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 a pair of the Sublite Duo! I need a little cushion when I train for races!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR for runs/walks with the dog!
I would like to try the nanos. I have heavier shoes for running, but I like the lighter weight shoes for crosstraining.
The nano’s would be perfect for my current workouts in the gym! I’ve been doing a lot of plyometrics which it would be very beneficial to have a shoe like this to accompany my workouts.
I would choose the SubLite Train shoes for gym workouts!
I would love to win the sublet duos!
Since I am training for my first marathon and going through shoes quickly, i would test out the Realflex Run 2.0ex!! The color is an added bonus of this shoe 🙂
I work at a gym as well and I’m on my feet all day as well as training/working out. The Reebok ONE Trainer 1.0 has always caught my eye. I work with a gal who LOVES them and I’d love a pair as well (:
I,m dying to try the new nano 3.0 ‘s. I am big into functional circuit workouts. They seem like the perfect fit!
Nanos all the way! looks like they’d be good for Insanity workouts =]
I think I’d like to try the SubLite Train because I tend to do a lot boot camp style workouts and just wear my running shoes.
I love the RealFlex Fusion TR. Great bright color and the support sounds like what I need for my multitasking workouts.
I would love to try the Sublite Duo, I am in desperate need of an all around good sneaker, it also helps that they are super cute!
From those choices I would love to try the Sublite Duo, but I have been trying to save up to buy their One Cushion Series running shoe!!
Nano 3.0! I need a good non running shoe!!
i am usually a nike girl, but the nanos have been on my radar for a while now, would love to try them out!
Would love to try the realFlex fusion tr’s!!
I would love to try those RealFlex Fusion TRs! I’m not into serious weight lifting like Crossfit, and these sound like a lightweight, versatile shoe which is just what I need! Thanks for the giveaway!
Sublite Duo …. I hurt my ankle years ago playing basketball, and need that extra support and cushion under my feet when I run outside. I don’t have access to sidewalks, and live on a very busy road — getting to the park (aka “safe zone”) requires “off roading” for a half a mile one-way, and dodging cars/flying rocks/dogs off leashes! They say “run like you stole something” … well, I run to safety! 😉 Anyway – when I jump off the steady pavement and onto someone’s yard, I can feel the pain in my ankle with unsteady ground. These shoes are awesome for that purpose (mine are currently worn out, so great timing on this giveaway). Plus … I like the sassy color options 🙂
I am in such desparate need of new shoes! I’d like the sublite duos please!
I would dieeee for the Sublite Duo for some running!! Love them in all the bright colors!!
I want the nanos! :):) They would be so good for my crossfit style workouts, which I am currently doing in running shoes! (I know, shame on me…)
I would die to have some Reebok Nano 3.0s!!! After watching the Crossfit games, I am totally inspired to kick up my own training a bit and these shoes would totally get me off on the right foot! 😉
Real flex fusions. They look awesome, and I’ve been dying to try something other than running shoes.
I think I’d like the Nanos. Would love to try out the latest & greatest!
I would love the nanos for my crossfit workouts! But I do like the sublite duos as well!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0’s! I just began going to aerobic classes and the support offered by these shoes would be awesome. Great contest!
Real flex fusions!!! Love the look
i would love to try the Realflex fusion TR! i love light weight sneakers!!
Hello! Thank you for the opportunity to win a pair of shoes 🙂 if I’m randomly chosen I would chose the sublite duo! I’ve had my eye on those shoes for a bit now. I would love to lace those puppies up for my daily workouts!
I would pick sublite trains. I love taking classes at the gym and these seem like they would be perfect.
I would LOVE the nanos!!
I love the SubLite Train 1.0!! I am all over the place well training & these look great!
The Nanos! I am looking for a shoe that will provide support during functional workouts and these look awesome!
I have been researching the Nano 3.0 this past week. I’ve heard great things about them. These are shoes I would pick. Based on all the reviews I know they would be perfect for my HIIT workouts and lifting.
I’m in need of a good non-running shoe with some additional support! I’d love to try out the SubLite Train or SubLite Duo. I’m loving the colors!
I would definitely choose the Nanos! I’m dying to try them out!
i’d like the nanos for lifting!
I’d love to try the Nanos!
Thanks for giving such informative reviews- and this opportunity! I’ve been eying the Nano’s for some time now and would love the chance to finally try them out!
My feet have been hurting at the gym lately. I would love to try the One cushion shoes!
Great give-away! I would pick the RealFlex Fusion TR’s. I have been looking for a good pair of shoes for when I jog with my dog, Lucy. These would be perfect! 🙂
I’ve had my eye on the Nano 3.0s!
I would love to try the Nanos or the One Cushion for some crosstraining days. Plus, I love all of the fun color combos!!!
I like the purple RealFlex Fusion’s you show there! I need running shoes so bad. 🙁
I would pick the new Nanos! I’m training to make it to the games one day and a new pair of Nanos would inspire me that much more:)
I love the nanos. So cute.
The SubLite Train 1.0s would be awesome! I just started cross training; had always been running or spinning, but need to build some muscles now.
I’d love to try the Fitnisflare shoe. I have been looking for a shoe for my Core Align class and this one seems perfect.
seriously, I just started crossfit and I was lustinggggg over the new nano’s!!! and then “whomp-whomp” -ed when I saw the price tag 🙁 this giveaway came at the perfect time!! how freaking sweet would it be to win a new shiny pair of neon yellow and blue nanos?! or the crossfit nano 2.0. tough choice but I’d def go with nanos!!