A little after noon, Ryan and I headed to Boardwalk Bowl for an afternoon of bowling with a bunch of his coworkers!
The bowl-a-thon is a yearly event organized by Ryan’s work to raise money for charity. We had such a good time last year and Ryan and I were happy to show our support and bowl a few games for a good cause.
Ryan is actually a pretty decent bowler. I, on the other hand, am not. I am, however, a decent eater, so I stuck to that at the bowling alley…
I had a little help, but I practically polished off an entire bucket of buttered popcorn during the three hours that we were there. Though I had a tortilla with melted cheese on our way out the door, it wasn’t much food, so I was pretty hungry about 45 minutes into bowling. Luckily the popcorn came to the rescue and inadvertently became my lunch.
Oh, and that guy photo-bombing in the background of my popcorn photo? That would be Rob. He and Ryan were the best bowlers on our team and took their bowling quite seriously by icing down their bowling hands in the beer buckets between rounds.
They’re hardcore. 
But so am I…
Okay, maybe not. But I did get one strike! 
I also got three gutter balls in a row… which ended up winning me some snazzy Tupperware.
Sometimes it pays to be bad!
After collecting my Tupperware, we headed home and made some banana mocha protein smoothies since buttered popcorn clearly isn’t the most nutritious lunch.
I’m off to run to the grocery store to pick up some hot dog buns for dinner tonight. Ryan’s cousin is coming over to watch the Bulls game with us and we’re grillin’ out!
I hope you’re enjoying your weekend so far. Have a great Saturday night!
I haven’t been bowling in a long time..unless Wii bowling counts haha Looks like you had a great afternoon, enjoy your dinner and company tonight! Congrats on Yahoo Health
Amy @Vitamin Amy
thanks so much! i am pretty pumped!
peanutbutterfingers
Hey! You’re a UCF girl so I hope you’re referring to the Chicago Bulls and not the other ones! I am also a terrible bowler but that doesn’t keep me from trying!
Grace @ yourdailygrace
I LOVE that it’s grilling season!! Wahooooo!!!!
I am also a terrible bowler. I used to be good! I used to be on a TEAM!!! A month ago I bowled a 64. Yeah.
Sable @ Squat Like a Lady
I have that bowl and it’s great for the office for soups and oatmeal!
Ashley @ Will Run for Food
Would 4 gutter balls in a row have given you a bigger bowl?
Val @ Balancing Val
Green tupperware just in time for St. Patty’s!
Jackie @ Baking Charms
Sounds like lots of fun! I’m no good at bowling either! =P
Gen
I love bowling! It’s so much fun. Although I don’t do it enough and my shoulders always ache afterwards.
Alaina
ahh grilling out….makes me think of summer. too bad it’s still months away here in chi-town
michaela
ooh i’ll have a cheese burger please!
enjoy your saturday night!
Holly
Nice action shot of you bowling! Love it!
Stephanie @ Walking my Talk
I think they should make those kiddie “bumpers” on the lanes standard…just saying. Congratulations on the Wicked lottery! I tried for lottery tickets in NYC, but it would be cool to win!
Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo
Sometimes when I bowl I get gutterballs pretty consistently — but every once in a while I have a super good game. Either way it is a fun way to spend a few hours!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete
Don’t you just love buttered popcorn…its sooo good but so bad at the same time! I’m a terrible bowler to, sometimes my score is like 40. I still have a good time doing it though!
Chelsea J
I love popcorn for meals! Popcorn’s the type of thing I can eat a TON of, even after I’ve already eaten dinner! I always get gutter balls, too!
Alexa @ SimpleEats
I love bowling! and popcorn can be a meal, just like ice cream right?!?! haha
Kristen
If you are interested in a low-sugar protein powder, I recommend NNW Healthy Whey Protein Powder. It is sweetened with Stevia; only 1 gram of sugar per scoop! The ingredient list is minimal, and the brand has a variety of flavors! Chocolate Milk is my favorite.
Abby
Don’t know if you knew but you’re in a yahoo article about working out in the morning! Congrats!
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/photos/10-morning-workout-motivators
Neha
I am the WOrST bowler ever!!! Glad you had fun though
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife
I’m a terrible bowler too, so the popcorn definitely sounds like the better route. Glad you had such a good time!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
i LOVE BOWLING! dont worry without the bumpers its gutterville for me!
Carrie
I am an awful bowler, I refuse to play without the bumpers up! The tupperware is a great result though!
PoweredbyPeanutButter
I’m pretty awful at bowling– I wish I could win a cool prize for it haha! Enjoy your weekend!
Emily
i got so excited when i saw this
http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/photos/10-morning-workout-motivators
you’re famous!
mickie
I am horrible at bowling! lol It’s pretty fun though. My grandpa rocks, he has bowled multiple 300s.
Amber K
OK, now I know what we all need to do on a double date — bowling and beers! Lucas is in a league (he’s not good, though) and we both have shoes (long story) so let me know when y’all want to roll a few frames
Katy
Oh mannnn~out of all humility, I can say I’m decent at most physical activities! But bowling is def not one of them! -_-” haha. I say, it’s not a sport b/c I’m prob. being a sore loser kekeke.
Ellie@fitforthesoul
Bowling is a ton of fun! (even if one isn’t the best bowler) Sounds like a great day.
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