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 love to try the RealFlex Fusion!
I would love to buy the sublite train shoes for my client who cannot afford to buy new shoes and training sessions!
Either the Reebok ONE Guide or SubLite Duo Chase! The bright color scheme is so cute and would help with safety on early morning runs 🙂
I want to try the Nano’s. I do workouts similar to those of crossfit so I think they would work well for me.
The Sublite Duo’s for sure!!! They would be perfect for the Urban Obstacle race for Breast Cancer I am running in on Saturday in Ohio!!
I would love the Nano’s since I do Crossfit!
So hard to choose but I guess I will go with RealFlex Fusion.
I would love to have the nanos to wear during my workouts!
I would pick the Nanos for sure!
OMG! So many good options! I would try out the Nanos. I only have running shoes and haven’t ever worn any other kind.
I would love to WIN the Nanos or the best ones for running! Thanks
So hard to choose but if I had to select it would be the Nanos or the Sublite Train. I have been doing bootcamp workouts as well as various HIIT workouts and have wanted to ditch my current running shoe for something lighter for my more intense workouts. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that they have fun colors and look cool 🙂
I would like to try the Nanos because I’ve never gotten a shoe specifically for non-running activity and would like to see how it feels to switch it up! 🙂
Torn between the Nanos and the Sublite Train! I need new shoes so badly 🙂
I would love the Nanos! I need a good pair of shoes to wear for non-running activities.
I do a lot of classes with plyometrics so the fusion shoes would be great!
I would love the sublite duo. You’re so lucky you have so many pairs to choose from!!
If i were to win i would pick the Sublite Duo 🙂
RealFlex Fusions! Thanks Julie!
Which do you like best for running?
I think the Nanos are adorable but as most of my workouts involve running and more running (marathon training – whoo!) , I’d probably opt for one of the running-specific shoes like the ONE cushions.
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0!!
woudl love the Sublite Duo. They all look so amazing. Love the bright colors.
So many choices!! I would love the Nanos or Sublite Train for my Turbo Fire and T25 workouts.
I am definitely in the market for a new pair of sneakers for running. The sub lite train 1.0 (in tin grey!) look amazing! I may get them even if I don’t win this contest!! New workout shoes always give me a motivational boost!
I would love to have the Sublite Duo! I am a nurse so I spend so much time on my feet and these would feel so great on! Plus, they would be great workout shoes too!
I want to get back into running again so I would LOVE a new pair of running shoes.
I would love to try the Sublite Duos!
I would love some new Nano’s! I have the 2.0’s now, but I love the new colors of the 3.0’s!!!
Hard to choose just one! I would pick the RealFlex Fusion TR!! 🙂
I would choose the Sublite Duo! They look so comfortable and I just love the brightness of them!
I would love the nano’s for my crossfit training!
The nanos would be sweet! 🙂
I’d love to win the Nanos for my workouts. Plus, my iPod just broke, so they would be perfect!
I would probably choose the Sublite Duo! I take a lot of group exercise classes and I feel like these would be perfect for a bunch of different cardio exercises.
I would LOVE the Sublite Duo! I’m training for a half marathon (and I’ve never run more than a 5k) and could use some comfy shoes!!
I’m going out on a limb here since I’ve never owned a pair of Reebok’s, but I really like the Outdoor Wild style. I’ve been looking for a new trail running shoe for a few months. I’d love to try these out!
I would love to try try the nanos. Its hard for me to get to the gym everyday so I often end up doing my own functional workouts outside with my sandbag, kettlebells, etc. and I always feel like my nike sneakers hinder my workouts. Sometimes I take them off and go barefoot lol but its not fun on the concrete!!
I would love to try the nanos. I have heard that they are great for crossfit!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR!
Definitely the Nanos! I have worn my shoes out doing an outdoor bootcamp this summer.
I would love new running shoes!!!!!
I have never tried any Reebok shoes before! That nano’s look so comfy and I would love to try them out!
I would choose the Sublite Duo! I have never worn a Reebok and think that would be the best new shoe to try! Also what fun colors!!
I would love to try the Reebok ONE Guide running shoes! I’m getting ready to start training for my next race and some new shoes would be some great motivation 🙂
I’m so curious about the Nanos that I would love to try those! Although I’m in need of new shoes for running, something about those are just intriguing me!.. I think it’s because of all the buzz in the blog world about them right now.
I’ve had my eye on nano’s for a long time so I’d definitely have to choose them!
I like those sublite train ones! I’m all about the cushioning and those colors are awesome!
I am a cardio maniac, the Sublite Duo would be a perfect fit for me
I’ve recently started running and can tell my old shoes need to be replaced – the blisters, oy! I think the new One Guide would be a great all-around running shoe. They look comfy!
I’d love the Nano 3.0! Those would be perfect for training for soccer and going on my morning runs with my pooch! Being a college student and having a very active life I think those would work with just about anything like walking around campus to doing cross fit work outs!