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 do quite a bit of walking between my campus, my job and my apartment. I’d love to win a pair of EasyTone Lead – Balance Ball Shoes since they have just the right amount of heel for my high arches!
I would love to try the sublite duo!
I would like to try the SubLite Train 1.0. I had to stop training on leg day with my workout partner of 8 years because of a knee injury. I started physical therapy and started a class for legs called spring training. Now my knee is 100% better and I need a shoe with a little more cushioning and it needs to be sturdy.
The nanos are cool! I really like the color and the style 🙂
I’d go for the Nanos or the RealFlexs, the gym I just joined has a bunch of awesome classes to include bodypump and I need some training shoes! Thanks Julie!
I would love a pair of Nano’s!
Nanos!! No questions asked 🙂
The Nanos would be my first choice.. And this couldn’t come at a more perfect time!
I would love the nanos or realflex shoes!0
I love the Nano 3.0s, but I need some new running shoes now that I’m doing upwards of 20 miles per week. Maybe the ONE Cushion or the SmoothFlex? Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I would love to win a pair of the Sublite Duos!!!
I would love to try the Nano 3.0s! I’m recovering from a running injury so all my workouts are functional right now, although my current shoes are actually running shoes – not the best! I’d love to see what a difference these shoes can make in my workout!
Sublite Duo in a neon green would get me pumped to work out!
sublite duo!!!
Sublite train or sublite duo. I’m in desperate need of some new running gear!!
I’d get the new nano 3.0s in men’s steel and blazing orange.
SubLite Train! i also love bootcamp style workouts and these shoes look awesome!!
Sublite Train look right up my alley! I’d like to try a lighter shoe- that would take pressure off my knees- but still have enough support for workouts and short runs!
I need new running shoes!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR! Love the purple 🙂
I would love to try the Sublite Train 1.0 shoes! I’ve been on the hunt for functional fitness shoes.
LOVE the sublite DUO!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR.
I’d pick the Nanos!
I would choose RealFlex Fusion TR. 🙂
I need some new running shoes so I’d pick the Sublite or the ONE 🙂
I would love to try out the Nanos!
The Reebok One Guide shoes appeal to me since I need a little more support
I would love to try the new nanos.
Love the RealFlex Fusion TR!
Ooh! What a great giveaway! I would definitely try either the SubLite Trains or the SubLite Duos. I have a pair of Reebok RealFlex shoes which I initially bought for running (I’m a marathoner) but I actually ended up preferring for just everyday use. I love them, especially the color! I think Reebok has done a fabulous job “re-inventing” themselves back into the athletic shoe arena the last few years. I love Reeboks and would love another pair! Thanks for this giveaway!
I would choose the Sublite Duos, because I could use that extra cushion while waitressing my 9 hours shifts!!
I’d like to try the nanos or the SkyDMX.
I need new nanos so this would bev awesome to win!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0 as it would allow me to go from spin class to Zumba Toning or to one of your many gym workouts (I love the treadmill and HIIT workouts the most!).
I would love the Nanos 3.0!
I LOVE the Sublite Duo Shoes! What a Great Giveaway, Julie!! 🙂
Love the zig ultras.
I like the zig ultras!
I would love the Sublite Duo! What a great giveaway!
My running shoes are worn thin I could really use a pair of the sublite duo!! 🙂
I was just looking at the Reebok website and came across the shoe I’d choose: the ZigKick Trail 1.0. According to the reviews, these shoes are very comfortable and supportive, which is exactly what I would need to run the trails in Germany. Plus the Blue Blink/Tetra Blue/Blue Move/Candy Pink color option is very cool! 🙂
The Nanos 3.0 would be perfect to help master my crossfit goals!
i love the sublite duo!!! neon is awesome and makes me feel pumped to work out:)
I would like to try a pair of the dance shoes! The blblack hightops are my fave! I am a mom of 2 and recently am working on my group fitness certification! I love to dance so these shoes would be great to get me going! Thank u!! Life is a dance!!!
I’d really like new shoes for body pump! I’ve been wearing my running shoes and I’d like to try one with more support. 🙂
I just started crossfit a few weeks ago and would love to try the nanos 🙂
I think the Real Flex Fusions look awesome! (And they’re purple!!!)
I just started crossfit a few weeks ago and would love to try the nanos. Thank you
I’d love the Nano or RealFlex Fusion!! I need a pair of shoes for doing all of the plyometrics and weight lifting that AREN’T running shoes.