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 probably go with the RealFlex, I love the look and I’ve heard great things!
The real flex look great!
Real Flex Fusion
It’s a tie between the Sublite Train 1.0 and the Sublite Duo. They both look awesome. I need support and cushioning.
ooohh! I am dying to try the Real Flex ones-great giveaway!
The sub lite duos! I am in need of a new pair of running shoes after running Ragnar last month, but on a college student’s budget, they are on the waiting list.
I like the Sublite Train 1.0!
I would love the RealFlex Fusions
I love the Real flex! They seem to be flexible for several different types of workouts! Love the hot colors also 🙂
I would love to try the sublite duo!! I’ve been needing comfortable shoes that I can wear on my long hospital shifts!
I would looove the Realflex fusion ones!!!!
Real Flex Fusion! And not only because purple is my favorite color–I love the versatility of ’em. Thanks!
Sublite duo! They look so comfortable!
I would probably pick the reebok ONE trainer as I’ve been looking for a pair of lifting shoes that can accommodate orthotics!
I would love some Nano’s for weight training!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0. I really like the color you have!
The Sublite Train 1.0! You have me sold on the support 🙂
I would get the Nano 3.0’s
I LOVE the sublite duo!
I would love a pair of the RealFlex shoes! I do a lot of cardio workouts so I am always looking for a show that is light weight yet supportive!
Oops! *shoe…thanks autocorrect!
I would choose the RealFlex Fusion TR! I am sooooo in love with them!
The Nanos look awesome!!
RealFlex for sure! They look soo comfy!
realflex tr’s look awesome!
The Nanos look awesome! Would love to try out some of those. I have a pair of RealFlex that I use for my indoor workouts…they are so light and comfy.
Nanos 3.0 please!!!!!!
Nanos, I need a more supportive shoe for lunges and jumps!
I would love the SubLite Train 1.0 for cross-training.
The sublite train 1.0. I am always looking for a good cross trainer!
The sublite duo is my preference! Thanks for offering this giveaway Julie!
sublite train!
I would love to try the Nanos because I do a lot of HIIT and bodyweight workouts.
I am dying for a pair of the Nano 3.0s! I have the 2’s now and love them, but they have been put to good use and are getting worn out 🙂
I would LOVE to try the Nano 3.0s. I teach quite a few HIIT and Cardio Strength classes throughout the week and haven’t found a pair of shoes I love yet. But buying new shoes all the time gets to be expensive! Haha.
I’d pick the nanos or sub lites. I love the bright colors! So fun!!
Nanos Baybee! You always choose the shoes with purple laces. That is the rule.
I love the RealFlex!!! I have been wanting a pair for so long!
I”d pick a pair of Womens Reebok CrossFit Nano 3.0, they would be great for my workouts!
Real Flex! For real!
I would LOVE the real flex fusion!! Such a great shoe!!
oooh i want the SubLite Train 1.0’s!
I would choose the sublite train 1.0! They look awesome!
Nano’s or Sublite Train 🙂
I’m thinking the RealFlex Fusion….I think. There are so many choices!!! Love Reebok.
I would love those Realflex Fusions!! The holes in my Nikes are getting embarassing 😉
Sublite Train!
OMG THE NANOS!!!!!!!!!!! I would die!!! They’re so cute and I’ve heard amazing things about them!! I wear running shoes for all gym activities so some regular gym shoes would be amazing!!
I like the One Guides 🙂
I’d love the nanos for my sessions with my personal trainer. I’m currently using reject running shoes (they didn’t work great for my increasing mileage) and I’d prefer to have something more suitable for the crazy stuff my trainer makes me do!
The Sublite Duo Chase looks great. I would love to try those out.