Acknowledgments

We both thank Jess Haberman, our Fair Winds Press acquiring editor. This project started with her from day one. She believed in us and coached us through the entire process. We also thank Betsy Gammons and Anne Re of Fair Winds for keeping us on track. Thanks to Kristin Teig and Catrine Kelty for making our recipes jump off the page with your gorgeous styling and photography. You two inspire us to get in the kitchen and play. We know your work will inspire our readers to do the same. Thanks to the various people who contributed recipes, allowing us to share your creativity with our readers. Thanks to Lisa Tener, our book writing coach. You’re the one that made us DO THIS. Brainstorming the book concept seaside in Narragansett certainly helped the process.

Tara also thanks:

Kate: Thank you for DaBook. WE DID THIS! To Trish Leavitt of silverlining-design.com for your beautiful design work and genuine friendship: Your visual translation of my nutrition messages has changed my practice and helped so many of my clients, patients, and athletes along the way. The entire staff at Lown Cardiovascular Center and Dr. Jane Sillman of Brigham and Women’s Hospital for believing that food can help, prevent, and heal. Dr. Dara Lee Lewis: for always keeping dark chocolate in her office. The dietitians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: I owe you for opening my eyes to the art of integrative nutrition. You elevated my game. Thanks also to: Mat Schaffer, Rebecca Pacheco, Dan Fitzgerald, Sally Sampson, Sandra Fairbank, Shannon Allen, Chef Todd Kiley, Daisy Chow, Kevin Kearns, November Project Boston, Brogan Graham, Bojan Mandaric, Nike+ Run Club Boston, Byron Ricketts, Mitchell Green, Jenn and Ben O’Meara, Chris “CanofSpaghetti” Cantergiani, Kosta, Barry Gagne, Ron Lawner, Lloyd Poindexter, and Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club. Special thanks to Alicia Anskis and Gatsby for being so amazing, selfless, and reliable. Thanks to my nephews, Trent and Bryce. Stacey and Jon, you have the best kids in the world. Thanks to my parents, George and Bev: I love you. Your support is impossible to capture. I’m blessed. Lastly, to H. Eaton: Thank you for our daily conversations—a wink and a nod from heaven. It’s all I need.

Kate also thanks:

Thank you to Tara for being an incredible partner on this journey and making this dream to write a book a reality. I am forever grateful that you responded to my email years ago and little did I know that the mentorship would lead to a great friendship and a published book. To my Mom and Dad for their love and overwhelming support in everything that I do: Thank you for instilling in me a sense of dedication and ambition and raising me to believe that I can do anything that I set my mind to. To my brother Michael and sister Meghan for their love and support. To my business partner, Jeff, who was beyond patient throughout this book-writing process as we were experiencing the craziness of start-up company life. Thank you for giving me a much-needed reality check every once in a while. To my clients who continually impress me with their dedication and tenacity. To all of my training partners and team members with whom I swim, bike, and run: Thank you for inspiring me, supporting me, and making me realize that this sport is more about being part of an incredible community than anything else.