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 would pick the SubLite Train 1.0 for classes like Boot Camp. They look great!
I would try the nanos.
I would love to try out the Nanos. I’ve recently finished and completed training for a 10 mile run…and now starting to try different kinds of workouts. I’ve really started to love kettlebells and a new pair of shoes would be great to continue my new non-running workouts.
I would pick the Reebok Nanos 3.0 because I Crossfit and hear great things about them!
I think I would definitely love the nanos or the sublites. I am trying do more circuit training and I think the nanos would be good.
I seriously love them all, but I’d choose the Sublite Duo since they’re more cushioned, really cute, & would be great for my group fitness classes at the YMCA. 🙂
I’d love to try the RealFlex Fusion because I am picking up running lately!
I would definitely try out the nanos!! This giveaway is great because I’m in dire need of a new pair of workout shoes!
I’d love to try the RealFlex Fusion TR! I tend to do a variety of workouts throughout the week ranging from running, walking, P90X, Insanity and Rush Fit. I think this shoe would offer the qualities needed for each of these workouts!
Nanos please!!!! I can not begin to tell you what great timing this is!!! I am in need of a new pair and am newly into crossfit! I am seeing results and would love new shoes to keep me going!!!!!
Oooh. The Nanos or the Real Flex. They would be great for the cross fit/boot camp classes.
I’d love the RealFlex Fusions
Sublite model is cute and I love that it has more support.
I would love to try the Realflex Fusions! I recently switched from a more supportive shoe down to a lightweight in another brand, it it has really helped take away some of my pains! Plus they are pretty which is always a bonus!
Just having started trying different types of workouts , thanks to this blog, I would love the sublite train 1.0.
Nanos! I have been doing crossfit and using trail shoes. My coach recently had me take off my shoes for some of the weight lifting moves so I could feel how my feet connect with the ground as I push the weight. I need a new pair of shoes to up my game a bit! Thanks for the great opportunity!!
~Steph
I would love some RealFlex Fusions!
I would pick the nanos or the sublite duo. I am a big time runner and wear minimalist running shoes but love to cross train. Lately I have been wearing my running shoes while doing my lifting and other exercise and there just isn’t enough support.
I like the sublite duo!
I would LOVE a pair of nanos!!
I’d go with the nanos!
I want the SubLite Train 1.0
I think I would choose the nanos!
I would probably pick the sublite duo 🙂
Awesome giveaway! I’d love to win the RealFlex pair 😀
I’d try the nanos! So cute
I am Crossfit obsessed and totally covet the new purple nano 3.0!
Would love the Sublite duos, but they all look great. I’ve definitely been looking for a new shoe recently so this would be very cool! Awesome giveaway.
I’m loving those nanos! I’ve been needing a versatile shoe that provides cushion and support. Love the purple color, too.
I would l-o-v-e to try the SubLite 1.0 for the extra support! I’ve been doing more Bootcamp classes and I think the extra cushion & support would be wonderful!
I would love to try the Sublite Duo. I recently started a new job in a lab and I am on my feet all day! These sound perfect for work AND Body Pump 🙂
I would love to get a pair of the RealFlex Fusion TR shoes! They seem the most versatile for lots of different types of exercise!
Nanos sound awesome! I don’t like too much cusion but I don’t want to run practically barefooted either. I’ve never really used Reebok, mostly Asics for running and Adidas for cross train but if other CrossFitters approve then by all means 🙂
I recently discovered CrossFit and it has changed my outlook on health and fitness. I have always been active, but CrossFit has taken it to a whole new level. Due to my new obsession, I would pick the Nanos.
I would choose the Nanos!! They would make the perfect one year CrossFit anniversary treat! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Real Flex Fusions!
I think I like the crossfit lifters. Thanks for the giveaway!
i’d choose the nanos. i don’t Crossfit but really into circuit workouts these days. bikini season = lots of squats, lunges,& deadlifts !
They are all super cute but I really like the nano’s!
I would love to win the sublite train 1.0s for the plyometric workouts that I do. The way you describe them, they sound perfect.
DMXsky! I hope I win!!
I signed up for a half-marathon and desperately need to replace my worn out sneakers. I am also suffering a pay cut from work and have to cut back on expenses. Winning a pair of Nanos would be great!
Would love to try the Nano’s! They lookso comfy and from the sound of it they Re!
I like the sublite duo shoes!
I’ve got my eye on the Nanos. Love ’em.
I love the Reebok Dual Turbo Fire shoes! My Asics are starting to fall apart and I am really in need of a new pair 🙂 These are perfect!
Tough choice but I think I’d go with the Nanos!
I would love to try the Nanos! I’ve recently started doing a Crossfit Bootcamp class at my gym that I love and I feel like these shoes would be perfect to wear!
I would want the SubLite Train 1.0s. I’m always looking for a good shoe that I can wear for boot camp type workouts!
I like the sublite duos!