Frequently Asked Questions

Most diets give you a rigid plan and leave you on your own to follow it. WAG is the opposite — you get a real human coach who adapts your plan week by week based on what's actually happening in your life. There are no forbidden foods, no meal plans to follow perfectly, and no one-size-fits-all approach. Your coach adjusts your macros as your body changes, helps you navigate vacations and holidays, and keeps you accountable when motivation dips. That's why WAG has helped over 30,000 people build lasting results — it's not a diet, it's a skill you build with expert support.

All three plans include a personalized macro prescription, 24/7 messaging with your coach, data tracking in our Seismic app, and a new member packet. Here's what sets them apart:

Essentials ($179/mo) — Weekly check-ins with your coach. Great for new and experienced macro trackers who want consistent guidance.

Plus ($219/mo) — Everything in Essentials, plus monthly video calls with your coach. Best if you're new to tracking, want to reach your goals as quickly as possible. or prefer a more personal face to face connection with your coach.

-Lite ($99/mo) — Two check-ins per month instead of four. Designed for experienced macro trackers who need less frequent guidance. Limited availability.

All plans are available month-to-month with no commitment, or you can save with a prepaid 3, 6, or 12-month membership.

Yes! When you commit to a 3, 6, or 12-month membership upfront, you'll lock in a lower monthly rate. For example, a 12-month Essentials membership is $129/mo compared to $179/mo on the month-to-month plan — a savings of $600 over the year. Prepaid memberships auto-renew at the end of each term unless you cancel before the renewal date.

After signing up, you'll complete an in-depth questionnaire covering your goals, lifestyle, training, dietary preferences, and dieting history. From there, our Director of Coaching will match you with a coach whose specialties align with your needs — or if you have a specific coach in mind, you can request them directly.

Most members receive their coach introduction and personalized macro prescription within a few days of completing their questionnaire.

If at any point you feel like your coach isn't the right fit, no worries — just send us an email and we'll get you matched with someone new.

Most members start noticing changes in energy, hunger management, and workout performance within the first 2-4 weeks. Visible body composition changes typically follow within the first 1-3 months, depending on your starting point and goals. The longer you work with your coach, the more refined your approach becomes — members who stay 6+ months often see the most dramatic and sustainable transformations. Results vary based on consistency, adherence, and individual factors.

All coaching communication happens through Seismic, WAG's proprietary coaching platform available on iOS, Android, and web. Seismic is your all-in-one coaching hub — it's where you'll message your coach, complete check-ins, and track your weight, macros, measurements, and progress photos. All your data, conversations, and progress live in one place.

Every membership includes 24/7 messaging with your coach, so you can reach out anytime. Check-in frequency depends on your plan:

Essentials — Weekly check-ins + 24/7 messaging

Plus — Weekly check-ins + 24/7 messaging + monthly video calls

Lite — Two check-ins per month + 24/7 messaging

Individual video calls are also available for additional purchase on any plan.

There is no limit on how often your coach changes your macros, no matter which membership you choose. In each check-in, you'll share an in-depth summary of your week, and if macro changes are necessary to keep you working towards your goals, your coach will communicate the changes with you.

Tracking macros is a great way to learn what is in your food and what works best for your body. But, we understand that it may not be for everyone, especially if you’re just starting your nutrition journey.

Our coaching software—Seismic—allows your coach to turn tracking metrics (like macros) on and off based on what you choose to focus on together. In other words: you don’t have to track macros to be successful on the WAG program.

Are you wondering if you can succeed with WAG if you’re vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or just a picky eater? You can! We choose your macros, and you choose your food. Your coach will give you personalized recommendations based on your dietary preferences to help you feel confident hitting your targets and reaching your goals.

We don’t write workouts or provide fitness programming, but your nutrition goals will align with your activity level and fitness goals! Your coach will want to know about your workout frequency and how you feel in and out of the gym so they can adjust your program accordingly.

Come one, come all! We coach people of all shapes, sizes, and lifestyles. Our program is custom-built around you and your goals. Check our results page here. You can filter by age, lifestyle, profession, and more to find people who have success with this program.

Definitely—even the most experienced coaches can benefit from a coach.

Staying objective about your body and performance is challenging, and offloading nutrition decisions to a pro (even if you're a pro, too!) can relieve a lot of unneeded pressure so you can spend more time and energy doing the thing (food prepping, training, crushing your habits, etc).

WAG coaches are also masters in accountability. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I know what I need to do, but I just can't get myself to consistently do it." we can help.

Yep! When you sign up for the program, you’ll have the option to select “Pregnant” and give us more information in your questionnaire. We’ll pair you with one of our Pregnancy Nutrition Coaches. If you’re breastfeeding, you’re part of our Traditional Program, but our questionnaire will prompt you to let us know if milk supply is something you and your coach need to keep tabs on as you work towards your goals.

Most likely, yes! We don’t practice medical nutrition therapy, meaning we expect you to continue working with your physician and won’t give you medical advice outside of our scope of practice. That said, we will always consider health issues while helping you improve your nutrition. If you’d like more details about your situation, please get in touch with us at info@workingagainstgravity.com.

Absolutely. Many of our members are on GLP-1 medications and work with their WAG coach to optimize their nutrition alongside their treatment. Your coach will help you maintain muscle mass, hit your protein targets, manage appetite changes, and build sustainable eating habits for the long term — whether you plan to stay on medication or eventually transition off. We work within our scope of practice and encourage you to continue with your prescribing physician.

Yes! WAG memberships are HSA/FSA-eligible through our partner TrueMed. You can check your eligibility directly on our pricing page — it takes about 30 seconds. If approved by a licensed provider, you can use your pre-tax health funds toward your coaching membership. We don't bill insurance directly, but many members find HSA/FSA covers a significant portion of their investment.

Our month-to-month memberships (Essentials, Plus, and Lite) have no minimum commitment — you can cancel anytime. Prepaid memberships (3-month, 6-month, and 12-month) are billed upfront at a discounted rate and automatically renew at the end of each term unless you cancel before the renewal date. To cancel, simply choose the cancel option from your Seismic account before your next billing date.

Yes! Upon sign-up, you'll fill out an in-depth questionnaire and tell us about your goals, fitness, day-to-day lifestyle, current habits, past dieting history, food preferences, and so much more. You'll also get the chance to request a coach. Learn more about our team here. 

If you want us to choose for you, our Director of Coaching will use everything you share to personally match you with a member of our team based on their unique coaching specialties. 

Although we are confident in our matching, we get that there can be personality mismatches, and we don't get it right 100% of the time. You can request a coach switch by emailing info@workingagainstgravity.com.

All WAG coaches hold accredited certifications in nutrition, health, and/or fitness coaching and have successfully completed WAG’s proprietary Coach Certification program,  an in-depth training focused on macro-based nutrition, behavior change, client psychology, and effective communication.

In addition to our two Registered Dietitians on staff, many of our coaches hold advanced degrees in nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, and counseling. Our team also maintains respected industry certifications such as Precision Nutrition (PN1), NASM, ISSA, and Health Mindset Coaching, among others.

Coaching excellence is a priority at WAG. Our entire team is overseen by our Director of Coaching, a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, including nine years leading and developing coaches within WAG. Ongoing education, mentorship, and quality oversight ensure that every client receives evidence-based guidance, ethical support, and a high standard of care.

You should always consult your physician before starting a new diet. Our meal plans cannot and should not be used to treat any medical conditions. If you’re unsure of whether or not this applies to you, send an email to info@workingagainstgravity.com.

Meal plans are a great way to get to build food awareness, make your meal choices quick and easy, and start working towards your goals. But meal plans are not a long-term nutrition solution—what happens when the grocery store is out of the food you’re prescribed, a special occasion pops up, or you forget your prepped lunch at home?

If you’re craving more in-depth, ongoing support, learn more about WAG membership options HERE.

Meal plans are perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight and doesn't have any super-specific performance goals. If you are a high-level athlete or have very time-bound weight loss goals, we recommend getting more personalized support from a Working Against Gravity coach. 

Our Nutrition Coaching Plus membership includes a seven-day personalized meal plan based on your coach-prescribed macros, and food preferences. This membership also includes monthly video calls, weekly check-ins, unlimited messages, and more, so you can optimize your performance and recovery with an experienced coach.

To make the very most of your weight loss meal plan, you’ll need a food scale, body weight scale, tape measure, and your phone. We’ll teach you how to accurately measure progress using different body composition metrics (weight, pictures, and measurements). You’ll use your food scale to measure portion sizes and ensure you stick to your plan.

You don’t! You can follow your meal plan using just your food scale. That being said, tracking your food with an app like MacrosFirst is a skill that will help you continue making progress post-meal plan.

*Our Nutrition Coaching Plus membership includes 50% off a yearly macros first premium subscription.

Our weight loss meal plans cannot be customized to your exact preferences. That being said, we provide over 100 breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas that you can mix and match to create over 1,000 meal combinations. This allows you to work around many food allergies and preferences while following your meal plan and seeing progress. 

Yes! Our meal plans include mostly whole foods and widely available options instead of specific brands.

Everyone leads a different life, and everyone’s opportunity for time investment is unique. The WAG Certification Program is a self-paced curriculum with a six-month expiration date. Motivated students obtain their certification in as quickly as 4-6 weeks.

Please note that the WAG Coach Certification has a six-month expiration date with the option to extend access by joining the WAG Nutrition Coach Collective. 

The WAG Nutrition Coach Collective is a monthly membership open to anyone who has joined the WAG Coach Certification. Here, you can connect with members and the WAG Marketing Team to ask questions, swap marketing tips, and more.

After graduating from the WAG Coach Certification, you can also try our go-to nutrition coaching software, Seismic, free for 14 days. If you choose to utilize the power of Seismic Nutrition Coaching after your 14-day trial, you'll receive their Business Start-Up Kit, which includes:

• Defining Your Business Values & Mission Statement
• Defining Your Demographic
• How to Price Your Services
• Social Media & Email Marketing
• Knowing Your Business
• Auxiliary Tips

After you send us your blood testing results, you’ll receive an email with a Calendly link to schedule your call with one of our RDNs. Just pick the best time based on your schedule. You will meet with them over Zoom, Google Meet, or over the phone!

Life happens; we get it! If you’re more than five minutes late for your call, we will send a follow-up email with a link to reschedule. Additional no-shows will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

You are welcome to meet with your video off, or you and your coach can speak over the phone. You'll get a chance to let us know how you'd prefer to meet when you book your call in Calendly.

The extensive panel includes over fifty lab markers broken down into categories like sex hormones, thyroid, lipids, growth hormone, metabolic, iron, kidney function, and more. To see a full list of the lab markers included, click here.

After you fill out a quick Health History questionnaire, you’ll receive a lab requisition form within 24 hours to schedule your lab draw via LabCorp. Your lab results will arrive within two weeks of your blood draw.

No. Once you complete payment, we’ll email you the next steps to locate your nearest blood draw location and schedule your test! You do not need to see a doctor before scheduling your blood draw.

Our RDNs are licensed to support clients with most health conditions. Blood testing is a great way to give them the information they need to provide you with the best nutrition plan and next steps. That being said, we always recommend speaking to your primary care provider or specialized doctor if you have specific health concerns or conditions. 

We are partnered with Marak Heath to provide this service. Marak Health is a direct-pay service and does not communicate with or seek reimbursement from insurance providers. However, many customers have successfully used FSA or HSA as a means of payment. Marek Health can provide copies of invoices and lab requisitions as needed.

Blood draws are scheduled through Labcorp. Find the closest location to you here. Lab orders have no expiration date, so there is no rush if you need to schedule your travel.