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“Should I eat when I’m not hungry?” “I know I was under my protein macros all week, but I was just so full at the end of the day.” “The numbers you gave me are just SO much more than I normally eat - I can’t imagine eating all that food and still losing weight!” If you’ve been coaching clients for a while, you’ve likely heard something similar to one of these statements.

Here is the secret to creating the perfect nutrition plan for your client: what is “perfect” for them is the plan that meets them where they’re at. The “perfect” plan takes more than just the numbers into account. Here is why.

Is tracking macros lifelong, or are there other options? Discover the difference between intuitive & intentional eating & which one best suits your lifestyle.

It’s natural for people to want an easy button. Following the path of least resistance is a really intelligent way of approaching things. And there’s no exception when it comes to nutrition, weight loss and wellness.

The backbone of successful and sustainable results is to have a successful and sustainable routine.

If you are unable to track your food for some reason, that’s okay. Part of the journey of working with a nutrition coach is learning valuable skills that go beyond just entering your food into an app and attempting to hit your target macros.

This week on WAG Q&As, we're going to be answering some common questions that were asked by members of our Facebook groups who want some help with their nutrition.

One of the absolute best features of the premium MyFitnessPal account is that you can set specific macronutrients, rather than just aiming for a ballpark percentage like with the free version of the app.

The foundation of Working Against Gravity’s nutrition coaching is tracking macros. From there, we coach you to create better eating and lifestyle habits.

Counting macronutrients means having the freedom and flexibility to eat the food that you love. Getting caught up in the magic of fitting your favorite foods into your daily routine means we often forget about the importance of micronutrients.

How would we feel if we let love and growth drive change rather than fear and negative self talk?

Tracking macros is a useful tool for fat loss because it allows you to structure your caloric intake based on your goals. But what else does it give you?