I love the inexpensive date ideas you guys added to my morning post.
Here are some more fun ones:
- Liz: “I’m surprising my boyfriend tonight with an indoor picnic, complete with food that I have a Groupon for!”
- Jill Bond: “Our local surf shop has cheap paddle board and kayak rentals. We stop at Whole Foods, pack a snack, put in a dry bag, and paddle to a quiet spot for dinner.”
- Kelsey: “One of my favorite date nights is when my husband and I do our own version of the Food Network show Chopped. I usually make the main dish and he takes the appetizer. We each pick 4 ingredients for the other person, then they can use anything at home. So fun!”
- Celina: “The weekends that we do get to spend alone together are normally spent working on our home or we spend them at local flea markets (Lafayette, LA). We love turning trash into treasure. I love our little hobby together! Plus, it’s tons of walking and we always enjoy lunch somewhere super cute.”
- Jamie: “Another thing we enjoy is just leashing up the dog, driving to a nearby town and just walking around and sharing a sweet treat from one of the little shops.”
- Melissa: “I think some great dates would be: fruit picking (i.e. apple, blueberry, strawberry, peach) and/or wine tasting!”
Workout + Lunch
Today’s workout was a good one! I headed to the gym for my favorite Wednesday morning boot camp class and made sure to warm up for a little bit on the elliptical before jumping around and sweating like crazy. Boot camp flew by and definitely got my heart rate up. That’s all I ask!
After boot camp, I quickly showered and then worked through the morning before it was time to head home for a late lunch.
I reheated leftovers from last night’s dinner which kept things simple. On the menu for today was a sweet potato paired with lean turkey, red pepper, onions, chopped bacon, salt, pepper and goat cheese.
The goat cheese melted into the dish and created a somewhat creamy sauce that added a lot of flavor to the meat and vegetables. Loved it!
And now it’s time for a giveaway that I think you guys will enjoy!
You Choose: Reebok Shoe Giveaway
As part of my on-going relationship with Reebok, I feel very fortunate to be able to try out different shoes that the company sends me to review on occasion. I know a bunch of you guys are in the market for new shoes, so this month I approached Reebok about hosting a giveaway that would allow one of you to select whatever pair of shoes you want from their website!
They were instantly game for my giveaway idea, so now it’s time for one of you to win a snazzy new pair of shoes!
Here are some of my personal favorites:
- Nanos (And yes, this giveaway does include the new Nano 3.0s!)
I wear Nanos on days when I know I’ll be doing functional workouts. Avid Cross-Fitters seem to love these shoes and though I don’t do CrossFit, I still love the Nanos because they make me feel a lot more stable when I do certain exercises like lunges, squats or box jumps! I love the way the shoe doesn’t have a lot of cushioning and since the midsole material is a flattened platform, it’s thinner which allows my foot to lay flatter and closer to the ground. If you’ve only ever done functional workouts like CrossFit in traditional running shoes, I’d definitely try a pair of Nanos!
These shoes actually remind me a little bit of the Nanos, but with a little more structural support and cushioning. I love them for boot camp workouts!
These are the newest shoes in my collection and I’ve been wearing them to work nearly every day (as I’m sure you can tell from their well-worn look in the above picture). They’re more cushioned than some of the other Reebok shoes out there and feel comfortable even after hours on my feet. I wear them when I teach certain group exercise classes or during my own workouts that include light running or cardio.
I’ve been wearing my RealFlex Fusions for almost a year now and love the lightweight, supportive feel of the shoe. They’re another shoe I love for workouts that include a lot of variety and some running and plyometric exercises like speed skaters.
Of course if another shoe strikes your fancy on the Reebok website, you can choose a pair that isn’t currently on my radar! It’s totally up to you! (Dancers and Zumba lovers may want to check out the dance shoes on the Reebok website. I cannot pull off the high tops, but if you can, do your thang!)
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment below, telling me which pair of Reebok shoes you would choose if you won the giveaway. I will randomly select a winner on Friday.
Good luck!
Please note that shoe selection is subject to availability.
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The Nano 3.0′s look awesome!
I’d like to try the nanos for sure!!!
I have been thinking of getting new shoes for a while now. I like the look of the RealFlex Fusion TRs and it would be nice to have a pair of shoes that will support my feet while running and doing a variety of exercises!!!
I love the SubLite Duos! Reebok has the cutest colors too!
Realflex Fusion!! They look cute, comfy and lightweight! Thanks!!
i’m still dying to try a pair of Nanos! My running shoe habit is so expensive, I never get to buy shoes for my other workouts!
I would love to try the Sublite Duos!!
I legit LOVE the new nanos 3.0 and would do anything to win a pair!!! I am obsessed with Purple too!!
I do crossfit and would love the nano 3.0
I would totally go for the Nanos – have running shoes, but no cross training shoes!
The Sublites!
I would love the Sublites!!!! Just started getting into Bootcamp workouts and I am in love!
SubLite Train 1.0, that cushioning looks so comfy!
I like the sound of the nanos…or one of their running shoes, although I’ve never tried them before. Any thoughts on Reebok’s shoes designed for running?
SubLite Duo Chase. I just started training for a 1/2 and could use a new pair. I also just did a research study and the company ended up being Reebok, pretty cool seeing some of their new shoe ideas and being able to give feedback,
The real flex fusion…and I love the purple!
I would definitely go with the Nanos!! Perfect for when I’m boppin’ around the gym and trying new things
Sublite duo!!!
I would get the Real Flex Fusion TR for my random workouts or standing on my feet for my job most of the day. Thanks!
I would pick the Sublite Duo’s because I love the eye catching neon color and need a shoe with more cushion!
The sublite duo! You look like you really love them too!
I would definitely go for the RealFlex Fusion TRs!
I’d love to try the Sublite Duo’s. I’ve been on the hunt for a new gym shoe & always wind up in Saucony. I’d love to give these a try.
I’d pick the Sublite Duo, I’m in need of some new running/cardio shoes!
Definitely the Sublites!
I’d love to try the sublite 1.0 for body pump classes!
The NANO’s for sure! those shoes rock!
I would love to have the nano 3.0!! I am new to crossfit and I hear they’re the best!!
I’d love to win a pair of the Sublite Train 1.0 shoes! They’d be perfect for my workouts to get back in shape after having a baby 6 weeks ago!
I think I would choose the Sublight Train 1.0. It would be so fun to have a new pair of shoes!
I would pick the sublite duo because my workouts vary and I do a lot of group fitness classes!!!!
I love the RealFlex Fusions!
I would for sure go for the red and black Nano 3.0s!
I need a new pair of shoes for trails with my dogs–the Outdoor Wild ones look pretty cool!
Realflex Fusion would be a great asset to my collection!
Maybe the Nano’s or something designed for walking.
I would get the Reebox Guide one in the pink and orange! So cute and they seem like they would work perfect for my runs!
RealFlex Fusion TR! Always in the market for great running shoes!
I’d love a pair of the Reebok Nanos! They sound like the perfect shoes for Functional Training! Thanks Julie 🙂
I would LOVE the Nanos! They sound so versatile and I’ve always wanted to try out Reebok shoes but have yet to do so! 🙂
i would love to win a pair of nanos!
I would love to win the nanos! I have been doing a lot of strength training lately, and I could use flatter soled shoe- especially for deadlifts.
I would love to try out a pair of reeboks!
RealFlex Fusion TR! I would love a new pair of shoes!
Love the Sublite train 1.0!!! Thanks for your blog…I look forward to all of your daily posts!!!
Definitely the RealFlex Fushions! I have been looking for something to do my plyometric workouts in!
To get back into shape after just having a baby I would love to have the realflex fusions!
I’d love to try a pair of the RealFlex Fusions!
I would love the RealFlex. I need some new shoes!
I think I’d try the Nanos! I don’t do Crossfit either, but I do weight lift. I’ve been on the look out for a flatter shoe so I can stop smelling up the gym when I take off my running shoes to squat. 🙂