It Takes a Village

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Unfortunately I got hit with the stomach flu after getting back from Colorado, so I was down pretty bad at the start of this week 😅. But luckily as a dietitian I specialize in ways to get in hydration and fuel, so I was able to bounce back pretty well by the end of the week. Shoutout to Pedialyte and soup!

In better news, The Fueling Forward Podcast will be up and running again this week with the first episode of 2026 airing on Friday. Yay! This is going to be a Q&A episode, so if you would like to submit a question to be answered on air you can do so HERE. I have some exciting guests lined up to kick off this year, but if you have someone you want to hear from, respond to this email and let me know!

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: Injuries happen (😞), and how you fuel during this time can make a big difference in how quickly you return to training. This week’s tip covers nutrition considerations when injured to help you get back to running as quickly as possible!

• Science corner: Calcium is one of the most talked about nutrients in sports, but often misunderstood. This week’s Science Corner breaks down how calcium supports bone health, performance, and recovery, and what athletes should focus on.

• Food for thought: After dealing with illness earlier in the week, I was reminded how stubborn I can be and how hard it is sometimes to ask for help. I see this a lot in athletes, and wanted to reflect a bit on why asking for help can be a great thing.

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.