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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I’d love to be able to try the Sublite Duo–in a super bright color!
I’d love to try the Nanos!
I have really wanted to try out the Real Flex Fusions since they came out!
I like the nanos. That’s what I would pick.
I immediately loved the color of the Sublite Duo’s 🙂 But they also sound like the best fit for me! I would definitely try those!
I’d love to win the Nanos 3.0! I’ve had the 2.0s for almost a year now that I use for CrossFit every day and would love to try out the new version!
Wow great giveaway! I think I’d take the SubLite Duo’s. They sound right up my alley!
I would love to try the Nanos!
Oh, how fun! I’d love to try the Sublite Duos! I like a little more cushioning.
I LOVE the Real Flex shoes and would love to try a pair!
I would pick the Reebok One Cushion for distance running 🙂 Currently training for my first half marathon!
the nanos! so cute and im really curious about them after hearing about them from everyone
The Sublite Duo shoes look like they’d be perfect for me!
Wow, these all look great! I need a good functional training shoe, so I’m gonna say the Nano 3.0’s would be my choice 🙂
Definitely the Nano’s! I’ve had my eye on the 3.0’s since they were released and am dying to get my hands on them.
It’s so hard to pick!!! I would say the Sublite Duo because I like the thought of a some support. I teach a group fitness class for girls ages 9-18 and I think these would work well & look awesome.
I am a Nike girl who has recently been admiring and wanting to try out those new Reebok Nanos!
I am dying to try the nanos!
I Love the Nanos!!
I really like the Nanos!
Tough decision!! I’m a crossfitter (at least for the time being to train for the Tough Mudder) and I’m one of the few people that does not rock the Nanos! I would love to add them to my shoe collection! I had an awesome experience at the Reebok outlet store near me recently. They had excellent customer service and I scored some really great deals! 🙂
I am in dire need of new work out shoes! The Nanos would be perfect for all my workout needs!
I’d love to try the new Nanos….I do a lot of lifting, squats and plyos and I like the feeling of my foot being flatter on the ground for my leg workouts.
ooo! i only have running shoes, so when i do other workouts, i can feel that they are not the right shoe for stability. for that reason, i’ve had nanos on the brain. but i also like those sublite trains! so cool!
The Reebok One Guides… I need a stability shoe for pronaters
I LOVE the Sub Lite ones you have on!! Those are cute colors and I do need a pair of shoes with some support for little circuits… 🙂 Awesome!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0 for boot camps! I love the neon color too. Great giveaway!!
I’ve been a crossfitter for a year and would love new nanos! My 2.0s are looking shabby!
I am dying to try the Nano 3.0s!!
i would love the purple RealFlex Fusion TR, i havent been able to do any exercise lately because of illness, but due to go back after the summer holidays , i have just qualified as a fitness instructor would be even better if i could be wearing these , have got to look the part aswell fingers crossed 🙂
Sub lite train! 🙂
definitely the nanos! so cute.
i’d love to try the nanos!
I would love to try the Sublite Duos-they seem to offer the amount of support that I need! Plus you cant beat the colors!
I would love to try the SubLite Train 1.0!
I’d go for the Dance UR Rhythm kind for Zumba!!! How awesome would it be to win them?!!?!
I would love to try thr Nano’s! Thank you for doing this Julie, you are great!
I would choose the neon Sublite Duo shoes!
I’m not 100% sure. Something for running and in cute colors 🙂
I’d love to try out the Sublite Duos!
I love the RealFlex Fusion TR! Love the color!
I would love to try the nanos because I did a cross fit type class today with my normal running shoes, and if the nanos are better suited for that type of class I’d love to try them. So, then I can make the running shoes last longer.
The nanos!!!
I would love to try the sublite duos. Those look awesome!
Ohh…so many pretty colors! I think I would like the Sublite Duos or the Sublite Train…got to have some cushioning!
I would love to try the Sublite Duo!
probably the ZigKick Trail 1.0 – love the colors and I want something for hiking into the fall.
Hi Julie,
I’d want to try the Nano 3.0. I’ve been crossfitting for just over a year. I’m pretty much no frills when it comes to gear — just because I always like to test my commitment before I over invest in stuff that may not make me better. I’ve consistently heard positive reviews about the Nano line. After a year, I feel myself becoming more immersed and engaged in Crossfit and would love to see what the gear hype is all about.
I would LOVE to get the Nanos! I’m a die-hard crossfitter and I have terrible feet, so those would be such a blessing!!
I love those date night idea, especially the Chopped one. Wonder if the fiancé would be up for it 🙂
I’m totally in the market for new shoes, since doing CrossFit in my old running shoes probably isn’t the best. I’d love a pair of the Nanos!