I have a radar for certain things…one of which is Whole Foods. It’s a special talent really, and quite handy. Drop me in a foreign neighborhood, and I can sniff out Starbucks and WF like my life meal depends on it.
The weather was SO nice this weekend, Kyle and I spent as much time outside as possible, so I definitely spent a significant chunk of my last paycheck eating out. Who wants to slave away in the kitch when it’s 80 degrees out!? Not exactly the best for the bank account, but my tummy was quite pleased 🙂
Obviously, it goes without saying that I hit up Whole Foods several times…I even found a new store! While wandering the afternoon away in SoHo, shopping and such, I used my foodie superpower radar (aka whole foodar) and lead us to Bowery and Houston…voila!
I took some time off from photographing this weekend, so sorry about my lack of food porn.
However, I will share a bit of blog worthy news…
OBSESSION ALERT….I don’t know why I decided to try this, after I VOWED I wouldn’t get sucked in…
DAYAM!!
I wanted another 2 hours after I finished this one…it was goooood!
It made that fizz-pop sound when I opened it, which I wasn’t expecting, and was way more tart/sweet that I thought it would be…but it was DELISH!
I’ll admit, the weird floating crap made me a little really nervous. But I went with a fairly safe flavor to start with (passionberry bliss), rather than the scary brownish/gray swamp water original flavor.
So, word of the wise to those who haven’t tried it…if you don’t want to embark on a $3.99/bottle habit (which turns into a $12/day addiction), don’t try this…unfortunately, I’ve already succumb, but SAVE YOURSELVES!!
The usual suspects…
Sorry for the lack of pics!
Turns out I was a slacker all around, as I didn’t really exercise much at all this weekend, either. In fact, I think the nice sunny weather brought out a whole new “sloth” side of me!
To be honest, I was kinda bitter that I didn’t end up signing up for the Brooklyn half marathon, even though I reallllllly wanted to run it. I kept going back and forth the entire month leading up to the race, to run or not to run, that was the question.
In the end, I decided that spending quality time with the fiancé was a wiser choice…but I think I ended up (secretly) resenting him for it (even though he had no idea he had any role in why I didn’t participate)…not really fair, I’m not going to deny that, but I don’t always have entirely rational processes going on in my cabeza…I’m a complicated one :-/
After way too much time mentally moping/feeling sorry for myself on Saturday morning, I decided to confront my issues head on (well, actually, Kyle forced me to). As I reflected on my inner turmoil, and more importantly, the reasons WHY I was feeling so confused…I realized I had a whole mix of emotions going on. I was annoyed (because I seem to have hit a plateau in my workouts and lost the motivation to train) and bummed (because without a race in the future, I have no reason to train).
Turns out, the root of the issue is that I don’t have a race to train for. I believe this is what the professionals call post-partum depression…except, my baby was my half marathon (in late April) so I’m suffering a post-race let down.
It’s like I got bitten by a racing bug, and now I can’t get enough…this lead to a little bit of research, and…now I am a NYRR member!
Here I am, caught in the act of searching for races…
(Please note: the entire couch is empty, as well as the leather chair, and yet, I chose to balance on the uncomfortable wooden arm of the chair)…why? I told you, I’m a complicated one.
If it ‘aint broke…
Repeat it!!!!! I had this toasted melty PB/carob chip heaven every night since I last blogged 🙂
Back to the routine tomorrow…I have about 500 posts in my google reader to catch up on from the weekend. I love love love having my bberry at work, reading about all my fellow blogger buddies and seeing how creative and inspiring you all are in the kitchen, in the gym, and in all other aspects of life is one of my favorite things! I just can’t get enough of you kids 🙂
Yooli (What’s in Your Pantry) knows how to make kambocha, and I think you just may be “complicated” enough to try…I would hit her up for the recipe!
I totally feel your post race depression, but for me the new goal is to just leave each workout feeling good about THAT ONE and filling my life with other things, like pincher pincher. 😉
I LOVE WHOLE FOODS!! I wish I had your whole foodar! I haven’t been there in so long… i miss it 🙁 And your PB/carob chip toast looks so yummy!
ps.. are you in NYC!?
congrats roadrunner!! let me know if you’re gonna run the 10K this weekend 🙂 I’ll be there in all my running glory haha.
I have been wondering what my favorite complicated hungry hippie has been up to this weekend..ALAS! Whole Foods and kombucha drankin’! Das mah gurl!
I like your balancing act while researching. Das mah gurl!
Tell me your next half marathon aspirations because I will train and then meet you and we can run together! Sounds like a plan scan! Since I will be an east coast homegirl and all..I am all down for an NYC weekend trip!!wooopwwoop
Your race searching photo is adorable! I have one of those drinks in my fridge, but I’m still scared to try it!! I hope it doesnt turn into an expensive addiction, its pricier than starbucks!
Is that the divine grape flavor?? I had that today and just about fell in love. Damn you, kombucha.
I think we’re opposites with the weather. I’m actually solar powered–when it’s nice, I can go out and do anything–walk, run, errands. When it’s crappy, I’m a sloth.
Congrats on the new race goal. You told all us about it, so now there’s no slacking 🙂 And once again, the fact that we have no TJs or WF within 100 miles makes me sad. Big sigh…I pine for falafel in a hot bar.
Hi there! I had to come out of hiding and post something today! 🙂 I went to a Wholefoods Raw class on Saturday and they had a recipe for Mohitos using Kambucha…if you want the recipe it’s on my blog…
http://www.healthyhappenings.blogspot.com
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog! Leave me a message if you stop by!
I didn’t get ANY exercise in this weekend, either, but I enjoyed the sun and relaxed so I’m calling it a wash 😉 Weekend warrier I was not.
I don’t have the WF radar but I definitely know what you mean about Starbucks 😉 I still need to try kombacha! If you say it’s cool then I am convinced!
Hey girl! It was SUCH a beautiful weekend! Glad you enjoyed all of the time outside. Its worth it to spend money on things that make you super happy (like awesome and healthy/delicious food). Great WFs grabs. Hope Monday treats you well
Funny you mention races and motivation. I have been searching for one as well. I just had a dream about running a marathon last night. Let me know how your search goes! I’m busy here all summer so I should take advantage and just sign up for at least one!
I love discovering new WFs! I’m still resisting the Kombocha obsession – I don’t know floaties don’t do it for me. The hot bar though, totally hits the spot.
I think you should run a marathon in Detroit and then you can teach me how to properly load up on the WFs hot bar 😉 Have a WONDERFUL Monday!!
LOL at “sun sloth”. Sometimes I get like that too. Good job on joining NYRR!
Oh you are so right about the Kombucha. I tried my first one 2 weeks ago and really crave it every day! If only I could win the lottery! Congrats on joining NYRR!
yay for joining NYRR…now, if you do enough races, you can do NYC Marathon! yay! I just signed up for the Long Beach Full in October…excited. im glad you caught the running bug, its fun * )
My debut in Runners World…haha
http://dailyviews.runnersworld.com/2008/02/do-you-recogniz.html#comments
ps love the food commentary, too!
That is *exactly* the reason I have not tried kombucha! Who the hell can afford them?! They are SO freaking expensive! I have a friend who is addicted to them…whenever they go on sale she gets so excited. But the “sale” price of $2.79 does not seem like a great deal to me…sheesh! I am glad you enjoyed yours, though :o) Hopefully you will be able to resist their pull…
Yay for nice weather! I totally get wanting to be outside rather than inside on the computer! But you were missed :o)
Courtney
I love your "ain't broke" concoction! MMMM!
I am allowed to bring my laptop to my parttime job….blogs help pass the time in such a great way, I agree!
I become a sloth too at times! Sometimes it's just TOO hot!
sarah – you are so wise. your words were just what i needed. despite my unending (and fruitless) attempts at rationally snapping myself out of it, sometimes it just takes a simple phrase from someone else to get my head back in the right place. thanks. ill def have to hit up whats in your pantry, now!!
healthyontherun – YEP!!
julie – sadly this is my weekend to work 🙁 ill be running the central park race on the 13th though…wanna join?
brookie boo – im doing a half marathon in SF in october…youll prob be living it up east coast style by then, but you never know…a trip back the yay area for a run with your fave hippie may lure you back!!
chickpea – i havent tried that one yet, but ive had 3 different ones so far and all were GREAT!
abby – soooo sorry you dont have a WF or TJS…seriously, i feel for you 🙁 normally im the same way with warm sunny weather – but this weekend i was stuck in a funk, i dont think any weather could have changed that!
hage family – THANKS for commenting!! im def going to stop by. my own kombucha! heck yeah!
lara – seriously, the berry flavors are SO good. i know youll like it 🙂
suzanne – sign up! sign up! im doing a 10K on the 13th next…
k – what time of the year would you recommend for this half???? if theres a decent window of nice-ish weather that overlaps with a good race, i may (read: MAY) consider it! but mostly to drown myself in hummus and coffee with you 🙂
healers – does the long beach have a half or is it only a full?
courtney – DONT DO IT!!! haha, i know youd love em, so i say that with complete and utter love 🙂
n is d – i realllllllly wish i could comment with my google reader on my bberry but alas its just too annoying. but i love having it on my lunch break….i read all y'alls posts and totally veg out
That WF is amazing! The cheese room is baby-making heaven.
Strawberry kombuchizzle is the best!!!!! I've only tried strawbs and grape, but the strawberry flavor just tasted so good!!
And I'm just staring, staring forever…..into the eyes of that carob/pb snack!! I bet it'd be DELISH on a toasted english muffin!! mmmmmm
Glad you've found something to cure your post-race-depression, and i'm also glad you had a good weekend with the fiancee!!! You're lucky the weather has been beautiful since SD is filled with may gray & now, june gloooooom.
I love your WF radar. Since I am obsessed with WF, I always search out locations before I head to any new area!
I haven’t tried Synergy yet… maybe I should abstain at that price per bottle! 🙂
I love all your selections at Whole Foods – and amazing that you can find one in a foreign area. I wish I had that talent – I end up circling for hours or resorting to Google.
um, I have NO idea why my comment was named by "Healers" HAHA. And yes, there is a 1/2 for Long Beach. The race is actually the weekend before Nike, but my sis and I walk the Nike.
-Nikala (and apparently, "Healers")
I agree with your blackberry comment! My prime blog reading time is on my blackberry when I'm bored at work.
It never fails – I always choose the most uncomfortable spot to sit. My parents still get onto me for sitting on the arms of furniture and on the countertops.
Sorry about the post race-depression. Have you found another one to train for yet?
One of my friends used to refer to Kombucha as that mushroom floaty drink, but then she tried them. She is now an official addict. My budget won't allow for it. 🙁
I'm thankful for your Blackberry too as I so look forward to your sweet comments. Hope you're having a good day!