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 the SubLite Train 1.0 shoes for functional workouts!
I am dying for another pair of the Dance UR Leads – the low tops. I love the high tops too but I’ve found the low tops are great for just about every workout except running.
A close second – the RealFlex Fusion TR. They make me feel so grounded! Just in touch with the ground!
I would love the Sublite Duo to train for my first half marathon!!
I’ve been doing Crossfit for 2 months now and have wanted Nanos for the longest time. Would love to get my hands on a pair of the new 3.0s!!
I have my eyes on the Nano Speed shoes or Lifter shoes. I currently wear my nanos 3.0s for everything and would love specific lifting shoes or nanos made for running WODs
I have been LOVING zumba and hip hop at my local dance studio and would love love love LOVE to rock the reebok high top dance sneakers 🙂 I have been lusting after those for awhile
I would love the RealFlex Fusion TR’s! I am in dire need of new work out shoes and would absolutely love to give Reebok a try!
I’d have to say the RealFlex Fusion …
I would love to try the Nanos 3.0!
The 3.0s!! they are beautiful!
I’ve been eyeing the RealFlex Fusion TR shoes in the grey/blue/green for awhile…and I just spotted a whole in my cross training shoes so this giveaway couldn’t have come at a better time!
The Real Flex fusions would be my choice for my next half marathon that I’m training for – in Sydney, Australia no less!
I like the ATV 19 shoes. I really need new running shoes that have good arch support, yet are lightweight, so whatever is the best shoe with those features, I want! 🙂
Definitely nanos!! I have been doing cross-training and cross-fit workouts in running shoes and just recently read an article on how those are not good for the workouts I’m doing. I have been having foot pain lately so I’m in the need for new shoes and would love to win some 😀
Sublite train 1.0
I would love the Sublite duos!
I would love to get the Reebok ONE Cushion shoes in Neon Yellow/Blue Move/Blue Blink/Flat Green!! I love bright colors and these are great! I always love me a pair of new running shoes!
I would love a pair of the Sublite Duos! I’ve recently been doing more bootcamp-style workouts and my sneaks are shot!
I would LOVE to try the Sublite Duo! I just had my first baby 10 weeks ago and a new pair of shoes is just want I need for a little more motivation to get back in shape!
I think I would go with the Sublite Train 1.0 — I need some new strength/circuit shoes!
I would love to try out the Nanos. I’m in the market for a new pair of gym shoes!
I would choose the SubLite Train 1.0 because I am planning to start up kickboxing so the extra support would be great!
I would love a pair of the Sublite Duos. I have lost 70+ lbs since the birth of my son last March. I love following you on Facebook for tips and motivation 🙂
SubLite Train 1.0!
Love the idea of a lightweight shoe but I definitely need a little more support. Awesome bright colors too!
I’d love the Sublite Duo!
I would definitely get the zigkick trail, I have been contemplating attempting to get into trail running so a shoe for that would be awesome!
Wow, loving the Nano 3.0’s! Would love to get my hands on a pair of them.
Nano’s would be my choice!
I would wear the Reflex Fusions as I tend to do some combination of cardio and a circuit of cross-training exercises. Also, they are cute enough to wear on the weekends and for running errands!!
I would really benefit from the SubLite Train 1.0. I just joined a new gym focused on boot camp exercises and am in desperate need of a new shoe to support the workouts. I’ve really only used running shoes for these types of workouts…time to upgrade!
I *heart* the RealFlex Fusion!
SubLite Train 1.0 !
Oh, I LOVE the RealFlex Select! That RealFlex series seem like they would be fantastic running/cardio shoes! Thanks for the giveaway, Julie!
I love the sublite duo. So bright and fun! I feel like those would get me out of the door rather quickly. Ha! Also, yesterday I used your 15, 30, or 50 min treadmill workout as a guideline to break up the monotony of my 5 miles inside. Anyway, it worked (by killing me)! Thank you!
Sublet duo! I would absolutely love these, I have been looking for a new lght weight shoe for functional workouts but none of them have enough cushion for me!
I think I would pick the nanos! I’m starting a kickboxing class this fall and they seem like they would be perfect. (I love the purple/black combo in the picture too!)
I would like to try the sublite duo. I like that they are comfortable for extended amounts of time. I’ve been slacking off with exercise, this post makes me feel a little more motivated. 🙂
I would love to get a pair of nanos because I am hoping to get into crossfit soon. I am also training for a half-marathon so a new running shoe would be nice too.
I would love a pair of the RealFlex Fusions! I’m in desperate need of new shoes and I think they would be perfect for the variety of workouts I enjoy.
I’ve actually been on the market for a pair of functional workout shoes for a while now, and I think the Nanos would be perfect. Most of my workouts involve weight training, and my running shoes just don’t seem to provide much stability, as you mentioned.
The new Nano 3s! I am dying to try them 🙂
Sublite Duo!
I love the Sublite Duo’s like you have and love that color! Would love some new ones!
I would love the nano 3.0 for Crossfit!
I absolutely love how the Sublite Duo’s have cushion and are perfect for cardio! (Plus, they are SUPER cute!)
P.S. How are you feeling since your allergic reaction earlier this week? I’m hoping it was a one-time thing!
Would love to try the new nanos 3!
The Nano 3.0’s!! They are perfect for the type of workouts I do and would help with my form and stability immensely.
CrossFit Nano 3.0
I’ve been DYING to try the EasyTone Lead Balance Ball shoes forever! I have really flat feet and need that arch support or else I’m really hurting by the end of the day! Love this giveaway!!
What a great giveaway! I would go for the RealFlex – I’ve lost 70 lbs over the past 12 months and my feet have definitely changed (as have my workouts) so finding a shoe that can take running and squats seems like a dream and would surely help push me to 6 pack status!