Weight Loss Hint--Belly Fat Fighting Vegetables

Nutrition Hint--Fall Fruits Top The List For Weight Loss

Whether you are sad to say farewell to warm summer breezes or excited for the crisp air of fall, one thing fall brings to the table--great in-season fruit choices.  

Apples and pears (with skin on) are  great way to add extra fiber to your diet.  One large apple gives you  5 grams while 1 large pear gives you 7 grams of fat-fighting fiber.  Fiber is perfect for curbing your appetite, which makes you eat less at meals or when snacking.  Not only do pears and apples provide plenty of fiber, but they are fat free and cholesterol free.    An apple gives 65 calories and a pear about 100 calories, making it a perfect healthy snack or a side dish at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Pair together with low-fat cheese, yogurt, or all natural peanut butter to provide essential amino acids and making it a wholesome and nutritious snack.     

Metabolism Retraining Hint--How To Choose The Best Workout Buddy

A workout buddy is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it's important to find someone who will inspire-not discourage. So make a list of all your exercise-loving friends, then see who fits this criteria, says Andrew Kastor, an ASICS running coach: Can your pal meet to exercise on a regular basis? Is she supportive (not disparaging) of your goals? And last, will your bud be able to keep up with you or even push your limits in key workouts? If you've got someone that fits all three, make that phone call.