Sometimes it may feel like weight loss is a battle you just can't seem to win. Keep the hope; everybody needs help sometimes. Eating the right foods can be just what you need to increase your weight loss. These nutritional superheroes can help give you strength to fight fat.

• Olive Oil Contrary to what the untrained mind might assume, fat is necessary in a fat loss diet. Your body needs fat for fuel and it plays a role in digestion and absorbing nutrients. Healthy fats can help to drop your LDL cholesterol numbers and raise your HDL cholesterol. Add some olive oil to your life. Extra-virgin olive oil can even help with muscle soreness. It's a great source of anti-inflammatory antioxidants and a specific fatty acid called oleic acid which helps promote a feeling of fullness. No need to starve to lose weight.
  
  
• Leafy Greens They may not be your favorite healthy food, but they just might be the most beneficial to your weight loss goals. Diets mean eating less calories, but they don't have to mean less food. You can just about eat as much leafy greens as you want and never gain a pound. Spinach, romaine lettuce, and spring mix are a great addition to your diet to help you feel full. This will help you feel more satisfied and less likely to binge on unhealthy foods later. They are also good sources of carotenoids that help fight free radical damage and aid in post-workout recovery. This is one food you simply can't get enough of.
  
  
• Eggs There really is not enough to say about eggs. If there could be an award for best protein ever, eggs would the hands down winner. Egg whites are the leanest source of protein you can get and the lowest in calories. If you aren't a fan of protein yet, here's why you should be. Protein is the building block of muscle. It is less likely to be stored as fat than carbohydrates and it helps you feel full all day. It helps you maintain muscle which gives you shape and helps you burn more calories. Protein is definitely something you want. Also, eating the yolk can get you Vitamin D which can positively affect performance and strength. Add 4 egg whites and one yolk to your breakfast to start your day off fit.
  
  
• Balsamic Vinegar Finally, a salad dressing that you can use enough of to taste. Rarely will you ever hear salad dressing advocated as having a positive effect on weight loss. The most you're going to get is a less horrible, low fat version. Balsamic vinegar is the exception. Throw some on your leafy greens to boost the activity of genes that promote fat burning and fuel your workouts by enhancing glycogen synthesis.
  
  
• Beans Forgetting the childhood song about the occasionally flatulent effects of beans, let's focus on the positive here. Beans have disease-fighting antioxidants, soluble fiber that helps lower your cholesterol, complex carbs and B vitamins that help you use nutrients most effectively. They're also a great source of protein. Plus, beans taste good.