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09/05/2026

I get a lot of questions about meal prep and meal planning, and I’m working on a group option for the fall that would be all about meal planning. But in the meantime, I thought I’d share exactly how I plan meals for the week.

1. I don’t really “meal prep” anymore.

I arranged my schedule so that I eat lunch at home every day. Since my office is about a 90-second walk from my kitchen, it seemed a little silly to formally meal prep the way I used to.

So my method looks a little different than it does for someone who needs to pack breakfast and lunch every day. But if you do need to take your meals with you, the basic idea is the same—you just portion everything into containers.

2. I repeat meals. A lot.

I create meals I really like and actually want to eat over and over again. It saves me SO much time and mental energy.

I’ve been meal prepping and planning for about 17 years, and the older I get, the more I realize that figuring out what to feed your family for dinner for the rest of your life might be one of the most exhausting parts of being the person in charge of the kitchen.

Why make it harder on yourself?

Find meals everyone likes. Put them on repeat. Done.

3. I sprinkle in new recipes when I actually have the capacity for them.

Every now and then I want to try something new for dinner, and this week happens to be one of those weeks.

If we like a new recipe and it’s reasonably easy and affordable, I keep it in the rotation. If it’s too much work or too expensive, it becomes a “special occasion” meal—or I just swap it out the following week.

Here’s this week’s dinner rotation:

Saturday: Steak Pinwheels — definitely not a weekly recipe because $$$, but amazing

Sunday: Chicken Drumsticks + Roasted Cauliflower — new recipe to try

Monday: Burgers — weekly staple

Tuesday: Corn Carbonara — new recipe to try, likely a one-time recipe

Wednesday: Sweet Potato Taco Skillet — from my recipe book, weekly staple

Thursday: Salmon + Rice + Broccoli — weekly staple

Friday: Pesto Pasta — from my recipe book, weekly staple

A little behind the scenes strategy:

Monday and Wednesday are the days I work later, so I intentionally choose meals that Sam can get started for us.

I have my recipe book printed, and I’ll leave it open on the counter to the right page. He gets home before me and gets the hint. :)

I also write our meals on the fridge (see photo), so everyone knows what’s for dinner.

New recipes get scheduled for weekends or days when I know I’ll be home earlier. I’m not trying a complicated new recipe at the end of an already long day. That’s setting everyone up for failure.

For the most part, each dinner centers around a protein, vegetable, and carbohydrate.

I do tend to put higher-carb meals around my longer or more intense runs, but honestly, a realistic portion of just about any recipe can work.

Realistic portions are the important piece here.

For lunch this week, I’m prepping two pounds of taco meat. Sam and I will probably have taco salads most days, assuming we don’t have dinner leftovers. We can also turn the same taco meat into rice bowls or burritos.

One protein prep = several different lunch options.

Nora either makes a sandwich or eats lunch at school.

Breakfast is even simpler. I usually have avocado toast, so there’s no prep necessary.

I am making granola, though—also from my recipe book—because Nora likes granola with Greek yogurt and fruit. We’ll also prep pumpkin muffins to eat before we run. And yes, those are also in my recipe book. :)

So my actual meal-planning method is pretty simple:

I write all of our meals on the dry-erase board.

I look at our schedule and put easy/familiar meals on busy days and new recipes on days when I have more time.

I repeat meals we already know and love.

Then I go through each dinner and add the ingredients we need to my Walmart cart.

That’s it.

Meal planning doesn’t have to mean spending an entire Sunday cooking 14 identical containers of chicken, rice, and broccoli.

For me, it’s really about removing as many decisions as possible from the week ahead while still feeding everyone meals we enjoy.

Have you tried any of these recipes?

09/03/2026

In January, I experienced my very first DNF. Until then, I had always made it to the finish line. I had three big races—and one smaller one—on my calendar for 2026, so failing to finish the very first one didn't sit well with me.

At the time, it was the hardest race I'd ever attempted. But I also knew it wasn't the hardest thing I had planned.

Sure, I identified a few physical reasons that may have contributed, but when it came down to it, I realized the biggest work I needed to do wasn't with my training—it was with the struggle between my ears.

When I reflect on UTMB, I still catch myself feeling a little disappointed in my finishing time. Then I quickly redirect my thoughts.

I made it to the finish line in a race where 726 runners didn't. I was one of 109 Americans to finish.

I gave it everything I had: stopping to throw up, battling diarrhea, running with blisters and chafing, and pushing through overwhelming fatigue.

More than once, I thought back to that DNF in January. I remembered what it felt like to come up short, and I reminded myself that standing on the UTMB starting line was a gift—one that thousands of runners dream about but never get to experience.

I also wasn't the only person throwing up, hurting, or wishing I was asleep in my own bed.

I'll admit, though, it's an adjustment to go from placing fifth overall female in one race and winning another to finding yourself deep in the pack at the biggest ultramarathon in the world.

Here's the funny part...

Despite all of it, I genuinely had fun.

I wouldn't change a thing—except maybe finding a way to avoid the nausea.

Signing up for something that truly scares you—something you know you might not finish—is incredibly vulnerable. It's far easier to choose goals you know you can accomplish than ones that might expose your limits.

Whenever I focus on my finishing time, I remind myself of something more important:

I was brave enough to believe I could do it.

And then I proved to myself that I could.

If there's something you're genuinely scared to pursue because failure is a real possibility, I hope you'll go after it anyway.

The other side of fear is a pretty incredible place to be.

07/30/2026

🎧 Did you know Strong Enough to Endure is now available on Audible?

Whether you're driving, walking the dog, training for your next race, or just prefer listening over reading, you can now experience the book wherever you are.

Strong Enough to Endure is about so much more than ultrarunning. It's about resilience, identity, adventure, and learning who you are when things don't go according to plan.

If you've been meaning to read it but haven't found the time, maybe listening is the perfect way to start.

If you've already listened, I'd love it if you'd leave a review—it helps more readers (and listeners!) discover the book.

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07/08/2026

Okay Audible Friends! Strong Enough to Endure is now on audio!

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Strong Enough to Endure is a memoir about movement—not as a quest for perfection, but as a way back to yourself. After a childhood shaped by insecurity and a difficult relationship with her body, Brittney Jacobson finds strength through sport. What...

07/08/2026

Hey Friends!
I have a new nutrition offering! Most of the details are in the image, but I am HAPPY to answer your questions. Please send me a DM :)

07/03/2026

Hard truth: It's hard to lose weight as a high-volume runner.

Not because you're doing anything wrong.

But because your body is incredibly good at adapting.

The more you run, the more your body tries to protect itself:
🏃 You burn more calories... but you also get hungrier.
🏃 You become more efficient, so the same run burns fewer calories over time.
🏃 Hard training increases fatigue, which can make you move less the rest of the day without even realizing it.
🏃 Your body may hold onto extra water as it repairs muscles, making the scale look like nothing is happening.

Does that mean you should stop running?

Absolutely not.

If your goal is to become a stronger, faster runner, keep running.

If your goal is fat loss, understand that running alone is rarely enough. Nutrition, strength training, recovery, and managing your calorie intake matter just as much—if not more.

The goal isn't to run more.

The goal is to fuel well enough to perform while creating a sustainable calorie deficit that doesn't sabotage your training.

You can absolutely lose weight as a runner—it just takes a different approach than most people expect. And you might have to adjust how much you run...

⬇️ Have you ever felt like you were running more than ever but the scale refused to budge?

06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

I’ve been noticing a growing “anti-food tracking” movement lately, and honestly, it’s fascinating to me.

Why do people think there is only one way to do things?

Usually because there was only one way that worked for them.

One of the biggest red flags I see is when coaches preach the method that worked for them as the end-all, be-all solution. 🚩

The truth is, some people don’t need to track macros to lose weight, improve their health, or perform at their best.

And some people do.

Some people love data. Some people need data. Some people have been spinning their wheels for years and need more information to figure out what’s actually going on.

I always go back to the budget analogy.

If you’re living on a tight budget and struggling to make your money work, having a spreadsheet or written budget can be incredibly helpful. Not because it’s the only way to manage money, but because it gives you awareness and control.

Nutrition is no different.

If you’ve struggled with your weight, nutrition, or body composition for a long time, you may be operating in a space where more data is needed. That might mean food tracking.

It’s not a punishment.

It’s not an eating disorder.

It’s not a forever commitment.

It’s a tool.

I logged my food for YEARS. I don’t need to anymore, but sometimes I still do. And I don’t regret a single day of it because the knowledge I gained about my body and its needs is deep.

In fact, you can hand me almost any packaged food in the grocery store, and I can usually estimate the calories, protein, carbs, and fat within 10–20 calories. Ask my daughter. 🥲 it amazes her!

The goal isn’t to track forever.

The goal is to build awareness, learn, and develop skills so you can make informed decisions for the rest of your life.

Need help figuring out what approach is right for you? Send me a message. Whether that includes food tracking or not, let’s find the tool that actually fits your goals.

06/01/2026

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Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a new PR, or simply want to feel stronger and healthier, we'd love to support you on your journey.

Ready to join us? Sign up here:
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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions—I'd love to chat and help you get started! ❤️

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05/12/2026

Hey Union County Friends! Join me on May 27 at The Local to celebrate the release of my book. I'll read a little, answer questions, and with any luck leave you a little motivated to try something new :) At the very least, I will sign your book :)

If you can't come, that's okay. Share this post for me instead.

See you soon!