Practicing Gratitude

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. The rain finally cleared up out here, and we had a beautiful, sunny weekend. I spent some time outside with our pup Charley and got out on some runs which are starting to feel better post marathon. I also had some time to bake, and finally used up those bananas that have been browning on the counter for the past week 😅.

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving week is already here! Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, both because I love the food and because it’s always nice spending time with family. I don’t have a specific favorite Thanksgiving food, but my favorite combination is a bite with turkey (dark meat of course), mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy. No better flavor combo IMO. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving this week, and remember that it’s ok to eat all the foods! Give yourself permission to be present, enjoy your company, and remember that food is so much more than just fuel. Happy Thanksgiving!

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: With Thanksgiving being this week, I wanted to share a few tips for fun ways to use up your leftovers so you can get the most out of all that hard work you put into your meal.

• Science corner: Have you ever been told that using a microwave is bad for you, not to use candles, or that eating too much tofu will increase your estrogen levels? This week, we’re looking at endocrine disruptors, what the real risk is for athletes, and what you need to know when it comes to your endocrine system.

• Food for thought: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share how using a morning gratitude journal has changed the way I look at life and has allowed me to find something to be grateful for on even the hardest of days.

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.