This week's tips include snack rationing for love, the fat-burning zone, salmon loaf, and weight control software you could use with your diet and fitness program.

• Snacking Solutions
  Weight Control Guide Jennifer Scott presents these snacking problem-solvers for low-fat dieters.

• Marcia's Diet Tip
  York Mints are NOT a high-fat food, in small doses. Mom puts four (4) individually wrapped York Mints into the pantry before she goes to bed. The next day, those are mine. I know that's all I get, and over time I have adjusted to the limit of four. (But she has to hide the bag!) So get your sweetie, child, parent or roommate to ration the sweets to you. (PS: Four York Mints, small size, have 213 calories and 33 fat calories. Not great. But not a diet-killer, either.)

• The Truth About the Fat-Burning Zone
  Important information for anyone doing aerobics, gym, stationary bike or other exercise where a target heart rate is measured.

• Recipe of the Week!
  Huntsville Salmon Loaf
  Buttermilk makes this a healthy recipe, and of course, salmon is always good for you - the fat it contains is beneficial. My mother suggests substituting EggBeaters or something similar for the eggs to make this even better.

• Health RunR Performance Diet
  This is a comprehensive weight loss companion software. It has a nutrient database of 10,000 foods and lets you track both your diet and your exercise as you work toward your goal. The demo is limited but you'll get a good idea from it whether you want to pay the $39.95 to register.