild muscle and tissues in our body.  There many delicious ways to prepare eggs. Include them in your daily diet and never eliminate the egg yolk as it provides more nutrients than the egg white.   Chicken Breast Chicken breasts are packed with high-quality proteins, which helps in the growth of the muscle mass. Besides that, chicken breasts also contain B vitamins niacin and B6 which help your body to function properly during physical activity.   Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt is a strained yogurt which is obtained by removing most of its whey and extra liq...

We all dream to have a body like the celebrities we see in the movies or a body to have our favorite clothes fit perfectly.    But, is it difficult for you to hit the gym because of your busy schedule or responsibilities at home?   Well, you don't need to go to the gym or need any equipment to have a great workout.    In this article, I am going to tell you about some of the best exercises you can do at home without any equipment. 1. Push-ups Push-ups primarily target the muscles of the chest, shoulders and arms. Not only that, they also strengthen your core or abdominal muscles.  You can try different variation for further benefits from this exercise and engage different muscles. 2. Lunges Lunges strengthen and tone the body, especially the core and the lower-body. As it also engages the back muscles, which helps in improving the posture.  Different variations have different benefits, such as increasing the balance and stability. 3. Squats The squat i...

It really hurts when someone calls you fat or makes fun of you for being fat. We pretend like we don't care about what they say but we all know that we do.    You might have tried a lot of fad diets or fat burning supplements to lose weight . Most of you are very conscious about your diet, which is a great thing. But, is it enough?    If you are trying to lose weight or burn fats and you think that only changing your diet pattern would work, then you are probably wrong.   In this article, I would explain that how a daily exercise routine can speed up the process of burning fats. Boosts the metabolism Metabolism is a process by which your body converts what you eat or drink into energy. Even when your body is at rest, you are still using energy for basic functions in your body like breathing, circulating blood etc.  A regular workout can speed up the process of metabolism, which helps in burning more fats. Builds lean muscles Strength training along with th...