This plan is a little higher in healthy fats and lower in carbs than the pear's. Heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, found in nuts, avocados, and olive oil, has been shown to decrease inflammation, which has been linked to disease, while increasing your body's ability to burn fat. Carbohydrates, even the whole-grain kind, raise insulin levels in the body.
"Apples are already prone to having high blood sugar -- which can be a precursor to diabetes and heart disease -- so they need to watch their carb intake," Cochran says.
She recommends a diet of about 40 percent carbs, so roughly 600 calories for a woman eating 1,500 daily. Look for fiber-rich, complex carbs, like beans, fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
Fiber slows the digestion of sugar and lowers insulin and cholesterol levels, Dr. Savard explains.
Working out is also crucial because it can rev up your metabolism and increase your calorie burn. Doing a lot of crunches, while great for strengthening ab muscles, isn't going to get rid of any extra inches around your middle.
To do that, Dorfman recommends at least three 40-minute cardio sessions a week -- running, biking, or swimming -- to help build lean muscles in your lower body and balance the top half.
Twice a week, do some total-body strength training to help tighten your core and burn flab.
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