That's Fit

An easy way to lose weight is to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Produce is famous for jamming massive amounts of vitamins, nutrients and fiber into very few calories. With most produce, you can consume lots of food for a very low caloric price. More bang for your buck that is!

I ask my personal training clients to try to include at least five meals per week consisting of pure produce. No meat. No grains. Most folks eat at least 21 meals per week, so this five meal plan doesn't deter anyone from getting enough protein. What it does do though, is get them to try new fruits and learn new ways to turn veggies into a meal.

Another benefit to this effort is that by keeping a few meals to just produce, you will more than likely be cutting quite a bit of calories out of the day. Over time, the more you rely on fruits and vegetables for snacks and meals, the more likely you'll be to achieve and maintain your ideal weight.

Gallery: Change five meals a week!

This doesn't have to be complicated. I, for example, am addicted to throwing a massive bowl of frozen broccoli florets in the microwave and covering it with marinara sauce. Easy? Yes! Delicious? Yes! Low in fat and calories? Absolutely! So...next time you're in the grocery store, hit the produce section hard. Be creative, try something new, and then prepare to buy a smaller belt!