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 need new shoes for CrossFit and I’ve had my eye on the Nano 3.0s for weeks now. I must have them in my life!
I would pick the Nanos
I would try the Nanos! They seem perfect for my functional workouts!
The Sublite Train 1.0s would be great for my resistance training routine!
Awesome giveaway! I would love to try the new nanos.
I love the sublite 1.0!
nanos for the win!
The Nanos!
I would LOVE the nanos! I’ve heard so many great things about them.
I would chose the Zig Carbon in coral!
I think the Sublites would be best for my needs, plus I love the way they look!
The sublite Duo sounds most appealing to me!!!
I have been searching all over for a new pair of shoes to wear for workouts and my acting classes as I study musical theatre at New York University. I absolutely love reading here for insight! I would choose the SUBLITE DUO! They look, and sound, so comfortable and would work perfectly for workouts as well as class. 🙂
Sublite duo!
I would love to try the RealFlex Scream 2.0! Love your blog!!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR. I love purple:)
Reebok ONE Cushion
Sublight duos for sure!! I walk 3 miles everyday around campus everyday, and I need a good sneaker I can stand in for hours!
I would choose the Nanos! I need a pair of cross trainers.
I’m definitely in need of a new pair of shoes to lift in. I love the look and the color of the nano 3.0s!!
I would absolutely choose the Crossfit Nanos in the purple. As a new Crossfitter, I need some new shoes that are designed for functional workouts 🙂
Awesome giveaway!!
Sublite duos for sure!! I walk 3 miles everyday around campus everyday, and I need a good sneaker I can stand in for hours!
I’m in the (very slow) process of making myself enjoy strength training so the sublite or nanos might be good motivators!
The Sublite Duos look awesome! I’d love those 🙂
I’d love the sublite duos, I really need new shoes for my gym workouts!
I have wanted to try the Reebok ATV-19 all-terrain running shoes for several weeks now! I’ve heard SO many good things about them! I am an outside runner running in the rainy state of Oregon and having the ability to run through rain, mud, and occasionally ice, without the fear of slipping, sounds like a dream come true! I’d love to give them a shot!
The sublite duos! I need more cushion 🙂
When I go sneaker shopping- I am the worlds worst for becoming overwhelmed and returning home empy handed. I loved reading your reviews and would definitely feel comfortable walking in and purchasing the Sublite Duo… Thank You!!! :))
Nanos! To complement those CrossFit met cons!
I am training for my first half marathon and would *love* some new running shoes. The half is in November so this is perfect time to start breaking them in!
I would love the sublites duos 🙂
RealFlex Fusion TR all the way baby!!!!
I would LOVE a pair of the sublite duo chase. Awesome giveaway!!
Nano 3.0s! I’ve been looking for a good weight lifting/crossfit shoe for awhile now.
Definitely the nanos!
Nanos! I love a good functional shoe for workouts that are always changing!
I would love to try the nanos. I am in need of a good functional shoe.
i am loving the dmxsky!
I would love the Realflex Fusion TR!
I would love to win the RealFlex Fusions or the Nano’s. I am in need of new shoes and these would be perfect!!
Def the nanos! I would love a stable show to do functional training in, as its my primary source of exercise!<3
The Sublite Duo.
The sublite trainers! 🙂
I’d love to win a pair of the Sublite Duo.
I would love the nanos! I’m a big fan of cross fit and need great pair of shoes to support me.
I would love to try the Nanos!!
I want the RealFlex Fusions!
I love your purple RealFlex Fusion TR!!!!
I am dying for the Nanos. I am currently doing Turbofire and Insanity and need something that’s more stable and lower to the ground than the Reebok Zigs I’m currently wearing! Thanks 🙂
I love your giveaways, Julie! I would definitely go with the Nano Speed…I’ve heard they’re the perfect combo of a crossfit shoe and a running shoe. Thanks for hosting!