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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As a new CrossFitter, I’d love the Nanos!
The Nanos! Love the look.
Would love to have a pair of the SubLite Train 1.0’s. These would be perfect for my new workout regime. 🙂
I would choose RealFlex Fusion TR!
I would love to try a pair of the Nanos!!
I so badly need a new pair of shoes but I hate trying to find the perfect pair. Is it wrong to continue to wear the same pair of broken-down shoes in fear of buying the “wrong” pair?! 🙂
Shoot- forgot to say that I’d pick the Sublite.
I’d absolutely love the Realflex Scream, any/all colors!
I would LOOOOOOOOOOOVE love love a pair of the Reebok crossfit lifters from Reebok.com. They have a triple pink version and a lime green/white version!
I love the look of the RealFlex Fusions in the purple (my favorite color)! I always start my workout with a run on the treadmill so those would be perfect for me!
I really like the Reebok Sublite Duo. I take boxing classes and I think these would be perfect for them!
I love the look of RealFlex Fusion TR! I use New Balance Minimus shoes for similar purchases and they literally are faling apart – I know that it is important and I need new shoes, it keeps getting pushed down on the list. I used to not be able to FIND gym shoes when I first started working out three years ago at 350+ lbs and now I LIVE in them! I was working out barefoot for my first 100lbs of weight loss. That first pair of shoes that fit – what a difference!
LOVE your blog!
The nanos would definitely be my pick!
I’d choose the Realflex Fusion TRs! I just set a goal to beat my July total miles run and I think these shoes would definitely help keep me motivated!
I would LOVE the sublite duo! I have been looking for something supportive yet comfortable for my workouts and havent been happy with the ones I’ve tried so I’d love to give these a shot 🙂
I need a pair of good sneakers for cross training! Structure and cushion for long walks with my dog. Would love to browse through Reebok’s website!
I’d love to try the RealFlex Fusion TR!!!!!
I need new running shoes and the sublite duo pair seem like they would work great!
I would probably go for the Sublite Duo.
I love the SubLite Train 1.0s!! Love them! (:
NANO 3!!!!!!!!!
Would love the realf
I would love to go for light runs in the Sublite Duos!! 🙂
I’d love to try the Nanos! I see them all over the blog world and at my gym. I have shoe envy 🙂
I would LOVE to try the Nanos! I feel like when I do forward lunges I need the extra stability that I’ve heard these shoes offer 🙂
I love the Nano’s!
I’d love to try the Sublite Train. I usually use my old running shoes, and know I need something better! Thanks!
I would try one of the running shoes- like the Zigkick Ride or Sublite duo chase
I would love the nanos!
As I train for my first half in October I am finding myself in the gym more and more for cross training sessions. However, my running shoes just do not provide the stability I am looking for. I could definitely use a new cross training shoe, the Nano’s may be just what I am looking for:)
Would love the realflex! Been wanting to try Reebok forever now!
Love the look of the Reebok ONE Cushion, would love the chance to try them out!!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0. fior my HIIT classes. I am a runner and I am very guilty of using my running sneakers (newtons) for other tasks besides running!
I know I should use my running shoes for strictly running, but Shoes are so expensive! I also don’t think my newtons are good for HIIT and those SubLites would be perfect!
I think that I would choose the Sub Lite Train shoes!
I would love the Nanos or the oly Shoes! My oly shoes only have one strap and with super narrow feet the new version with double straps would be awesome!! I love CrossFit so these would be amazing 🙂
I would love the Nanos!
I would love to try the Sublite Duos. I’m not a shoe changer so the more I can do in a pair, the better!
I desperately need new running shoes – I’ll have to do some research on Reebok.com to see which pair would be best!
I would love the Nanos. I do a good mix of running and circuit and weight training; and I’d love not to have to wear down my running shoes at the gym!
I love the Nanos!
I love the SubLite Train 1.0! I need shoe that supports my foot but also has a little cushion. It doesn’t hurt that they’re super cute too!
I would love to try the Real Flex Fusion TRs!
oh WOW! As a Zumba fanatic, the “Dance UR Lead” kicks have been on my radar for a long time! 🙂
I would love the Reebok One Cushion running shoes! I am training for a marathon in October and am in desperate need of a new pair!
I like the SubLite Train 1.0’s. I need some shoes to wear to the gym for cross training/strength workouts since I just bought new running shoes!
I would love the Realflex fusions. I’m a nursing assistant which means 8 hours on my feet at work so I go through my shoes quickly.
Love the ZigTech Shark Pursuit360 running shoes. The purple color is fun and stylish, and supports my favorite sports team – the Ravens!
Ahhhh I’ve been wanting to try the new Nano’s so badly!
I would choose either the Sublite Duos, Reebok One Cusion, or Preehan Run! I’m getting more into running right now and have been feeling pain in my left knee. It’s definitely time for a good pair of running shoes.
SubLite Train 1.0! Thanks for the giveaway!
As a new mommy on the go and workin’ HARD at loosing the last 6 lbs (whooo hooo) I’d LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the SUBLITE DUO!!!!!