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Nutrition

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

Alex Oskian

Jul 30, 2025

1 min read
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Nutrition

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

Brittany Werner

Jul 23, 2025

1 min read
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Fitness

Alcohol & Fitness Goals: Finding a Balance That Works for You

You've been crushing it in the gym, dialing in your nutrition, and seeing those hard-earned results. But then comes the weekend invitation, the celebratory toast, or just a desire to unwind with a drink. The big question looms: can alcohol and your fitness goals actually coexist?

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jun 2, 2025

1 min read
Get Nutrition Back On Track After Vacation
Lifestyle and Mindset

How to Get Your Nutrition Back on Track After Vacation: 5 Quick Tips

Wondering how to get your nutrition back on track after a vacation? It's a common concern! Indulging in local cuisines, enjoying celebratory drinks, and simply letting go of routine are all part of the vacation experience. But as much as we relish these carefree moments, returning home can often bring a pang of guilt and a desire to reclaim our nutritional balance. 

Melanie Barnshaw

Melanie Barnshaw

Apr 7, 2025

1 min read
Nutrition Timing Based On Your Workout Schedule
Lifestyle and Mindset

How to Optimize Nutrition Timing for Your Workout Routine

Nutrition timing can take an experienced tracker and athlete from really good to great. On the flip side, it can be the thing that takes a newer tracker and athlete from being consistent and excited about their journey to being massively confused. But what is nutrition timing, and how can it help you achieve your performance or aesthetic goals?

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

Dec 11, 2024

1 min read
Cultivating A Healthy Relationship With Food
Videos

Transforming Your Life: Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Food

Learn how to transform your life by cultivating a healthy relationship with food. Discover the importance of mindful eating and how it can positively impact your overall health and well-being. Say goodbye to restrictive diets and hello to a balanced and sustainable approach to healthy eating in this informative Lunch and Learn with Brittany and Alex.

Team WAG

Team WAG

Jan 31, 2024

1 min read
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Weight Loss

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

Bo Buser

Nov 21, 2022

1 min read
How To Enjoy The Process With Your Nutrition
Weight Loss

How to Enjoy "The Process" with your Nutrition

Whether it is getting healthier, losing weight, making weight for a competition, getting stronger, optimizing performance, or improving gut health (just to name a few goals we see here at WAG), learning to love “The Process” is one of the things that will help you get there.

Anna Winton

Anna Winton

Feb 2, 2022

1 min read