As a weight loss coach, I am asked frequently by many different people how to lose weight and keep it off. And no matter who it is, no one likes my answer. You see, nutrition is about 80% of the formula to losing weight and getting into shape. And people just have a hard time controlling what they put in their mouth.

Today, I am going to give you some valuable nutritional tips that will have you shedding those unwanted pounds in a hurry. First, you must eat at least 5 balanced and healthy meals per day. This will boost your metabolic rate greatly, causing your body to burn more fat.

Second, you should eat grapefruits. Grapefruits have an enzyme that actually destroys fat cells. If you want, you can eat several grapefruits per day. Now, watch how much fat melts of your body in the coming weeks. Many of my weight loss clients have seen great weight loss success with eating grapefruits.

Third, have at least three green salads per day. Make sure that each salad consists at least four different fibrous vegetables, such as spinach, romaine lettuce, broccoli, green beans, kale, parsley, and cucumbers. The more fiber that you eat the more weight you will lose. Fiber has very few calories. It will actually take you more calories to digest the salads, than the salad contains itself. Plus, fibrous foods keep you full. In addition, eating fiber also keeps you regular, which helps also speed up your metabolism. Most of my weight loss clients now eat two to three salads each and every day. They swear by it now. And I am sure you will too.

My fourth nutritional tip is a secret strategy that very few people know, organic apple cider. Apple cider attacks fat cells, causing you to lose fat at a much faster rate. Take a tablespoon of apple cider before each meal and in a few weeks you will see your body getting leaner. As part of my weight loss program, I have my clients take organic apple cider on a regular basis.

And last, but certainly not least, you should eat apples. Remember the phrase, "an apple a day keeps the doctor a way"? Well, it is very true. Apples are an amazing source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. An apple actually has ten thousand phytonutrients that will promote fat loss and health.

Follow these five nutritional tips consistently, along with proper exercise, and you are going to see a big difference in your body in the next few weeks. One thing you must be sure to do is to be consistent with your diet and to exercise on a daily basis. This is a must. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush out fatty acids and toxins.