Eat to Compete: Competition Day Nutrition
Competition day is finally here. You’ve trained for months and maximized your recovery, and now it's time to step up and perform.
Team WAG
Jan 24, 2024
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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
What is Celtic Salt and Is It Good For You?
If you follow the latest trends in cooking (or if you’re anywhere on TikTok), you’ve probably heard of Celtic salt. But what is Celtic salt? Is Celtic salt good for you, and is it worth the hype? We asked one of our RDNs—here's what she had to say!
Team WAG
Jan 23, 2024
5 Tips for Setting Health & Fitness Goals During Pregnancy
While it's important to listen to your body and consult with your healthcare provider, incorporating health and fitness goals into your pregnancy can contribute to a smoother pregnancy, easier labor, and a faster postpartum recovery.
Jess Carr
Jan 22, 2024
How to Get Enough Protein (And How Much is Too Much?): WAG Lunch and Learn Episode #5
How much protein should you eat, and why do WAG coaches usually recommend nearly double the RDA? Registered Dietitians Alex and Brittany answer these and other popular protein-specific questions in this episode of Lunch and Learn.
Team WAG
Jan 18, 2024
Nutrition Coach Macro Breakdowns: Even Coaches Have Coaches
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Even coaches have coaches.” Today, we’re proving this is definitely the case at WAG Nutrition. We’re also busting the misconception that maco coaches always count their macros.
Team WAG
Jan 16, 2024
Does Your Workout Style Support Your Body Composition Goals?
“I’ve been training so hard, but I still don’t feel confident in my body.” “I workout on the reg, but I’m not losing weight. What gives?” “I want to get stronger, and I think I’m training enough. What am I doing wrong?” Sound familiar?
Ali Macy
Jan 15, 2024
Setting Small Goals: How "Aiming Low" Will Help You Reach Your Goal Faster
It is common to get excited about a new goal and want to go all in. Why only hit the gym a few times per week when you can aim for six days and reach your strength goal faster? Why only aim for your protein target when you can hit all your targets and reach your weight loss goal sooner?
Team WAG
Jan 10, 2024
Is it Okay to Have a Cheat Day? WAG Lunch & Learn Episode #4
Is it okay to have a “cheat day” with your nutrition while chasing performance or body composition goals? What is the most important thing to focus on when starting a nutrition journey, and is there such a thing as a “best diet”? Alex and Brittany, WAG’s resident RDNs, answer these common questions in this episode of WAG Lunch and Learn.
Team WAG
Jan 10, 2024
4 Reasons You Don’t Need a Weight Loss Cleanse in 2024
If your new diet promises results in 30 days, cuts out major food groups, has a trendy name, or just makes you hate your meals (or your life)... run away... fast. Here are four reasons to avoid a weight loss cleanse this year.
Team WAG
Jan 9, 2024
What to Eat Before a Morning Workout: Ideas From a Registered Dietitian
Food is fuel; no matter who you are, the trick is figuring out what will work for you and your body based on the time of day you prefer to train. If you love an early sweat session, here are some tips on what to eat before a morning workout.
Brittany Werner
Jan 8, 2024
Setting Nutrition Goals and Tracking Health Progress
‘If your goals don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough’. It’s important to push yourself and to believe that you can achieve anything that you put your mind to, but long-term ‘dream big’ goals can lead to feeling overwhelmed or lost along the way.
Team WAG
Jan 4, 2024
Post Holiday Nutrition Tips: 10 Ways to Start the New Year Strong
Need a little reset after the holiday season? We’ve compiled ten actionable ways to appreciate everything the season had to offer while recommitting to your health and nutrition goals in the new year.
Ellie Anderson
Jan 4, 2024