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Want to know how fruit fits into a healthy diet? It’s a valid question! After all, it’s absolutely possible to lose weight eating fruit…and GAIN weight eating fruit!  This is an area of focus for our 1-on-1 Coaching clients , but we’re gonna tell you everything you need to know below too. How much fruit should you be eating? Let us help you decide! Today we’ll help you determine how much fruit, and what kind of fruit, you should be eating.  Here’s what we’ll cover to answer the question, “Is eating Fruit healthy?” Is fruit good for you? Is the sugar in fruit bad for you? Is eating fruit good for weight loss? Is fruit juice healthy?  Should I eat dried fruit? Is canned fruit healthy? Calorie content of the most popular fruit. Building a healthy plate (next steps).  If you’re curious about where fruits and other foods such as potatoes fall on the “healthy eating” spectrum, you should check out the Nerd Fitness Diet guide and cheat sheet. It’s a le...

If you’re looking to run your first 5K, you’ve come to the right place.  In today’s guide, we’ll cover common questions – and 5 mistakes – about the Couch to 5K program : What is Couch to 5K? Why is the Couch to 5K plan so popular? Does Couch to 5K actually work?  “Will I lose weight with Couch to 5K?” (Mistake #1) “Do I even like running?” (Mistake #2) “Am I healthy enough to run a 5K?” (Mistake #3) How to start (Couch to 5K Schedule and PDF) “How do I not hurt myself running a 5K?” (Mistake #4)  10 tips and tricks for running a 5K. “What do I do after Couch to 5K?” (Mistake #5) “What if I own a futon? Can I still do Couch to 5K?” Before we jump in… If you’re interested in running a 5k (which you are, ’cause you’re here) you may want to try our new app! It contains a fun adventure that will take you from sitting on your couch to running a full 5k – with plenty of benchmarks in between for you to find your groove. No guesswork needed, just tie your shoes...