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Nutrition

6 Reasons for Bloating (and Simple Solutions to Finally Feel Good)

Bloating is the unwelcome guest that crashes your workout, ruins your confidence in your favorite jeans, and leaves you feeling sluggish and uncomfortable. If you're working hard towards your weight loss and performance goals, bloating can be incredibly frustrating. You're eating "right " and hitting the gym, but still, that uncomfortable, puffed-up feeling persists.

Team WAG

Apr 21, 2025

1 min read

Weight Loss

Reverse Dieting: How to Increase Calories Without Gaining Weight

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of dieting to maintain a lean physique, you might be missing out on some serious gains – both in muscle and energy. Today, we're diving deep into the world of reverse dieting strategy to help you break free from restrictive eating and unlock your full potential.

Ali Macy

Apr 16, 2025

1 min read

Weight Loss

The Best Bedtime Snacks for Weight Loss and Muscle Recovery

You've probably heard that eating before bed is a big no-no if you're trying to lose weight or improve your performance in the gym. But what if we told you that choosing the right foods before your head hits the pillow could help you reach your goals?

Team WAG

Apr 14, 2025

1 min read

Nutrition

Alternatives to Macro Tracking: Creative Ways to Build Consistency Without Counting Your Macros

There is a time and place for precisely tracking everything you eat. There is also a time and place for finding alternatives to macro tracking that allow you to feel accountable for your nutrition choices without the extra math, planning, and phone apps.

Andi Petty

Oct 15, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

High-Protein Meal Prep Recipes

Ready to hit your daily protein target without pounding shakes, loading your dinner plate with a nauseating amount of chicken, or spending hours in the kitchen? Here is your one-stop-shop guide for high-protein meal prep ideas.

Ali Macy

Oct 1, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

A Nutrition Coach's Tips to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Meals

Eating vegetables is essential for maintaining good health. Plus, crunching on fresh veggies can add texture and variety to your meals! But if that thought doesn’t excite you, you’re not alone...

Amy Cimo

Sep 23, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

Feeling Inflamed? Eating More of These Foods Will Help

Chronic inflammation can be a silent saboteur, wreaking havoc on your body and making you feel less than your best. Luckily, your kitchen might hold the key to soothing those fiery internal flare-ups.

Team WAG

Sep 3, 2024

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Should I Eat Protein at Night? Eating & Sleeping for Recovery

We need protein for maintaining and building muscle. Let’s talk specifically about the importance of protein intake for recovery while you sleep.

Ali Macy

Aug 12, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

How to Minimize Your Hunger and Maximize Your Results

Calorie deficits can be tough. Higher hunger, lower energy, and decreased mood are just a few of the more obvious side effects of eating fewer calories than you expend. 

Ali Macy

Aug 1, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

Should I Undereat the Day After Overeating? What WAG Nutrition Coaches Say

Using methods like tracking macros or counting calories for weight loss is very effective. It’s one of our favorite ways to educate members about food intake and help them reach their goals.

Team WAG

Jul 24, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

What is Flexible Dieting and is it Right for You?

Whether you’re a nutrition coach or have weight loss or performance goals, you’ve likely tried various diets and methods of eating. Maybe you’ve heard of flexible dieting but are still asking, “What is flexible dieting anyway?” If so, this one’s for you!

Nicola Spencer

Jul 23, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

9 Signs You're Not Eating Enough (Athlete Fueling Tips from an RDN)

So, you want to lose weight and perform better in the gym? Although it’s tempting to slash calories and increase training volume and intensity, burning the candle at both ends can do more harm than good in getting you to your performance and aesthetic goals. 

Brittany Werner

Jul 2, 2024

1 min read