Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 4 Review - BBM 5.0 Day 4

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 4 Workout Review - BBM 5.0 Day 4:

Today I did my BBM 5.0 day 4. Today is Cardio and same as Day 2. You do not need any kind of motivation other than your day 2 scores. Before doing each exercise, have a look at your day 2 scores to get motivated to beat your day 2 score. I did not check the score of my day 1 for the first exercise and I was doing it slowly. Hence, my score for Surfer Squat Jumps was poor than day 2. When I noted down my score, I realised that I did not do well. From the second exercise onwards, I had a look at day 2 score and tried hard to beat the day 2 scores.

Youtube Link for Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 4 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sygDOUTmn6o

 

My Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 4 Review:

My BBM 5.0 Day 4 scores:


Surfer Squat Jumps - 33
Fake Jumprope - 120
Side-Side Lunge Chops - 28
Rockettes - 45
Wonder Womans - 37
Deadbugs - 34
Mountain Climbers - 165
Plank Object Touch - 80

Have a glimpse on my Day 2 scores.


Surfer Squat Jumps - 39
Fake Jumprope - 108
Side-Side Lunge Chops - 24
Rockettes - 45
Wonder Womans - 33
Deadbugs - 30
Mountain Climbers - 146
Plank Object Touch - 76


I was happy with my scores except the scores of Surfer Squat Jumps. I did everything else better than the day 2.

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Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3 Review - BBM 5.0 Day 3

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3 Workout Review - BBM 5.0 Day 3:

I started Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 2 days back. I have shared the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 day 1 workout review and Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 day 2 review along with my scores on both the days. If you have not read the post yet, read it before reading this post. Yesterday was my BBM 5.0 day 3. Now I am going to share about Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3. Before writing about it, let me tell you how I feel today. I did my BBM 5.0 day 4 workout today. My thighs were sore till yesterday night. I feel much better today. So, you might also get relief from such problems day 4. I would not say that I am completely comfortable. But, I feel a lot better than yesterday. Okay, let us move on to BBM 5.0 day 3.

Youtube Link for Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SFhdPSKARM

 

My Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3 Review:

My BBM 5.0 Day 3 scores:

Bent Over Row - 43
Static Lunge(Right) - 26
Static Lunge(Left) - 23
Around the Worlds - 20
Squat Pulses - 78
Tricep Dips  - 35
Curtsey Lunges - 33
Elbow Plank - 59 seconds


I was happy with my scores. I did better than the day 1 Elbow Plank and Tricep Dips.  My score on Tricep Dips on Day 1 was 30 and I was able to do 35 on day 3.

On day 1, I did Elbow Plank only for 40 seconds. On day 3, I did for 59 seconds.

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Veg Burger Recipe - How to make veg burger and patty at home

Veg Burger Recipe - How to make veg burger and patty at home:

Please note that this is  a very old post which I published in the year of 2013. I wanted to add this to my Healthy School Snacks Recipes for kids Indian series. So, I am publishing it again. I find this recipe as a simple one and it gives a nice break for regular snack items. Here goes the post. Last week, I tried various chutney recipes and had idli or dosa for most of the days. My hubby asked me to prepare different recipes which he likes from Marry Brown. He gave me a list including french fries, paneer wrap and chilli pops mainly. As yesterday was Monday, I wanted to start the week with something different. Yes, I came up with Veg Burger finally. I remember the days when my hubby used to buy veg burger for me whenever he went to spencers super market. It is near my old house and there is a mini burger shop outside the spencers. Okay. Coming to the veg burger, I was forced to prepare Eggless Mayonnaise without any second thought. Since I cannot skip Eggless Mayonnaise from the Veg burger since it gives a rich taste and texture to veg burger. The only different thing you need to have on hand is aniseed. Most of you might have it in your masala box. I had it luckily. Do not skip the aniseed to get a flavorful veg burger with similar taste to Marry Brown and other burger shops.

Veg Burger Recipe - How to make veg burger and patty at home

Homemade Veg Burger

How to make Veg Burger Recipe at home - Ingredients:

Veg Burger Recipe - How to make Veg Burger at home

Prep Time: 15 mins    |  Cook time: 30 Mins    |  Makes: 4 burgers

Ingredients:

• Buns - 4
• Carrot - 2
• Potatoes - 3 big
• Cabbage - 4 tbsp chopped thin and lengthy
• Big onion - 3
• Tomato - 1
• Tomato sauce - 4 tbsp
• Cheese - 4 slices or shredded cheddar cheese
• Aniseed - 3 nos
• Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
• Jeera powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - As required
• Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsp
• Mayonnaise - 4 tbsp minimum

Homemade Veg Burger

Veg Burger Recipe - Instructions:

1. Pressure cook potato, carrot and cabbage in separate containers in pressure cooker with enough water for 2 whistles. Hope you have mayonnaise ready. If not, prepare it now at home following my easy Eggless Mayonnaise recipe here.

2. Meanwhile, prepare the aniseed powder. Take 3 aniseeds(in the shape of star) and grind it in a mixer. Sieve the powder. Take only the fine powder and keep the rest for your use in other recipes.

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Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 2 Workout Review - BBM 5.0 Day 2

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 2 Workout Review - BBM 5.0 Day 2:

I started Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 before yesterday. I have shared the Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 day 1 workout review yesterday. If you have not read the post yet, read it before reading this post. Today I did my BBM 5.0 day 3 successfully. Still my thighs are sore but better than yesterday for sure. Yesterday I did day 2 exercises with soring thighs. Today it is far better. Now I am going to share about Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 3.

Youtube Link for Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 2 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqfCTP89vzQ

Note: My aim is not to lose more weight nor attaining size zero:) I just want to have a disciplined and organized workout. I don't mind losing few kgs:)

 

My Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 2 Review:

My BBM 5.0 Day 2 scores:

Surfer Squat Jumps - 39
Fake Jumprope - 108
Side-Side Lunge Chops - 24
Rockettes - 45
Wonder Womans - 33
Deadbugs - 30
Mountain Climbers - 146
Plank Object Touch - 76


I was happy with my scores. I did better than the day 1. Initially I thought I could not proceed with day 2 workout. But the exercises were not so hard and sore thighs are not a problem for doing those exercises.

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Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 1 Review - BBM 5.0 Day 1

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 1 Workout Review:

I started Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 yesterday. I was already doing Yoga Warm up and 5-6 sets of Surya Namaskars and breathing exercises at least thrice a week for more than 3 months. After a short break, I feel that I am ready for some high intensity workout as my son's school will reopen very soon. I will get more time than before as he will be on full-day school as he is going to Senior KG. I get to know that there are some people who already saw notable weight loss from Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 2.0 and 3.0. I did not want to start with the earlier ones as Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 is going on currently. Though I am a little late to start, I love to take this challenge as I am not very late.

Youtube Link for Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 Day 1 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPWdZ1l9zE4

Note: My aim is not to lose more weight nor attaining size zero:) I just want to have a disciplined and organized workout. I don't mind losing few kgs:)

 

Why I chose Bikini Body Mommy 5.0 Challenge workout?

Apart from portion control and cutting down the amount of sugar, I feel that I cannot do anything more with the diet. I had tried in GM diet before and got good results. But I feel that I cannot do it now.

Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0 takes a maximum of 20 minutes per day. I feel it is not difficult to take it up.

Many women I know are taking part in Bikini Body Mommy Challenge 5.0.

There are people who lost good amount of weight with earlier Bikini Body Mommy Challenges.

I personally believe that I can lose weight even without following any strict diet control. Still I am planning to concentrate a bit on portion control and reduced sugar consumption.

I love following Briane Christine. I never get bored with her. She is the founder of the Bikini Body Mommy workout program. Check full details - http://www.bikinibodymommy.com.

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Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL Review

Remember my review post on Asus Zenfone2 Laser phone? Once my kid installed his favorite app 'Talking Tom', he started loving the phone. He enjoys using the phone with Talking Tom and few other kids games installed. Though I do not allow more screen time, I allow him to play with it for sometime. If I take that phone, my kid asks me not to use his phone and cause any damage:)

Last week, I got another exciting opportunity to review a new Asus phone called 'Asus Zenfone Max'. I readily accepted it as my Asus Zenfone 2 Laser is still doing very good even if it is being handled by a small kid.

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Homemade Jelly Recipe with Uncommon Ingredient

Are you bored of common foods? You can please your palates with some uncommon foods if you are ready to take adventure with food. You never hear the word 'boring' from any of the family members if you can make uncommon foods as quite common ones in your home. One such uncommon food that I learned recently is all natural Jelly with Agar Agar.  Many children like jellies. Market is flooded with jellies that are loaded with chemicals. Though it can be made easily at home, it has not yet become a common homemade food. Once you try once at your home, you can enjoy giving homemade natural jellies to your children.

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My #ShareTheLoad experience with Ariel Matic

If one of you are going for a full-time job and another one takes care of the home, the one who stays at home can take the responsibility of laundry. There is no problem with that. With the Ariel Matic, you do not want to strain yourself to remove the stains. Ariel Matic is going to take care of it. Let it be man or woman, you do not want to share the load unless you want to add extra feather in your crown only in this case. But the expectation changes only when it comes to a different case.

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ASUS Combines ‘Max’imum Style With ‘Max’imum Convenience

ASUS Combines ‘Max’imum Style With ‘Max’imum Convenience

-      Launches the all-new Zenfone Max in India at Rs.9,999 onwards

-      Appoints Bollywood superstar, Sonakshi Sinha as its first-ever brand ambassador in the country

-      Unveils its digital-only campaign - #LiveUnplugged featuring Sonakshi Sinha

KEY POINTS

·        Powerful Performance: Octa-core processor, 2GB/ 3GB RAM variations and 32GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB

·        Uncompromising Battery: 5000 mAh battery with OTG cable that turns the Zenfone Max into an innovative charger for other devices

·        Inimitable Style: Sleek, durable and available in three interesting colours, the phone sports an air of luxury and offers heightened personalization

·        Brand Ambassador: A unique association with Sonakshi Sinha entails the superstar being a part of ASUS’ digital campaign, #LiveUnplugged and trying the products prior to the launch to build a stronger end-user connect

India, May 23, 2016: ASUS today launched the advanced version of one of its best-selling smartphones in the country –Zenfone Max. Known for its 5000 mAh battery and stylish looks, the smartphone is meant for users who are always on the move and demand superior performance along with an elegant style. The new Zenfone Max is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core processor and provides the users an option to opt for a 2GB or 3GB RAM. The internal memory of the phone has now been increased to 32GB, in addition to an expandable memory of up to 64GB. Zenfone Max with 2GB RAM is available for Rs. 9,999 and can be pre-ordered on Flipkart while Zenfone Max with 3GB RAM is available for Rs. 12,999 and can be purchased from Amazon, Snapdeal and Flipkart. The 3GB RAM variant will also be available at ASUS Exclusive stores and all other retail stores across India, at a later date.

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Lakme Absolute Products List With Price in India - Our Top 10

Lakme Absolute Products List With Price in India - Our Top 10:

According to Indian women, Lakme is synonymous to beauty. Every woman in an Indian household is bound to have at least one product of Lakme. And to justify this, Lakme also understands women like no other and comes up with exquisite ranges of cosmetics. One such range is the Lakme Absolute. This range provides us with simple, everyday use cosmetics suitable for women across all fields. Here is a list of Top 10 Lakme Absolute products in the Indian Market. We have also given you the list of popular Lakme Absolute products with price in India.

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Chocolate Oats Recipe - Indian Oats Recipe for Kids

Chocolate Oats Recipe - Indian Oats Recipe for Kids:

I myself feel so tough to eat Oats. Then how can I ask my hubby or kid to eat it? I know Oats have various health benefits. That is why, oats has become suddenly popular in every household. Everyone wants to start their day with oats mainly since it reduces cholesterol and helps to lose weight. But, its taste is what keeping me to ignore it. I make Oats upma, Lemon oats and all. I eat them for the sake of health. But my hubby and my little one do not even touch it. I was seriously looking out for a tasty oats recipe to make them to eat. This is how I came up with Chocolate Oats recipe. Chocolate Oats recipe is a simple, tasty and healthy recipe. So, what are you waiting for? Try this easy sweet and chocolate oatmeal recipe tomorrow for your breakfast. It takes just 5 minutes and tastes chocolaty.

You might also like our tasty masala oats recipe.

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My Desserts with a Twist Food Aventure

When it comes to desserts, everyone has a sweet corner. Desserts have the capability to turn your worry into joy. Be it an adult or kid, a simple dessert is enough to change the mood. Even if I am done with a heavy main course, I cannot say no to the desserts.  It is not my fault. We are in a community where desserts are meant to share happiness. If you are arranging a party and inviting guests, your apologies will get accepted if you do not treat them with the main course but never if desserts are not arranged.

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FAB BAG May 2016 Review

FAB BAG May 2016 Review:

The theme of FAB BAG May 2016 is 'The Summer Escapade'. This month Fab bag contains all the necessary products to take care of your skin during this hot summer. As the sun is scorching, a gentle face wash, a non-sweating sunscreen cream and a good night cream are really required. All the 3 products from good brands are available in the May Fab bag. In addition to that, you will also get a dual eyeshadow palette.

FAB BAG May 2016 Products:

Nyassa Tea Tree Face Wash:

If you are someone who is very choosy when it comes to skin care products, you might be already knowing the benefits of tea tree oil for face. This facewash is infused with tea tree oil which might please your skin.

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How to make muffins in pressure cooker - Eggless Whole Wheat Flour Jaggery Muffins

How to make muffins in pressure cooker - Eggless Whole Wheat Flour Jaggery Muffins:

Most of you might already know how much I love to make cake in pressure cooker. I recently tried this whole wheat flour muffins in pressure cooker. This had been in my drafts for a very long time. Since this will be a lengthy post, I was postponing it. Now, I have a reason to sit and write this post which is revealed in the third paragraph. If you are new to baking in pressure cooker, I strongly recommend you to learn how to make a cake in pressure cooker for step by step detailed instructions.

Be it a simple idli dosa batter or chapthi, not everyone succeeds in the first attempt. It might take even 3-4 attempts to learn the tricks of making a perfect dish. The same is applicable for making a cake in pressure cooker too. You might not be able to bake a perfect cake in pressure cooker in your first attempt. But I assure you that you can start making perfect cakes in pressure cooker in few attempts. A lot of friends and readers have already tried my Eggless rava cake cake recipe in pressure cooker. You can check their comments in that post.

I am adding this post in my Healthy After school snacks ideas for kids. It is my 15th recipe in that series.

Now it is time to reveal the reason behind writing this post quite early today. Yesterday, I got a feedback mail from a reader. It is the one which made me to wake up at 5:30 AM today and search this recipe in my drafts to write it. Thanks Pallavi Jain for taking ur precious time to write your feedback to me and I dedicate this post to you:)

Hi Sundari,
                                                                                   
First of all I would like to thank you for sharing the egg less cake recipe that can be prepared in cooker. I am generally not a cake lover but I had the Iyengar's bakery's egg less Rava cake while I travelled to Mumbai for a day. So after returning to Delhi I really wanted to have it again and I started looking for recipes online when I came across your blog which had very easy way of cooking this cake with tips and answers to simple but important questions.

I tried it finally and here are few pictures I am attaching. The texture was bit brittle which is expected but looks like i have added more ghee than required. Next time I can improvise that. Taste wise it was great and quite similar to the one I had in Mumbai. The brown color chunks are chocolate pieces which I had added before baking and because of that cake was stuck at the bottom(lil bit). Overall it was an easy recipe and my family members are going to love it..

Thanks again!!
From,
Pallavi Jain

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Best Sunscreen Lotion in India - Top 10 best sunscreen lotions for Face

Best Sunscreen Lotion in India - Top 10 best sunscreen lotions for Face, Dry skin, and oily skin:

As summer approaches most of us stock up on sunscreen lotions to protect us from the harmful rays. But what we generally miss looking out for is to select a sunscreen lotion suitable for our skin texture with the right SPF. A lotion with the right SPF for our skin protects us from the UV rays and will not lead to breakouts, which happens if we use an SPF that does not suit your skin. Always look at the ingredients on the bottle, just as you would do with any food product because a sunscreen containing zinc and titanium dioxide are said to be long-lasting and effective.

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Life At Ramco - Bloggers Meet

People whoever read my 'About & Contact' Page know about my profession in the past. I had work experience in 2 top IT MNCs in India. IT job meant spending a lot of time in traveling, eating and then sitting in a single place for long hours to work. There was no time to even think about 'ME Time' when I was working. The days were completely hectic and it was hard to live the moments. We used to long for weekends to give enough rest to our body which would never happen in reality. We used to get calls from managers to work even during weekends. I had seen people who go in 'unreachable' mode by some tricky ways just to avoid the calls from workplace:)





The whole perspective was changed when I was invited for a Bloggers meet at Ramco Systems. I was at Ramco Systems for 2 hours and I would say it was completely a fun time. I had no feeling of being in an IT company.  As long as the work is completed on time, employees are allowed to have fun. You do not need to go anywhere outside to have fun. Everything is there at the office itself to keep you entertained.

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Big Bazaar's The Public Holiday Sale - 30 April 2016 to 4 May 2016

Big Bazaar's Public Holiday Sale - Big Bazaar's Way to treat you with Discounts:

Big Bazaar needs no introduction. I am a regular customer for Big Bazaar, Chennai. When I came to know that it is going to come in my native place, I was very happy. I know families who visit Big Bazaar for buying all their home needs including groceries. Big Bazaar never fails to delight its customers with amazing discounts in each and every product.

Big Bazaar has come up with 5 days 'Public Holiday Sale'. It will be a real treat once again for the Big Bazaar customers who love to buy products in discounts. Check out real offers and discounts on wide range of products including Electronic items, Fashion, Home Ware, Kitchen Essentials, decor items, Toys, Groceries, Luggage, Home Fashion, and much more. This amazing and most tempting offer is available at all Big Bazaar stores across India.

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