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 really want to try the nanos! I do a lot of functional workouts and have heard great things about them!
I would try to the Nano’s. I have gotten into crossfit and everyone there wears Nano’s and talk about how much they love them. Reebok has really come out with some neat clothing lately that I am loving. Hope I love their shoes just as much!
I would choose the SubLite Train! and I like the yellow a lot.
Leaning towards the sublite duo or sublite train!! 🙂
I would love to try the Real Flex Fusion TR
I am in dire need of a new, supportive shoe for my workouts and I think the Sublite Duo would be great!
I’d love to try the SubLite Train 1.0! They seem to be similar to Nanos, except I need a little bit more support and cushioning for my high arches. I tried a shoe similar to the Nanos for my first CrossFit workout but I think I need more support overall.
I would love to try the Sublite Duo. First, I love the look and could use a new pair of everyday workout shoes!
Awesome! I looove Reebok! What a wonderful giveaway!!
I am currently shopping for new shoes, I could use a pair of RealFlex Fusion TR 😉
I would choose the nanos, I would like to get more into crossfit.
What a great offer! Would love to try the Nano 3.0s! I use my lightweight running shoes for all workouts and would love to have some different shoes for functional workouts
RealFlex Fusion TR, had me at lightweight, but supportive is magical.
I would love the sublite duos, perfect for my kinds of workouts!
hard to pick just one! i have the real flex and i love them – i’d love to try the sublite train 1.0 for the bootcamp classes i teach!
I’d love sub lite duo! They look awesome and would be perfect for running!
I’d pick the SubLite Train 1.0!
I would live the nanos. The block color is too cute.
I like the SubLite Train 1.0. I’m a big fan of bootcamp workouts, and those would be great for it! p.s. You’re really pretty and probably a genius and a better cook than Rachael Ray. (Do these comments put me at an advantage? 🙂
I would love to win a pair of Nano 3.0s to wear during strength training and functional workouts. Thanks for the opportunity!
The RealFlex Fusion TR’s look like a good fit for my current workouts, but would probably go down to the store to try several shoes on before deciding! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would really want to try the Nano’s!
The nanos for sure!
Realflex fusion! I’m on my feet all day and want something super comfy to wear!
Definitely the RealFlex Fusion TR. Love the look and my cross-trainers are absolutely shot!
As a nurse I spend a lot of time on my feet. I’d love to try the sublime duo!
I would love to have the Nanos 3.0!! Reebok shoes are great!!
I would pick the sublite 1.0 perfect for insanity workout!
Sublite!!!
I would choose either the Nanos or RealFlex Fusion TR.
I’m getting more into weight lifting and strength training and am noticing some wobbliness when doing weighted squats, lunges, etc so the Nanos would be fantastic to try out! On the other hand, my current pair of sneakers are pretty worn out and the RealFlex Fusion TRs would be great to take their place for my everyday workouts. 🙂
Fantastic reviews!!
Is the giveaway open worldwide??
I’m from Spain…
I do lots of functional training so I’ll love to try out the nano’s, also they look awesome.
I’d love to try the Sublite Duos! Now that I’m pregnant I could use the extra support when running!
LOVE the sublite duos! I have such a hard time finding a shoe wide enough near my toes, they look perfect!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion ones! They look so comfy and lightweight. I need new sneaks!
I would love the RealFlex Fusions TR. My workouts are all over the place and these would be great.
I would love to try the sublite duo shoes! The color is great and they seem to have a wide toe-box which is exactly what I need! 🙂
Love the Nano 3.0! What a great giveaway! 🙂
If I would win I would pick the Sublite duo! Love the color and looks like they are one of your fave! Thanks for doing this giveaway!
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I would try the SubLite Train!! I don’t have the money for another pair of shoes (Ahh grad student life….), so I’ve been doing bootcamp and functional workouts in my running shoes for over a year now
What a fun giveaway! I would choose the new nano 3.. I love the two tone colors! I am also a huge fan of lightweight shoes for functional workouts (or everyday wear)!
I would really like to try the nanos. I’ve been needing a good cross training shoe!
I’d love to try the Nanos for bootcamp classes!
I would pick the SubLite Duo Chase in pink! My runners are so worn out, I need some new ones! My husband thinks though that since my toe isn’t hanging out, that I don’t need new ones! Non-runners don’t understand!
I would pick the Real Flex to try for BodyPump and Kickboxing
I would love a pair of the sublite duo’s or the One’s. They come in such awesome color combo’s and would really spice up my workouts!
I would LOVE the Sublite Train 1.0. I just started an awesome 8 week tabata bootcamp and I am in serious need of something supportive and functional for my high-impact workouts. The variety of color options are a huge plus – who wouldn’t want to workout in some super cute kicks?
I would try the Nanos. I do a strength training class three days a week that includes a ton of lunges, squats and box jumps. I tripped doing the box jumps once so I am always looking for sometime to make me more stable on those 🙂
Hey Julie! Love your site! I would love a pair of Nanos as you say they keep you really balanced! Currently I only have a pair of Brooks Pure Cadence that I use for running but when I do my gym workouts I find myself wobbling a lot! I’m in the gym a lot more now that I’m newly engaged and trying to get in ‘wedding shape’, haha! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would LOVE a pair of the RealFlex Fusion TR shoes for running!!
I like the Nanos!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusions for versitility for the gym and some running! And, they are cuuute shoes 🙂 Thank you for your explanations of each shoe and how you “apply” them!