On Your Worst Day

Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all having a nice weekend. This weekend, I made a quick trip up to Wyoming to spend some time with family. It was so nice to see everyone and to get to go for some walks with beautiful mountain views. Although if you’ve ever been to Wyoming, you know those views also come with high winds 😅.

If you read my monthly newsletter, then you likely already read my exciting announcement…I’m pregnant! Nick and I are expecting a baby boy due on the 4th of July. Sharing this news is both exciting and scary, as I mentioned in the monthly newsletter, but I’m so grateful to have had a smooth pregnancy so far and can’t believe we’re over halfway. I’ve even been able to continue running a decent amount and got a quick run in this morning before my flight back!

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: Many symptoms runners experience, like bloating or chronic fatigue, can be related to nutrition, but they’re rarely caused by just one food or one nutrient. We’re looking at the “quick fix” trap, and why quick fixes, like eliminating foods or adding supplements, don’t always solve the problem.

• Science corner: You’ve probably seen products claiming to “boost your metabolism,” but what does that actually mean? This week, we’re breaking down what your metabolism really is, how it works, and what actually matters (and what doesn’t) for runners.

• Food for thought: Sharing my big news this week was bittersweet, and it had me reflecting on everything I’ve been through up to this point. I wanted to share what I learned and why this experience reminded me how important it is to always be kind to people.

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.