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 try a pair of Sub lite train 1.0 but they’re all so nice.
I love my nano 2.0s but I would LOVE to try the 3.0 Nanos!
I’ve been dying for a pair like the SubLite Trains…love that color too!
I would love to try the Sublite duo!!!
3.0 Nanos please! All are awesome though! 🙂
I would love to try the RealFlex Fusion TR shoes! They would be great to take my new puppy on hikes and various other adventures!
The Nano 3.0…the Nano 3.0!!! Did I say WANT the Nano 3.0!!! I SOOOOOOO badly want to win! I never win any of these!!! Here’s to,hoping….!
How do you choose?! I am leaning toward the sublite duos!
Nanos! Love ’em!
I’d love to try the RealFlex Fusion TR shoes…I am desperate for some new shoes!
I’d love the ATV19 in emerald sea/teal size 7 1/2!
I’d try the nano’s. I’ve heard a lot of good things about them!
Definitely the Nanos!
Sublite Duo!
I love the RealFlex Fusion TR! My favorite color 🙂
One Cushion shoes!
http://shop.reebok.com/us/product/women-reebok-one-cushion-shoes/EI295?cid=V47301&breadcrumb=svZu3Z1z13y9lZ1z13070Z1z11zrf
I would definitely pick the RealFlex Fusion in purple. My five year old son LOVES purple and he would be pumped to see me working out in these shoes.
Definitely the sublite duo! Love them!
The Nanos! I have plenty of running shoes, so these seem fun to try for workouts other than running!
I would love to try the Nano 3.0s for my strength training workouts! 🙂
I would love the RealFlex Fusion TR! I have yet to find a good shoe for plyometric exercises! This is an awesome giveaway 🙂
I love Nanos! The 3.0s look great!
The real flex fusion look awesome. I just had surgery on my heel and they look comfy for everyday use.
so hard to choose, but i love the SubLite Train 1.0!
I’d want to try the RealFlex Fusion TR- and I love the purple!
The minimalist running shoe please!
Id love the RealFlex Fusion TR
I would choose the sublight duo! So cute and I love the idea of a bit more cushion!
Nanos 3.0! Would like to try functional workouts/CrossFit to add to my running routine and need new shoes to do this! Thanks Julie!
I honestly am not sure which shoe I would pick, I have to do more research. I would like one that is versatile though, and I DEFINITELY need new shoes.
This is an awesome giveaway, so thank you!
I would absolutely go for the Sublite Duo. I think I need structure and cushion, but not too much of either. I have been toying around with different brands and have tried on a few other styles of Reeboks, but never these. Based on the description and the research I’ve done, I’d enjoy these! I’m currently reaching the end of the life of my Nike Flex’s and they just haven’t done it for me! I’d love to try something new! Thank you for the opportunity! 🙂
I would love a new pair of shoes! The sublites look like something I would wear!
they are all so cute and what fun colors!!!! love, love, love!
I would pick the Nanos 3.0! I have just started crossfit and love it! And I have seen so many of you bloggers post such amazing reviews of these shoes!
I’m not sure which pair I would want yet. They’re all great! Would be lucky to win any of them. I’ll have to do my Reebok research. Do I get extra points for the fact I named my guinea pig Reebok when I was a kid? After my favorite shoes of course.
Nanos!! I’m starting Crossfit this month and would love to have a pair!
The Nano 3.0’s!! I am in need of a good cross trainer but to be honest. I just really love the look of them!!
Sublite Duos! My tired feet need some extra cushioning 🙂
Love all the bright colors!!! Would pick the nano!!
I’ve heard great things about Reebok so I think I would first have to try some on at the store. Hope to have a reason to!
What an awesome giveaway. I’m digging all the colors. I would definitely have to choose the Sublite Duo though.
Ugh tough choice! I’d probably go with the sub lite train 1.0. Thanks!
I’ve been looking for some lightweight, flexible shoes, so the the RealFlex shoes look great to me. I’d love to wear them for walking around and exploring our new neighborhood.
I used to have a pair of the old real flex and wore them to death! I’d love to have another pair and see how they hold up with my new training!!
I would love to try the Nano 3.0’s. I’ve been looking for a good cross trainer shoe.
smooth flex 2.0!!
I would love to try the Sublite Duo! I teach exercise classes as a GA and between teaching and walking to my own classes I”m on my feet all day! These would be great!
Ohhhh man, I’ve been craving those Nano 3.0’s since they were first announced. Pick me!
I’ve never tried Reebok, but I’ve heard good things about the Nano’s, I think I’d try those out.
SubLite Train 1.0! Pick me, pick me! 🙂