It's Taper Time

I hope everyone is having a great 4th of July weekend! I’m writing this newsletter ahead of time because I have no idea when baby boy is going to make his arrival, so there’s a good chance if you’re reading this I’m in the process of bringing him earth side! Of course my hope is that by the time this publishes he’s here, but as I’ve mentioned many times I don’t really get a say in his arrival and it’s really common for first time moms to go past their due date. So there is also a good chance if you’re reading this I’m still sitting around waiting for him to make his big entrance.

Either way, we finished everything we needed to feel prepared last week and have been soaking up our last days just the two of us. The dog has no idea what she’s in for, and I can guarantee she’s going to be very sad not to be the baby anymore.

In Today’s newsletter:

• What’s for dinner? I’ve planned out your week in meals and snacks so you don’t have to! Check out my menu plan for the week, and some simple recipes to go with it.

• Weekly tip: I hear from athletes all the time how their goal is to build muscle, but they’re often not doing the basic things required to support muscle growth. Today, I wanted to share some tips on the best way to help your body get stronger.

• Science corner: Can how we think about food actually impact how it’s digested and absorbed in our body? This week, we’re looking at the psychology of food, stress, and digestion, and what you can do to absorb all the food you’re eating.

• Food for thought: At the end of my pregnancy, my body has been forcing me to slow down. While I was initially resistant to this, I realized this is pretty similar to a taper. I wanted to share my thoughts on why tapering is just as important as working hard, and why people should lean into that down time.

Do you have topics, recipes, or thoughts that you’d like to see in the next Sunday Brunch Club? Reply to this email and let me know!

Listen👇🏼: to the most recent episode of the Fueling Forward podcast where you can find interviews with athletes or listen to me answer questions submitted by listeners.