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

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

Team WAG

Jun 9, 2025

1 min read

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

Ali Macy

May 26, 2025

1 min read

How to Get Lean for Summer: A Realistic Nutrition Timeline & Strategy (No Crash Diets!)

As the days get longer and warmer, the phrase "summer ready" starts popping up everywhere. It often comes with images of drastic transformations achieved through extreme diets and punishing workout routines. While the desire to feel confident and energetic during the summer months is completely understandable, the typical crash-diet approach often does more harm than good.

Team WAG

Team WAG

May 14, 2025

1 min read

Winter Hydration Tips: How to Stay Hydrated in Cold Weather

The winter months often bring a cozy stillness, but for athletes, that doesn't mean our training grinds to a halt. Whether you're hitting the slopes, pounding the pavement in the brisk air, or keeping up your indoor lifting routine, hydration is just as crucial in winter as it is in the summer. 

Team WAG

Team WAG

Feb 19, 2025

1 min read

Tips for Working Out in the Heat

While exercising outside has great benefits, it does not come without challenges. Exercising in hot weather can pose risks ranging from dehydration to heat stroke. Staying hydrated throughout the summer and training outside will help prevent common symptoms and side effects, including cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion.

Rachel Holcomb

Rachel Holcomb

Jun 12, 2024

1 min read

Best Hiking Snacks to Pack Next Time You Hit the Trail

If you’ve mapped out your spring and summer hiking bucket list, it’s time to plan the best hiking snacks to bring along with you! Nutrition plays an important role in fueling your outdoor adventures—it provides the energy you need to make it to the summit and recover well to keep exploring all summer.

Rachel Holcomb

Rachel Holcomb

Apr 8, 2024

1 min read