Sunny weekends seem shorter.
I never want them to end!
Before diving head first into a crazy week, here are the top 5 highlights that I remembered to take a picture of:
1. Serenbe Cooking Demo
While at my team’s retreat we were treated to a cooking demo by the founder of Serenbe, Marie Nygren. Serenbe (“be serene” spelled backwards) is a small sustainable community just outside of Atlanta. It reminds me of Seaside (where The Truman Show was filmed), but without the ocean.
Marie led us though a short cooking demo in her home. She prepared collard greens two ways, kale, and cabbage. It was all delicious… and her house was GORGEOUS!
2. *Almost* Justin Timberlake Sighting
Justin Timberlake is in Atlanta shooting “Trouble With the Curve,” with Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams. Below is the camera crew. No Justin… but I swear I saw Jessica Biel walking down the street the other day.
3. Softball Sunday
My team won!!! The second game.
Our problem is that we aren’t morning people. We don’t wake up until half way through the first game.
My groin woke up too early thanks to play at first base. I did a full split and caught the ball for the out. And pulled my groin. Ouch.
4. Powdered Hummus?
On my weekly trip to Whole Paycheck Foods I came across hummus powder in the bulk bins. The instructions say all you need to do is add is water and olive oil.
Does this sound awesome or weird?
I haven’t tried it yet, but will report back soon! They also had a powdered black bean dip.
5. Green Thumb
I’ve mentioned before that I have killed every plant I have owned. I even killed mint. Yesterday I helped my mom plant flowers.
They are so pretty, right?! I hope my black thumb doesn’t affect them.
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I miiiiight be allowed to try running again tomorrow. I go back to the doc and he’s going to give me the green light. Or not. I’m a little nervous since by the end of softball today it was a little sore from running bases, but nothing like before.
This week was a little light on workout intensity… and the clean eating… but I’m not going to kick myself too hard over it. Sometimes you just need to take it easy.
Workout Recap (3/26 – 4/1):
- Monday – This BodyRock, stationary bike, 100 push-ups
- Tuesday – This workout by Lori, 100 push-ups, 20 mins of P90X Cardio… then quit in favor of playing tennis. 🙂
- Wednesday – P90X Tris/Chest, Ab Ripper X
- Thursday – This Pinned Workout (3x), 100 push-ups
- Friday – Rest
- Saturday – This BodyRock, Back/Bis, 100 push-ups
- Sunday – Softball 2x, P90X Plyo, 100 push-ups
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I totally forgot it was April Fool’s yesterday. We should have the whole month to mess with people!
Did you play any April Fool’s Pranks?
Have you seen powdered hummus before? Is it good?
This weekend did just FLY by!!! And how cool would it have been to have a celebrity sighthing.
Powdered hummus sounds like an April Fools joke!
Powdered hummus sounds interesting but after hearing about PB2, I am not entirely shocked. I am curious to see what the texture is like! I made my mom a cup of coffee yesterday…with a spoonful of salt! Her expression after one sip was priceless!
I thought of PB2 when I saw it too.
Your poor mom!! LOL!
Congrats on the win! I wish you luck with the doc. I’m sure you know to take it easy if you need to. 🙂
Hummus powder?!?!?!? You’ll DEF have to tell us how it is!
I’ve been looking ALL OVER for powdered hummus! I’m going on a backpacking trip next month and I thought hummus on a bagel would make an awesome snack. I’ll have to check out Whole Foods!
This stuff would be perfect for backpacking/camping! Hope you can find it.
We worked in the yard yesterday too – it was actually kind of hot! Weird after being in cooler weather all week. I hope you get cleared to run – then you can come run with me!! =)
I would LOVE to run with you… if I could keep up. 🙂
The one time I tried hummus powder with just adding water I was not impressed. Much easier and tastier to make it yourself. But look forward to your take on it though. Have a wonderful day.
Did you try to mix in any flavorings? I’m thinking this will need some herbs and garlic added to it.
How do you kill mint? That thing grows like wild fire. That is okay, I kill basil all the time.
I would love to have seen Justin Timberlake.
Want to see how that powdered hummus works out. I think it’ll be pretty tasty.
I have no idea how I killed it… I shocked myself with that one. 🙂
No April fools here, as I’ve learned never to disturb a grad student in her final semester. 🙂
You’re a wise man, Glutton! 😉
Hmm not too sure how I feel about powdered hummus, interested to see what you think! Also good luck at the docs! 🙂
Thanks! Round 1 with the hummus was interesting… I’m going to try it again with some add-ins.
Powdered hummus is chickpea flour. My guess is that one has garlic powder and cumin in it too? I use my chickpea flour all the time to make quick batches of hummus for dressings.
I hope you get the green light to run! I know it’s so frustrating to not be able to do something you want to do. Good luck at the doctor’s office.
I think it had both, as well as tahini powder (which I didn’t even know existed).
I’ve seen powdered hummus, but never tried it. It sounds like you had a fantastic weekend–love that your softball team didn’t want up until the second game!
Powdered hummus I am intrigued! I have never seen or heard of that before. Thanks for introducing me and please let me know how it is!
It was ok – I tried it plain yesterday afternoon. I’m going to do it again with some additional mix-ins. 🙂
Love your recap/weekend photos! I can’t wait until the weather is nice enough to play softball here!
You almost saw JT? Swoons!
And powdered hummus? Unswoons 😉
Though I am most intrigued…
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
It would have been so much cooler if I’d actually seen him though!
Huh. There was filming in Decatur all this past week at No. 246. Wonder if it was for the same movie? I don’t know if I can get down with powdered hummus, I can’t imagine the texture would be right after rehydrating. Love PB2 though so maybe it would rock my socks off.
No… I forgot the name of the one in Decatur but it’ starts with an A and stars Jane Lynch. They must have paid 246 a lot to have them close the restaurant for filming!
I didn’t even know powdered hummus existed!
No April’s Fools for me, not since I was a little girl telling my mom the movers had the wardrobe fall through the veranda glass door…
You were a funny kid! Was your mom fooled?
The idea of powdered hummus does kind of gross me out, not going to lie! haha
I’ve seen those powdered hummus/ black bean mixes too at WF, curious to hear about it if you try it! Great workout week… I’m curious to try Bodyrock sometime.
I’ll have to do a post when I perfect it…. it does need some add-ins.
Let me know what you think if you try BodyRock. I love them!
Powdered hummus?! What?!
Actually making hummus with that powder sound disgusting to me, but I’d totally love to use it as a coating on something! Maybe even on more chickpeas for hummus roasted chickpeas 😛
You wouldn’t coat chocolate with it?! LOL!
I live for the weekends and am indeed always disappointed when they end.
Powdered hummus? I am intrigued at how this one will turn out. I don’t have to say anything because I know you will share. 🙂