Getting the

by Jennifer Nespoli features editor

So you still can't fit into those jeans? Or maybe you can fit into your jeans without a problem, but it's your bathing suit that has you concerned. With spring approaching and summer not far away, now is ·a good time to focus on getting and staying fit.

Whether you want to lose weight or just keep yourself healthy, nutrition is a big part of how you

French fries: Tempting or toxic? They make our tastebuds water and our stomachs cringe. They are not part of a healthy diet. feel. The foods you eat and the way you eat them can make a bigger difference than you thought. Everyone knows to watch their fat intake and maintain a balanced diet, but there are other factors that play into a healthy lifestyle.

Here are some tips on how to stay healthy while still enjoying your meals and keeping yourself fit.

Rather than eating two or three big meals a day, it is better to eat four or five smaller meals. Smaller meals are easier to bum off; therefore, less calories and carbohydrates are stored away as fat.