WAG Blog

Nutrition

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

1 min read

Weight Loss

10 Essential Healthy BBQ Tips to Enjoy Summer Without Derailing Your Goals

Summer is here, and with it comes the joy of sunshine, longer days, and backyard BBQs! These gatherings are fantastic for connecting with friends and family, but they can also feel like a minefield if you're working hard towards specific nutrition and fitness goals. How do you enjoy the fun without feeling like you've completely undone your progress?

Ali Macy

May 26, 2025

1 min read

Weight Loss

Reverse Dieting: How to Increase Calories Without Gaining Weight

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of dieting to maintain a lean physique, you might be missing out on some serious gains – both in muscle and energy. Today, we're diving deep into the world of reverse dieting strategy to help you break free from restrictive eating and unlock your full potential.

Ali Macy

Apr 16, 2025

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

How to Measure Progress Without the Scale

The scale is only one measure of progress. There are many alternative ways to measure progress that do not involve your weight. In fact, focusing on more than one method to measure your progress can be very helpful in assessing your progress accurately. After all, the more puzzle pieces you have, the easier it is to put the whole picture together, right?

Ali Macy

Mar 3, 2025

1 min read

Fitness

How to Maintain Muscle Mass During the Holidays: 7 Proven Tips

You don't have to sacrifice all the progress you've made this year. With a few smart strategies, you can stay on track, preserve your gains, and even enjoy the festivities guilt-free while feeling good. As a bonus, maintaining muscle will help support your body through these days of atypical routine.

Amy Cimo

Dec 9, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

5 Common Holiday Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid This Season (And How to Stay on Track)

November and December are a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious meals, but they can also be challenging for anyone trying to stay on top of their nutrition goals. Between festive feasts, holiday parties, and endless sweet treats, it’s easy to fall into habits that can derail your progress. But staying healthy doesn't mean you have to miss out on the joy of the season. 

Ali Macy

Nov 25, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

Name How to Stick to Your Nutrition Plan During the Holiday Season

The holidays are fast approaching! If you have goals to optimize your health, performance, and body composition over the next few months, you're likely noticing some apprehension as you consider the gym closures, festive treats, and schedule changes that characterize this time of year.

Ali Macy

Nov 13, 2024

1 min read

Mindfulness & Mental Health

Are You Relying on Willpower To Make Progress? Here's What You Need to Know

One of the biggest misconceptions about weight loss, exercise consistency, and habit-building is that the most successful people have the most willpower. Well, we have good news and more good news...

Ali Macy

Aug 26, 2024

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

Should I Eat Protein at Night? Eating & Sleeping for Recovery

We need protein for maintaining and building muscle. Let’s talk specifically about the importance of protein intake for recovery while you sleep.

Ali Macy

Aug 12, 2024

1 min read

Weight Loss

5 Quick Things to Do If You Started a New Diet This Week

Starting a new diet? It is tempting to go from zero to one hundred, change all your habits at once, and dive in headfirst to make progress ASAP. But did you know that going too hard too quickly is one of the main reasons people burn out and give up?

Ali Macy

Jul 4, 2024

1 min read

Nutrition

The 10 Healthiest Disney World Restaurants

Want to maintain healthy eating habits while at Disney? Awesome! This is beneficial for keeping energy levels high, maintaining confidence, and progressing towards any fitness/nutrition-related goals so that transitioning back to your normal eating behaviors after vacation isn’t as difficult.

Team WAG

Jun 11, 2024

1 min read

Lifestyle and Mindset

6 Effective Ways To Manage Stress

We live in a fast-paced, better-keep-up, stressed-out world. Stress is an almost unavoidable part of our lives. Some stress is definitely good—the kind that pushes you to reach a deadline or helps you reach peak performance during a competition.

Amy Cimo

May 27, 2024

1 min read