I’m eating an orange right now as part of an afternoon snack. 4.5 oz orange = approximately 60 calories and 3g of fiber. Compare that to 1 – 8oz glass of OJ = 110 cals and ZERO fiber.

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There are many foods that boost metabolism and burn fat, which can help make your weight loss goals much easier to achieve.

Before we get to those, let’s take a look at how your metabolism works. Your metabolism determines how quickly calories are burned (used as energy) by your body, which determines how quickly you gain or lose weight. When your cells need energy, first carbohydrates are broken down, then fat, then protein. The body converts carbohydrates into glucose that your body uses for energy. Any excess carbohydrates will be stored in fat cells.

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Eating smaller portions is an important part of any weight loss plan, but sometimes it’s challenging to do so. You’re hungry, you want to eat enough to feel satisfied, but those little servings of food on your plate seem too skimpy.

Here are some painless ideas for eating smaller portions while still feeling satisfied:
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Despite what all the fad diets say, there are two basic rules when it comes to losing fat. The first rule is “calories in vs. calories out” — meaning that you need to burn more calories than you eat if you want to lose weight. Taken by itself, what matters is not what you eat but how many calories you eat. The second rule is “quality over quantity” — meaning the quality of the food you eat is much more important than the amount of calories you eat.

So, which rule is right? Or are they both right?
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One bad habit that contributes to weight gain is eating while you’re doing other activities. Hands up if you’ve ever eaten while driving, surfing the ‘net or watching television. And that’s just the start!

There a number of problems when it comes to this sort of multi-tasking. The sooner you break this habit, the sooner the weight will come off.
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If you think you have to make huge sacrifices to lose weight, think again. Sure, you want to eat unhealthy food less often, but you can still eat foods you love. One strategy is to make smaller, more subtle changes to your food habits — changes so small, you don’t really notice the difference.

Here are seven easy ways to cut calories and not even notice:
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With most weight loss plans, there is a real danger of getting bored with the food choices. Somehow unhealthy food is so much more exciting, isn’t it? Hmm, a fresh green salad, or a big plate of fried chicken with all the fixings? No question as to which makes your mouth water more! Obviously, if you want to stick to a healthy eating plan for the rest of your life, you’ve got to find ways to make your meals and snacks as exciting and tantalizing as your former guilty pleasures. But how?

Below are three great ways to spice up your meals on a weight loss plan:
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Protein is essential to the body for many reasons, including repairing and building muscle, strengthening the immune system, and promoting healthy heart function. Unfortunately, if you lose weight by reducing your calorie intake too low, you may not be getting enough protein and you’ll end up losing muscle instead of fat. Most active adults require between 50 and 70 grams of protein daily.

If you don’t get enough protein and you want to turn that around, take a look at this list of high protein diet foods:
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Knowing your numbers when it comes to nutrition can go a long way to helping you lose weight and get fit. Whether it’s calorie counting or making sure you get enough vitamins and minerals, food is fuel for you body. So, why not make sure you body is getting the right amount — and the best kind — of fuel.

I’ve put together the nutrition tools and calculators you can find at FitWatch:
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Weight loss is not just about seeing a smaller number on the scale or wearing clothes in a smaller size — it’s all about learning how to take better care of your body and improve your health. There are so many healthy eating advantages even beyond weight loss, however. Take a look at some of the biggest advantages below:

#1 – More energy.

Being undernourished makes you feel exhausted, weak, and sluggish. Having tons of energy and feeling strong is just one of many healthy eating advantages. Imagine waking up each morning and eagerly getting out of bed to start your day. Imagine having plenty of energy to carry you through the day, no matter how busy it is. Imagine going to bed each night feeling proud of all you accomplished during the day, and feeling like you still have energy to spare. By the way, your quality of sleep is better when you eat healthy too, so you wake up feeling refreshed instead of foggy-headed and still tired.
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