Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in health and fitness: How do I gain muscle and lose fat at the same time? Some people phrase it differently, asking, “How do I replace fat with muscle?”or “can I gain muscle while losing fat?” and wonder how much to eat to lose fat and gain muscle. We’re here today to answer these questions!
Ali Macy
Apr 28, 2025
If you’re hungry while in a calorie deficit, this one is for you! Brittany and Alex, WAG’s resident RDNs, are back with their favorite tips for getting more volume in your meals and actually feeling full while losing body fat.
Team WAG
Jul 3, 2024
As a nutrition coach, one of the questions friends and family ask me most is, “Why can’t I lose weight?”. It’s a common question and not all surprising since the process of weight loss is complex and has a lot of variables.
Nicola Spencer
Jun 13, 2024
How to lower body fat percentage is a common question that often brings a sense of worry. We offer some answers related to your diet and exercise routines.
Ali Macy
Apr 2, 2024
Find yourself asking, “Do I need to workout more to lose weight?”. If so, you’re not alone and we’ve got you covered. The answer may surprise you!
Team WAG
Oct 16, 2023
Learn how stress affects weight loss and our need-to-know stress-relieving techniques to keep you tracking toward your health and body composition goals.
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Aug 21, 2023
Whether you’re new to macro tracking or have been at it for a while, you’ve likely thought to yourself, “do I need to track macros to lose weight?” or, “Do I have to track macros forever?”
Ali Macy
Jul 3, 2023
Lean. Shredded. Ripped. These are all great targets and words to put on your vision board, but what's your plan? How are you actually going to get there?
Bo Buser
Sep 19, 2022
Many people come to WAG Nutrition wanting to know how many calories they need to lose weight. Then, when they get the initial macros from their coach, they wonder “how do you calculate macros?” or how to calculate a calorie deficit. Use this calorie calculator guide as a jumping-off point.
Ali Macy
May 3, 2022
If you’ve ever wondered something like… “Should I bulk, cut or maintain my weight?” “What is bulking, anyway?” “How can I reverse diet without gaining weight?” “How does weight maintenance work?” Or, “How do I cut weight and still feel my best?” ...this article is for you.
Anna Winton
Jan 18, 2022
In the last several years, surveys have found that almost half of American adults are trying to lose weight. So chances are high that weight loss has been a goal of yours sometime in the recent past.
Katie Holmes
Sep 4, 2019
That’s a good question — and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Alcohol consumption is up for debate in the macro counting community.
Dani Sheriff
Mar 13, 2017
