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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The Nano 3.0 all the way! I LOVE them and have had my eye on them since they debuted!
The Sublite Train 1.0! I want a shoe for boot camp, with a little more structure!
I think I would choose the RealFlex Fusions, so cute and I could definitely use the new shoes!
I love the sublite duo! So cute and seem like they would be really comfy!
I would love to try to Sublight Train 1.0! I currently have a pair of running shoes that hurt my feet so much and am looking for good shoes to wear during weight training!
I do not do CrossFit, but the Nanos seem great for my floor workouts. Great giveaway!
i would love to try some new reeboks. i bought the ones i have currently when i was pregnant and they just don’t fit quite right.
I would LOVE the Nano 3.0s! I’ve been doing crossfit once a week but am about to kick it up to 2 or 3, and these should would be PERFECT for that
I would love to try the Sublite Duo, I’m always looking for more cushion in a workout shoe as well as give me more comfort following the workout!
The sublite train! I’m in need of new shoes plus I love the color combos!
The Nano 3.0’s!!! I think it’s about time I use a non-running shoe for all the lift/plyometric days.
I would love the sublites! They are so cute!
I love running, but need to switch it up a bit with some strength training. A pair of the Nano 3s would be great for that!
I would love to try the nanos. I consider myself a runner, but I’m starting to get into more weightlifting, and I quickly realized a long time ago that shoes can make or break your workout. As a group fitness instructor and personal trainer, all I wear are athletic/tennis shoes. I know a few people who have nanos (mostly crossfitters) and swear by them! I’m itching to give them a try!
Sublite duos all the way!
I would really like to try the SubLite Train 1.0! I have Zigs right now and love them, but they’re getting worn out so I need a new pair of Reeboks!
The Nano 3.0 for sure! I have always wanted to try a training shoe. 🙂
I would like to try the SubLite Duo based on your recommendation. They sound really comfortable and can be worn for multiple uses. I love your neon yellow color too!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0…need some new shoes for boot camp!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! 🙂 I would love a pair of the Nano 3.0s…I’ve been wanting to buy them but I haven’t taken the plunge yet. I tend to wear running shoes for my strength training workouts and I would love to have a specific shoe for training! 🙂
I like the Reebok ONE Trainer 1.0
Definitely The Nano 3.0 🙂 – its so cute! I really need new shoes and want to try a training shoe.
Ahh how could I choose when they are all such great options! I love the real flex most, but the sub lite train also seems like such a good option. I love using weights and body weight to complete squats and jumps and other boot camp type exercise! Build those muscles!
sublite duos are pretty sweet!
RealFlex Fusion, lightweight all the way!!
What a great giveaway!
I LOVE THE SUBLITE TRAIN 1.0. I think they would fit in perfectly with my half marathon training I am currently doing!!!
Nanos! I really need cross-training shoes!
I would love the Sublite Duo! I’m always needing more cushion for my high arches so my ankles don’t roll in. Gotta keep that good posture!
The nanos! I would love to them for the days I don’t run.
I am still on the search for the perfect running shoes, that aren’t overly structured but that are not minimalist either. I always wore reeboks as kid till I got older and they weren’t the cool thing anymore. Lately I’ve seen all the new reebok shoes out and wondering about trying them again. I think I would pick a pair of the zigtech to try for running!
I’ve been eyeing some of those Zigkick shoes for a while now. I’d love to be able to finally try them out on a run!
I would love the nanos!!! Im doing bootcamp regularly and my sneakers right now always hurt my feet! Any new pair would be awesome!
I love the nano 3.0s! Definetely in neon yellow!
I would love the real flex shoes! Any of them would be great actually! I Love reebok!
The Nano 3.0 would be perfect! I’ve been using my running shoes for cross training classes and would love to make the switch to these!
I’d love to try the nanos!
I’d love the nanos
Love the RealFlex Fusions – I’ve been practicing yoga for over a year and have recently joined a gym and added cardio to my work outs. I have re-fallen in love with spinning! I could surely use some new snazzy purple kicks to amp up my work outs! Hoping to win =)
PS- love your blog/site and consider you an daily inspiration (was that over the top?? =)
Definitely the Nano 3.0!
I would love to win the Nanos! I have recently switched up my workout routine from lots of running and cardio to more functional training and I need new shoes meant for that type of exercise!
I am a new runner and have yet to buy a REAL runner’s shoe. I tried not to choose a shoe based on appearance, but boy, that’s hard. There are so many cute colors and shapes!
I would love to try the Pheehan Run (not too intimidating for this newbie, but yet a great running shoe). Thanks for the offer, Julie! (and Reebok) 🙂
NANOS, of course! I need a new pair of shoes for my non-running training days. You’re right, running shoes don’t exactly work on those days and unfortunately that is what I am using at the moment due to my budget.
I would love the Nanos!!! Thanks for the chance to try them!
I’ve got my eye on the ONE cushion sneakers! I especially love them in the white/gray/pink color combo 🙂
I need to get out of my running shoes for my strength training workouts. The Nanos would be perfect for that! Thanks for doing a giveaway!
LOVE the Nanos!
nano’s,
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Nanos!
The RealFlex Fusion TR. It would be great to have a different pair of shoes instead of my running shoes to use for strength workouts.
I would love to try the Sublite Duo pair!