Come, sit up in the treehouse with Tom and I and overlook the vivid autumn colors that come and fade so swiftly.  

We have so much to talk about - as holidays loom in our near future, as well as a new year. Have you got your low fat latte' in hand? Good! Let's chat....

With the holidays clicking at our heels, we need to prepare NOW for what lies ahead to prevent diet damage.

Although the holidays officially transpire on two or three days, most of us spend the entire months of October through December celebrating. So keep that thought in mind as we move forward...

During the fall months, fall into some different taste trends. Experiment with winter squash which begins to make an appearance in early fall.  We especially love acorn squash and butternut squash. Apples also make a luscious, healthy fall treat, as does Pumpkin Soup which may be enjoyed either cold or hot.  Try roasting a few chestnuts over your first campfire of the season.  Chestnuts are ultra low in calories.

Keep in mind that food intake impacts the numbers on your weight scales more than any other factor related to dieting.  Activity plays its most important role in keeping the body fit and works to fortify endurance. Activity level greatly impacts lifespan, as well as quality of life.

A few things that Tom and I adore about fall are: we are greeted by Mother Nature with cooler temperatures, bright explosive colors in foliage, and sharper night skies.  It's the most wonderful time of year for one to interact with nature. Animals are busy, scurrying about in preparation for winter, birds are migrating south to warmer plains, and we humans are batting down the hatches to snug-in for the colder months that lie ahead.  It's the best time of year to get out and experience nature.  Be sure and take the kids along for a journey they will never forget!  Autumn hikes rock!

Always get your doctor's thumb's up before tackling strenuous activity. Being overweight puts the body at a higher risk for health issues, including injury - and you don't want to kill yourself trying to get healthy!

Relaxation Time is as essential as Activity Time when dieting.  Read a thrilling book while sipping warm tea, create a masterpiece by working on a Paint-by-Number OR visit your local craft store and buy a canvas and paints to climb to a broader spectrum.  Knitting, sewing, crocheting, quilting, playing chess or electronic games, watching a bit of television, going to the movies - and yes, even cooking are all fabulous ways to unwind and add richness to your life while dieting.

Enjoy autumn, enjoy your diet - and be sure to brush up on your diet motivation and willpower as you prepare for the holidays ahead by sifting through the articles at Diet Bites. We hope that you will drop by for our Winter Fireside diet chat!  Good luck, good journey, and good dieting our dear friend....

Watch yourself climbing down from the treehouse - and oh my, what is Michael doing up here?

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