A Guide to Macro Tracking for Beginners
Not all calories are created equal! Learn the difference between protein, carbs and fats and the basics of counting macros.
Mitch Lockhart
Jan 8, 2025
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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
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We lead busy lives, working relentlessly to keep our heads above water. That being said, humans are meant to be busy. We’re capable of achieving a LOT in one day, but a lack of self-care makes that harder than it should be.
Team WAG
Sep 2, 2024
How to Count Macros for Weight Loss An In-Depth Guide
Get an in-depth look at how to count macros and calculate your own macros for weight loss. Learn how to lose weight without negatively impacting your performance or recovery.
Ali Macy
Jul 9, 2024
Cold Meal Prep: No-Cooking-Required Options to Grab at the Grocery Store
Whether you're traveling, have a busy week at work, or would rather spend your limited free time outside of the kitchen, there is likely going to be a time in your life when you need to keep things as simple as possible.
Ali Macy
Jun 3, 2024
7 Signs You Need a Diet Break
A diet break may seem counterintuitive - why would you need a diet break when you still have weight loss goals to achieve? Does taking a diet break reverse all of the progress you made?
Ali Macy
Mar 5, 2024
Macro-Friendly Menu Items from Popular Chain Restaurants
This list of macro-friendly menu items from popular chain restaurants will help you navigate your next road trip like a macro-tracking pro!
Team WAG
Sep 28, 2023
Do I Need to Track Macros to Lose Weight?
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
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
Feb 6, 2023
WAG Holiday Nutrition Guide: Your Healthy Holiday
We have created the WAG Holiday Nutrition Guide—to help you have a fantastic season, while still staying healthy.
Ali Macy
Dec 5, 2022
Macro-Friendly Costco Foods: WAG Favorites
Who doesn’t love saving money, buying in bulk and bringing tons of macro-friendly Costco foods home to help you hit your macros?
Ali Macy
Jul 11, 2022
MacrosFirst Tutorials: WAG Nutrition Ultimate Playlist
MacrosFirst is our favorite app for counting macros over here at Working Against Gravity! Because it is the macro tracking app we recommend to our members, we created a big list of MacrosFirst tutorials to make the tracking process as quick and easy as possible.
Chris Bossom
Jul 1, 2022
Should I Weigh Food Before or After Cooking?
Should I weigh my food before cooking? Does frozen food weigh more? How important is it to hit your macros anyway? Here are the answers you're looking for!
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Apr 25, 2022