If your weight is creeping up, keep an accurate food diary for a week. Weight training builds muscles and therefore increases metabolism. Aerobics burns fat. Try to vary your aerobic routine so you can use different muscle groups to help keep your metabolism up. I have read that foods high in fiber are good for those wanting to shed a few pounds.
Fiber helps lower cholesterol and control blood sugars.
Fiber adds bulk to your diet and helps make you feel full. Many high-fiber foods are low in calories and fat, which helps decrease your total caloric intake. Foods high in fiber include fruits such as apples, strawberries, dried fruit and vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals. Yes, it can, and even when you resume a more normal calorie intake, your metabolism can remain slow for some time. Plus, a diet of only 800 calories is probably going to be deficient in one or more nutrients.