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 the Sublite Duo! I recently had a running injury and have to take it easy for a while. It’d be good to have another pair of comfy shoes while I’m healing!!
I would love the nanos.
I would like the sub lite duos.
I would love the sublite duos! I just started working at Curves and am dying for a pair of training shoes. I got the SmoothFlex after reading how much you loved them!
I would either love the sub lite duos or the Reebok ONE cushions look sweet too!!!
I’d go for the Crossfit Lifter or Crossfit Lifter Plus. I’ve been taking extra classes in Olympic Lifting at my Crossfit box and I am DYING for a pair of OLY shoes!
I would love a new pair of running shoes that support my feet during runs but also are functional for a variety of exercise moves. The RealFlex Fusions look very sharp!!
Definitely the Nanos!
I would love to try out the Nano 3.0s in some of the boot camp and functional training classes I take at my gym!
the realflex fushions! i’ve been dying to try these.
Nanos or RealFlex Fusions! So cute too!
Ohmygoodness gracious, dear…
I think I’ll go with a nice, new pair of Nanos..pretty please 🙂
Probably the sublime duo for the extra cushion or a different pair from the website.
I would love to try out a pair of the Realflex fusions—what a great way to motivate me through a workout!
I need some sneakers for functional workouts, so I would love the Nanos!
Nano 3.0!
I would love to try the realflexs fusion. I am chasing after two big dogs and an 18 month old so a lightweight all day shoe is what I need!
I would choose the Realflex Fusion TR if I could since I teach step and bootcamp and weight classes.
I love the sublite duo!
I have been wanting a pair of the neon/blue ONE series shoes! Love the great color options for all of Reebok’s new gear!
I like the RealFlex Move II sneakers.
I would love to get a pair of the dance shoes for Zumba!
I’d love to try to SubLite Train 1.0s. I’ve just recently started getting into the classes at my gym. Before, I’d only run. Sometimes, my running shoes feel inadequate when participating in the class. These would be great to use!
The Nanos sound amazing! I would love a pair!!!
I’d love to try nanos!
I would love to try the nanos! I’ve been doing a lot of boot camp and body pump classes in my running shoes and I’m definitely due for an upgrade!
The Nanos!!
I would love the sublite Duos! As a nurse Im on my feet all day and desperately need a new pair of shoes 🙂
I would pick the Nanos!
sublite duo.
I would love the Sublite Duo’s. I wonder if they would be good for hiking…?
Lately that has been my exercise of choice.
I would love to try the nanos! They look so cute – but also functional. I still do all my strength training in running shoes.
I would choose the Nanos as the majority of my workouts are circuit training, while I’m not CrossFit ready just yet these shoes will likely persuade me into trying it!
I would love to try the Nanos
The Reebok RealFlex Fusion TR shoes look amazingly comfortable and well suited for running! My Dad and I are currently training for our 2nd half-marathon together (this November) and I’m sad to say that my old-reliable sneakers are in need of replacement. I’ve been looking for a new pair and these seem like they would fit my needs perfectly!
I love the Sublite duos. They’d be perfect for my new jogging routine. Thanks for the chance!
I would be super excited to try the sublite duo! I’m eight months pregnant and would love to try a new sneaker to keep me motivated and ready to jump back into my normal training routine once my little one arrives!
I usually just do light cardio and strength training, so the SubLite seem like a perfect fit for me!
I would choose the Nano 3.0s in the exact color that you have in the picture. They’re beautiful! I recently started CrossFit and have been wearing a pair of old-ish New Balance Minimus sneakers. They’re ok, but I’d love to try the Nanos! 🙂
Ohhh I would go for the real flex fusions!! Love me some running shoes and those are decently priced 🙂
I would love the nanos!!!
I would love my sublite duo!
I would love to try the nanos! I use the same shoes for running and functional workouts and I would like to see how a different pair of shoes can change my workout.
I actually laughed out loud at this post. On Wednesday, my Interval Training class began with two laps around the track and just as I got started, I noticed that ball of my left foot was a little sore and was a little sad at the thought of buying new shoes because I love mine so much. I must have been caught up in the moment because I instantly tripped over my own feet and did a faceplant/tuck-and-roll down the track. Thankfully, I made it out with only a little track burn, a bruised leg and a bruised ego.
The whole incident was confirmation that I need new shoes and the RealFlex Fusion TRs seem like a perfect match for my workouts, which are almost entirely composed of circuits/interval/functional training and BodyPump.
Crossing my fingers (and totally uncoordinated toes!)
I’d love to try the nanos!
Definitely the Nanos for crossfit training! Awesome giveaway! 🙂
new nanos for cross fit! 🙂 thanks! 🙂
I love their ONE Guide for running!!!
I would love to try the RealFlex Fusions!
The nanos! They seem like a great cross-training shoe.