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

The Best Foods To Eat On Your Refeed Day

Refeed days can be a strategic part of many nutrition plans. Refeed days are designed to boost metabolism, replenish energy stores, and provide some mental relief that comes with a continuous caloric deficit.

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Aug 13, 2024

1 min read

The Benefits of Including Herbs and Spices in Your Diet

Herbs and spices might be small, but they’re highly nutritious. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A sprinkle here and a dash there can significantly boost the nutritional value of your meals without adding extra calories. Let’s explore the advantages of incorporating these aromatic wonders into daily meals.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jul 29, 2024

1 min read

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

Nicola Spencer

Jul 23, 2024

1 min read

How to Follow Your Nutrition Plan While Traveling

Tracking macros while traveling presents unique—but manageable—challenges. In today’s episode of Lunch & Learn, WAG RDNs share their favorite tips for following your nutrition plan when you hit the road for work or pleasure. 

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jul 17, 2024

1 min read

Foods for Better Hair and Skin

We’ve all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." Skin and hair need the right fuel to stay strong and radiant. Here are a few simple lifestyle and nutrition tweaks that can give your skin and hair an extra beauty boost.

Miranda Stiehm

Miranda Stiehm

Jul 16, 2024

1 min read

Good Foods vs Bad Foods: You Aren't What You Eat

Have you ever caught yourself thinking in terms of “good foods” vs. “bad foods”? If so, you’re not alone. This can become a harmful way to think about what you put in your body. Here are some ways to notice that thought pattern and begin retraining your brain.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Jul 10, 2024

1 min read

How to Get Better at Estimating Your Food: 7 Tips to Try

Estimating your food intake has a time and place. Maybe you’re just getting started tracking your macros and need to simplify things. Or, maybe you’re on a fun family vacation and want to log your meals without putting everything you eat on a food scale. No matter what, improving your food estimation skills is vital to long-term macro tracking (and general nutrition) success.

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Jul 9, 2024

1 min read

Is Nutrition or Exercise Better for Weight Loss?

The never-ending debate: nutrition versus exercise for weight loss. Which is better to focus on? And, is there a “right” in between? Nutrition and exercise both play a role in weight loss. This article will clarify common misconceptions regarding nutrition versus exercise for weight loss and give evidence-based insights about what works for lasting results.

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Jun 26, 2024

1 min read