WAG Blog

Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.

Macros on a Budget

People say, “healthy eating is expensive.” But, consuming cheap foods like Taco Bell or mac and cheese may lead to costly health care bills down the road. When you look at it that way, what is the most budget friendly way to eat?

Team WAG

Team WAG

Aug 28, 2017

1 min read

The Power of Appreciation

Two, four, six eight, who do you appreciate!? It’s easy for us to know how much we appreciate others, but how often are we really sitting down and taking the time to pause, reflect and feel the significance of what our loved ones are doing for us.

Melanie Barnshaw

Melanie Barnshaw

Jun 12, 2017

1 min read

Changing Your Game: Mental Toughness

One of the best ways of knowing how mentally tough you are is assessing how you react to difficult situations. It takes some serious mental toughness to be able to handle pain, suffering and discomfort in a logical and rational way.

Melanie Barnshaw

Melanie Barnshaw

Jun 6, 2017

1 min read

Mindfulness in Our Everyday

With work and school days getting longer, and the everyday pace of society getting faster, stress and anxiety levels are on a rapid incline. This consequently has a dramatic impact on our overall health, mood, energy and happiness.

Melanie Barnshaw

Melanie Barnshaw

May 30, 2017

1 min read

Download: Mindfulness Backgrounds

There are so many forms of mediation, but can it really help with progress?!?!?!? When it comes to learning to mindfully eat and listen to our hunger cues, the ability to be present while eating is essential.

Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

May 11, 2017

1 min read

Meditation Made Easy

In recent years the benefits of exercise and nutrition have become common knowledge and are widely accepted as truth. It’s only a matter of time before the positive impacts of meditation sit alongside them as a staple for a balanced lifestyle.

Dani Sheriff

Dani Sheriff

May 7, 2017

1 min read

Creating Habits for Success

When we consistently repeat a task or behavior, it becomes a habit. Establishing strong habits helps us to rely less on our will power and self control in times of temptation and stress.

Melanie Barnshaw

Melanie Barnshaw

Apr 28, 2017

1 min read

The Low Down on Low Fat

A common weight loss tactic is eating a low fat diet (not talking to you, ketogenic dieters!). We’re not saying that fat is bad for you. In fact, fat is a crucial macronutrient, but when you start tracking your fat intake you learn a lot.

Dani Sheriff

Dani Sheriff

Mar 25, 2017

1 min read

How to Prep Fresher Tasting Meals

Meal prep can be a lifesaver when it comes to tracking macros, or eating healthy in general. If you only have time to prep once a week then these tricks will help keep your food tasting fresh all week long.

Dani Sheriff

Dani Sheriff

Mar 17, 2017

1 min read

Moving Past Macro Fatigue

Pursuing any goal usually begins with a burst of motivation — the excitement to start something new and achieve something amazing.

Kate Hart

Kate Hart

Dec 13, 2016

1 min read