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

Running for Weight Loss: How to Make Your Miles Count

Running for weight loss is a highly effective way to burn calories and improve overall fitness. This post will guide you on making the most of your runs, focusing on various techniques, including the best workouts to maximize calorie burn while running.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Apr 30, 2025

1 min read

5 Outdoor Workouts to Kickstart Your Weight Loss Journey

As the weather warms up and the days stretch longer, there's an undeniable pull to spend more time outside. What if you could combine that fresh air and sunshine with your fitness goals? Good news – you absolutely can. Outdoor workouts for weight loss can help you reach your health goals while enjoying the warm weather.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Apr 23, 2025

1 min read

6 Reasons for Bloating (and Simple Solutions to Finally Feel Good)

Bloating is the unwelcome guest that crashes your workout, ruins your confidence in your favorite jeans, and leaves you feeling sluggish and uncomfortable. If you're working hard towards your weight loss and performance goals, bloating can be incredibly frustrating. You're eating "right " and hitting the gym, but still, that uncomfortable, puffed-up feeling persists.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Apr 21, 2025

1 min read

Macronutrients for Performance: The Missing Piece of Your Puzzle

Have you ever felt like you're putting in the work at the gym and trying to eat "healthy," but your performance isn't improving, or your weight just won't budge? The secret to unlocking your fitness potential and achieving your body composition goals might lie in a deeper understanding of macronutrients for performance.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Mar 26, 2025

1 min read

The Benefits of Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

Many endurance athletes believe that training should only focus on cardio, but incorporating strength training can improve performance and give you an edge over your competition. Strength training for endurance athletes doesn’t have to be about bulking up but can help you build a stronger, more resilient body that can perform at its peak.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Mar 17, 2025

1 min read

The Impact of Sleep on Weight Loss and Muscle Recovery

Sleep and weight loss are deeply intertwined, influencing various physiological processes that can significantly affect your ability to manage your weight. Beyond simply feeling tired, lack of sleep can disrupt your hormones, increase food cravings, and make adhering to a healthy diet much more challenging.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Mar 12, 2025

1 min read

Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

Intermittent fasting for athletes has grown in popularity due to endorsements from celebrities, athletes, and mainstream media. Although intermittent fasting has been utilized throughout history for religious purposes and health reasons (and, if you go back far enough for survival), it has been recently encouraged as a diet tool and for performance enhancement.

Alex Oskian

Alex Oskian

Feb 26, 2025

1 min read

5 Ways to Avoid Burnout and Overtraining: Nutrition Tips for Recovery

Have you ever felt completely drained after a workout? Maybe you’re pushing yourself harder than ever, but you’re feeling increasingly tired and irritable instead of feeling stronger. Today, we’re covering five key nutrition strategies to help you avoid burnout and overtraining while optimizing your recovery.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Feb 17, 2025

1 min read

The Best Post-Workout Meals for Winter: Fuel Your Recovery

The cold months call for meals that deliver the perfect mix of protein, carbs, and healthy fats and provide the warmth and comfort we all crave during winter. Whether you're hitting the gym, tackling a snowy trail, or training for your next big goal, these are the best post-workout meals to help you recover faster and stay strong all season long.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Jan 27, 2025

1 min read