WAG Blog
Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine and Health
Coffee—arguably the most well-known source of caffeine—is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Many people revel in a cup of joe for the boost of caffeine and the energizing benefits to get their day started. But are you drinking too much caffeine? How does caffeine affect your health?
Amy Cimo
Aug 13, 2025
5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Feel More Confident Around Food
Food is something we interact with multiple times a day—it fuels our bodies, brings us joy, and often brings people together. But how we think about food? That can get messy.
Team WAG
Aug 6, 2025
Sugar Showdown: Cane Sugar vs. High Fructose Corn Syrup
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the type of sugar used in foods and beverages: cane sugar versus high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). While both are forms of added sugar, they have subtle differences that may impact your training goals, body composition, and long-term health.
Brittany Werner
Aug 4, 2025
Electrolytes (Beyond Sodium): The Athlete's Key to Optimal Function
Hydration extends far beyond simply drinking water; it's intricately linked to maintaining a proper mineral balance within the body. When athletes sweat, they lose essential minerals, known as electrolytes. Without adequate replenishment, dehydration becomes inevitable, compromising performance and hindering recovery. Therefore, electrolytes for athletes are truly non-negotiable for anyone who moves their body, from weekend warriors to Olympic competitors.
Alex Oskian
Jul 30, 2025
I Eat Healthy, But I'm Not Seeing Results”: 7 Common Athlete Nutrition Mistakes
If you’re training hard, eating healthy, and still not seeing the performance or body composition results you want, you’re not alone. Many athletes find themselves frustrated by stalled progress despite doing “everything right.” Often, the issue isn’t effort—it’s awareness. You may be relying on healthy foods hindering progress without realizing it.
Team WAG
Jul 28, 2025
Understanding Your Unique Calorie Needs as an Athlete (Without Obsessive Tracking)
As an athlete, understanding your calorie needs can feel overwhelming. This is especially true when you're trying to strike the right balance between performance, recovery, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Let’s explore how to understand your unique nutritional needs in a realistic, sustainable way. so you can fuel for performance while preserving your mental and emotional health.
Brittany Werner
Jul 23, 2025
Fueling on the Go: Nutrition Strategies for Athletes Traveling This Summer
Whether you're heading to a competition, going on vacation, or taking a long weekend away, travel doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your nutrition. With a little planning, athletes can stay on track, feel great, and even come back stronger. In this guide, we’ll break down travel nutrition for athletes, with practical tips to support performance, recovery, and consistency on the road.
Team WAG
Jul 21, 2025
9 Signs You're Not Eating Enough (Athlete Fueling Tips from an RDN)
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.
Brittany Werner
Jul 14, 2025
7 'Healthy' Foods That Might Be Hindering Your Progress
When you're working hard to lose weight, few things are more frustrating than doing everything right—eating clean, exercising regularly—only to see the scale stall. The problem? You might be eating healthy foods hindering progress without even realizing it. While many so-called "clean" or "healthy" foods offer great nutrition, some can quietly sabotage your fat loss goals, especially when eaten frequently or in large amounts.
Team WAG
Jul 7, 2025