WAG Blog
Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
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
Healthy Snacks for Outdoor Activities
Whether you're setting out for a short day hike, a weekend camping trip, or a summit-chasing backcountry expedition, the right snacks can make all the difference. Choosing healthy snacks for outdoor activities ensures your body gets the energy it needs without weighing you down.
Ali Macy
Jun 30, 2025
An Athlete's Guide to Foods That Help Fight Inflammation
Ever finish a workout feeling accomplished only to wake up the next day with sore muscles, aching joints, and stiffness that completely wrecks your day? That post-exercise soreness is your body’s natural response to inflammation, a necessary process for healing and growing stronger. But inflammation can work against your athletic goals, slowing recovery and performance when inflammation sticks around too long.
Alex Oskian
Jun 25, 2025
Why Personalized Nutrition Coaching Gets Faster Results Than Generic Plans
Have you ever tried following a nutrition plan you found online? Or maybe a friend convinced you to try the latest social media nutrition trend, only to end up frustrated by the lack of sustainability or results? You’re not alone. The appeal of quick fixes and one-size-fits-all solutions is everywhere. But here’s the truth: your body, your goals, and your lifestyle are unique, and no generic plan can take that into account.
Brittany Werner
Jun 18, 2025
10 Easy Ways to Stay Fit on Vacation Without a Gym
Vacations are a time to relax, recharge, and enjoy yourself, but that doesn't mean your fitness routine has to disappear. Whether you're lounging beachside or exploring a new city, there are simple ways to stay active without setting foot in a gym. In this guide, you'll discover 10 easy ways to stay fit on vacation so you can feel energized and confident while still enjoying the moment.
Ali Macy
Jun 16, 2025
4th of July Recipe Roundup
We’ve pulled some of our favorite summer and traditional 4th of July recipes, including main courses, side dishes and appetizers, and put them all in one place to get you ready to celebrate within your macros!
Team WAG
Jun 9, 2025