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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.

3 Quick Tips to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

Losing fat and gaining lean muscle is one of the most common goals we hear from Working Against Gravity members. It is also nuanced and unique to each person—your current body composition, goals, exercise routine, and more play into your body’s ability to drop fat and put on muscle.  That being said, there are a few tips that almost everyone can use to start working towards that goal.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Sep 4, 2023

1 min read

5 Tips for Creating a Fall Schedule

Whether your kids are headed back to school, or you’re heading back to full-time or part-time classes, chances are that your fall will be busier than your summer. Organization and time management are essential as more items and events pile on your to-do list (and the same hours in a day to complete them).

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Jun 5, 2023

1 min read

Delicious Keto Breakfast Ideas

The popularity of the ketogenic diet continues to grow in the health and nutrition space. Characterized by high fat intake, a moderate amount of quality protein, and low carb consumption, keto leverages a process called ketosis to fuel the body's energy needs instead of relying on carbohydrates and the glucose they provide. This leads to the use of stored fat as fuel which is the reason for the high-fat component of this approach versus a more traditional macro split.

Team WAG

Team WAG

May 8, 2023

1 min read

What to Eat (and Avoid) During Your Period

“That time of the month” can come with many questions, like what to eat (and avoid) during your period, how to reduce bloating, and what to do about creeping cravings. Here are some tips on how to feel your best during a time many usually don’t.

Emily Camacho

Emily Camacho

Feb 13, 2023

1 min read

Top 10 Macro Counting Questions, Answered

As with any new skill, there is a bit of a learning curve. Lucky for you, we’re here to help! Let’s take a look at some of the most common macro counting questions so you can get up and running as quickly as possible.

Mitch Lockhart

Mitch Lockhart

Feb 6, 2023

1 min read

Low Calorie Protein Bars (That Still Keep You Full)

Today, we’re chatting about what to look for in a low-calorie protein bar if you have weight loss goals and you’re working with fewer macros. In this case, having something reliable to grab is helpful when you need something quick and want to feel full without breaking the calorie bank.

Rachel Holcomb

Rachel Holcomb

Sep 12, 2022

1 min read

Should I Eat If I'm Not Hungry?

You just finished a meal and you still feel hungry or maybe (if you are a macro counter) you might have gone through all your macros and you feel your stomach rumbling at the end of the day. What should you do? Eat? Not eat? Hmmm… Come along for the journey while this question is answered.

Emily Camacho

Emily Camacho

Sep 7, 2022

1 min read

The Best CrossFit Workouts for Weight Loss

Many people get into CrossFit because of their weight loss goals. This begs the question, what are the best CrossFit workouts for weight loss? Are some workout styles more effective in fat burning than others? What about strength building and losing fat at the same time?

Josh Holton

Josh Holton

Jul 19, 2022

1 min read