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

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

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

Team WAG

Jul 21, 2025

1 min read

Meal Prepping for Busy Athletes: Save Time and Eat Healthy

Maintaining optimal nutrition can feel like a juggling act for athletes with demanding schedules. That's where meal prepping for athletes comes in—offering a time-saving solution that ensures you stay fueled for peak performance. By dedicating a little time each week to planning and preparing meals, you can set yourself up for success, whether you're training for a big event or simply staying consistent in the gym.

Ali Macy

Ali Macy

May 28, 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

75 Hard vs. Operation 66: Which Fitness Challenge Is Right for You?

Fitness challenges are having a moment. Hashtags are blowing up on social media and friends trading Netflix binges for daily workouts. Structured programs are taking over the wellness scene. Let’s spotlight two of the most popular and figure out what fuels your fitness: 75 Hard vs. Operation 66.

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Dec 23, 2024

1 min read

Foods for Better Hair and Skin

We’ve all heard the saying, "You are what you eat." Skin and hair need the right fuel to stay strong and radiant. Here are a few simple lifestyle and nutrition tweaks that can give your skin and hair an extra beauty boost.

Miranda Stiehm

Miranda Stiehm

Jul 16, 2024

1 min read

The Effects of Creatine on Weight Loss and Performance

Creatine has long been a powerhouse supplement in sports nutrition. Celebrated for its ability to fuel performance and gains in lean muscle, it’s starting to make waves in the nutrition and weight loss space. But what is creatine, and are there more benefits to supplementing with creatine beyond PRs?

Amy Cimo

Amy Cimo

Jun 6, 2024

1 min read