Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
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
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
It’s not the most fun topic to talk about — stress-eating. We’ve all been there… What if you could break that cycle?
Emily Camacho
Apr 14, 2022
You have more control over your metabolism than you think. Learn the different pieces of your metabolism and how each impacts weight loss and overall health.
Ali Macy
Apr 5, 2022
How can you get the most out of your time with your online nutrition coach? What should you be talking about with him/her? How do you ensure you squeeze out every ounce of knowledge during this time and create an effective experience? What is the secret!?
Emily Camacho
Mar 2, 2022
The CrossFit Open is an exciting time whether you’re new to the game or have been at it for a while. At WAG Nutrition, we’ve coached hundreds of clients through one of the most popular CrossFit community events so naturally, we have some advice to give.
Ali Macy
Feb 14, 2022
Whether it is getting healthier, losing weight, making weight for a competition, getting stronger, optimizing performance, or improving gut health (just to name a few goals we see here at WAG), learning to love “The Process” is one of the things that will help you get there.
Anna Winton
Feb 2, 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
The term “mindset” is often used in nutrition coaching. While it might sound a bit “woo woo” at first, much research suggests that mindset plays a huge role in your ability to make nutritional changes.
Nicola Spencer
Dec 20, 2021
The question, “What should I eat to support my immune system?” can be answered with one big word that describes a very small dietary element: micronutrients. Micronutrients play an important role in supporting your immune system. And hey, if a healthier immune system means not missing out on time in the gym or with family and friends and spending less time in the medicine aisle of the grocery store, it’s worth prioritizing, right?
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Dec 9, 2021
We know that you want to go into and come out of your Thanksgiving dinner feeling successful and proud of your decisions while still enjoying the foods and people you love. So, we’re sharing three common Thanksgiving nutrition mistakes we see so you can see them coming and head into your celebration with a plan.
Emily Camacho
Nov 24, 2021
Calories, macros, grams, ounces…OH MY! What is the difference between calories and macros and why is counting one often more effective than the other? How do grams and ounces play into this whole thing?
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Sep 30, 2021
