Low carb diets are out, high protein ones are in

It wasn't too long ago that carbs were largely regarded as the waistline's enemy. These days, however, thinking has changed -- it's not that carbs are bad for us, it's that protein is good for us. Protein has been shown to decrease appetite and increase energy. And unlike carbs, which are often stored as fat if not burned off, protein goes to your muscles.

That said, don't go out and order the biggest steak on the menu. Lean protein is the way to go, from sources like fish, skinless chicken breasts, low-fat cottage cheese, tofu, eggs, milk, nuts or even a slice of whole wheat bread!

I've recently upped my protein and I've felt pretty energetic ever since! What about you? How do you get your protein?