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Popcorn for Lunch

March 12, 2011 by Julie 31 Comments

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…

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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.

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They’re hardcore. Winking smile

But so am I…

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Okay, maybe not. But I did get one strike! Open-mouthed smile 

I also got three gutter balls in a row… which ended up winning me some snazzy Tupperware.

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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!

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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Comments

  1. Amy @Vitamin Amy says

    March 12, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      March 12, 2011 at 7:45 pm

      thanks so much! i am pretty pumped! 😀

      Reply
  2. Grace @ yourdailygrace says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Sable @ Squat Like a Lady says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    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.

    Reply
  4. Ashley @ Will Run for Food says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I have that bowl and it’s great for the office for soups and oatmeal! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Val @ Balancing Val says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Would 4 gutter balls in a row have given you a bigger bowl? 😉

    Reply
  6. Jackie @ Baking Charms says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Green tupperware just in time for St. Patty’s!

    Reply
  7. Gen says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Sounds like lots of fun! I’m no good at bowling either! =P

    Reply
  8. Alaina says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    I love bowling! It’s so much fun. Although I don’t do it enough and my shoulders always ache afterwards. 🙂

    Reply
  9. michaela says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    ahh grilling out….makes me think of summer. too bad it’s still months away here in chi-town 🙁

    Reply
  10. Holly says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    ooh i’ll have a cheese burger please! 🙂

    enjoy your saturday night!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie @ Walking my Talk says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Nice action shot of you bowling! Love it!

    Reply
  12. Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
  13. Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
  14. Chelsea J says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Alexa @ SimpleEats says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    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!

    Reply
  16. Kristen says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    I love bowling! and popcorn can be a meal, just like ice cream right?!?! haha

    Reply
  17. Abby says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:43 am

    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.

    Reply
  18. Neha says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:51 am

    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

    Reply
  19. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    March 13, 2011 at 2:17 am

    I am the WOrST bowler ever!!! Glad you had fun though 🙂

    Reply
  20. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    March 13, 2011 at 7:56 am

    I’m a terrible bowler too, so the popcorn definitely sounds like the better route. Glad you had such a good time!!

    Reply
  21. Carrie says

    March 13, 2011 at 8:43 am

    i LOVE BOWLING! dont worry without the bumpers its gutterville for me!

    Reply
  22. PoweredbyPeanutButter says

    March 13, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I am an awful bowler, I refuse to play without the bumpers up! The tupperware is a great result though!

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    March 13, 2011 at 10:22 am

    I’m pretty awful at bowling– I wish I could win a cool prize for it haha! Enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  24. mickie says

    March 13, 2011 at 11:33 am

    i got so excited when i saw this

    http://health.yahoo.net/articles/fitness/photos/10-morning-workout-motivators 🙂

    you’re famous!

    Reply
  25. Amber K says

    March 13, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    I am horrible at bowling! lol It’s pretty fun though. My grandpa rocks, he has bowled multiple 300s.

    Reply
  26. Katy says

    March 13, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  27. Ellie@fitforthesoul says

    March 13, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
  28. Chicago Cuisine Critique says

    March 13, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Bowling is a ton of fun! (even if one isn’t the best bowler) Sounds like a great day. 🙂

    Reply

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