Yesterday, I found a foam roller at Target for $24.99. Although there are better deals on Amazon I have the patience of a 5 year old and can never wait for shipping.
It’s funny because I’ll take forever to decide to buy something. I drag the decision out forever and ever. But as soon as I decide to get something, I need it i-m-m-e-d-i-a-t-e-l-y.
This one even comes with a DVD!
Oprah Circuit Training
I went to the gym and right as I arrived Oprah was on with the cast of Nine. I cannot WAIT to see this movie!!! I love musicals and all the movie stars in it. I ellipticalled during the show and strength trained during the commercials.
It ended up being about 60 min. on the elliptical and 20 min. full body iron pumping. It ROCKED. I wasn’t bored for a single second.
Afterwards I came back for death by foam roller.
It hurt so much it tickled (a bad tickle, painful tickle). Is that weird?
I thought my IT band hurt until I started rolling out my shins (!!!!!!). HEE HEE hoo hoo HEE HEE hoo hoo! Yowza.
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ARYD Dinner
Awkwardly Random Yet Delicious Dinner. Again, blogging in the AM leads to some weird content 
Here goes:
- Pita wedge plus Pumpkin Hummus
- Shroomies
- Broccoli Slaw
- Cranberry Goat Cheese
- Microwaved Eggs in a Bowl (MEIAB?)
I microwaved ~1/2 cup Egg Beaters for about 2 min. and out came cooked eggs with no pan to scrape to death/clean.
Doesn’t it look like a rose!?
Even more so from this angle.
Next up BAKING!!! All in all, I spent over 3 hours baking a batch of cookies and 3 loaves of bread. GLORIOUS!!!!
I made a batch of Honey and Walnut Pumpkin Bread using this Whole Foods Recipe. We only had whole wheat flour while it called for whole wheat pastry flour. I’m pretty sure that’s why my bread came out so short and stout
I made a few substitutions here and there but nothing major. For example, I used agave nectar instead of honey because that’s what we had. It was moist nonetheless. Definitely ‘healthy’ tasting, as my Momma likes to say.
I then baked 2 more loaves of Pumpkin Streusel Walnut Bread with a more traditional recipe. I knew I wanted pumpkin bread but I didn’t know what else. Not chocolate chips, not cranberries, not orange….
Finally it struck me to make a streusel topping to go on top. This wasn’t a typical oat streusel but a nut streusel. The recipe called for pecans but I used walnuts. Shocker since as you all know, I worship the ground Mr. Pecan walks on.
One loaf will go to my best friend and her mom and the other loaf will go to my Momma’s co-workers. My impatience almost had me taking a stab at the bread before I even got them out of the pan. It makes me nervous not being able to try something before I give it to other people!! What if it ends up tasting horrible!?
My batch of cookies last night came out perfect. No burnt bottoms like last time!
Last time I waited a couple minutes too long. I guess the trick is to take them out early. It’s better to be impatient with these cookies
Alright. Time to get a move on it. I’m going to a vegetarian restaurant tonight (correction: I’m dragging my best friend with me to a vegetarian restaurant) and the menu looks crazy insanely spectacular. Just so cool and creative. I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!!!!!
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I’m super impatient too. Yesterday I decided I needed a new yoga mat and was going to order one but ended up at Target at 9 pm buying one! I needed it RIGHT THEN apparently.
The pumpkin bread looks delicious!
Rolling my IT band is what hurts the worst. Try rolling your upper back on it – it’s amazing – like a massage!
Oh your breads look yummy! And it’s not weird to have that tickle feeling. I had to go to physical therapy and would giggle every time they hit certain areas. It’s a sign of tightness. Once you get it all worked out, the giggles will go away! Or so they say…
Allie, I want to be as bake-a-rific as you! All of your baked goods (burnt bottom or not) look FAB! And that roller is death, but worth the pain in the end, I think.
hahaha i am the same way with the impatience!! & i am also ridiculously excited for nine to come out
yay! that dinner actually sounds good even though it is pretty random. have fun tonightt
I am exactly the same with buying something:)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Who would’ve thought a roll of rubber could do so much. Your dinner looks absolutely wonderful.
I’ve never tried a foam roller, but I can definitely relate to taking FOREVER to decide on things…especially when it comes to spending money!
YUM! MEIAB are the bomb. Just had some for lunch!
All of your baked goods look wonderful! Have fun at dinner tonight, can’t wait to hear about it!
The last time I had a massage, the masseuse lady told me that ticklish sensations were a form of pain… I mean I HATE being tickled (as in I cry) so I’d believe that. Dinner and all your treats look yum yum yum!
haha, your post about foam rolling made me LOL here at starbucks. I can just imagine.
oh my, your baked goods look amazing, don’t you just love the amount of time on your hands
I’m impatient in many aspects of my life, especially with food, I want to try it right after it’s done and that’s why I always burn my lips!
your baked good looks amazing!!! I feel so comforting just looking at them.
I love the idea of doing strength during the commercials. The breads look great. You were a busy bee in the kitchen!
I’m exactly the same I mull over things O want to buy but once decided I gotta have it straight away! Your baked goods look sooooooo goooooooood! x
I have the same foam roller! I have two actually. That one and a larger version. How do you roll out your shins? I have trouble with that.
i have yet to buy or try a foam roller so maybe I’ll learn from you first
Haha, I’ve never seen such enthusiasm for a vegetarian restaurant…when I tried to bring my friends to one, every one GROANED. I had to literally drag them there. And they ended up hating it anyway. booo….
Have funnnn at dinner!
& I’m with you – I can’t make something for someone that I won’t be able to try before I hand it off!
ohhh i know this painful tickle you speak of! for sure! dude. the eggbeateres TOTALLLLLY resemble a rose! so cool!
I am the most impatient person everr!!
And your bread + cookies look absolutely AMAZING! Baking is my favorite part about the holidays
<3 foam rollers!!
No worries Allie, it was a big hit with my co-workers! The bread was so moist and tasty. It was gone in 5 minutes.
Ah, the foam roller, it hurts so bad but yet feels so good! You just can’t explain it. Don’t worry, I promise, as you use it more, it gets a lot easier.
I can’t even look at your baked goods anymore! GIRL, you are a baking goddess. Okay, you are just a goddess in general but the baking skill you have is so envied!
Hope you had a wonderful day hun.
pretty egg flower! lol
Love your salad and the baking. And I hear ya on the roller killing the shins. We do that in Pilate’s sometimes and it hurts!!
Everyone will love your baked goods! I have a not like/hate relationship with foam rollers. No love really, just a lot of dislike.
They are supposed to be really helpful!
ummmmm are we the same people??? my foam roller (albeit the black version) just came in the mail, AND i made pumpkin hummus yesterday!! this even with my brief internet hiatus!!!
<3
Ohhhh the pain! I discovered parts of my body I never knew existed with that foam roller. I have the exact same one.
I’m so impatient when it comes to baking…waiting for brownies to cool is TORTURE.
Do you eat with your parents when you’re home? Do you eat the same things?
That bread looks AMAZING. I love WF recipes. Oh wait, I just love everything about WF.
Have fun at the veg restaurant tonight!
Oh the foam roller is so mean, isn’t it? Love/Hate
I’m always so nervous about my baked goods as well and always want to try it.. That’s why I always tend to make muffins so I can try one.
Your breads look so mazing though! And those cookies!!! Can I have one please?
That salad looks amazing as well!
Your baking creations look amazing! I’m already fantasizing about what I should bake first when I get back to the states… Definitely thinking pumpkin will be the star.
foam rolling is the WORST but it is sooo good, we have a 15 min foam rolling class where I work and people have such a love/hate relationship with it!
i love when something juicy is on tv to make your workout fly by! NINE looks great
i think you random dinner looks fabulous, esp the addition of cranberry goatcheese?! HELLLLOOO amazinggggg sounding!!!
I will take a cookie, thank you
Love your blog. I am always looking forward to clicking on your name when I scroll through my blogroll….I love your comments on my blog also. I know my blog isn’t really your thing cause its a mess of stuff, but I adore the comments anyway. If you ever want to add me to ya blogroll, that is cool!
You have genius creativity and baking skills and such a light-hearted personality. Cool girl
Wow you were baking up a storm!!! Looks so good!!!!!!!
I love the egg in a mug, it looks like a rose, so funny!!! All your food pics look so pretty always!!!
Oh my Tysons Corner during holidays = death!! lol!! I had to go there the weekend before THanksgiving and it was nuts!!!!!!!!! Anytime there on the weekend is crazy but during the holidays there are now words to describe!! Where do u live, I didnt think you lived near me, or did I know that? lol! If you don’t live far we should meet up sometime for dinner or lunch!!! Have a great day!!! xoxo
aw rolling sounds so painful. i don’t even know what an IT band is but i hope yours starts to feel better, miss. cranberry goat cheese sounds awesome–is that something you made or did it come like that? have fun at the restaurant tonight!
I never thought about rolling the shins! Thanks girl!
Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, Allie! I really enjoy reading all of your posts!
I tried rolling once but I think I’m not doing it right. They have a lot at my gym, so maybe after my workout this afternoon I will try again!
Your baking looks delicious… as does you egg rose
Ouch, yeah foam rollers can so be painful. But it hurts so good!
My foam roller saved me after my Half Marathon. I rolled my muscle pain out and felt fine the next day.