A Guide to Macro Tracking for Beginners
Not all calories are created equal! Learn the difference between protein, carbs and fats and the basics of counting macros.
Mitch Lockhart
Jan 8, 2025
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Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
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We lead busy lives, working relentlessly to keep our heads above water. That being said, humans are meant to be busy. We’re capable of achieving a LOT in one day, but a lack of self-care makes that harder than it should be.
Team WAG
Sep 2, 2024
How to Count Macros for Weight Loss An In-Depth Guide
Get an in-depth look at how to count macros and calculate your own macros for weight loss. Learn how to lose weight without negatively impacting your performance or recovery.
Ali Macy
Jul 9, 2024
Cold Meal Prep: No-Cooking-Required Options to Grab at the Grocery Store
Whether you're traveling, have a busy week at work, or would rather spend your limited free time outside of the kitchen, there is likely going to be a time in your life when you need to keep things as simple as possible.
Ali Macy
Jun 3, 2024
Macro-Friendly Menu Items from Popular Chain Restaurants
This list of macro-friendly menu items from popular chain restaurants will help you navigate your next road trip like a macro-tracking pro!
Team WAG
Sep 28, 2023
Do I Need to Track Macros to Lose Weight?
Whether you’re new to macro tracking or have been at it for a while, you’ve likely thought to yourself, “do I need to track macros to lose weight?” or, “Do I have to track macros forever?”
Ali Macy
Jul 3, 2023
WAG Holiday Nutrition Guide: Your Healthy Holiday
We have created the WAG Holiday Nutrition Guide—to help you have a fantastic season, while still staying healthy.
Ali Macy
Dec 5, 2022
How to Read a Nutrition Label
In this article, we’ll cover the basics of how to read a nutrition label and break down the sections of a nutrition label that are most important when it comes to counting macros and making informed food decisions.
Bo Buser
Nov 21, 2022
Macro-Friendly Costco Foods: WAG Favorites
Who doesn’t love saving money, buying in bulk and bringing tons of macro-friendly Costco foods home to help you hit your macros?
Ali Macy
Jul 11, 2022
WAG Nutrition Macro and Calorie Calculator
Many people come to WAG Nutrition wanting to know how many calories they need to lose weight. Then, when they get the initial macros from their coach, they wonder “how do you calculate macros?” or how to calculate a calorie deficit. Use this calorie calculator guide as a jumping-off point.
Ali Macy
May 3, 2022
Should I Weigh Food Before or After Cooking?
Should I weigh my food before cooking? Does frozen food weigh more? How important is it to hit your macros anyway? Here are the answers you're looking for!
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Apr 25, 2022
Macros, Calories, Grams and Ounces: What are the Differences?
Calories, macros, grams, ounces…OH MY! What is the difference between calories and macros and why is counting one often more effective than the other? How do grams and ounces play into this whole thing?
Katherine Hyatt Hawkins
Sep 30, 2021