3 Protein Mistakes You Could Be Making.

Whatever your workout goals are, protein is one of the most important nutrients when it comes to building lean muscle and boosting your metabolism. 

Although many prefer to eat their protein, for some, the ease and convenience of mixing a protein shake at snack time or immediately post-workout makes them an obvious choice. If you are new to working out and want to fuel up with cost-effective protein shakes, here are three easily made mistakes you should avoid, according to Innermost's resident nutritionist, Laura Tilt.

5 Common Weightlifting Myths That Need To Be Debunked.

When you take a look around the weight room, men almost always take up the space. We've been conditioned to believe that guys like to pump weights while women go for a run or do yoga. 

This is a dangerous stereotype to believe; there are some serious benefits to be earned from lifting weights on the regular, especially if you're a woman. Whether you're trying to lose weight or grow some lean muscle, it's time to get friendly with that barbell. Let's start by debunking some common myths.

Myth 1: Weightlifting Makes You Bulk Up

"Most women don't have enough testosterone production in their body to put on huge muscle gains and 'get big,'" explained Lauren Clare, personal trainer and certified holistic health coach. That's because women have way less testosterone in their systems than men do (20 times less, to be exact), and testosterone is one of the primary hormones that promotes muscle growth. So when you see those big, bulky guys at the gym, don't panic, because it's not physically possible for you to turn into the Hulk from a strength-training routine.

Similarly, Clare discourages us from believing the photos you might see in bodybuilding magazines. The buff women you are seeing are taking supplements and training extremely hard. You won't end up anything like that, even if you lift weights several times a week.

3 Ways Mindful Eating Can Help You Stay Slim

Really like this video about mindful eating. So easy to eat in front of the TV, phone and computer.

What do you think?

The Number One Weight Loss Tool That We All Have.

I definitely don't judge anyone for this. I am with you. You name it, I've tried it. But through that, I've come to one simple conclusion: amongst all the detoxes and Keto and blood group diets and intermittent fasting, we've forgotten one simple thing, which is common sense.

Because weight loss is such a big business, we have been bombarded with so much complicated information (and in some cases, absolute bullsh*t) that we have forgotten to trust the very basic advice we all learned as kids: don't be greedy. Go outside and play. Get a good night's sleep. Always eat your greens!

From The Body Coach's 90-day plan to the Whole 30 to Weight Watchers, I'm just as guilty as anyone of looking to others for guidance when it comes to diet. I am not someone who is easily able to self-moderate. The whole "eat less, move more" concept is not news to me, but putting it into practice without extra structure and accountability is something I find difficult.  

5 Diet Trends That May Have Health Benefits But May Not Help Your Weight Loss Plan

Here are five examples of diet trends you’ve probably read about, but might not have realized that the science behind them is a tad iffy at present, whether it’s a lack of any research or lack of research that can be applied to you.

 Although some of them might have health benefits, the jury is still out on whether they should be considered a viable weight-loss tool.

1. Activated Charcoal

Your wellness-trend obsessed pal might be Instagramming the heck out of bottles of inky-black lemonade or chia ice cream made with activated charcoal, but you may want to think twice before jumping on the charcoal bandwagon.

It’s touted as a way to “detox” your body, but the research supporting any health benefits — much less weight-loss benefits — of activated charcoal is scant.  

Consider These 4 Things Before You Try The Latest Weight Loss Trend.

Let’s be honest: You aren’t likely to click on a snooze-inducing headline like “Eat More Vegetables and Protein, Less Fat and Sugar to Lose Weight.”

Which is why health and wellness sites are always on the lookout for the next hot, new trend, like drinking black, mucky lemonade filled with charcoal or gulping down tablespoons of coconut oil. But the desire for that shock factor may end up misleading readers with sensationalized headlines and oversimplified conclusions.

“The media tends to blow up a research study and create headlines that target people’s fears,” says Krista Haynes, R.D., and nutrition manager at Beachbody.

Another problem with weight-loss trend stories is that there are too many bold, generalized recommendations based on little solid scientific evidence, says Lisa Hayim of thewellnecessities.com, M.S., R.D., nutritionist based in Great Neck, N.Y.  

10 Superfoods That Help You Lose Weight.

Quick video showing some superfoods that help with losing weight. Hope you find it useful?


Related: Quick Guide To Foods That May Help You Lose Weight.