Hey guys! It was a great weekend here – hope you had the same! But if not, hopefully The Weekender will perk it right up for ya!
The Weekender
- Who says you need a fancy hair treatment at a salon? Try these make-your-hair-silky do-it-at-home versions first.
- Utah peeps – I can’t run this half marathon but it sounds awesome. So go run it for me, k?
- Is grass-fed beef really better than grain-feed beef? Guess it depends on how you define “better.” I’m still going for grass-fed.
- Do you want better control over who is commenting on your blog or need to cut back on some lame anonymous commenters? Or just looking to promote your blog more? Check this post out on the Facebook commenting system.
- How freshity-fresh-fresh is that loaf of bread you just bought? Let this article tell you.
- I love scarves.
- I need these protein-ified muffins in my life.
- I also need this cilantro jalapeño hummus in my life.
- Such a beautiful – and true – quote.
- Just when I thought I couldn’t love Christina Hendricks more. She.is.stunning.
The Week in Fitness
S – 7 mile run + RPM
M – Taught RPM for the first time!
T – Body Pump + easy 2 mile run (to tire the puppa)
W – Run 4.5 miles
Th – Practiced RPM for 25 minutes…and I barely used resistance 
F – taught RPM
S – 8 mile run with my birthday bestie
It was a great week! My runs felt strong, teaching RPM was a blast, and I’m still rocking the back weight in Body Pump.
I did Body Pump today and was totally craving a smoothie afterwards. I haven’t been in the smoothie mood for a loooong time, but this was the perfect one to break me back into it. Plus, it was a pretty purple. And pretty food tastes better.
Pretty Purple Protein Smoothie
- 1 c frozen blueberries (I used the organic kind from Costco)
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Designer Whey)
- 1/2 c milk (I used Earth Balance Unsweetened Soymilk)
- 3 big handfuls of baby spinach (so…probably 3 cups?)
- 1 T milled flaxseed
- 5 big ice cubes
- Water as needed (or more milk)
Step 1: Blend blend blend, then enjoy. (No, I didn’t intentionally match my nail polish to my smoothie. But that.would.be.awesome.)
Step 2: Get a brain-freeze (optional).
We already addressed the men in Hollywood, so now it’s time for the ladies. Who’s your Hollywood girl crush? I’m in love with Christina Hendricks (obviously), January Jones, Scarlett Johansson, and Julia Roberts.
[Just realized after looking at my Hollywood men Q&A and this answer that I’m in love with the Mad Men cast. Anyone else?]
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We are right in the middle of Season 4 of Mad Men right now, so I am madly in love with…Roger Sterling. What?! I know, it should be Don, but he’s warn out his welcome with me.
Oh yes, Christina Hendricks is definitely a girl crush…as is Scar Jo. You have good taste in women
Mama Pea´s last [type] ..Shopgirls
I LOVE Roger Sterling. Have you seen the car commercial with him in it? I want that car. With him as an accessory.
Your weekender is always my favorite post on Sunday evenings!
Blog is the New Black´s last [type] ..Recipe for Love
aw, THANK YOU!! so glad!
Always enjoy The Weekender!
I’m in love with Julia Roberts – such a classic!
My girl crush is Reese Witherspoon! Love her. Love your Weekender updates!
hmm girl crush would be whoever played Sarah in Prison Break
your smoothie looks delicious!
My girl crush would be Natalie Portman. I love all her movies and think she’s adorable preggers.
I love scarlett johannsen!
Miss Type A´s last [type] ..weekly fitness recap
The quote reminds me of what my parents always used to tell me: “You wasted a good worry,” or “You wasted a good cry.”
I was looking at running that half! Geoff was too…he just doesn’t know it. I think we’re going to do it – or at least the 5k.
Jill {i run i eat}´s last [type] ..Lemon & Lime Sugar Cookies
I love Christina Hendricks too. It is refreshing when people from Hollywood don’t look like the usual size zero. She looks like someone I would want to hug. Someone warm and inviting.
I also think Helen Mirin is a babe. She has aged gracefully and naturally, and I think she looks better than most younger actresses!
I love Tina Fey! Brains and beauty…and hilarious too.
As my husband says – the sexy librarian look!
I love that you tok a picture in front of your blooming dogwoods. They are my favorite. I’m bummed that we’re going to miss them blooming this year.
Nikki´s last [type] ..Friday Favorites
that smoothie looks wonderful! Love the shade of purple
Salah (My Healthiest Lifestyle)´s last [type] ..Where’s the Love
Love the weekender and now I’m craving a smoothie.
Lauren´s last [type] ..Family Birthday Dinner
Girl crush = Reese Witherspoon. I think she’s adorable. Oh, and I want to be friends with Tina Fey!
Christine @ Burning It Off´s last [type] ..What’s better than one breakfast
I love purple smoothies! I like that I can bring them to work without anyone asking me why they’re green. Blueberries are the best frozen fruit around. Love them!
Stephanie´s last [type] ..My Life in Boxes and Bags
Jennifer Aniston most definitely! I grew up watching friends so within the brad pitt/angelina battle I’m for Jen An all the way.
Smoothies sound so amazing! If only you could have a vitamix in the dorms..
Whenever I do blueberries + spinach in a smoothie it always turns out a sludgy green color. That is so pretty and purple!
I love January Jones as well! I also really really love Eva Mendes. Maybe because I am the whitest white and I’m so jealous of her gorgeous olive skin.
I love blueberries in a smoothie!
Stephanie @ The Cookie Battle´s last [type] ..Spring is Here!
Love your weekender recaps! My favorite actress is Rachael Adams, with Michelle Williams a close second. They seem so poised and comfortable with who they are.
If I’m going to buy steak, I prefer grain-fed over grass-fed. I grew up on grain-fed beef (my family raised cattle), and I just prefer the flavor.
It’s definitely smoothie weather (yes that’s an actual meteorological term.)
And I also have a crush on pretty much the entire Mad Men cast too, except Peter Campbell for obv reasons…
Oh and I have huge girl crushes on Jessica Biel & Zooey Dechanel.
oh that smoothie looks soo good…just got back from a great run and thinking about making one for lunch! I love Anne Hathaway movies, and Julia Roberts as well.
marie´s last [type] ..Cuban Pork Dinner
Keri Russell!!!
Kelly´s last [type] ..my monday theory
I am blushing! Thanks for mentioning my recipe. That photo of your smoothie belongs in a magazine. Professional! Come to Utah…
janetha @ meals & moves´s last [type] ..you tell me
I always look forward to your “Weekender”. LOVE the scarf video. Now that I know more than one way to wear a scarf, I will definitely break out my scarf collection.
I’m a big fan of Sandra Bullock. She’s funny, she’s a great actress and she is gorgeous.
Alaina´s last [type] ..Working My Way Back- 1369 Coffee House
love your weekend recaps
always find something new!
I just had time to go back and click on all of your weekender links.
That scarf video is AWESOME. I just grabbed a scarf and am trying some of them right now.
Thanks – as always, loving your weekender posts!
I must admit, I love blueberry smoothies partially for their lovely lavender hue!
Your smoothie and my smoothie from yesterday are twinkies! I compare mine to purple margaritas I used to get at a restaurant back in the day…only our smoothies are lil’ bit more nutritious than the margs.
Congrats on teaching RPM!
The Red Velvet Life´s last [type] ..purple smoothie