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Lifestyle and Mindset

The New Nutrition Pyramid

This article dives into a spin on the traditional nutrition pyramid and explains, in detail, the building-block steps and principles we rely on to help our clients find a nutrition approach that works for them. In addition to describing each of the levels of the nutrition pyramid, we’ll emphasize the importance of starting at the bottom; and why building a solid base and foundation is essential for your long-term success, growth, and sustainability.

Emily Camacho

Jul 14, 2021

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

How to Train With Your Period, Not Against It

Learn how to train with the ebbs and flows of your menstrual cycle to maximize your athletic performance all month long.

Dani Sheriff

Jun 25, 2021

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

WAG's Ultimate Meal Prep Guide

Meal prepping for yourself? Your family? One day at a time? A week at a time? This Meal Prep Guide is the ultimate compilation of strategies.

Dani Sheriff

Apr 7, 2021

1 min read

Muscle Gain and Performance

I'm Injured. Should I Change My Diet?

“I’m injured. Should I change my nutrition plan?” This is a common question WAG members ask their coaches (and if you’re a coach, it’s likely one or more of your clients will eventually ask this question, too).

Michael Vanchieri

Jul 6, 2020

1 min read

Weight Loss

17 Macro Tracking Tips

Whether you prefer flexible dieting, keto, paleo, plant-based or another style of eating, counting macronutrients (macros) is an excellent tool to assess the proper ratio of fats, carbs and protein your body needs to reach your specific goals.

Nicole Kupfer

May 29, 2020

1 min read

Weight Loss

What's the Best Diet? Macros vs. Keto vs. Paleo vs. Zone

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.

Katie Holmes

May 27, 2020

1 min read

Muscle Gain and Performance

A Day of Eating for Five Elite CrossFit Athletes

Becoming an elite CrossFit athlete goes beyond what you do in the gym. You also have to feel your best in order to move your best the way elite CrossFitters do. That comes down to training, recovery, mindset — and nutrition.

Team WAG

Jan 23, 2020

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Five Strategies for Appetite Awareness

Do you only eat when you’re physically hungry? And do you always stop eating when you’re satisfied? 🤔The truth is that hunger isn’t the only force that drives us to eat.

Taylor Lumpp

Jan 2, 2020

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

The Process of Success: The Journey of Working With Your Nutrition Coach

What would it look like to achieve your biggest health and fitness dreams? It would be an exciting journey, jam-packed with motivation, willpower, and support from everybody around you — right? Unfortunately, not always.

Katie Holmes

Nov 4, 2019

1 min read

Weight Loss

Easy Ways to Add Healthy Fats to Your Diet

If you’re hoping to lose fat and change your body composition, you should avoid all fats, right? Wrong.

Team WAG

Jul 31, 2019

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Apps That Turn Fitness Into Fun

Gamification is the process of turning a task or activity into a game. Educators gamify lessons and skills to motivate students. Our brains like to solve puzzles and work for rewards, whether that reward is tangible or not.

Team WAG

Jun 27, 2019

1 min read

Weight Loss

Make Friends With the Scale

For a solid two weeks, you followed your new nutrition and workout regime to a “T.” But you step on the scale and feel defeated—the number is the same as it was two weeks ago. What went wrong? Why isn’t the plan working?

Team WAG

Jun 27, 2019

1 min read