The Truth About Weighing Your Food
When you track food in an app, you're not just logging what you eat, you’re logging how much you eat. And small discrepancies can add up quickly.
Team WAG
Sep 17, 2025
WAG Blog
Expert nutrition advice, tracking tutorials, member stories, and more to help you reach your goals.
Pumpkin Spice Panic: Decoding the Starbucks Fall Drink Menu
Whether you’re a committed PSL fan or you’re curious about the new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, these seasonal favorites are hard to resist. But if you’re tracking macros, it helps to know what’s in your cup before you order.
Team WAG
Sep 10, 2025
When Performance Meets Packaging: Guiding You Through the Ultra-Processed Food Maze
One of the challenges I’ve observed in working with clients, especially those trying to maintain a calorie deficit, is that ultra-processed foods often fail to keep us full and satisfied in a sustainable way.
Brittany Werner
Sep 8, 2025
Your Scale is the Drama
How to set better goals & track progress without losing your mind
Team WAG
Sep 3, 2025
Change is Overrated (Sometimes...)
How to know when it's time to change your nutrition plan, and how to change it effectively.
Team WAG
Aug 27, 2025
A Tour of the Supplement Aisle: What's Worth It, and What's Just Hype
The supplement aisle of any grocery store is basically like a candy store for athletes. Faster recovery? Better workouts? And glowing skin? Tempting!
Team WAG
Aug 20, 2025
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletes: Trend or Game Changer?
In recent years, the use of CGMs has surged among athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. Why? To gain a competitive edge by optimizing their training, nutrition, and recovery strategies. Essentially, CGMs have become the ultimate tool for "biohacking"—the practice of using technology to enhance your body’s performance and overall well-being.
Alex Oskian
Aug 18, 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