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.
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Starting a new diet? It is tempting to go from zero to one hundred, change all your habits at once, and dive in headfirst to make progress ASAP. But did you know that going too hard too quickly is one of the main reasons people burn out and give up?
If you’re hungry while in a calorie deficit, this one is for you! Brittany and Alex, WAG’s resident RDNs, are back with their favorite tips for getting more volume in your meals and actually feeling full while losing body fat.
So, you want to lose weight and perform better in the gym? Although it’s tempting to slash calories and increase training volume and intensity, burning the candle at both ends can do more harm than good in getting you to your performance and aesthetic goals.
Is there anything sadder than a dry salad? At WAG Nutrition, we’re all about ensuring you enjoy your meals and include foods you love in your nutrition plan. And, for many people, a borning salad is just not it.
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.
In a world that often moves at a frantic pace, where fast food is the norm and eating on the go is more convenient, the concept of mindful eating might seem woo-woo at best and impossible at worst.
What makes a “good” nutrition client? In today’s Lunch and Learn Episode, RDNs @Brittany and @Alex share some of the common attributes successful WAG clients share.
Wondering what it takes to get lean? The leaner you get, the more challenging it becomes to get even leaner. Today, we’re going to outline the changes you will likely need to get you from where you currently are to where you want to end up.
Snacks are good… bulk snacks are even better. So, next time you hit up Costco, look for some of these healthy Costco snacks to help you hit your macros and reach your nutrition goals.
As a nutrition coach, one of the questions friends and family ask me most is, “Why can’t I lose weight?”. It’s a common question and not all surprising since the process of weight loss is complex and has a lot of variables.
While exercising outside has great benefits, it does not come without challenges. Exercising in hot weather can pose risks ranging from dehydration to heat stroke. Staying hydrated throughout the summer and training outside will help prevent common symptoms and side effects, including cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion.